This week Matthew answers questions about the birthday of the city of Malton, the naming of Shaw Drive, sweet businesses that existed in Port Credit, and a historic fence found around the city. Heritage Mississauga is the source for Mississauga’s heritage and we receive many inquiries about historic, people, places, milestones, and curiosities from historic…
Dundas stays. The name of the road has been etched on our landscape for over 200 years, and countless citizens over innumerable generations have interacted and connected with the road, and as a by-product, the name. We also know over the recent past the wider societal discussions over colonial place names, and the modern revaluation…
Each Friday. Heritage Mississauga brings you a Fun Fact about the history of Mississauga. See if you can find the answer before we post it! Question: Have you ever seen Stephen Cruise’s beautiful sculpture entitled “Familia” at Harold E. Kennedy Park? The sculpture is reminiscent of many aspects of Port Credit history and industry. Symbols in…
Today we celebrate #LincolnAlexanderDay on what would have been his 100th birthday. Lincoln Alexander, an Honourary Patron of Heritage Mississauga, left an indelible mark on the history, heritage, and landscape of Mississauga and the country. Alexander has long been considered a trailblazer and was the first Black Canadian member of Parliament (1968), Cabinet minister (1979)…
This week Matthew welcomes back Richard Collins as they continue to explore the impact of railways in historic Mississauga. Richard journeys through history and looks at four of Mississauga’s infamous railway accidents and catastrophes including the Desjardins Canal Train Accident, the Horseshoe Curve Accident, the Chicago Flyer Wreck, and the Port Credit Train Derailment. We…
In last week’s article we explored the name origins of Burnhamthorpe Road, and how local history has passed down the story of a resident named J. Abelson who had the idea to name the rural hamlet after his own birthplace (and the birthplace of Lord Horatio Nelson). In time, the name of the hamlet became…
Thai Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils in Mississauga and in communities throughout the world. It is observed at the start of the month Tai according to Tamil solar calendar and this is typically about January 14. The festival is named after the ceremonial “Pongal”, which means “to boil, overflow” and refers to…
Tamil Heritage Month is here and Heritage Mississauga is bringing you stories of Mississauga residents that are sure to inspire! Tamil Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and reflect on the important economic, charitable and public service contributions that Tamil Canadians have made to communities like Mississauga. With funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,…
This week Matthew welcomes Gurth Pretty, Director of HMS Psyche Canadian Maritime Heritage Society, as they explore the fascinating history of the War of 1812, the iconic vessels that fought during the conflict, and the battles that occurred right here on Lake Ontario. HMS Psyche Canadian Maritime Heritage Society is a registered not-for-profit corporation dedicated…
January 5th is #NationalBirdDay! It is a day to appreciate our Natural Heritage and the incredible beauty and diversity of birds that can be found throughout Mississauga. Did you know that the bird that represents Ontario is the Common Loon? The day could not pass without recognition and remembrances of the legend known as the…