Mississauga’s Village in the City….
Streetsville Quick Facts
Streetsville, known as Mississauga’s Village in the City, is a charming, picturesque community located in the northwestern corner of the city of Mississauga on the Credit River. Bordered by the Credit River, Hwy. 401, Eglinton Avenue, Erin Mills Parkway and Mississauga Rd., Streetsville is a residential community with a thriving, commercial downtown. Encircled by suburban development, Streetsville preserves its "small town" feel through the preservation of its historical buildings, landmarks and streetscapes. If you are looking for a Mississauga community that offers quiet suburban, family-friendly living within walking distance to a vibrant downtown core, then Streetsville is for you!
Buying a Home in Streetsville
Streetsville is comprised of several, unique residential communities, including Vista Heights, Riverview Heights, Downtown and the community of Barbertowne and CreditMills. Homes in Streetsville offers a lot of charming options - from bungalows, sidesplits, backsplits and two storey homes to historic homes and large estates. Executive townhome developments have also been added in recent years as the community continues to grow and develop. With the Credit River winding its way through Streetsville, it becomes an incredible backdrop to many homes in the area, providing privacy and phenomenal views for many Streetsville homeowners.
Living in Streetsville
Streetsville is a highly sought after family-friendly community with excellent schools, great local shopping, community events, sport facilities, sporting events and access to nature and walking trails. Streetsville truly offers the best of both worlds – an idyllic suburban lifestyle with the amenities of the big city always within close reach.
Schools and Education in Streetsville
Public Schools in Streetsville are administered by the Peel District School Board:
Public Elementary Schools include: Britannia Public School, Plowman's Park Public School, Ray Underhill Public School, Vista Heights Public School, Willow Way Public School
Public Middle Schools Include: Dolphin Sr. Public School and Hazel McCallion Sr. Public School
Public Secondary Schools Include: Streetsville Secondary School and West Credit Secondary School.
Catholic Schools in Streets are administered by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Catholic Schools in Streetsville include: Our Lady of Good Voyage, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, St. Joseph Secondary, Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School
Private Schools in Streetsville include: the Guiding Light Academy and the Kendall Hurst Academy.
Getting Around in Streetsville
Easy commuting via the Streetsville GO Station, located at Thomas St. and Mississauga Rd., provides regular train service and bus service to downtown Toronto, York University, and Finch Station.
Easy access to highways 401,407,403,410, 427 and the QEW connects Streetsville residents to anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Pearson International Airport is an easy 30 minute drive.
Streetsville’s Rich History
Streetsville has a rich history dating back to 1818, when Timothy Street was granted 1,000 acres of land as part of a newly formed township. In 1824, this would become Streetsville. The village flourished and grew as a mill town, revolving around its five major mills. In 1858 Streetsville was incorporated as a village. Streetsville remained relatively untouched for almost a century until urbanization began in the early 1950’s. 1953 saw the beginning of the construction of both Riverview and Vista Heights subdivisions. In 1962, Streetsville was incorporated as a town and In 1974, Streetsville was incorporated into the new City of Mississauga.
Shopping and Amenities in Streetsville
Streetsville has a beautiful and vibrant downtown core where shopping, dining and relaxing are the order of the day! With over 300 businesses, there’s a lot to see and do in downtown Streetsville. Spend the day shopping, treat yourself at one of the many spas or indulge yourself at one of the many restaurants, bakeries and cafes along the way!
If you are looking for a more traditional mall shopping experience, residents of Streetsville are only minutes by car from some of the best mall shopping in Canada – five minutes away from Erin Mills Town Centre, eight minutes away from unparalleled shopping at the fabulous Square One Shopping Centre, twelve minutes away from Heartland Town Centre, and fifteen minutes away from the Toronto Premium Mall. What more could one savvy shopper ask for?
Entertainment and Attractions in Streetsville
Much of the activity in Streetsville revolves around Streetsville Memorial Park where you will find a minor soccer field, a softball diamond and batter's box, picnic grounds, barbeques, a children’s play area, an outdoor pool, nature trails and fishing.
The Vic Johnston Community Centre, home to the Streetsville Hockey League and the Streetsville Tigers, is the centre for hockey, skating and community events.
Streetsville’s annual festivals include the renowned Bread and Honey Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, the annual Taste of Streetsville dining event and the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade.
Streetsville is also home to Mississauga’s Braeben Golf Course. Designed over 30 years ago to replicate the Scottish Highlands, the course boasts an 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole par-3 course.
For more information on the village of Streetsville, please visit the following websites:
· Streetsville Community Information: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/streetsvillemainstreetsquare
· Streetsville Community Website: www.streetsville.ca
· Streetsville Community Website: http://www.villageofstreetsville.com/
· Streetsville Business Directory: http://www.villageofstreetsville.com/index.php/business-directory
· Streetsville GO Transit: http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/travelling/stations.aspx?station=STGO
· Streetsville Hospitals: http://www.villageofstreetsville.com/index.php/business-directory/category/hospitals
Streetsville Public, Catholic and Private Schools:
· Peel District School Board: http://www.peelschools.org/Pages/default.aspx
· Britannia Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1543/Pages/default.aspx
· Plowman's Park Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1556/Pages/default.aspx
· Ray Underhill Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1558/Pages/default.aspx
· Vista Heights Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1560/Pages/default.aspx
· Willow Way Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1548/Pages/default.aspx
· Dolphin Sr. Public School http://schools.peelschools.org/1553/Pages/default.aspx :
· Hazel McCallion Sr. Public School: http://schools.peelschools.org/1549/Pages/default.aspx
· West Credit Secondary School: http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/westcredit/Pages/default.aspx
· Streetsville Secondary School: http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/streetsville/Pages/default.aspx
· Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board: http://www.dpcdsb.org/cec
· Our Lady of Good Voyage: http://www.dpcdsb.org/olgdv
· St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: http://www.dpcdsb.org/JOEST
· St. Joseph Secondary School: http://www.dpcdsb.org/JOESS
· Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School: http://www.dpcdsb.org/gonza
· Guiding Light Academy: http://www.guidinglightacademy.com/
· Kendellhurst Academy: http://www.kendellhurst.com/
The information contained herein is accurate at time of printing and is copyright Bruce Witchel 2015.
For further information on real estate matters, please contact Bruce at 416-WITCHEL 416-948-2435 or by email at Bruce @ BruceWitchel.com.
CLICK HERE >> to SEARCH for Streetsville Homes
