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      History:

      The name Mineola is derived from a First Nations word meaning “a pleasant village”. When you first set eyes upon Mineola you are captivated by its beauty. Stop for a minute, look around, and imagine what this residential forest would have looked like back when the Mississauga’s, a band of the Ojibway first settled here along the banks of the Credit River. In 1820 with encroaching development at their door step the Mississauga’s of the New Credit moved to a new home in Hagersville, Ontario. Agriculture was the main activity in Mineola right up until the 1930s with the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Highway which served as an impetus for land speculation and future development. The building of the Mineola neighbourhood took place in stages. By 1950 the majority of the houses and infrastructure of this neighbourhood were in place. The introduction of GO train service in 1967 led to even further development with the last vacant lots being purchased for development.

      Overview:

      Mineola is the most exclusive Mississauga neighbourhood. This forested enclave features large beautiful houses on premium lots. The streets are winding and lined with towering pine and oak trees. Nature is all around with conservation areas and Lake Ontario to the south. Mineola is part one of the last vestiges of Carolinian Forest in Ontario. This accounts for all the beautiful trees that this neighbourhood is known for including species of ash, birch, chestnut, hickory, oak, walnut and tulip trees. This is a very convenient neighbourhood for commuters. The borders for this neighbourhood are the Queen Elizabeth highway to the north, Lakeshore Road to the south, Cawthra Road to the east and the Credit River to the west. The Lakeview neighbourhood is located just to the east and Port Credit just to the west. Missississuaga City Centre is located a short drive north while motorists can access the City of Toronto in less than 10 minutes.

      Lifestyle:

      Mineola is a quiet family oriented community. It is also among the most exclusive and priciest enclaves in Mississauga. This is a tight knit community and the people are friendly. Mineola residents have been known to champion causes that will impact the neighbourhood positively or challenge developments that do not fit the neighbourhood character. If you want to get out shopping or are looking to dine out the closest destination is Port Credit Village just to the southwest. Mississauga City Centre is just a short 5 minute drive north on Hurontario Street. There are also a handful of small plazas nearby on Hurontario Street.

      Homes:

      Mineola has everything from townhomes to mid-century bungalows and colonial revivals to custom designed estate homes. There is lots of variety but the one constant for all the detached homes is large lots which accounts for the higher valuations. The streetscape follows the natural contours of the land and is lined with a colour guard of mature trees which all add to the charm and beauty of the homes.

      Recreation:

      Carmen Corbasson Community Centre’s facilities are made up of a number of buildings located near the main intersection at Cawthra Rd and Q.E.W. Some of the Community Centre’s amenities include a climate controlled indoor walking track, a full size gymnasium, an active living studio, two indoor ice surfaces, and a 25 meter lane pool (located in the back of Cawthra Secondary School). Adjacent to the community centre is the Cawthra Woods Interpretive hiking trail which is a great place to learn about nature including the flora and fauna of the area, wetlands, bird species and animal habitat.

      Arts:

      Visual Arts Mississauga located at 4170 Riverwood Park Lane offers a myriad of arts classes and programs for children and adults.

          Mineola Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          10 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          15 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.