FAST FACTS 60+ hotels, 7,000+ hotel rooms 5,000 seat premier sport and entertainment arena 22 NHL regulation size arenas, 1 Olympic-size arena 19 lit soccer pitches, 8 with artificial turf 30 minutes to downtown Toronto; 90 minutes to Niagara Falls
MISSISSAUGA:
Elevate your Event Experience As Canada’s 6th largest city, Mississauga is in a class all its own—cutting-edge facilities offer big-city appeal, while lush green spaces, exciting attractions and diverse villages and neighbourhoods give groups plenty of options for meeting and teambuilding fun. For sporting events of all sizes, Mississauga has the resources to guarantee they are successful. Connected by major area highways, transit and home to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), this bustling waterfront city in Southern Ontario is easily accessible and thriving with potential. An abundance of hotels near the airport boast ample space for seamless fly-in, fly-out meetings and large conferences, while customizable and exclusive venues set the perfect stage for memorable events. Best-in-class facilities are available for a variety of sports, and with the support of experienced staff and volunteers, world-class sporting events are executed with excellence.
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Stay and Play Sports groups can rest easy in the ample selection of accommodations available throughout the city—from luxury properties to extended stay and boutique hotels—many in close proximity to sports facilities. Exceptional amenities will keep teams fueled and focused, from fitness centres and customized meal plans, to room blocks and hospitality suites for strategy sessions. Hotel conference rooms provide additional options for team gatherings and award galas.
The Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships (CIRC) is making a return to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre as it has done in February for a dozen years with a renewed excitement. CIRC 2022 will be a great polishing opportunity for the local organizing committee and Tourism Mississauga as they prepare to welcome competitors from 175 different nations when they host the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH 2023), a first in Canada. The size of the venue, ample seating and close proximity to Pearson International Airport make it ideal for staging the two-day indoor rowing championships. Susan Kitchen, organizing committee, CIRC 2022 & WRICH 2023, Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships Donna MacInnis
Paramount Fine Foods Centre City of Mississauga/Adam Pulicicchio
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The city is well-known for having many single and multi-sport facilities and the infrastructure to execute international, national and community sporting events—in 2022, Mississauga will host both the Ontario ParaSport Games and the Ontario Summer Games—and Tourism Mississauga provides the support of their experienced operational team and extensive database of volunteers to ensure that they are executed smoothly from start to finish. • Paramount Fine Foods Centre, home of the Raptors 905 (NBA G-League) and Mississauga Steelheads (OHL), is a 5,000-seat facility with four NHL regulation-size rinks and a portable FIBA-size basketball court. The adjoining multi-sport Sportsplex has a full-size FIFA indoor artificial turf, gymnastics centre and artificial outdoor turf fields. • The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre at University of Toronto Mississauga Campus has a double gymnasium, eight-lane swimming pool with a depth adjustment floor, three squash courts and an indoor track; from May to August, they offer accommodations for up to 975 guests and athletes. • Mississauga’s scenic golf courses welcome all skill levels—18-hole Lakeview Golf Course is a two-time host of the Canadian Open and is ideal for small groups; BraeBen Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole championship course and can accommodate larger tournaments and events. • Canlan Sportsplex Mississauga is an indoor complex with two fully boarded soccer fields, one boarded ball hockey rink and three official-size volleyball courts. Nine large overhead garage-style doors open to transform it into an open air facility.
BraeBen Golf Course
Did You Know? Tourism Mississauga is the official DMO of Mississauga, and has a dedicated team of Sport Event Specialists that can help to elevate your next bid or event and ensure that your organization has access to the best available resources, including access to funding support through the Sport Hosting Incentive Program.
