Who loves to shop? If you do, make sure you come to Mississauga for a day of retail heaven at the Square One Shopping Centre. This center is one of the largest shopping malls in North America. It is the largest mall in Ontario, and possibly the second largest in Canada. There is much shopping to be done here.

One Shopping Centre contains over 360 stores and services, 8,450 parking spaces and 1.6 million square feet of retail space! On average, the mall serves over 21 million customers each year. Each year, between June and October, part of the mall parking lot hosts a large farmers' market where farmers from around Ontario come to sell their produce.

The market is open on Fridays and Sundays. This is close to nearby attractions, as both the Mississauga Civic Centre and the Mississauga Living Arts Centre are located right across from the mall. Located within the mall grounds is the main terminal of the Mississauga Transit bus network, which was opened in 1997.
Its address is 100 City Centre Drive in central Mississauga, located at Highway 403 and Hurontario Street.

Square One Shopping Centre Facts:

Back in 1973, Square One took shape in the middle of farmers' fields. Today it has grown to be the hub of Mississauga's City Centre. It's a city within a city, with:

• over 360 stores and services,
• four major department stores - The Bay, Sears, Wal-mart and Zellers
• over 40 places to eat, and
• several community-based organizations
• The Older Adult Centre
• The Youth Centre
• The Canadian Blood Services
• The Open Door Centre
• The Church at Square One and
• The Mississauga Central Lions Club fundraising Farmer's Market.

Square One is conveniently located at Hwys. 403 and 10, twenty minutes from downtown Toronto and ten minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport.

Square One Shopping Centre Hours:

Monday - Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday
9:30am - 6:00pm

Sunday
12:00pm - 6:00pm

Square One Shopping Centre Holiday Hours:

Civic Holiday
Monday, August 6, 2007
10:00am - 6:00pm

Square One Farmers' Market
June to October!

The GTA’s largest open air Farmer’s Market opened on June 1st at its new location at the Northwest parking lot located near Zellers. The market will feature150 stalls with plenty of items from which visitors can choose, including homemade preserves, baked goods, syrup, eggs, cider and fresh flower bouquets, not to mention the wide selection of Ontario’s finest fruits and vegetables. The Farmers Market is operated by the Mississauga Central Lions Club.

Square One Farmers Market Hours:
Fridays/Sundays: 8am to 4pm

Square One Farmers Market Location:
NORTHWEST ZELLERS PARKING LOT

Square One Shopping Centre History

Square One Shopping Centre is divided into three new “neighbourhoods” that make it easier for shoppers to navigate their way around the mall. Each of Square One’s new neighbourhoods are characterized by a defining logo, interior design and furniture elements that create a unique look and feel. Transitions between neighbourhoods have the feel of a hotel lobby with stylish seating areas and carpeted walking areas making it easy to find your way between neighbourhoods.

• CitySide: represented by a red clock icon, has the look and feel of a modern city. The high skylights create a feeling of openness, and the use of contemporary, edgy finishes in storefronts, lighting treatments, featured rest areas, ceramic tile flooring and modern metal finishes add to the ambience. The enhanced seating areas are in a serpentine configuration to follow the natural flow of the design in the flooring.
• NorthSide: representated by an orange compass, has a more traditional feel. The use of beautiful, natural materials in the flooring including a decorative compass embedded in the floor design in one of the court areas. Also there are wood accents in the ceiling and leather upholstered furniture providing a different feel to the space as compared to the other two neighbourboods.
• CentreWalk: represented by a purple tulip icon, is considered the Main Street in Square One and extends from one end of the mall to the other. The first of the neighbourhoods to be introduced, it has been updated with marble flooring, curvaceous wood furniture and new lighting creating a unique, bright and airy ambience.
  Square One was in existence before Mississauga. With the shopping centre's grand opening in October of 1973, this makes it one year older than Mississauga, which was incorporated in 1974.
• Square One is home to the largest Wal-Mart in the world (two floors and 220, 000 square feet).
• Square One was originally to be named "Huron Square".
• Square One cost $44 million to build--a bargain figure, at the time!
• In 1978, Square One received the Energy Conservation Recognition Award for its innovative computerized temperature control system, the first in a Canadian mall.
• Square One was the official emergency evacuation centre when a freight train carrying propane fuel derailed creating an explosion that threatened the community with its toxic fumes in 1979.
• In 1980, at their Los Angeles convention, The International Council of Shopping Centres presented a special Maxi award to Square One for its major assistance during the Mississauga Train dereailment crisis.

