Mississauga Valley
The City of Mississauga has 25 identifiable neighbourhoods. Each one has its own unique characteristics, and what is known as Mississauga Valley (sometimes called Mississauga Valleys) is no exception.
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Mississauga Valley itself is divided into two distinct sections. The eastern portion is largely a creation of the 1970’s. Here you will find classic leafy suburban streets filled with single family residences.
The western portion features a group of early highrise condominiums, townhouses, and rental apartments that were built mostly in the 1980’s.
The neighbourhood’s greatest asset is perhaps its central location in the heart of Mississauga.
Mississauga Valley is sandwiched between the Mississauga City Centre area and the neighbourhood of Cooksville.
City Centre has a host of tourist attractions and entertainment venues, as well as the Square One Shopping Centre, which is Ontario’s largest shopping mall. Cooksville offers an eclectic mix of ethnic restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping options.
In between the two is the residential neighbourhood of Mississauga Valley.
Where is Mississauga Valley?
Mississauga Valley has Burnhamthorpe Road marking its northern boundary, with Cawthra Road to the east. The main CPR rail line and a portion of Dundas Street mark its southern edge, while Hurontario Street defines its western edge.
How Far is Mississauga Valley from Toronto?
The distance from Union Station in downtown Toronto to Mississauga Valley is approximately 25 km.
This neighbourhood in Mississauga is blessed with good options for commuting. It has easy access to several highways and the local GO commuter rail network.
Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road E. are two major streets that mark the northwest corner of the neighbourhood. Dundas Street is to the south. It is a major east-west route that offers a direct route to Etobicoke and further to downtown Toronto.
A much faster way, however, is the nearby Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway, which can get motorists into downtown Toronto in about 35 minutes.
There are at least 4 different ways to get from Toronto Union Station to Mississauga Valley.
- Go Train (via Cooksville GO Station) – travel time 45 minutes
- Bus – travel time 45 minutes
- Taxi – travel time 35 minutes
- Car – travel time 35 minutes
History of the Area
Mississauga Valley, or “The Valleys”, was developed by S.B. McLaughlin and Associates Limited in the 1970s. Prior to development, the area was farmland with a few scattered houses, barns, and farm fields.
S. Bruce McLaughlin (1926-2012) began construction of “The Valleys” in the early 1970s, and reflected new ideas about designing self-contained communities that included shopping, recreation, a variety of housing options, and a linked park system.
It was one of the first master-planned communities in Canada.
McLaughlin was also the developer who built the Square One Shopping Centre, which opened in 1973.
Why is it called Mississauga Valley?
Until the 1960’s the entire area was farmland. It was a rural area in what was then called Toronto Township. There was no established historic town, like you would find in Port Credit or Streetsville.
I’ve searched the internet, but we will have to assume there was once a series of valleys in the area.
Is Mississauga Valley a Good Place to Live?
This is a relatively quiet, residential neighbourhood that is close to the commercial centre of Mississauga. While it doesn’t have the caché of some of the luxury areas south of the QEW Highway, it is still a good place to live.
It’s a family-oriented place with a great central location, excellent schools, and good access to highways.
Area Attractions
The attractions here are almost entirely outside of the neighbourhood itself.
Shopping
Square One Shopping Centre is one of the top shopping malls in the country (officially located across the street from Mississauga Valley at the northwest corner of Hurontario St. and Burnhamthorpe Rd). It has over 360 stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and services.
There are also a few neighbouring shopping plazas in the area, such as the Iona Plaza which has a Metro supermarket plus a few other stores, but the vast majority of shopping options are just outside of the Mississauga Valley boundaries.
Restaurants
“The Valleys” is nearly 100% residential, however there are a few neighbourhood bars and restaurants. Fred’s Bar & Grill is a popular local watering hole.
Parks and Recreation
There are 7 parks located in Mississauga Valley. They feature 54 recreational facilities in total, including playgrounds for kids, sports fields, and skating rinks.
One of the best is Mississauga Valley Park, which is also one of our Top 20 parks in Mississauga.
Mississauga Valley Park features tennis courts, sports fields, a baseball diamond, a children’s playground, and a splash pad. There are also walking paths and picnic areas for families to enjoy.
Here you will find a forested area with a picturesque stream known as the Cooksville Creek that flows through the park. It starts north of Bristol Rd, and flows downstream to south of the QEW. Cooksville Creek eventually empties into Lake Ontario.
Community Centre
The Mississauga Valley Community Centre is located at 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard. It’s one of the best community centres in the city, and it provides opportunities to participate in programs geared to all age groups. The community centre is home to a full fitness facility, including multiple swimming pools.
There is also an ice arena, a full gymnasium and outdoor baseball diamonds.
Within the community centre is also the Terry Fox Fitness Centre, which is equipped with cardio and conditioning equipment, an aerobic studio offering group exercise classes, two squash courts, and personal training programs.
The Terry Fox Pool is a 25 metre, six lane, rectangular pool with a therapeutic tank beside the main pool.
Schools
The neighbourhood straddles a number of different school boundaries. Residences in the condos near Hurontario St. are typically in a different catchment area than houses in the eastern sector of the neighbourhood. This applies for both the public schools of the Peel District School Board and the Catholic (separate) schools of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
High school students in the public school system can be assigned to TL Kennedy Secondary School or Applewood Heights Secondary School.
There are also two Catholic high schools serving the area: Father Michael Goetz Secondary School, and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School.
Check out our detailed information on Mississauga school rankings.
