Published 18 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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Mississauga’s major shopping centres are Square One, Erin Mills Town Centre, Heartland Town Centre, Meadowvale Town Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall and Westwood Square, backed by grocery-anchored plazas such as Rockwood Mall, Tomken Plaza and Credit Valley Town Plaza. Square One (100 City Centre Drive) is Ontario’s largest mall. Heartland, at Mavis and Britannia, is one of Canada’s largest power centres. Port Credit, Streetsville and Clarkson are main-street villages rather than malls. Several sites, including Square One’s parking lots, the Erin Mills Town Centre northwest corner and Dixie Outlet Mall, have approved or proposed tower plans as at October 2026.
Looking for a unit in one of these plazas, or a home near one? Tell me what you need and I will shortlist options and check the planning file.
How many shopping centres and plazas does Mississauga have?
Nobody publishes an official count; the City says only that Mississauga has more than 2,800 local shops and “many malls.” Below is the list I actually work from, each place checked against an owner page, a City of Mississauga file or a current news report as at October 2026. I name a tenant only where a current source does. Tenants change every year, so check before you drive over.
Four types show up below:
- Enclosed mall – one roof, a big surface lot and usually a MiWay terminal.
- Power centre – big-box stores around shared parking, such as Heartland.
- Neighbourhood plaza – a grocery- or pharmacy-anchored strip of small units, home to most clinics, take-outs and tutoring centres.
- Main-street village – storefronts on an old village street, such as Port Credit or Streetsville.
What is in City Centre and around Square One?
Square One is Ontario’s largest shopping centre (the owner says 330 stores and 100 places to eat), and the land around it is the city’s biggest redevelopment site.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square One Shopping Centre | 100 City Centre Drive, at Hurontario Street and Highway 403 | Enclosed super-regional mall | Holt Renfrew, Simons, Uniqlo, Cineplex, The Rec Room and The Food District appear on the mall’s own site – check before you visit. MiWay City Centre Transit Terminal is on site; the Hurontario LRT is under construction nearby. | Destination shopping; condo owners in the City Centre towers; national-brand retail leasing |
| Central Parkway Mall | 377 Burnhamthorpe Road East, at Central Parkway East | Small enclosed community mall | Community directory lists a grocery store, a passport office and many medical and dental offices; no current owner directory confirmed, so call ahead | Errands, clinics and services for Mississauga Valley and City Centre east |
For the condo towers around it, see my guide to Mississauga City Centre condo buildings.
What is at Heartland and the north-central area?
Heartland Town Centre is not one plaza. It is a collection of open-air centres spread over all four corners of Mavis Road and Britannia Road, owned and managed by Orlando Corporation. Its own site says more than 190 stores, services and restaurants.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Town Centre | Four corners of Mavis Road and Britannia Road West, near Highway 401 | Power centre (one of the largest in Canada) | The centre’s store list includes Walmart, Costco, Loblaws, Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Winners and Uniqlo – check before you visit | Big weekly shops; big-box and national chains; quick-service restaurant leasing with heavy car traffic |
| Credit Valley Town Plaza | 6045–6085 Creditview Road, near Britannia Road West | Neighbourhood plaza (106,600+ sq ft per the owner) | No Frills and Rexall, per First Capital | East Credit and Streetsville-north families; clinics and services |
Which plazas serve Erin Mills and Churchill Meadows?
West-central Mississauga has the city’s second-largest mall, its best-known restaurant plaza and several sites already flagged for housing.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Mills Town Centre | 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, at Eglinton Avenue West | Enclosed regional mall | The mall’s directory lists Walmart, Cineplex, Marshalls, Old Navy and Kidsapia – check before you visit. MiWay terminal at the back. Nine-tower redevelopment approved for the northwest corner (see below). | Family shopping in Erin Mills, Central Erin Mills and Churchill Meadows |
| Ridgeway Plaza | Eglinton Avenue West at Ridgeway Drive | Commercial-condominium plaza (277 units) | Roughly 115 restaurants, mostly halal, Middle Eastern and South Asian; a late-night destination. The City capped restaurant space in 2024 and approved a zoning change in January 2026. | Eating out; food businesses – but read the zoning note below before you buy or lease |
| South Common Centre | 2150 Burnhamthorpe Road West, at Erin Mills Parkway | Enclosed community mall | MiWay South Common terminal and the South Common library and community centre sit next door; one of the six “Reimagining the Mall” sites | Everyday errands for South Common and Erin Mills south |
| Sheridan Centre | 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, at Sheridan Park Drive | Enclosed community mall | Has its own MiWay terminal; a master-planned redevelopment has been proposed (see below) | Sheridan and Sheridan Park residents; service tenants |
Watch out
Ridgeway Plaza is a commercial condominium, so you can buy a unit there as well as lease one. In January 2026 Mississauga City Council approved a zoning by-law change under Mississauga Zoning By-law 0225-2007 that requires a 15 per cent reduction in restaurant space at the plaza. Existing restaurant space can stay only while it keeps being used as a restaurant. If a unit is vacant or currently a different use, get written confirmation from the City’s zoning staff before you sign or firm up an offer.
