Thursday, April 26, 2012

Streetsville Village - An Historical Tour

Streetsville Village - An Historical Tour

Streetsville is a unique pocket nestled within the north west part of the city of Mississauga. It is referred to as "the village in the city" and occupies the west and east banks of the Credit River, with the majority located on the west bank. Streetsville is known for its wonderful schools, and its family friendly, safe neighbourhood environment. As you take a leisurely stroll along Queen street, the main street in this Streetsville neighbourhood, its small town charm is quickly evident as you notice a number of historical buildings and streetscapes, blended with trendy shops, and the more modern suburban development surrounding it. The Ice Cream Parlour, is a popular spot on a hot sunny afternoon. Streetsville offers a wide variety of home types from bungalows, semi-detached, condominiums, and tonwhomes. The majority of homes in Streetsville are detached. Property values in this quaint community range from $350000 up to $1200000 +... making it a wonderfully affordable plac! e for a variety of families to live. Streetsville has a population of about 55600. In 1974 a number of communities were amalgamated, and Mississauga became a city. The last Mayor of Streetsville, Hazel McCallion who served from 1970 to 1973, then became the third mayor of Mississauga. As of March, 2010, Mayor McCallion still occupies that office, and she lives in Streetsville. Streetsville has a number of popular community events such as the The Bread and Honey Festival in June, and the poplular annual ...





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