Visit Mississauga celebrates the City’s rich history with special edition magazine

Visit Mississauga is excited to release a special edition of Your City Mississauga magazine. Written by award-winning writer, Lisa Hrabluk, this issue is filled with incredible tales of the City’s rich history. Readers can explore key historical moments and learn about the City’s hidden gems, along with stories that celebrate the events, people and milestones that have helped shape Mississauga over the last 50 years.

This special issue of Your City Mississauga compiles excerpts of the 50 tell-all tales featured in the blog and podcast series, “We Built This City.” The series was spearheaded by Visit Mississauga last year in celebration of Mississauga’s 50th anniversary. Through captivating stories and personal memories, the free magazine commemorates the lives and achievements of the people who have left a lasting mark on our community and the world. From renowned public figures to the unsung everyday heroes of local industries and wartime efforts, each story explores Mississauga’s rich history, and many global firsts.

For instance, did you know that Colonel Sanders – the iconic face of KFC – once called Mississauga home? Or that Canada’s first commercial winery was housed right in Cooksville? Readers can discover how Mississauga’s aerospace industry introduced cutting-edge technology in the 1950s, leaving a mark that still impacts the aviation industry today. Or learn about Jerry Brown, a reggae pioneer who will forever be celebrated as one of the founding fathers of Canada’s reggae scene. Read all 50 stories and learn more about some well-known names like Mazo de la Roche, Oscar Peterson, and even The Beatles.

Whether you’re into history, a resident, or simply curious about Mississauga’s history, this commemorative issue of Your City Mississauga is a must-read and a keeper.

Get a special copy

Readers can now get their very own free copy of the Your City Mississauga magazine at various businesses and grocery locations across Peel, thanks to the distribution channels of The Rotary Club of Mississauga and Graymatter Media. Copies will also be available at select libraries and museums across the City for a limited time. Residents are encouraged to visit the following locations to pick up a commemorative copy while supplies last:

• Hazel McCallion Central library and a selection of Mississauga library locations
• Benares and Bradley Museum
• No Frills locations across the city
• Loblaws locations across the city
• A variety of local businesses across Mississauga

The digital version of Your City Mississauga is also available online.

Discover even more with the podcast

Interested in listening to the stories instead? That’s an option too.

With over 5.3 million impressions, Visit Mississauga’s podcast We Built This City, was ranked among the Top 50 in the History category on Apple Podcasts in 2024. It has also been promoted on CBC Podcasts alongside some of Canada’s finest. The podcast features a collection of these incredible stories from the magazine, told across 10-captivating episodes. Hosted and narrated by author Lisa Hrabluk in partnership with Podstarter, We Built This City is available for download wherever you get your podcasts, or you can listen online at webuiltthiscity.ca

Visit Mississauga

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca, and follow on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Quotes

“This special edition of Your City Mississauga is more than a magazine – it’s a celebration of Mississauga. Whether you’re a history buff, a local resident, or someone looking to visit, we invite you to explore these inspiring stories and learn more about our beautiful city. These untold stories shine a spotlight on the passion, dreams, and talent that have shaped Mississauga into the world-class city it is today. This magazine is truly a collectible and is   something we are very proud to share. It started as our way of celebrating Mississauga’s 50^th anniversary, but I hope it serves as an inspiring resource for both residents and visitors for years to come.” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga

“It’s been an honour to bring Mississauga’s remarkable tales to life through the We Built This City blog and podcast series, and now in this gorgeous magazine. I’ve loved sharing these stories of cool, creative and world-leading folks from Mississauga, and I am thankful to Visit Mississauga for trusting me with this special project. Each story celebrates the people, places and events that have shaped this incredible community over the past 50 years. There are lots of surprises and fun facts that I promise will surprise and delight readers.” – Lisa Hrabluk, Author and Writer

“As we reflect on Mississauga’s 50th anniversary, and celebrate the City’s incredible journey of transformation, growth, prosperity and community spirit we were excited to embark on this project with Visit Mississauga. In addition, to celebrating the City’s 50th anniversary last year, the Rotary Club of Mississauga also celebrated its 70th anniversary, a momentous occasion that exemplified Rotary’s long-standing commitment to making this City a better place.” – Lynn Lewis, Rotary Club of Mississauga

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