What is in Meadowvale and Streetsville?
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowvale Town Centre | 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Aquitaine Avenue | Community mall and open-air centre (394,200+ sq ft per the owner) | GoodLife, Metro and Canadian Tire, per First Capital; MiWay terminal on site; a “Reimagining the Mall” site | One-stop errands for Meadowvale; fitness, grocery and service leasing |
| Aquitaine Plaza | 6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, next to Meadowvale Town Centre | Small neighbourhood plaza (32,900+ sq ft per the owner) | Quick-service restaurants and medical clinics, per First Capital | Clinics and take-out; smaller units |
| Streetsville village (Queen Street South) | Queen Street South, the historic village core | Main-street village | The Streetsville BIA says 300+ restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, many in heritage buildings | Independent shops and restaurants; character storefront leasing |
What is in Cooksville and Mississauga Valley?
Cooksville is the old crossroads at Hurontario and Dundas, known (in the City’s words) for textile shops, multicultural restaurants and ethnic grocers. Most retail here is older strip plazas, and the Dundas corridor is where plaza-to-tower redevelopment is moving fastest.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooksville Colonnade | 3024 Hurontario Street, at Dundas Street West | Neighbourhood plaza (per a community directory) | At the Hurontario–Dundas crossroads, on the future Hurontario LRT line | Transit-oriented services and food |
| Iona Plaza | 1585 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, at Central Parkway East | Neighbourhood plaza | Local convenience for Mississauga Valley | Walk-up errands; small service units |
| Former Gold Star Plaza | 60 Dundas Street East, at Shepard Avenue | Demolished in 2026 | Plaza from 1968, now cleared for three residential towers | Redevelopment example (see below) |
What is in Port Credit, Clarkson and Lakeview?
South Mississauga shops mostly on main streets rather than in malls.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Credit village | Lakeshore Road East and West, either side of Hurontario Street | Main-street village | 400+ shops, services and venues per the City; waterfront, pubs and boutiques | Restaurants, boutiques, wellness studios; strong walk-by traffic |
| Clarkson Village | Lakeshore Road West in Clarkson | Main-street village | 140+ businesses per the City; salons, restaurants and retail | Independent retail and personal services |
| Clarkson Crossing | 900–980 Southdown Road | Neighbourhood shopping centre (48+ stores per a retail directory) | No current owner directory confirmed; check before you visit | Grocery and errands near Clarkson GO |
| Turtle Creek Plaza | 1801 Lakeshore Road West, Clarkson | Small neighbourhood plaza | Professional, dental and personal-service units | Small offices and clinics |
| Park Royal Shopping Centre | Truscott Drive at Bodmin Road, next to Clarkson Community Centre | Neighbourhood plaza | Local restaurants and services | Everyday errands for Park Royal and Clarkson north |
What is in Malton and around the airport?
The City counts more than 400 businesses in Malton. Westwood Square is the heart of it, with Airport Road plazas carrying much of the rest.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Square | 7205 Goreway Drive, about 1.25 km west of Highway 427 | Enclosed community mall (about 425,000 sq ft) | Grocery, dining, financial, medical and fitness categories on the mall’s directory; bus terminal on site served by MiWay, Brampton Transit and the TTC; a “Reimagining the Mall” site | Malton’s main errand stop; transit-dependent customers from three cities |
| Airways Plaza | 2889–2907 Derry Road East, northwest corner of Airport Road | Neighbourhood plaza | Grocery, food, travel and service units per a community directory | South Asian grocery and food; small service tenants |
What is in Dixie, Applewood and Rathwood?
East Mississauga, closest to Etobicoke, has the city’s oldest mall, one of its best-leased grocery plazas and a landmark cultural centre.