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Exclusive Spaces Mississauga’s selection of unique spaces and heritage venues offer lots of options for exclusive off-site gatherings and awards functions. • The multi-purpose Living Arts Centre in the heart of the city is popular for meetings, trade shows, seminars and celebrations thanks to state-of-the-art theatres and event spaces. Customized workshops in this creative space spark fresh ideas and innovation. Gather at LIVE Restaurant, the on-site private dining room, for a group dinner before a live theatre performance. • The historic Small Arms Inspection Building is a versatile 18,000-sq.-ft. industrial space offering diverse arts and cultural programs—a unique location and blank canvas for conferences and exhibits. • Memorable receptions begin with 12th-floor panoramic views of downtown Mississauga through the floor-to-ceiling windows of C Banquets, and are enhanced by elegant menus and ultramodern amenities. • Dating back to 1937, the historic features and exclusive spaces within the stunning Harding Waterfront Estate are the perfect backdrop for unforgettable gatherings. Larger events are easily accommodated in their new glass-walled tent on the grounds.
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Fuelling Up! What better way to celebrate a game well-played than breaking bread with your team at one of over 1,200 restaurants in Mississauga’s many unique neighbourhoods, featuring cuisines from more than 150 countries that showcase the city’s rich multicultural diversity. The inviting village of Streetsville on the Credit River boasts stunning historical buildings and an assortment of restaurants, pubs, cafes and specialty shops. Treat your group to authentic, Neapolitan-style wood-oven baked pizza and rustic, Italian-inspired dishes at Goodfellas. On the waterfront, the charming village of Port Credit is a top cultural, entertainment and culinary destination. At its heart, the vibrant atmosphere of El Jefe serves up the perfect post-game eats with their Mexican-style cuisine. The restaurant’s large patio can accommodate up to 75 guests, and has a tiki bar and retractable roof.
Blackjack BBQ at the Food District
The Food District at Square One Shopping Centre in the vibrant downtown City Centre is an innovative dining experience inspired by merchant-style markets that offers an eclectic mix of premium artisanal foods and food products, from street-style tacos and gourmet confections to craft potato chips and fresh pasta dishes. Visit The District Kitchen for fun, interactive cooking demonstrations with ingredients offered in the market. In the neighbourhood of Meadowvale, close to many hotels, meeting spaces and sports facilities, the Winston Churchill Social Eatery is like your favourite local haunt, serving up quality, made-from-scratch comfort foods. The lively, welcoming atmosphere and huge patio is perfect for team gatherings.
El Jefe
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With a multitude of options for unforgettable teambuilding events and so much to see and do during their leisure time, groups won’t soon forget their time spent here. • The Waterfront Trail showcases the area’s natural beauty, passing through 22 parks and connecting to picturesque Port Credit Village, where visitors can enjoy shopping, cultural attractions and world-class dining. From Port Credit Marina, groups can charter a yacht for a day of fishing or a pleasure cruise on Lake Ontario. • Mississauga is a shopper’s paradise, with many options for retail therapy, including boutique specialty stores, Erin Mills Town Centre and the outlets at Heartland Town Centre. Ontario’s largest shopping centre, Square One, has more than 330 retail, entertainment and dining options, and can customize an exclusive shopping excursion for your team.
Square One Shopping Centre Idrissa Guindo
• Options abound for high-octane experiences that will get your squad pumped, from axe-throwing and virtual reality gaming to golfing and escape rooms. The Rec Room has it all under one roof—entertainment, gaming, billiards and bowling, with Canadian-inspired fare and flexible spaces for your team to gather. • Post conference or tournament, the charming Glenerin Inn & Spa offers a tranquil escape to recharge with luxurious spa services and wellness programs. With the Tudor-style mansion’s luxurious accommodations and intimate gathering spaces, the inn is perfect for private retreats.
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Sports Events Hosting Incentive Program
Sport event organizers may qualify for financial incentives through Tourism Mississauga for conferences and events that bring direct or indirect economic, social and community development benefits to the city. Connect with us to find out how to apply.
Tourism Mississauga Services
Our team of specialists offers a variety of customizable event planning services and resources, including site visits, hotel & accommodation connections, marketing & creative services, and much more. Contact our team today, to see how we can help.
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Katelyn May
Sport Tourism Coordinator katelyn.may@mississauga.ca 905-615-3200 ext.3702
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Business Events Specialist mascia.michalakos@mississauga.ca 905-615-3200 ext.8212
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