Lakeview

The Redevelopment of the Waterfront

Before we dive into the current housing types available in Lakeview, we cannot talk about this neighbourhood without first mentioning the gigantic redevelopment of the waterfront along the lakeshore.

This has absolutely changed the landscape of the Mississauga waterfront. In the past, the touristy part of the waterfront basically ended in Port Credit as Lakeview lacked any kind of “waterfront village” to attract visitors to the area. While there were amazing parks and trails to discover, there was nothing like what Port Credit, Oakville and Burlington had to offer.

That changed with the development of Lakeview Village which finally got first approval in 2021. The masterplan was titled “Inspiration Lakeview”, and development of these lands will take place over the better part of the next 20-30 years.

The redevelopment will add 6 new neighbourhoods to the area with a mix of residential, commercial, employment, institutional and recreational uses planned. Originally developed to create 8,050 units and bring in 15,000-20,000 new residents, changes to density were re-applied for in 2023 and approved. That will see those numbers at least double to ~16,000 units which could bring in up to 50,000 new residents.

Here’s a rendering of what it will look like when it’s completed:

This change shocked the City of Mississauga and the homeowner’s associations of Lakeview. At the time of writing, this change is being petitioned to be reversed. For the latest updates on the development, please contact us directly.

For now, here is an early sketch of the scale that density could bring to the area.

The Rest of Lakeview

Ok, now onto the homes that actually exist and you can purchase in Lakeview!

Like the rest of southern Mississauga, Lakeview has an incredibly detailed history that dates back hundreds of years. Now, no one is particularly interested in that so let’s just focus on what remains today 🙂

In Lakeview, you’ll find a mix of pre and post-WWII homes – lots of bungalows, splits and 1 & 1/2 storeys. Over the last couple of decades, with land at a premium, many of these generous lots with small homes have been bought, torn down and custom homes built in their place.

There are some executive towns, condo townhomes and semis but the vast majority of Lakeview is made up of detached homes. You can find older apartments on the east end of Lakeview and a new condo has been built close to Cawthra.

There are homes in small pockets closest to the lake and parks of Lakeview just like you’d find in the rest of the neighbourhood.

Finally, like many other neighbourhoods in Mississauga, distinct sub-neighbourhoods can be found. In Lakeview, that’s Orchard Heights and Applewood Acres. More on those below…