Modern Mississauga Media
WEBModern Mississauga is about exploring Mississauga through the lens of the 21st century. We cover everything from a uniquely Canadian perspective - culture, style, living, technology, arts, entertainment, and community - and aim to represent the diverse blend of interests and experiences of Canada's sixth-largest city.
Can I park my car on City streets overnight? - Modern Mississauga …
WEBApr 19, 2021 — Modern Mississauga is about exploring Mississauga through the lens of the 21st century. We cover everything from a uniquely Canadian perspective - culture, style, living, technology, arts, entertainment, and community - and aim to represent the diverse blend of interests and experiences of Canada's sixth-largest city.
The history of Mississauga's Great Lakes freighter, The Ridgetown
WEBAug 12, 2020 — She was a steel-hulled propeller-driven Great Lakes freighter. The William E. Corey was built by the Chicago Shipbuilding Company and was launched on June 24, 1905. She served as the flagship for the Pittsburgh Steamship Company and sailed out of Cleveland, Ohio. Today she is the fourth-oldest surviving …
6 amazing parks and conservation areas in and around Mississauga
WEBJul 6, 2016 — Here are six different conservation parks in and around Mississauga that will help to make for a memorable summer. 1. J.C. Saddington Park. The first of these options is J.C. Saddington Park, located at the mouth of the Credit River on 53 Lake Street. This quaint and picturesque park has barbeques, comfort stations, and picnic facilities ...
What’s with the names? - Modern Mississauga Media
WEBAug 25, 2021 — In 1886 the property was surveyed and building lots were created and sold for the development of summer cottages. North-south roads were given the names of famous poets and playwrights, while east-west roads were named after directors of the company. In 1891, a new company was formed to administer the 90-acre park, and it was called The Lorne ...
A running history of Mississauga's Port Credit
WEBAug 30, 2018 — Port Credit was a trading post established in 1720 at the mouth of the river that the Mississauga Ojibwe band called Missinhe for ‘trusting creek’. Goods were traded or bought on credit, and the name Port Credit and Credit River were adopted. The route I run brings me to interesting places, including the foot of Hurontario Street that hosts ...
Modern Artist - Mississauga's Stephen Uhraney
WEBOct 2, 2019 — [email protected]. 416-953-0790. October 02, 2019 /. Local, Arts & Culture. Modern Mississauga presents Ask The ... A beginner’s guide to bikepacking. in conversation with one of Mississauga’s most talented photographers, Stephen Uhraney.
The history of Mississauga’s Erin Mills Parkway
WEBOct 27, 2022 — In 1956 the name of “Erin Mills Development Limited” began appearing in property acquisitions here in historic Mississauga. In 1959 Taylor sold his land holdings to the Cadillac Corporation, who continued with the planned “Erin Mills New Town” development of Erin Mills. A plan for the “Erin Mills New Town” development was unveiled ...
13 fun pumpkin farms to visit near Mississauga
WEBOct 7, 2021 — At the Merry family-owned farm, located in rural Hamilton, picking pumpkins is only the start of the fun. They have over 30 fun activities that are sure to please every member of your family, including a corn maze, jumping pumpkin pillow, giant slides, hay bale mountain, sandbox, tetherball, kiddie rollercoaster, human size foozball, farm ...
The fascinating history of Mississauga's Erindale Hydroelectric Dam
WEBOct 6, 2021 — Hydro Pond - Lake Erindale, c1915. The hydro development commenced again under the direction of the Erindale Power Company in 1909. In March of 1910, the last 150-foot section in the middle portion of the dam was being filled in, and the powerhouse was transmitting power. On March 7, 1910, a 35-foot high centre portion of the nearly completed ...