Boutique Hotels in Mississauga, ON

Known for its wealth of woodlands, stunning parks, lively lakefront area, and multicultural festivals, Mississauga is one Canadian city you don’t want to skip. Resting on the shores of Lake Ontario, Mississauga is also one of the largest Canadian cities in Ontario, which boasts a skating rink in the frosty winter months, many multi-use trails to bike and hike from, great shopping, and delicious dining experiences around every corner. And with an array of eclectic neighborhoods, a beautiful waterfront, and a thriving business center, this is a must-see city any time of year and the perfect getaway from one of the top boutique hotels in Mississauga.

If there’s anything to be said about Mississauga, it’s that you can’t run out of parks and green spaces to visit while in town. Home to over 500 parks, from small green spaces to large destination parks, each park offers a unique outdoor experience and a multitude of fun ways to stay active outdoors during your stay. While in town, make sure to visit Kariya Park for its beautiful landscaped Japanese gardens, the Lakefront Promenade park for picnicking, volleyball, and access to the water, as well as Erindale Park, which offers multiple trails and a playground for the little ones in tow!

Spend an afternoon from the Mississauga Celebration Square for a fun-filled day on the green (or on the ice in winter!) from this 290,000-square-foot outdoor civic center, park, and amphitheater. Located on City Centre Drive in Mississauga, it features an expansive turf grass field, an amphitheater, a stone path that surrounds the square, as well as a secondary stage, many benches, and canopies to lounge from. And in the winter, the square's large water feature becomes a bustling ice rink and even an event space when needed. So pack a picnic (or your skates) and head downtown for a great afternoon outdoors.

Then for a bit of culture, head just a few paces over to The Art Gallery of Mississauga, the city's public, a not-for-profit art gallery located at the Mississauga Civic Centre right on Celebration Square. The Gallery is open every day to the public, with free admission and guided exhibition tours in addition to regular art social events, workshops, and youth programs. The Gallery holds about 18 exhibitions a year on a rotating basis, as well as a striking permanent collection. Committed to the development of a Permanent Collection, the gallery exhibits artists and works that specifically reflect the cultural diversity of the local community, with a particular interest in work by Canadian artists. Part of this collection examines the inter-relationship between one’s own heritage and the ongoing definition of one’s culture— making it a must-see body of work while in town.

After an afternoon of art, take a lovely stroll along the Port Credit Waterfront Trail, to enjoy a breadth of boutique shops, a working lighthouse, and a marina with a grounded freighter. This continuous lakefront trail passes 22 parks, the Rattray Marsh along Lake Ontario, and the Bradley Museum, with plenty of inviting cafes and mouth-watering restaurants along Lakeshore Rd to enjoy a nice meal from before heading back to your Mississauga boutique hotel for the night.

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