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Mississauga is a part of the Greater Toronto Area and Canada's sixth largest city with total population of 700,000 people. Seven major highways pass through the city connecting Canada and the USA. Canada's busiest Toronto Pearson International Airport is also easily accessible from the city. Having been in the shadow of Toronto, Mississauga now is transforming into a vibrant destination and a truly cosmopolitan city.

Mississauga offers a number of diverse attractions to its visitors. In downtown Mississauga there is Square One Shopping Centre � Ontario's biggest shopping mall. Among other shopping opportunities there is The Village of Streetsville and the Port Credit Village combining historical heritage, an interesting array of specialty shops and nice intimate cafes and restaurants. For something exotic including authentic Asian cuisine and a variety of other services visit the Mississauga Chinese Centre and Golden Square Centre.

The Living Arts Centre is probably the city's number one cultural attraction. Located in the heart of Mississauga, the Centre is a capacious multi use facility. Its world class theatres are home to the best in drama, dance, music, variety, and comedy. Be it opera, symphony, jazz, ballet, arts or crafts, The Living Arts Centre is Mississauga's pride. Numerous theatres throughout the city provide a broad assortment of performances, and museums and galleries feature various visual arts.

Among Mississauga's historical attractions there is Adamson Estate which is now a public park and Benares Historical House, an exquisite estate gallery of the Harris and Sayers families. Bradley Museum is a piece of 19th century country in the heart of the city. Various exhibitions are a regular part of the city's life and interested visitors can check the current exhibits schedule.

Mississauga has more than 480 beautiful parks and woodlands. You can relax and enjoy passive recreational pursuits in a serene and tranquil setting, or opt for a variety of active recreational facilities. Mississauga lakefront parks are becoming the jewels of the waterfront, featuring many recreational activities, such as cycling and in line skating, fishing, beach volleyball, trails for hiking, etc. Picnic parks justify the name by inviting thousands of people to enjoy an excellent picnic opportunity.

Mississauga offers its visitors a wide range of accommodations to suit all needs and budgets, from corporate furnished housing to cozy bed and breakfasts. Quite a number of them are available in the airport vicinity, a lot offer fine dining among many other amenities.

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