Port Credit Neighbourhood Description

Port Credit is a community along Mississauga Waterfront, perhaps best known for maintaining a vintage Lakeside vibe and their well-documented higher-than-average homes prices. This coveted area in Mississauga is a collection of charming, cottage-style homes along the lake and newer, high-rise developments and city-based investments that has opened up Port Credit to a younger, more vibrant resident that is becoming the norm.

The Vibe

Nautical, charming but distinctly urban, Port Credit’s draw is felt by many. The area has a distinctly welcoming and warm air, with its charming storefronts, walkable streets and proximity to the water. Often compared to The Beaches neighbourhoods in Toronto, it’s easy to see why this is one of the most-sought after addresses in the GTA. Twenty-somethings, young families and downsizers all feel the pull of this truly unique community. Particularly in a city well known for car-based commuting, Port Credit’s ability to combine amenities, transit and multiple residential forms in the same vicinity with a distinct atmospheric calmness is what really makes the community a coveted place to live and a frequently known and visited local for other 905ers and GTAers.

Amenities, Food & Drink

Still reminiscent of a vintage Lakeshore strip, Port Credits Lakeshore Road offers a wide range of amenities, from quaint boutiques, to cafes and ice creameries, date-night and family style restaurants, casual pubs and a myriad of services. The south side of the street is lined with picturesque greenery that dissolves into the vast expanse of Lake Ontario, an ideal stop for spring and summertime strolls and activities. Some of Port Credits most frequented spots include: Port Credit Farmer’s Market- Open Saturdays between June and October, this open-air market delivers farm-fresh fruits and veggies and is a regular weekend stop for residents and visitors. Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar Pump House Grille Scoops Ice Cream Station Port Credit Memorial Park - A scenic waterfront park area featuring a playground, sports & picnic areas, trails & festivals by the water. Snug Harbour- Snug Harbour is a hotspot for it’s beautiful patio, overlooking Port Credit Marina as well as it’s amazing seafood and oyster bar. Explore all Port Credit has to offer in food and drink here and the local shopping that the area is so well known for here.

Transit

The Port Credit area is well serviced for all types of commuting, from driving to walking. Lakeshore and QEW are the main east-west thoroughfares for drivers, although only 38% of residents commute via car. Public transit via Port Credit GO or Mississauga Transit offers options for daily commuters or leisurely trips, with eight bus routes servicing the Hurontario/Lakeshore hub and connecting to the TTC at Longbranch GO. And with a walk score of 83, the area is well known for being strollable.

Schools

The Port Credit neighbourhood falls within the Peel District School Board education area. Click here to view all the local school options available to residents, including out-of-catchment educational opportunities, or explore the local options below:

• Riverside Public School (Grades K-8)
• Forest Avenue Public School (Grades K-6)
• Port Credit Secondary School (Grades 9-12)
  
  

The Stats

• Housing 62% of residents are renting.
• The most common housing type is High-Rise Most single-detached housing in the area is older; pre-1990

The People

• 46% of households are single-person
• 33% are couples and 21% are families
• 53% of households don’t have children
• 40% of the population are between 30-34 33% prefer red wine!

The Port Credit real estate market currently has 5 resale homes for sale and 11 resale condos for sale. The listing prices of these homes range from $549000 to $1148354. The average price of a house in Port Credit is $1819526 and the average price of a condo is $. There is 22 new homes developments in Port Credit which include West Village Port Credit, Stride Condos & Towns, North Shore, 1050 Shawnmarr Road Townhouses, 1055 Shawnmarr Road Townhouses and 12 Cayuga Ave. The starting price for a new home development in this neighbourhood is $500000.

Local amenities around Port Credit include Cafes and Restaurants such as Archtop Cafe, Dunk'n Dip, Door FiftyFive, The Port House Social Bar & Kitchen, Posta Italbar Cucina and Colossus Greek Taverna. The closest hospitals and clincs to are . Lastly and most importantly local education institutions and schools in the area include St James Elementary School, Forest Avenue Public School and Riverside Public School.