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Best Neighbourhoods in Mississauga

Looking for the best neighbourhoods in Mississauga? Learn all about them in our feature story “The Top 7 Neighbourhoods in Mississauga”!

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You’re probably thinking of moving to Mississauga and wondering where the best place to call home is, aren’t you? If you are, then you’ve come to the right place! 

Below I’ve listed my Top 7 Mississauga Neighbourhoods as a long-time Mississauga resident and real estate agent.

Top 7 Best Neighbourhoods in Mississauga To Live In

1. Port Credit

Port Credit has what everyone looks for in a neighbourhood – convenience. On top of that it continues to remain one of Mississauga’s most desirable neighbourhoods thanks to its proximity to the Lakefront, its collection of fun shops, bars, and restaurants, and its easy access to Toronto by both car and public transportation.

tall oaks gazebo port credit

Port Credit is one of those “villages” that used to dominate Mississauga and it’s the type of vibrant community that everyone is craving for once again. 

Read all about Port Credit in the full neighbourhood profile.

2. Mineola

Mineola is one of Mississauga’s ultimate “move up” neighbourhoods. Its streets boast multi-million dollar homes, custom builds, and give off that “cottage in the city” type feel. It’s ideally located with access to the City Centre, QEW, and Lakeshore within minutes, but is tucked away, quiet, and tranquil.

photo of typical home in the beautiful neighbourhood of Mineola

Mineola has a great balance and that’s why it’s one of the most attractive neighbourhoods in Mississauga.

Read all about Mineola in the full neighbourhood profile.

3. Meadowvale

Meadowvale is a great family neighbourhood. It’s filled with parks and trails and is one of Mississauga’s most active neighbourhoods. Along with the natural beauty of Meadowvale, it also boasts some of the most affordable detached housing in Mississauga.

view overlooking the bridge on the river at meadowvale park.

Meadowvale is also home to one of Mississauga’s major GO stations and also provides easy access to Highway 401. For the average family looking for a safe, active, affordable neighbourhood, Meadowvale fits the bill on all accords. 

Read all about Meadwovale in the full neighbourhood profile.

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4. Lisgar

Think of Lisgar as Meadowvale’s younger sibling. The two neighbourhoods share a border and often blend into each other. The difference is that Lisgar is a more newly developed, planned neighbourhood. Developed in three phases over the better part of 15 years, Lisgar is one of Mississauga’s youngest neighbourhoods.

osprey marsh sign in Lisgar

Tucked away in the very Northwest corner of Mississauga, Lisgar has seen young families flock to its neighbourhood. With its ideal mix of affordability, distance to public transportation, and overall quiet, picturesque streets, Lisgar has seen a huge surge in demand and home prices have quickly followed suit.

For more information on Lisgar, check out the full neighbourhood profile.

5. Lorne Park

If Mineola is one of Mississauga’s ultimate “move up” neighbourhoods then Lorne Park is king of the hill. Lorne Park is often see by most as Mississauga’s most prestigious neighbourhood.

On the weekend, families will take a stroll or drive through its gorgeous tree-lined streets that boast a mix of luxury million dollar, custom build, and quaint cottage-style homes.

view of lake ontario from Jack Darling Park in Lorne Park

When you enter Lorne Park you immediately recognize the pride of ownership of its residents. It carries with it a very prestigious yet down-to-earth balance. You don’t feel out of place, but rather want to immediately join this fantastic neighbourhood.

For more information on Lorne Park, be sure to check out the full neighbourhood profile.

6. Central Erin Mills

Central Erin Mills has settled nicely into one of Mississauga’s mature neighbourhoods. It is now what would be considered a “move up” neighbourhood with most of the homes in the area being traditional 2-storey detached. This has driven younger families to look at its more affordable neighbours.

aerial view of the erin mills town centre mall and condo buildings in central erin mills
Erin Mills Town Centre and condo buildings in Central Erin Mills – credit to Canmenwalker CC BY 4.0

Redevelopment of the Erin Mills Town Centre and condos built by some of Mississauga’s most well-known builders, Daniels and Pemberton, have helped transform this neighbourhood into another affordable option outside of the City Centre.

For more information on Central Erin Mills, be sure to check out the full neighbourhood profile.

7. Streetsville

Dubbed “The Village in the City” Streetsville is defined by its “Main Street” downtown strip and older, ecletic mix of housing. It’s essentially the Port Credit of the North with a bit tighter sense of community which is vibrant and hosts numerous events throughout the year including the Santa Claus Parade in the winter and Bread and Honey Festival in the summer.

credit river streetsville

Victoria Park is also tucked nicely behind Main Street and there is a great trail and park for kids and families to explore. Streetsville has something for all ages and walks of life. 

For more information on Streetsville, be sure to check out the full neighbourhood profile.

See all of the Best Neighbourhoods in Mississauga

This is only the Top 7 list and there are many more wonderful neighbourhoods in Mississauga. To see all of them simply just visit the Mississauga Neighbourhood Page.

OR get advice from a Mississauga expert with my Neighbourhood Match program. Use the link below to get started!

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Struggling to decide where to move? Just let me know some simple criteria and I'll let you know the perfect place to call home.

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