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Way Back Wednesday: International Firefighters’ Day in Mississauga

May 4 is International Firefighters’ Day. Established in 1999, the day recognizes every person who serves in emergency services, including hazardous materials specialists, fire prevention specialists, paid firefighters, volunteer fire fighters, heavy equipment operators, emergency service mechanics, emergency medical technicians, and more. Mississauga’s fire service grew from a scattering of volunteer departments to the professional…

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Wherever “there” may be; finding Mississauga outside of the city – Part 3

It is a bit like a bug that I cannot shake. Wherever I travel, wherever I may go, I look to connect with the history and stories of the place, and invariably I am drawn to finding connections to Mississauga. We recently had an opportunity to go winter Yurt camping in Algonquin Park – and…

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Way Back Wednesday: When the Great Western Railway came to Mississauga

166 years ago, a steam locomotive, painted in dark green with polished brass fittings, and pulling several passenger cars full of VIPs – railway officials, financiers, and other assorted dignitaries – travelled merrily along the newly laid Great Western Railway near Clarkson. The date was December 3, 1855, and the opening of the sparkling new…

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Way Back Wednesday: From the Emperor of China to Lorne Park: Remembering the Southern Belle

Continuing our theme on the era of the steamships, another well-known passenger steamer that brought summer visitors from Toronto to Port Credit, Lorne Park, Oakville, and all recreational and amusement points from Niagara and back was the Southern Belle. But like many, the Belle had begun life in another vocation and under another name. The…

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Way Back Wednesday: When the Steamers Called at Mississauga

This time of year often brings to mind thoughts of excursions to cottage country, which is far from a new phenomenon. For generations, people who have had the means have looked to “escape” the urban city for relaxation and vacation. Tourist camps and cottages in Haliburton, Muskoka and countless other areas ebbed and flowed with…

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Way Back Wednesday: Our Missing Queen – The Story of Mississauga’s Former Third Queen Street

In 1845 Samuel Mills acquired 98 acres of land from Peter Buchanan in Lot 14, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street. In practical terms today, his property was located east of Camilla Road, which itself is just to the east of Hurontario Street. On March 25, 1846, Samuel sold the 98 acre property to John…

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Saturday Matinee: “My Villages of Mississauga” by Verna Mae Weeks

Join us on October 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. for our Saturday Matinee: “My Villages of Mississauga” presented in 1996 by Verna Mae Weeks. This week we continue our exploration of the lost villages of Mississauga and the history of how they came together to form the city of Mississauga. Verna Mae Weeks (1919 –…

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Mississauga South Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years!

The Mississauga South Historical Society, founded in 1963, celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style on Thursday, November 14th, 7pm, at Clarke Memorial Hall in Port Credit (161 Lakeshore Road West). The celebration includes guest speaker Alan Skeoch, a tribute to the founders and past presidents of MSHS, and much, much more! Free! Join MSHS for…

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