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A practical Mississauga weekend: waterfront, main streets and local food
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A practical Mississauga weekend: waterfront, main streets and local food

Build an easy local day around Port Credit, Streetsville, City Centre and a few independent stops.

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A taste-the-world shortlist for dining across Mississauga coverFood & Drink

A taste-the-world shortlist for dining across Mississauga

From South Indian dosas to Turkish breakfast and Punjabi-Canadian comfort food, the city rewards curious diners.

New wayfinding signs are being tested in downtown Mississauga coverDevelopment

New wayfinding signs are being tested in downtown Mississauga

The 2026 pilot uses temporary signs to help people move between downtown destinations and gather feedback.

What to know about Mississauga's 2026 municipal election coverCivic Life

What to know about Mississauga's 2026 municipal election

Advance voting runs October 6–11, with Election Day on October 26, according to the City.

A simple Port Credit waterfront walk with worthwhile stops coverAround Town

A simple Port Credit waterfront walk with worthwhile stops

A flexible walking route linking the harbour, river and nearby local businesses.

Five places to connect with Mississauga's local history coverArts & Culture

Five places to connect with Mississauga's local history

Museums, heritage houses and restored civic spaces make an easy culture-focused list.

Four green spaces for an easy local reset coverParks & Outdoors

Four green spaces for an easy local reset

A map-ready shortlist of waterfront, wetland, garden and trail options.

Clarkson Village study looks at growth, walkability and main-street character coverDevelopment

Clarkson Village study looks at growth, walkability and main-street character

The City is updating its Clarkson Village planning study and inviting the community to follow the work.

Local spotlight: Back Road Coffee Roasters coverBusiness Spotlight

Local spotlight: Back Road Coffee Roasters

A closer look at a specialty roaster and café on Queen Street East.

Local spotlight: Studio.89's community café model coverBusiness Spotlight

Local spotlight: Studio.89's community café model

The Erin Mills space combines a café, creative events and community programming.

Local spotlight: Punjabi-Canadian comfort food at Rick's Good Eats coverBusiness Spotlight

Local spotlight: Punjabi-Canadian comfort food at Rick's Good Eats

A Mississauga original with a menu that connects familiar comfort food and Punjabi flavours.

Local spotlight: South Indian dining at Guru Lukshmi coverBusiness Spotlight

Local spotlight: South Indian dining at Guru Lukshmi

A focused look at the Mississauga restaurant known for dosas and vegetarian cooking.

Local spotlight: breads and pastries at Lazar Bakery coverBusiness Spotlight

Local spotlight: breads and pastries at Lazar Bakery

The Central Parkway bakery is a practical stop for Portuguese and Italian favourites.

Founding partner spotlight: Crystal Clear Property Care coverPartner Spotlight

Founding partner spotlight: Crystal Clear Property Care

LCM's owner-controlled founding partner supports the launch while offering residential and commercial property care.

How to use LCM Explore for a better local shortlist coverLCM Guide

How to use LCM Explore for a better local shortlist

Search by category, select map pins and open verified profiles without losing the local context.