| Name | Address / area | Type | Anchors or why it matters (as at 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Outlet Mall | 1250 South Service Road, at Dixie Road and the QEW | Enclosed outlet mall | Nike, Guess, Winners and No Frills named in March 2026 reporting, with 100+ tenants still trading; Fantastic Flea Market on the lower level on weekends. Placed into receivership in March 2026 – leases stay in effect. | Outlet bargains; Lakeview and Applewood residents |
| Rockwood Mall (Rockwood Plaza) | 4141 Dixie Road, at Burnhamthorpe Road East | Grocery-anchored open-air centre (300,000+ sq ft on 23.7 acres) | Food Basics, Winners, HomeSense, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama and three major banks, per the owner’s August 2025 release; 95 per cent leased at purchase | Weekly errands for Rathwood and Applewood Hills; national-chain neighbours |
| Tomken Plaza | 925 Rathburn Road East, at Tomken Road | Neighbourhood plaza (94,100+ sq ft per the owner) | No Frills, per First Capital | Family neighbourhood errands; small-bay service tenants |
| Mississauga Chinese Centre | 888 Dundas Street East, at Tomken Road | Themed plaza | Replica Nine Dragon Wall and Chinese garden features; restaurants and shops; the centre advertises units of roughly 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft for lease | Asian dining and specialty retail; visitors |
Which Mississauga plazas and malls are being redeveloped?
Mississauga has little vacant land left, so new housing is going onto mall parking lots and old plazas. The City set the direction in its Reimagining the Mall study, adopted by Council on 9 December 2020 for six malls: Meadowvale Town Centre, Erin Mills Town Centre, South Common Centre, Sheridan Centre, Rockwood Mall and Westwood Square. Parts of that amendment are in force and parts were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
| Site | What is proposed or approved | Status (as at October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Square One District, around 100 City Centre Drive | Owner plan for about 130 acres around the mall: 37 towers and up to 18,000 homes over several decades. First parking-lot block (Block 5) has a Site Plan application for a 47-storey tower. | Application filed April 2026; the mall keeps trading |
| Erin Mills Town Centre, northwest corner of 5100 Erin Mills Parkway | Nine mixed-use towers of 20 to 37 storeys, a public park and an urban plaza, in phases. The original plan was 3,162 units at up to 44 storeys. The two one-storey retail buildings there (about 61,000 sq ft) would be removed. | Approved through an Ontario Land Tribunal settlement, September 2026 |
| 2555 Erin Centre Boulevard | Three towers of 28, 31 and 34 storeys replacing a local plaza, with about 20,000 sq ft of non-residential space | Applications filed early 2025 |
| Sheridan Centre, 2225 Erin Mills Parkway | Master plan of 16 buildings of 11 to 29 storeys wrapping the mall | Committee rejected the first submission in December 2023; check the City file for the current status |
| Dixie Outlet Mall, 1250 South Service Road | “Plan Dixie”: keep about 365,000 sq ft of the mall and add towers of 8 to 19 storeys, about 1,000 to 1,200 units, and 3.5+ acres of parkland | Site policies now in Mississauga Official Plan 2051 (provincially approved 24 March 2026); mall in receivership since March 2026 |
| Former Gold Star Plaza, 60 Dundas Street East | Three residential towers of 32, 31 and 16 storeys | Tribunal approval January 2025; plaza demolished August 2026 |
| 1225 Dundas Street East | Two 16-storey purpose-built rental buildings on a six-storey podium with ground-floor retail, plus 34 back-to-back townhouses | Approved at Planning and Development Committee on 8 September 2026; Council has final say |
| Rockwood Mall, 4141 Dixie Road | No application filed that I could find. The new owner’s release cites “significant future development optionality” and favourable zoning. | Trading normally; one to watch |
What does a plaza redevelopment mean for nearby homeowners?
It cuts both ways, and it takes longer than people expect.
- Years, not months. Gold Star Plaza was bought in 2021, approved in January 2025 and only demolished in August 2026. The Square One District plan runs for decades. Approval does not mean cranes next spring.
- Height and shadow are real. Neighbours of 1225 Dundas raised shadow, traffic and construction concerns. If your yard faces the plaza, read the public sun and shadow study.
- You may lose stores first. The Erin Mills plan removes two retail buildings; new ground-floor retail usually returns, but smaller and later.
- Parks and streets usually improve. Most approved plans add a public park, new streets and better walking links.
- Buyers will find the file. Price your house knowing what is coming rather than having it surface mid-deal.
If you are thinking of selling near one of these sites, start with a realistic value. My Mississauga house price guide breaks it down by home type.
My take
For a house a few streets back from a mall, these plans are usually a long-term positive: more people, more shops, a park, better transit. The owners I worry about are those whose lot backs directly onto a plaza slated for towers, and tenants in buildings marked for demolition. If that is you, read the City file now and plan your timing.
How do I lease space in a Mississauga plaza?
I help business owners find and negotiate plaza units across Mississauga and the GTA. Five things decide most deals:
- Check the zoning for your exact use first. Mississauga requires a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy before you change the use of a unit, for example from retail to restaurant. The City’s fee is $515, with a $50 non-refundable admin fee at submission. The certificate is separate from any Ontario Building Code change-of-use permit. My guide to change-of-use permits for commercial tenants explains both.
