Discover Mississauga’s History on Foot with Richard Collins! Join local historian Richard Collins as he leads engaging, family-friendly walking tours through some of Mississauga’s most historic neighbourhoods. Explore the stories of how these communities began, how they’ve grown, and what the future holds. Each free 90-minute walk follows sidewalks and paved trails, beginning and ending at the same location.

Nominate Your Heritage Heroes! Nominations are now open for The Credits 2025, Heritage Mississauga’s signature event celebrating individuals, groups, and organizations who preserve and promote Mississauga’s rich history. Join us in honouring local “Heritage Heroes” who keep our community’s stories alive. This year’s gala theme transports us to the Roaring 20s—an unforgettable evening of Art Deco elegance and jazz-age flair!

Heritage Mississauga is proud to present The Woodlot: A Photographic Journey into the World of Sawmill Sid – a powerful new exhibit by award-winning Mississauga photographer Stephen Uhraney. Step into the world of Sidney Gendron, a Métis entrepreneur and environmental champion based in Lakeview. Known as Sawmill Sid, his mission is to breathe new life into discarded wood—turning fallen and forgotten trees into breathtaking public art, architectural features, and community legacies.

Discover the stories that shaped our city through the Heritage Mississauga Collection. Explore a curated selection of artefacts, photographs, archival records, and family histories that bring Mississauga’s past to life. Our newly expanded online collections database offers residents, students, and visitors a dynamic way to learn, reflect, and connect with the people and places that built our community. With new items added regularly as we continue to digitize and catalogue the collection, this is your invitation to dive into Mississauga’s heritage from anywhere. Experience the richness of our shared history—one story at a time.