9 wonderful ways to have a super ‘Sauga summer

Let’s skip the long intro and get straight to it, shall we?

Get on the water
We’re fortunate to have a lakefront in Mississauga so take full advantage of it.
Kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, swimming, and walks along beaches are wonderful ways to enjoy our waterfront.
Hotspots include Lakefront Promenade, Marie Curtis Park, Lakeview Park and Jack Darling.

Shop local and find new favourites
I know, I know; the shop local message has been broadcast loud and clear for over two years.
It’s still crucial and more important than ever. Restrictions have been eased and many of us are feeling increasingly comfortable venturing out.
Take some time to find some new small businesses to support while still frequenting your existing favourites. Finding even three or four new places per month, whether it’s a restaurant or retail, can make a difference.
Who knows? Maybe the new finds will make it in your favourites column.
Festivals
So. Many. Festivals!
From the Craft Beer Festival, to the Bollywood Monster Mashup, to the Butter Tart Festival, the Southside
Shuffle, Portugalo Fest and oh-so many more, Mississauga’s got something for nearly everyone.

Parks/Trails
With a winding network of walking and hiking trails, plus over 500 parks, it’s unlikely you’ll stroll all of them this summer, which is a good thing. Riverwood is an absolute gem, Erindale Park is popular yet enticing, Rattray Marsh still seems like it’s unknown to most (go discover it!) the Lake Aquitaine Trail is a must-visit, along with the relatively new Danville and Saigon Parks being beautiful spots.
Bike paths
Over 500 km of mixed use bike paths await cyclists to explore the city. 
There are park paths, bicycle lanes and signed bike routes to pedal through, so grab your helmet and see our city from a different perspective. 

Explore different wards
Similar to the aforementioned “find new favourites” point, a simple strategy can be do dive into a different ward each week. With 11 wards/areas, that gives you 10 (minus your own) to discover and enjoy. You can go regionally or numerically to explore the city. 

Join a community social media group 
If you’re stuck on finding new places, jump into some Mississauga community social media pages to engage with the community.
Popular ones are the North Mississauga Communities Group and South Mississauga Communities Group, which are run by local residents and full of helpful members.

Celebration Square 
In the heart of the city lies Celebration Square, our entertainment hub.
Adorned with plenty of entertainment this summer, there are movie nights, fresh air fitness classes, Canada
Day festivities, unplugged performances at the amphitheatre, festivals and more.

Live Music
Whether it’s in bars, parks, concert venues or on city streets, the city has plenty to offer with its exciting music scene.
There’s the Summer Weekend Music at Port Street Market, Sauga Busks, Summer Concert Series, and much more.