Local Seasons:
Mississauga offers four distinct seasons. Summer daytime temperatures reach
around 26C/80F and the evenings dropping near 16C/60F. Winter is moderated by
the lake but is somewhat damp with highs around 0C/32F and lows in the -7C/20F
range. The well treed city is particularly attractive in fall when foliage
turns.
Getting There:
By Car
Major highways include Highway 401 (the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, connecting
Windsor-Detroit to Quebec), Highway 403 (to Hamilton), Highway 407 (toll route
across the north end of the city), Highway 410 (to Brampton), and the Queen
Elizabeth Way (to Niagara Falls and Buffalo)
By Train
GO Transit
45 Thomas St
Mississauga ON
416 869-3200 or toll free 1 888 438-6646
Mississauga is on three major railways, which lead into Toronto; the GO Transit
commuter rail service provides service to Toronto's Union Station double-decked,
green and white, and the cars are shaped like elongated hexagons.
By Plane:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
3111 Convair Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5P 1B2
416 776-3344
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada?s largest and busiest airport,
accounting for one-third of all air traffic in Canada. It is a hub for Air
Canada and provides flights to all regional, national, and international
destinations
Getting Around:
By Bus
GO Bus
Clarkson GO Terminal
1110 Southdown Road
Mississauga ON
416-869-3200 or 1-888-438-6646
Call for fare and route information
The Greater Toronto Area's GO Transit service also provides an extensive
intercity bus service, which connects Mississauga to downtown Toronto and
neighbouring suburbs. GO Buses are not double-decked, but they are also
characterized by a green and white colour scheme. Most GO Buses are coaches. GO
Bus connects to the TTC Subway.
By Subway
TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)
416-393-INFO (4636) 24 hours daily for information
Hours of operation: Weekday & Saturday service approximately 6:00am -
1:30am; Sunday service approximately 9:00am - 1:30am; Holiday start times vary.
For all transit needs from TTC:
905-615-INFO (4636)
Call for information about schedules, fares, routes, and service
Hours: Weekdays: 6:30 am to 9:00 pm; Weekends/Holidays: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Currency: All
visitors should use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada. It is best
to have local currency on hand prior to arriving; contact your local bank.
Visitors may exchange their currency at Canadian banks, credit unions, or at the
offices of foreign exchange brokers.
Taxes for Travellers
The provincial retail sales tax is
8%; on accommodations it's 5%. There is an additional 7% national
goods-and-services tax (GST).
TIP: Non-Canadian residents are entitled to claim a rebate of all GST
paid on accommodations and certain categories of goods purchases (see Canadian
Travel Information on this site).
Always save the original receipts from stores and hotels (not just credit-card
receipts), and be sure the name and address of the establishment is shown on the
receipt. Original receipts are not returned.
