Port-Credit, Peel

Port Credit is a beautiful town at the mouth of the river Credit in Mississauga. Port Credit is an attraction and an ideal place for the Torontonians to move. Due to its exquisiteness, every part of the town looks like a postcard. Quaint shops, farmers' markets, restaurants, and a beautiful view from the pier embrace the city. The city is always alive with constant music festivals, movie nights, walking tours, Ribfest and flea markets. A short drive from Toronto, Port Credit is where people come to escape the hustle and din of the Downtown. Port Credit lies in the southern part of Mississauga. Mineola to the north, Adamson Estate (Lakeview) to the east, and Shawnmarr Road to the west enclose the city of Port Credit. The southern part of the city is the mouth of Lake Ontario. Lakeshore road is the ‘IT’ part of the city, with bustling stores, hot restaurants and nightclubs. There are tons of activities that happen on the picturesque harbour. The 40 hectares of land along the harbour houses one of the best close-knit communities in Ontario.

According to Areavibes, Port Credit scores 77/100 on the livability score. It is ranked 32 and 1099 out of all neighbourhoods of Mississauga and Ontario, respectively. It ranks 72 and 67 in the livability score in Ontario and Canada, respectively. Port Credit is 97% better than the surrounding area. Port credit stands in a good position when we talk about amenities. Schools, parks, cafes, grocery stores and hospitals are well within the accessibility range. The overall crime rate of Port Credit is 39% less than the Ontario average and 56% lower than the Canadian average. The cost of living at Port Credit is poor. It is 1% more expensive than Ontario. Housing is one of the factors which makes the cost of living at Port Credit high. The median home value in Port Credit is $920,213. Homeownership is 36% which is 47% lower than the Canadian average. The following table shows the grades given to the functions of the city of Port Credit.

The city of Port Credit was established in 1834. The original landowners were the Mississauga Ojibwe band in the 1700s. The French found a trading spot in 1720. In 1805, Mississauga surrendered land but kept Credit River. After the war in 1812, the King promised residents protection from further land encroachment. A village was set up in 1934 where the primary income of people was due to the busy Port Credit harbour. The harbour was a trading spot for agricultural products and a fishing dock. Port Credit received the designation of a town in 1961. The lighthouse at the Marina is a tribute to the old lighthouses which used to guide fishermen and ships towards the shore. People of Port Credit speak English and French. Concerning employment and cost of living, 27,430 people of Port Credit find it a fine place for residence. Out of which, the households account for 11,960. The median household income in Port Credit is $76,482, while it is $10,00 to $20,000 more in Mississauga and Ontario. The cost of living in Port Credit is 13% more than Canada’s average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% which is less than Mississauga's (5.0%) but more than Ontario’s (4.2) average.

Port Credit has a vibrant neighbourhood. The town puts up events, festivals and activities for its residents and visitors. People love Port Credit because it's always brimming with life. Since it's a small town, everything is accessible on foot. There are several schools ranging from primary to high school. Port Credit even has teachers teaching through the Montessori system of education. A few of the schools in the area are:

• Riverside Public School
• Forest Avenue Public School
• Port Credit Secondary School
• Mentor College (Primary Campus)
• Peel District School
• Mineola Public School
• Kenollie Public School
• Rotherglen Montessori School

There are many colleges in and around the Port Credit area. A few of them are,

• Sheridan College- Hazel McCallion Campus
• Oxford College of Art, Business and Technology
• MLC College of Business Technology
• The University of Toronto, Mississauga

Port Credit has a thriving restaurant scene. The food in town varies in cuisine. Being one of the favoured tourist destinations there are tons of options for the public. Following are some of the best restaurants in town:

• Raw Aura Organic Cuisine
• Blondie’s Pizza
• Bar Catalina
• Papa Guissepe’s
• Posta Italbar Cucina
• Nourish Moi
• Colossus Greek Taverna

Port Credit has some of the most aesthetically pleasing cafes. You can take your work for the day at these quaint cafes and enjoy your coffee, the way you like it:

• Back Road Coffee Roasters
• Social Coffee Bean
• The Cold Pressery
• Archtop Coffee Bar and Market
• Fare Grounds Organic Cafe and Roastery

Port Credit is famous for its adorable dessert places. The best places to grab dessert in Port Credit are,

• Carlo’s Bakery Canada
• Eva’s Original Chimneys
• Bobacha Cafe
• Scoops Ice Cream

The bars in Port Credit are worth trying. To taste the magical creations of mixologists, visit

• Door FiftyFive
• Pump House Grille Co
• Nomads Restrobar
• The Crooked Cue

There is no better place to shop than in Port Credit’s Lakeshore Road. There are whimsical and fun shops that you should not miss at all:

• Inner Beach Co.
• Recalled
• Dry Aged
• Shaman Sisters
• Spiritual Emporium
• Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8 am to 2 pm, June- October)

Clinics in Port Credit are highly efficient. You can get access to a few medical practitioners. A few of the practitioners in the area are:

• Dentistry on Lakeshore
• Waterfront Dentist
• Kingsway Health

The Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital is seven minutes away from Port Credit.

