Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation)

10/13/2026

🚨 NEW TOUR TIMES JUST ADDED! 👻🎃

Haunted Mississauga was nearly SOLD OUT, but we’ve added TWO NEW TOUR TIMES to give more people the chance to join us this Halloween!

🕢 7:30 PM
🕣 8:30 PM

Now’s your chance to experience the 25th annual Haunted Mississauga at Streetsville Memorial Cemetery! Join us for an unforgettable evening of Halloween atmosphere, fascinating local history, and live, unscripted historic theatre.

🎃 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 Streetsville Memorial Cemetery
🎟️ Adults $5 | Children FREE

⚠️ These additional spots won’t last long! Haunted Mississauga sells out every year, so don’t wait to secure your tickets.

🎟️ Book your tour now: https://Haunted2026.eventbrite.ca

Tag your Halloween crew and make this a night to remember! 👻

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

🎬 A LEGENDARY LIFE. A CITY FOREVER CHANGED.

Mississauga is getting ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Hazel McCallion with The Hurricane That Raised a City, a full-length feature documentary exploring the life of one of Canada’s most iconic mayors.

Told through Hazel’s own words and the voices of those who knew her best, this documentary offers a closer look at the woman whose determination, leadership, and unmistakable spirit helped shape the city we know today.

📅 Save the date! The documentary premieres in Mississauga on Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Hazel’s birthday and officially recognized Hazel McCallion Day in Ontario.

📍 Venue and ticket details are coming soon!

🎥 The official website is now live, featuring the documentary trailer and the latest information about the upcoming screening.

👉 Watch the trailer and learn more: https://thehurricanethatraisedacity.com/

A documentary on Hazel McCallion — in her own words, and those of the people who knew her best.

10/11/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Heritage Mississauga! 🧡

Thanksgiving has a long and evolving history in Canada, from Indigenous harvest celebrations that long predate European settlement to the community gatherings, parades, and fall fairs once enjoyed across historic Mississauga.

📸 Then & Now: Our historic photographs capture a glimpse of the season, including a Thanksgiving Parade in Clarkson on October 18, 1906, and a harvest gathering at Adamson Farm near Erindale, circa 1900.

As we gather with family and friends this long weekend, we invite you to reflect on the histories and traditions that shape this holiday, including the enduring connections Indigenous Peoples have with the land.

From all of us at Heritage Mississauga, we wish you a happy and meaningful Thanksgiving! 🧡

10/09/2026

🗺️ Way Back Wednesday: Finding Mississauga Once Again!

You never know where you’ll find a little piece of Mississauga! 👀

This week’s Way Back Wednesday takes us on a road trip to Collingwood, where unexpected discoveries reveal fascinating connections to our own city. From a tiny historic jail in Creemore to a woodland sculpture forest and the historic route of Hurontario Street, there’s more local history hiding beyond Mississauga’s borders than you might expect!

🚗 What connects a historic property in Mississauga to a small-town Ontario landmark? Which Great Lakes ships link Collingwood to Port Credit? And what unexpected reminders of home can you find while exploring somewhere new?

🔎 Curious? Click the link to read the full article and discover the surprising connections that bring Mississauga’s history beyond our city limits!

🔗https://www.modernmississauga.com/main/2026/10/9/finding-mississauga-in-collingwood-ontario

10/09/2026

✨ The Credits Awards 2026 — The Recipients Are Here! ✨

Dearest gentle reader…

The moment has arrived. We are delighted to unveil the Heritage Heroes of The Credits 2026! 👑

For more than 25 years, Heritage Mississauga has celebrated the remarkable individuals, organizations, artists, businesses, and community builders whose dedication helps shape Mississauga’s story.

This year’s recipients represent the very best of our community — people whose contributions deserve to be recognized, celebrated, and shared.

And now, the celebration begins…

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📍 Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Centre
🕔 Registration: 5:00 PM | Dinner & Awards: 6:00 PM

✨ An Evening of Regency Elegance
Step into an evening inspired by Jane Austen and Bridgerton, with fine dining, entertainment, heritage, and a touch of Regency glamour.

👗 Regency attire is encouraged, but costumes are optional! And yes, our much-loved costume contest is returning for another year.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Come raise a glass to this year’s Heritage Heroes and celebrate the people who make Mississauga extraordinary.

Meet the 2026 recipients below — and then join us in celebrating them in person!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-mississauga-heritage-foundation-incorporated/events/the-credits-2026-1

10/06/2026

🎃👻 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 👻🎃

Haunted Mississauga is BACK for its 25th year!

Get ready for one of Mississauga's most beloved Halloween traditions — a night of history, mystery, live theatre and Halloween fun at Streetsville Memorial Cemetery.
Join us Friday, October 23 for a family-friendly experience where history comes alive after dark!

👻 Meet characters from Mississauga's past
🎃 Explore a historic cemetery at night
🕯️ Experience live, unscripted historic theatre
🪓 Discover this year's 1836-inspired story
✨ Enjoy a unique Halloween night for the whole family

And most importantly…
If you want to be there, don't wait to get your tickets. Choose your tour time now before they disappear!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 Streetsville Memorial Cemetery
⏰ Tours every 20 minutes, 7:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ Adults $5 | Children FREE
👻 Approximately 45 minutes

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://Haunted2026.eventbrite.ca

See you in the cemetery! 👻

10/01/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day to remember the children who never returned home, honour Survivors and their families, and reflect on the lasting legacy of the residential school system.

For this week’s Way Back Wednesday article, we’re taking a look at the history and significance of this important day, while highlighting opportunities and resources for learning, remembrance and reconciliation — both across Canada and right here in Mississauga.

From national initiatives to local opportunities for reflection and education, there are many ways to engage with this important work.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

Discover ways to participate in Truth and Reconciliation in our community.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.modernmississauga.com/main/2026/9/28/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Today is a day to honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and to remember the children who never returned home. It is also an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools and the importance of reconciliation.

Here in Mississauga, learning about Indigenous history is an essential part of understanding the history of this place. The Mississaugas of the Credit have deep ancestral and treaty connections to this land, and Indigenous presence, knowledge and community continue to be part of Mississauga today.

At Heritage Mississauga, we invite you to take this day as an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect.

Explore our Indigenous Heritage resources, including Indigenous Stories, Oral Histories, the Voices of the Land project, the history of the Mississaugas, and Indigenous Teachings.

Truth is the beginning. Reconciliation is ongoing.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

Learn more through the link in our bio.