Mississauga Ontario Map

About Mississauga, Ontario

Mississauga is a city in Peel, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Mississauga is located at 43.5857°N, 79.6571°W.

Mississauga occupies a unique position upon the landscape of Ontario, Canada, resting near the Niagara Escarpment and defined by the flowing presence of the Credit River. It lies 14.1 km south-east of Brampton, ON (from Brampton, ON: bearing 144°T), and is situated 15.1 km north-north-east of Oakville. The land here holds a quiet weight, where the water of the Credit River carves its path toward the horizon, reflecting the pale, shifting light of a late afternoon sun. Before the rise of modern infrastructure, the territory served as a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, who moved along the waterways with a deep understanding of the seasonal shifts. As settlers arrived, the surrounding terrain was cleared for agriculture, gradually transitioning from quiet homesteads into a sprawling center of human activity. The growth of Mississauga reflects a persistent push toward development, where the early reliance on the fertile soil eventually gave way to the rapid expansion of roads and buildings that now define the horizon. Economic life in Mississauga thrives through a dense concentration of corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities, serving as a vital engine for the regional economy. The presence of the Credit River continues to act as a physical anchor for the community, even as the scale of commerce has grown to include global logistics and technology sectors. Daily life moves with a steady, purposeful intensity, as workers navigate the thoroughfares that bridge the distance between industrial zones and the residential neighborhoods tucked away from the main arteries. While Lake Wabukayne sits roughly 7 km away, its presence offers a rare point of stillness, a reminder of the natural world that persists despite the surrounding pulse of industry. Cultural life in Mississauga finds expression through the University of Toronto Mississauga, which brings an intellectual vitality to the banks of the Credit River, encouraging a constant exchange of ideas. The local identity is shaped by the contributions of notable figures such as filmmaker Norman Jewison and author Margaret Atwood, both of whom have connections to the region’s expansive reach. Annual festivals bring people together in open spaces, celebrating a diversity that defines the social character of the population. As evening descends, the lights of the buildings begin to catch the cooling air, and the people of Mississauga move through their routines with a grounded sense of belonging to a place that is always becoming something new.

About This Mississauga Map Page

Explore Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.58566, -79.65711. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Mississauga includes the postal code (L5B), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Mississauga is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.