''' Mississauga''' [http://www.mississauga.ca] is a city southwesten Ontario, Canada. It is Toronto's largest suburb and Canada's sixth largest city.
Get in
By air
Toronto's Pearson International Airport [http://www.gtaa.com] is the main regional airport serving Canada's largest city, as a result it is reasonably well served by flights from cities across Canada as well as many American cities and several European, Asian, Latin American, African and Oceanian cities. The Airport is a short taxi ride from anywhere in Mississauga.
By car
Mississauga is served by 4 major expressways:
The 401 links Mississauga with Windsor, Detroit and beyond in the West direction, and Kingston, Ottawa, and Quebec in the East direction.
The 403 links to Hamilton and Niagara Falls in the west, and connects with the 401 and 410. The 410 leads to Brampton in the North.
The QEW links Mississauga with the Gardiner Expressway and downtown Toronto in the east, and connects with the 403 in the west.
The 407 is an East-West toll route running parallel with the 401.
By public transit
Mississauga is reasonably accessible from Toronto by transit. GO Transit [http://www.gotransit.com/] runs trains during rush hour and buses the rest of the day from various terminals in Toronto to several stations in Mississauga. Square One shopping centre contains the main bus terminal for the city, it is regularly served by GO buses as well as local Mississauga Transit buses.
Get around
'''Mississauga Transit''' [http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/publictransit] is operated by the City of Mississauga. Because of the lack of urban planning in its early years, the city has become too spread out, causing it to be difficult to traverse without a personal car. As a result, the transit system is still used, yet the routes are somewhat infrequent (waiting times are typically 15 to 45 minutes on week days), and some bus routes are only offered exclusively on week days. In an effort to increase their number of passengers however, Mississauga has put in major efforts to improve the system, including their Clicknride web page, which plans out the most appropriate trip for the rider as well. As of February of 2008, a ride on a Mississauga Transit bus costs $2.75, and transfers (for free entry onto buses within the following two hours since the beginning of the route) must be requested when you are paying. Transfers can also be used for discounts on other public transportation systems in adjacent areas. A listing of fares [http://www.mississauga.ca/file/COM/BusFares_26Feb2007.pdf] is available on their website.
'''Toronto Transit Commision''' (TTC) [http://www.ttc.ca] (services some of the east end of the city near the Toronto boundary)
'''Oakville Transit''' [http://www.oakvilletransit.com/] (services some of the west end of the city near the Oakville boundary)
'''Blue & White Taxi'''
'''Golden City Taxi'''
See
'''Port Credit''' An older, historic village at the centre of Mississauga's Lake Ontario shore features many intimate small restaurants, cafes and bars. Annual events include the Waterfront Festival and Jazz/Bluefest. Nice Marina and walking paths at the Credit River entrance and along the lakeshore.
Streetsville. This small village is where the renowned mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, resides. It has many shops, restaurants, and green areas to explore.
Visit in June to enjoy the Bread and Honey Festival or in winter months for Remembrance Day services and the Santa Claus Parade.</see>
Do
'''Playdium''' A large video arcade that also has wall climbing and go-karting. Some nights you are able to pay a flat fee for three hours of arcade gaming.
Buy
'''Square One''' [http://www.shopsquareone.com/] , one of the largest malls in the world
'''Erin Mills Town Centre'''
'''Heartland Town Centre''', a shopping complex located in the eastern part of the city mostly consisting of "big box" stores.
'''Old Credit Brewery''', 6 Queen St. W. Tel:905-2719888, Open 10-19, Excellent small brewery that sells an ale and a pilsner.
'''Dixie Outlet Mall'''
Eat
'''Axia Restaurant and Bar''', 5045 Plantation Place (Along Eglinton Ave W near Erin Mills), tel: 905-6082942. [http://www.axiarestaurant.com]. In the community of Erin Mills. A nicely designed ambient place with fully authentic Asian food being produced from separate kitchens. Specializes in Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Mains $15-20, appetizers $5-10. Fully liquor licensed with unique flavoured Korean soju and alcoholic bubble tea. A must for any Asian food lover and enough variety to last countless visits.
'''Hooks Grille''', 26 Lakeshore Road East, tel: 905-2787665. Overlooking Port Credit harbour. Small intimate place with great cajun food. Mains $15-20, tapas $5-10. The tapas are big, order at most two. Beer lovers will want to try the local Old Credit ale on draft.
'''Nirvana, the Flavors of India''' 35 Brunnel Road, tel: ''+1905'' 5015500. Slightly upscale Indian restaurant in the north end of Mississauga close to Brampton. It is a friendly place with great food. Mains CND 13.
Moxie's Classic Grill. ttp://www.moxies.ca/. Locations in Meadowvale and Square One.
Richtree Market Restaurant. Located in Square One, this market-style restaurant allows you to see your food being freshly made throughout the day. Offers a nice ambiance in the middle of an otherwise hectic area.
Drink and Club
'''Body English''', 1325 Eglinton Avenue East, [www.bodyenglishniteclub.com]. Casual club playing top 40 music.
'''My Apartment''' Two locations - one in Mississauga and one in Oakville bordering Mississauga.
'''Fregata Nightclub''', 1900 Dundas Street East, [http://www.fregata.com/index.htm]. Great place for relaxing, drinking and dancing.
Sleep
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