- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes Flat
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Inside the Port Credit Go Train Station. Coming by Go Train from Union Station catch the 9:44 Lake Shore West Train arriving at 10:13.:Free parking at the station.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 - 12 km
Description
The name Mississauga comes from the Anishinaabe word Misi-zaagiing, which means "Those at the Great River-mouth". Join me for part 2 of my tribute to the Mississaugas as we move from the Humber to the Credit River, which was the site of the last settlement for the Mississaugas in the GTA, called the Credit Mission Village, from 1825 to 1847. We will hike from Port Credit Go following the Credit River to the present day Mississauga Golf and Country Club where the Credit Mission Village once stood on 200 acres of land. After a short history talk we will loop back to Port Credit via Mississauga Road.
Please pack a lunch and a Thermos of your favorite hot beverage. Remember that icers and sturdy hiking shoes or boots are mandatory for winter hiking. Poles are optional but can be of assistance on ice and snow.
Washrooms available only at Port Credit Go Station. We will stop for a bio break in nature before venturing on the golf course.