The Top 4 Fall Activities to Experience in Mississauga
If you’re a Fall fanatic, there are lots of ways to enjoy Autumn in Mississauga. With hundreds of parks, restaurants and activities, you can soak up the season every weekend without leaving the city, and often for free. Here are our top four picks for some of the best Fall experiences to add to your must-do list.
1. Visit the Farmers’ Markets
Start the season off right with a quintessential September experience – enjoying a meal made from freshly harvested food. Get your fill of farm-fresh produce and the best baked goods at one of Mississauga’s many farmers’ markets.
- MCS Lions Farmers Market: Wednesdays at Celebration Square until October 15.
- Port Credit Farmers Market: Saturdays at the Port Credit Library parking lot, on until October 11.
- Lakeview Farmers Market: Sundays at the Small Arms Inspection Building, on until October 26.
- Mississauga Central Lions Club Sunday Farmers’ Market: Sundays at Robert Speck Parkway until October 26.
2. Enjoy the Fresh Fall Air
Autumn enthusiasts know that one of the best parts of the season is enjoying the outdoors during sweater weather. Plan a relaxing stroll through some of the city’s most resplendent Autumnal parks, trails and historic streetscapes.
- Scenic Parks: Mississauga is filled with natural areas, including over 500 parks, where you can soak in the changing colours while hiking, cycling or picnicking.
- Self-Guided Heritage Walking Tours: Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the stunning architecture of Mississauga’s historic buildings with Heritage Mississauga’s free tour brochures spanning nine neighbourhoods, so you can choose your route and set your own pace.
3. Cozy up in a Restaurant with a View
Enjoy a hearty Fall feast or a warm drink while taking in the Autumn scenery at one of these local favourite restaurants.
- Glenerin Inn & Spa: Enjoy an upscale meal in Glenerin’s historic, rustic yet modern dining room with views of the Sawmill Valley. On October 12, take advantage of the restaurant’s Thanksgiving Sunday Buffet for a truly sumptuous lunch.
- Snug Harbour: The spectacular waterfront view is surrounded by spectacular foliage, so you can experience the colours changing while also watching the sunset over Lake Ontario.
- The Tea Room: Stroll down historic Streetsville’s downtown before heading to this beautiful red brick heritage building and enjoying afternoon tea while looking out on the grounds featuring growth trees.
4. See the Wonders of Nature During the Salmon Run
Visit from late September to early October to watch as the salmon make their way from Lake Ontario to the Credit River during their annual migration.
- The Salmon Run at Erindale Park: Join Riverwood Conservancy presenter Sarah Gunnell at Erindale Park to learn about the biology and history behind the yearly salmon run.
- Salmon Run Community Ride: Hop on your bike and head out for a leisurely ride with fellow cycling enthusiasts, passing through Erindale Park to see the salmon, with complimentary refreshments following the ride.
Looking forward to this event, and let’s cross our fingers for sunny, autumn weather to truly enjoy this fall classic!