Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009 - (Page 60) Layers in time: Mississauga’s rich architectural history The many historical buildings and sites in Mississauga provide visitors with a colourful glimpse into the city’s long history. “The city of Mississauga, created in 1974, is an amalgamation of a variety of independent towns and villages, each with its own character and colourful past,” says Matthew Wilkinson, historian at Heritage Mississauga. “Each of the historical buildings and heritage sites is a part of the rich fabric of the city, and echoes back to our past.” The verdant, rolling hills and rich river valleys in and around Mississauga have been inhabited for thousands of years; first by the Iroquoian- and Algonquianspeaking aboriginal peoples and later by French and English settlers. Many of the smaller communities that would eventually become part of Mississauga, like Port Credit and Streetsville and Clarkson, were first permanently settled in the first half of the 19th century. Explore living history and step back in time at the city’s many heritage sites. Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Rd. N. Originally home to four generations of the Harris and Sayers families, Benares is a 160-year-old beautifully restored and fully furnished Georgian home. Stop by the Visitor Centre to learn more about Benares, then enjoy a stroll through the home’s park-like gardens. Old Streetsville Grammar School, 327 Queen St. S. Built in 1851, the Old Grammar School in Streetsville was the first educational institution of its kind in the area. For more than 100 years, the building served as a school for up to 100 students. Since the mid-1960s, the structure had been used as a town hall and a police station until 1978, when it became a community centre. For more historic sites, including the Bradley Museum and Cawthra Estates, see www.mississauga.ca. Clockwise from top: Credit Valley railway station; Benare’s peaceful gardens and elegant interiors; Marking time in Streetsville; The 100-yearold Streetsville Grammar School has served many functions. Opposite: From outlet stores to stylish boutiques, shoppers will be delighted. 60 | www.SeeTorontoNow.com Photos: (top & bottom left) William Barber; (bottom centre) Taku (media.smaku.com) http://www.mississauga.ca http://www.seetorontonow.com http://media.smaku.com
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Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
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2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
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