Located at Hurontario and Highway 403 and Akin to the bustling streets of downtown Toronto, Mississauga’s City Centre (MCC) retains no traces of the once sleepy suburban town of only a decade before. Transformed into a metropolis for young professionals, new families and booming businesses, the Mississauga City Centre is the pulsing heart of Canada’s 6th largest, and fastest growing city. This bustling area is not only home to one of the largest clusters of residential growth and development, particularly a high-rise condominium boom visible even from Toronto, but is also seeing a growth in amenities and services to match.

The Vibe

As with most notable downtown cores, Mississauga’s City Centre boasts a busy, bustling vibe. With notable architecture, a slew of development and a growing population of young professionals and families, the area has an immediate charm that jumps out at you as you stroll down the streets. A highly walkable neighbourhood, with shops, services, dining and entertaining as well as lush greens space incorporated seamlessly into the gleaming landscape of modern high-rise development, the area offers a liveable, friendly atmosphere that encourages street-oriented pedestrian traffic and activity. One aspect that is immediately apparent in the newness of the area, the recently landscaped corners, new condos and fresh development makes it clear that this up and coming area is ripe with new opportunity for its various residents. You’ll find an eclectic mix of young professionals, new couples and downsizers; and Mississauga has long been known for its proud diversity, reflected best on the busy streets of the MCC.

Landmark Amenities

• Square One – One of the largest shopping centers in the province, Square One has grown to become more of an experience than a simple shopping area. 2.2 million square feet, and one of Canada’s top ten malls. Square One is a designated tourist destination, home to some of Canada’s foremost fashion and lifestyle brands as well as home to a Transit Hub, various restaurants and other attractions. It is the unofficial heart of Mississauga, and a huge draw to the city for the whole region.
• Celebration Square - This award-winning public square is one of the most unique in the GTA, located in the heart of the MCC, it plays host to a number events throughout the year, including farmer's markets, film screenings, Canada Day fireworks, Ribfest as well as skating during the winter months.
• Cultural Amenities – The MCC has become the cultural hub of Mississauga, encompassing the Medowvale Theatre, Art Gallery of Mississauga and the 225,000-sq.-ft. Living Arts Centre which includes music, dance, dramatic theatre, comedy, educational seminars, workshops and exhibition galleries throughout the year.

Food and Entertainment

Now attracting world-class restaurants and bars, the Mississauga entertainment scene has been completely redefined over the past several years. In addition to well-known names like Moxie’s, Earls, Scaddabush, Whole Foods, and The Bier Market, the area also has a number of local dining experiences, like Seoul House, &Company Resto Bar, Grano Ristorante, Udupi Madras Cafe and Alioli Ristorante. A celebrated area for diversity, the area also boasts some of the best Indian restaurants including the famous Nirvana. For a drink with friends, The Failte Irish Pub has been a Mississauga hotspot since 1998. Irish to their core, the charming, old-world atmosphere is perfect from everything from a quick post-work drink to a late-night out.

Transit

Driving is still prominent in Mississauga, and the MCC’s quick access to the 403 and 401 caters to this preferred method of commuting. For transit riders and cross-municipal commuters however, the City Centre has been transformed with a comprehensive approach to commuting. The Mississauga transit system, MiiWay has a terminal in the heart of the MCC, and commuters also have access to Go Transit via the Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal. Recent heavy investments into the city’s transit system, with more on the way has made average commutes into Toronto 30-35 minutes. Another notable investment in Mississauga’s transit future is the Hurontario LRT expansion by Metrolinx, connecting Brampton and Mississauga through two major GO terminals. This project will break ground this year; completed in 2022.

International Travel

Known as “Canada’s Gateway”, Mississauga’s City Centre enjoys a proximity to the Toronto Pearson Airport that most of the GTA’s population can only dream of. 32 million passengers come through Mississauga each year via the Toronto Pearson Airport, just a short 15-minute drive.

Schools

With 25% of homes in the MCC having children, schools continue to be a major factor in determining location. The primarily schools servicing the area are: Chris Hadfield Public School (Grades K-5) Camilla Road Senior Public School (Grades 6-8) T.L. Kennedy Secondary School (Grade 9-12)

The Stats

• Employment - More than 60 of the fortune 500 companies hold their Canadian head offices in Mississauga, in additional to 55,000 registered businesses employing 425,000+ people. A steady increase in jobs means more residents are living and working in the city.
• Population Growth - The population the Mississauga City Centre alone has grown exponentially in the past decade. In 2008, there was a total population of 23,700. In 2016, that total has skyrocketed to 34,820 people for a total growth of 32% over a nine-year period. The current population forecasts suggest that the population will grow another 22% up to 44,580 by 2026.
• Diversity – An area always proudly known for its diversity, Mississauga’s residents have an average of 3.7 ethnicities. Over 40% of the population is South Asian, followed by 13.2% Chinese and 11.8% African Canadian.
• Housing – most common housing type is high-rise, with almost a 50/50 split between owners and renters and a similar split between households with kids and without.
• Commuting – 36% drive, 11% take public transit Habits- Top leisurely activity is a Restaurant or Pub outing, and top hobbies include reading and swimming.

Data sourced from census data from Statistics Canada.

The City Centre real estate market currently has 2 resale homes for sale and 266 resale condos for sale. The listing prices of these homes range from $399900 to $553143. The average price of a house in City Centre is $0 and the average price of a condo is $. There is 7 new homes developments in City Centre which include Avia Condos, M City Condos Phase 3, Old Barber House Towns, Keystone Condos, M City Condos Phase 2 and Edge Towers.

Local amenities around City Centre include Cafes and Restaurants such as Failte Irish Pub, Canyon Creek, Udupi Madras Cafe, Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, Richtree and Aroma Espresso Bar. Shopping and service providers include Square One Shopping Centre and Whole Foods Market. Art and Entertainment locations in the area are Living Arts Centre. The closest hospitals and clincs to are . Lastly and most importantly local education institutions and schools in the area include Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus, Canadian Business College, Mississauga Campus, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare - Mississauga Campus, CDI College - Mississauga, Citi College Of Canadian Careers and Mississauga College of Technology.