Ranking 6th amongst the largest cities in Canada, Mississauga is a fast-growing, diversified and multicultural city. Mississauga is called a multicultural city, because more than half of its population consists of immigrants from various parts of the world. With the Pearson International airport connecting to the major 7 highways, intercommuting has become quite convenient.
Let’s check out some fun facts about Mississauga, that will not only make you fall in love with this city but also increase your excitement to visit it.
- A Japanese Park in Mississauga
Yes. You read it right!! There is a Japanese park in Mississauga named Kariya Park. This Park is named after Mississauga’s sister city, Kariya in Japan. Not only that, there is a Mississauga Park in the city of Kariya, Japan with the replica of the City Hall.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders
Colonel Harland Sanders who is the founder of the most popular fast-food franchise -Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) used to live in Mississauga. He would quite often visit the KFC outlet there.
- Mississauga the safest city in Canada
According to the research conducted by Safe City Mississauga, Mississauga is found to be one of the safest cities in Canada. The crime rate is comparatively very low in Mississauga due to which one feels safe to live or even start a business here.
- World’s longest greeting card
On Canada’s 150th birthday, Mississauga won the Guinness World Record for making the world’s longest greeting card measuring 155 feet in length. The card was designed in such a way that, residents could wish Canada, by signing a panel which was circulated throughout the community. This proved to be a wonderful opportunity for the residents of Mississauga to participate personally in ‘Canada 150’.
- Absolute Towers
170 metres and 150 metres curvaceous twisted skyscrapers amidst the city of Mississauga is its centre of attraction. According to Ma Yansong, the founder of MAD, in the beginning they had kept the concept of the tower very simple. They wanted to make organic yet different but something very natural and not very strong that might remind people of power and money.
These and many more amazing facts about Mississauga make it a preferred holiday destination or a city to settle in. From business start ups to various work opportunities, from shoppings to holidays, Mississauga would be the perfect place to explore.