By the River

Being right at the waterfront, Port Credit allows visitors to enjoy the view of the Credit River. Fishing activities and sports are something that you might never experience elsewhere. Port Credit Lighthouse is a beautiful site. It is the best spot for a photo shoot in Port Credit. There is a path along the harbour which runs along the banks of the river. Walk, jog, run and cycle adjacent to the beautiful view of the river.

Parks in Port Credit

You can go to the Port Credit Memorial Park for a picnic or a relaxing evening walk. Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens are little delights in pink during the blooming season. Catch an ice hockey game at the Port Credit Memorial Arena. At the Rattray Marsh Conservation Arena, you can hike through the walking trails and enjoy birdwatching.

Festivals

Port Credit is famous for its festivals. If you ever find yourself in Port Credit, do not miss out on these festivals:

• Mississauga Waterfront Festival (June)
• Mississauga Ribfest (June)
• Canada Day Parade (July)
• Busker Fest (August)
• Southside Shuffle Blues (September)
• Jazz Festival (September)

Port Credit is a charming town. There are tons of activities for you to experience in your day-to-day life. Port Credit offers a lot for exploration. You can start your morning with a walk or a run along the harbour of the Credit River. Grab your morning coffee from the Back Road Coffee Roasters or make it your office for the day. If you are visiting the city, we recommend historic walking tours. It will help you get the essence of Port Credit. There is no better way to absorb a city than walking tours! You can grab lunch from any of the restaurants mentioned above. If you are lucky enough, you might get to be a part of local festivals, movie nights in parks and live music, for which Port Credit is famous The waterfront area is accessible for paddle boating, and rowing boating. There are charter fishing boats, Freightliner and small cruise boats floating away in the river. Remember to keep your Saturdays free from 8 am to 1 pm (June- October), for the infamous Farmers’ Market at Lakeshore Road. If you are a bibliophile, don’t forget to visit the Port Credit Library. It was renovated in 2012 and received the Governor-General’s award for architecture in 2012.

Most destinations in Port Credit are within walking distance from each other. Preferred modes of transportation are trains and cars. The Toronto Pearson International Airport is just 33 minutes away from Port Credit. The Lakeshore Go Trains are at your disposal if you want to use them. The train leaves Port Credit after 30 minutes. From there it is just a 25-minute ride to Union Station. Highway 427, Highway 403, and the Gardiner Expressway are easily accessible from Port Credit, making everyday commutes easy.

Port Credit looks like a charming town picked from a Hallmark movie. There are independent shops run by the residents. There is a business as well as a residents' welfare association. The famous Farmers’ Market of Port Credit functions from June to October on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm. This is the main farmers’ market of Port Credit. The rest of the markets are at least 6 kms far.

Demographics of a location are crucial for understanding the functions of a society. The demographics table of Port Credit looks as follows-

Port Credit offers leisure areas for human and fur babies alike. Following are the dog parks in the Port Credit area-

• Jack Darling Dog Park
• Marie Curtis Dog Park
• JC Saddington Dog Park
• Lakeside Dog Park

The JC Saddington Park is spread over a large area. The park is good for picnics and birthday pirates for kids. You can reserve picnic spots for a group of 75 people. Just 25 minutes away from Port Credit in Toronto, there is Battle Archery. It has a Nerf Arena which is a perfect place for a surprise outing for your kids.

Cost of living is the amount required to fulfil your basic needs, to maintain a standard of living. Port Credit stands at 77 out of 100 in the livability index. The cost of living in Port Credit is 7% higher than in Mississauga. The town of Port Credit is expensive to live in compared to other cities in Mississauga and Ontario. Housing is one of the most expensive elements which raises the cost of living. The following table gives a rundown of the cost of living in Mississauga-

Housing in Port Credit is slightly more expensive than other towns of Mississauga. However, that is not stopping people from moving from Toronto. Port Credit offers the joys of the small town and access to the big city for work. Builders have started constructing condos in anticipation of movers from the city of Toronto. Port Credit has housing options from preserved historic houses, suburbs and houses in modern architecture.