The following services are offered at Square One Shopping Centre:

• Infant stroller rentals: $3 - $0.50 upon return
• Infant/toddler combination stroller rentals: $5 - $0.50 upon return
• Wheelchair loan (a deposit of your driver's license or $10 is required).
• Meet & Greet for tour buses.
• Lost & Found
• Gift Certificates sales
• Car Wash and Valet Parking

Stop by Heluva Carwash and take advantage of the following services:

• Valet Parking
• Detailing
• Wet Look
• Hand Wash
• Wax & Polish
• Interior Steam Clean
• Tree Sap/Rain Protection

Children's Strollers

Square One has a special interest in assisting families with their special needs. Brand new vending strollers are conveniently located throughout the centre. $5.00 rental fee - $0.50 upon return - credit cards accepted!
Located at most main entrances.

Square One Shopping Centre Parking

• Parking at Square One is free of charge
• Appropriate parking locators make the parking experience "one to remember"
• The total number of parking spaces within Square One Shopping Centre area exceeds 8,450
• Handicap spaces are available at every mall entrance
• Expectant mothers and families with infants may use our designated "Mother with child" parking stalls outlined in red and with signage.
• The Bay offers 4 levels of above ground deck parking (850 cars)
• Wal-Mart offers a 2-level above ground parking deck (1500 cars)
• Cityside (Our New expansion location) offers 3 levels of underground deck parking (800 cars).

Square One Shopping Centre Groups

There's shopping. And there's Shopping Squared!

Square One takes great pride in servicing our guests. We want your shopping experience to be hassle free, fun and ‘Squared’! We are pleased to offer an array of shops & services to help make your shopping trip most pleasing.

Square One is truly a shopper’s paradise! Come and experience the unique blend of leading retailers, specialty shops, dining venues & major department stores!

• A meet and greet by one of our Guest Service Representatives.
• A 30% discount voucher to Moxie`s Classic Grill.
• A 30% discount voucher to Richtree Market Restaurant.
• A 30% discount voucher to Johnny Rockets Restaurant
• A voucher to Cinnabon -World Famous Cinnamon Rolls.
• A ‘Free gift’ voucher towards a wonderful Square One souvenir.
• $10 Square One gift certificate for the bus driver.
• $20 Square One gift certificate for the group leader.
• Complimentary bus parking available upon confirmation of your visit.

Please feel free to contact Mike Balaban at (905)270-7771 Ext 2250 to reserve your next group tour at Square One or fill-out the registration form at the top of the page.

Please make reservations at least three days in advance. Minimum stay of 2 hours please. A group is 15 or more people.

Square One Shopping Centre Location and Map:

• Located in the heart of Mississauga's City Centre
• Adjacent to one of Mississauga's main traffic intersections-Highway 403 and Highway 10 (Hurontario Street)
• Connected to Mississauga's Public Transit terminal and is close proximity to GO Transit.
• Square One's perimeter is home to Mississauga's Civic Centre including City Hall, The Central Library and the YMCA.
• Neighbored by a high-volume entertainment area with such destinations as Playdium, Coliseum Theatres, Chapters, and Sport Chek,
• Restaurants such as: Jack Astors, Alice Fazooli's and Canyon Creek.
  
  

Square One Shopping Centre Address:
100 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9

Customer Service:
(905) 279-SHOP (7467) - 24-hour infoline
(905) 270-7771 - Mall Administration Office

Directions:

For those arriving via automobile:

From the West-Hamilton, Niagara Falls & Buffalo, USA
> Approximate travel distance: 1 to 1.5 hours
> Take the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) East towards Toronto
> Exit HWY 403 East at the Ford Automobile Plant
> Exit at Hwy 10 (Hurontario St) South
> Use Rathburn Road Entrance

From the Toronto International Airport
> Approximate travel distance: 10-20 minutes
> Take Hwy 427 South to Hwy 401 West
> Take Hwy 410 to Hwy 403 West Hamilton
> Exit at Hwy 10 (Hurontario St) South
> Use Rathburn Road Entrance

From Downtown Toronto, ON
> Approximate travel distance: 15-30 minutes
> Take the Gardiner Expressway West which becomes the QEW
> Exit at Hwy 10 (Hurontario St) North to Burnhamthorpe Road West

From the East-Oshawa, Kingston, Ottawa
> Approximate travel distance: 1.5 - 4.5 hours
> Take Hwy 401 West past the Pearson International Airport
> Exit Hwy 401 onto Hwy 403 West Hamilton
> Exit Highway 10 (Hurontario Street) South
> Use Rathburn Road Entrance

For those arriving by the GO Transit system: Square One Shopping Centre is a walk, taxi or bus ride from Mississauga's (Cooksville) GO Transit station. View WWW.GOTRANSIT.COM for timetables and routes information.

For those arriving by Mississauga's Local Transit service:
On the Square One premises is the home to Mississauga Transit's central bus terminal. This terminal is steps from the mall itself. A safe and environmental method to visit the mall.