Elementary schools that serve the area include:
- Silver Creek Public School (PK-5), 460 Silver Creek Blvd, Mississauga
- Thornwood Public School (PK-5), 277 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
- Corsair Public School (1-5), 2230 Corsair Road, Mississauga
- Briarwood Public School (PK-5) 1065 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
- The Valleys Sr Public School (6-8), 1235 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic School (PK-8), 1185 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
- Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School (PK-6), 515 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
Hospital
Mississauga Valley is very near to one of Mississauga’s two major hospitals. The Mississauga Hospital is located at 100 Queensway W., near Hurontario and the QEW, just south of the neighbourhood.
The 24-hour Emergency Centre at Mississauga Hospital is the largest in Canada, and is one of the busiest in the country. It is frequently the front door to many of the hospital’s regional programs including Stroke, Neurosurgery, Cardiac and Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services.
The Mississauga Hospital (formerly known as Trillium Hospital) houses the largest concentration of critical care services in Canada, with modern facilities that are currently undergoing a major expansion.
Transit
The biggest transit news in Mississauga today is the Hazel McCallion LRT (formerly called the Hurontario LRT). This 19km $4.6B light rail line is currently under construction, and is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026.
The line runs north-south along Hurontario St., from Brampton to the Port Credit GO Station, and it will have 3 stops in the vicinity of Mississauga Valley:
- Burnhamthorpe Rd
- Fairview Rd
- Cooksville Go Station
The line is expected to improve north-south connectivity throughout Mississauga and Brampton, and will have a major impact on any communities that line its route along Hurontario St.
Mississauga Valley Real Estate
Real estate in the area is slightly more affordable than many other areas of Mississauga. The residential properties here are a mix of single family homes, semi-detached, townhouses, and a good assortment of apartment buildings, both condominiums and rental apartments.
The housing stock here is primarily on the older side. Average age of most properties ranges between 40 and 60 years.
For its relatively small size, Mississauga Valley offers a good variety of housing types within its borders.
Real Estate Prices
Freehold
Over the last year there was an active market here for detached homes, semi-detached, and freehold townhouses.
During 2024, there were 27 detached homes sold in Mississauga Valley through the MLS system, plus 31 semi-detached sales. We can look at detached home sales in 2024.
| Average Asking Price | Average Selling Price | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $1,230,692 | $1,235,115 | 100 |
Single family homes in this neighbourhood actually sold slightly over the asking price in 2024, which is unusual for the market we are in.
Single Family Home Prices
| Address | Asking Price | Date Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 633 Minette | $998,000 | 05/07/2024 |
| 3287 Charmaine | $999,999 | 09/11/2024 |
| 311 Fiona | $999,999 | 09/03/2024 |
| 3331 Charmaine | $999,999 | 03/06/2024 |
| 526 Karen Park | $1,025,000 | 11/04/2024 |
| 365 Fiona | $1,080,000 | 09/14/2024 |
| 815 Mississauga Valley | $1,100,000 | 05/15/2024 |
| 349 Kristin | $1,140,000 | 06/09/2024 |
| 513 Silver Creek | $1,149,000 | 06/12/2024 |
| 622 Santee Gate | $1,165,000 | 05/20/2024 |
| 3304 Cawthra | $1,190,000 | 02/20/2024 |
| 3496 Yale | $1,199,900 | 08/12/2024 |
| 3690 Holden | $1,199,900 | 04/03/2024 |
| 1035 Mississauga Valley | $1,199,900 | 04/02/2024 |
| 384 Lolita | $1,249,888 | 10/15/2024 |
| 1033 Mississauga Valley | $1,249,999 | 05/24/2024 |
| 3601 Nadine | $1,299,000 | 09/01/2024 |
| 355 Michelle | $1,299,000 | 02/02/2024 |
| 574 Eversley | $1,350,000 | 02/15/2024 |
| 3445 Charmaine | $1,395,000 | 12/06/2024 |
| 756 Eversley | $1,399,900 | 02/27/2024 |
| 526 Silver Creek | $1,400,000 | 01/19/2024 |
| 3424 Charmaine | $1,424,999 | 05/25/2024 |
| 454 Lolita | $1,475,000 | 08/12/2024 |
| 728 Eversley | $1,475,000 | 06/07/2024 |
| 648 Vermouth | $1,495,000 | 06/07/2024 |
| 4064 Molly | $1,499,900 | 05/29/2024 |
Condos
In addition to these “freehold” properties sold in 2024, there were also 140 condominium properties sold, of which 48 were condo townhouses and 92 were condo apartments. Check out our complete review of Mississauga Valley Condos.
New Condo Developments
The western part of Mississauga Valley is currently enjoying a jump in new condo highrise development, spurred in part by the development of the Hurontario LRT.
Keystone Condos are a two-tower project currently in the final stages of construction by Kaneff Corporation. They are 20 and 23 storey buildings, and are expected to be ready for occupancy in late 2024 or early 2025. These two new towers join an existing third Kaneff building at 200 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E, known as Compass Creek.
Alba Condos is a new mixed-use 32-storey condominium development by Edenshaw Developments Limited. It is located on the east side of Hurontario St. at 1 Fairview Rd E and is currently sold out and under construction.
There are also a few others in the planning or pre-construction stages.
Conclusion
Mississauga Valley is a bit of an oasis in the heart of the downtown area of the city. While “The Valley” is mostly quiet and residential, you are literally next door to Mississauga’s bustling city centre. Once you cross Hurontario Street there are virtually unlimited possibilities for shopping and entertainment.
Mississauga Valley has another big plus in that its real estate is relatively affordable by GTA standards.
It’s a good neighbourhood, and I have no problem recommending it wholeheartedly.
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