- Ask about exclusives and the use clause. A grocery-anchored plaza often gives the anchor, the pharmacy or the existing pizza place an exclusive. If yours clashes, you cannot open, whatever the zoning says. See how use clauses, exclusives and radius clauses work.
- Ask whether a redevelopment file exists. On any site in the table above, insist on a clear demolition clause: how much notice, whether you get a relocation option, and what happens to your improvements. A 10-year lease on a plaza approved for towers needs different wording from one on a stable centre.
- Landlord or condo? At commercial-condominium plazas such as Ridgeway, each unit can have a different owner, and condo rules sit on top of the lease.
- Negotiate the whole lease, not just the base rent. Additional rent, the fixturing period, signage and the personal guarantee often matter more than the headline number. My breakdown of commercial lease clauses in Ontario covers the six decisions that matter.
I have not listed rents: they vary widely by plaza, size and use, and few are published. I would rather pull current comparables for your exact use.
Find me space in a Mississauga plaza
Tell me your business, size and area and I will shortlist plaza units, check the zoning and flag any redevelopment file.
I will come back to you personally, usually the same day. If it is urgent, call 833-330-1925.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest mall in Mississauga?
Square One Shopping Centre at 100 City Centre Drive is the biggest, and the largest shopping centre in Ontario. The owner lists about 330 stores and 100 places to eat. Erin Mills Town Centre at 5100 Erin Mills Parkway is second.
Is Dixie Outlet Mall closing?
No closure has been announced. The mall was placed into receivership by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on 2 March 2026, but more than 100 tenants keep trading and tenants were told their leases remain in effect. A separate long-term plan would keep about 365,000 sq ft of the mall and add residential towers.
Is Erin Mills Town Centre being redeveloped?
Part of it. In September 2026 the Ontario Land Tribunal approved a settlement for nine mixed-use towers of 20 to 37 storeys on the northwest corner of the property, built in phases with a public park. The main enclosed mall is not part of that approval.
What is Heartland Town Centre?
Heartland is a group of open-air power centres on all four corners of Mavis Road and Britannia Road West, owned by Orlando Corporation. Its directory lists more than 190 stores, services and restaurants, including Walmart, Costco, Loblaws and Canadian Tire as at 2026.
Can I open a restaurant in Ridgeway Plaza?
Only in limited cases. In January 2026 Council approved a zoning change requiring a 15 per cent cut in restaurant space at the plaza; existing restaurant space can stay only while it is used as a restaurant. Confirm the specific unit with the City’s zoning staff before you sign.
Do I need a permit to change the use of a plaza unit in Mississauga?
Yes. The City requires a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy before you change a unit’s use, for example from retail to restaurant, and the application fee is $515. A Building Code permit may also be needed. See my guide to change-of-use permits.
Which Mississauga malls could be redeveloped in future?
The City’s Reimagining the Mall policy covers six: Meadowvale Town Centre, Erin Mills Town Centre, South Common Centre, Sheridan Centre, Rockwood Mall and Westwood Square. Square One and Dixie Outlet Mall have their own redevelopment plans. A policy is not an application, so check each site’s City file.
Sources
- City of Mississauga — Reimagining the Mall — Six malls covered, Council adoption 9 Dec 2020, OLT appeals
- City of Mississauga — Dixie Outlet Mall policy review — Policies in Mississauga Official Plan 2051, approved 24 March 2026
- City of Mississauga — Holiday shopping options (Dec 2025) — Mall addresses; Port Credit, Clarkson, Malton, Cooksville business counts
- City of Mississauga — Zoning Certificate of Occupancy — Change-of-use rule and $515 fee
- INsauga — Nine-tower development at Mississauga mall approved in OLT settlement — Erin Mills Town Centre approval, heights and history
- UrbanToronto — 47 storeys proposed in next Square One District transformation — Square One District scale and Block 5 application
- Retail Insider — Dixie Outlet Mall placed into receivership — Receivership date, tenants, Plan Dixie numbers
- BGO — BGO acquires Rockwood Plaza — Rockwood address, size, anchors, occupancy
- INsauga — Plan to replace plaza with two 16-storey apartment buildings gets approval — 1225 Dundas St E committee approval
- First Capital — Meadowvale Town Centre — Address, size and anchors
Related reading
- How GTA plazas and commercial property are valued
- What is being built at Lakeview Village
- Opening a place of worship in a plaza
- Restaurant premises rules in Ontario
- Adding a lease review condition to your deal
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers, sellers, investors and business owners across Toronto and the GTA. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions, over $100 million in sales volume and 100+ families helped sell. Every rule and fact here is linked to a source below, so you can check it without asking me.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.