As one of Canada's largest municipalities and the convergence of several major international routes, the city of Mississauga is home to numerous opportunities sure to thrill any shopper. From tackling some of the country's biggest malls to window shopping at specialty stores on the street, Mississauga shoppers will find all that they need for a successful day of power shopping. Here are a few of the many different alternatives Mississauga offers for the enthusiastic shopper.

Meadowvale Town Centre: Meadowvale is a small community located within the larger boundaries of the Mississauga area. For those who want to take advantage of great shopping beyond the crowds to be found in the city proper, Meadowvale Town Centre offers a variety of stores and a distinctly pleasant atmosphere. The site offers five different beauty salons as well as a cobbler and engraving specialist. Clothing stores include Dome, Crazy Lee's, and Cavery Fashions.

Sherway Gardens: This huge mall will be sure to delight any fan of big city shopping. The stylish building encompasses 500,000 square feet of space which contains over 240 retail stores. The sleek modern exterior is perfectly complemented by the beautiful gardens, fountains and skylights of the interior. This mall claims to be the safest and cleanest big shopping experience to be found in the Greater Toronto Area. Fans of upscale and mid grade stores alike will find their favorites in Sherway Gardens, which is home to Holt Renfrew, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Lululemon. In addition, shoppers can find department store stalwarts such as Sears and The Bay as well as upscale boutiques and goods shops such as the Pottery Barn.

Square One. The largest mall in Mississauga rivals in size almost every other mall in Canada with over 1.6 million square feet of retail space. This mall is truly a unique experience; aside from the many shopping opportunities, it houses several community clubs and even a church! The shopping experience includes a huge food court as well as many other established restaurants, and of course the selection of over 350 different stores and boutiques. Shoppers can find stores at Square One that are unique in Ontario, such as jewelry experts Swatch and La Swiss. Shop for ladies? fashions from well known names such as La Senza and Sirens to top of the line boutiques including Hamiko Collection and Jacob Connexion. Banana Republic, the Gap, Guess? and Tommy Hilfiger are also represented inside this huge mall.

Shopping in Mississauga truly offers an amazing variety of opportunities and experiences. From the small town feel of village centres to the organized bustle found in huge shopping malls, there is an experience perfectly suited to every shopper.