Explore Sauga's most instagrammable sweet spots
If you're a foodie or love to explore, discovering new places that are both picturesque and Instagrammable is always a thrill. In Mississauga, you'll find the perfect combination of scenic views and sweet treats. Here are the top spots to satisfy your taste buds and your desire for gorgeous photos.
If you're a foodie or love to explore, discovering new places that are both picturesque and Instagrammable is always a thrill. In Mississauga, you'll find the perfect combination of scenic views and sweet treats. Here are the top spots to satisfy your taste buds and your desire for gorgeous photos.
Sweet view spot:
Lakefront Promenade Park is a stunning outdoor space with a sandy beach that borders Lake Ontario. You can swim or watch boats coming in, take a leisurely bike ride along the waterfront trail, and head to St. Lawrence Park for more water views. Don't forget to stop at the gazebo lookout for the best photo opportunities.
Sweet tooth spot:
For those seeking delectable and Instagram-worthy doughnuts, Daddy O Doughnuts is the ultimate destination. Offering an assortment of distinctive and creative flavors, this establishment is a must-try for any dessert aficionado.
Sweet view spot:
Kariya Park is one of Mississauga's most unique spaces, designed to balance natural beauty and art. From the pond where ducks swim to the Japanese cherry trees to the pavilion's architecture, every spot is completely photographable. You'll have to see for yourself which view is your favorite.
Sweet tooth spot:
Alaia Café perfectly combines style and flavor, with creatively styled pink aesthetic drinks and treats. For a full meal, head to the nearby Farzi Café, known for its creative Indian cuisine served up with gastronomic techniques. For a sugary snack, try the Chocolate Dirt Pile, made with luxury truffle chocolate.
Sweet view spot:
Port Credit's iconic lighthouse stands tall in the center of the port as a symbol of Mississauga's marine heritage. Head up to the lookout deck for the best vantage point to photograph both the Port Credit River and Lake Ontario.
Sweet tooth spot:
Try a traditional Hungarian pastry called Eva's Original Chimneys, hand-rolled into a sky-high cone, filled with ice cream, and topped with your favorite sauces for a delightful dessert.
Sweet view spot:
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens is a secret woodland garden and a labor of love created by a local horticulturist. While the best blooms are visible from May to June, there is plenty to love about this spot during the rest of the year.
Sweet tooth spot:
Fans of the Cake Boss can't miss Carlo's Bakery, just a short walk from Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens.
Sweet view spot:
The name of Jack Darling Park is very fitting, as it offers a lovely setting for visitors. The park features a sizable off-leash area for dogs, picturesque picnic spots nestled amidst towering trees, and stunning waterfront panoramas. As one of the most expansive green spaces in the city, the park stretches across a tall grass prairie, a beach, and the Waterfront Trail, providing excellent views of the C.N. Tower on clear days. By walking along the trail for approximately ten minutes, you will arrive at the breathtakingly scenic Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. Here, you can stroll along the boardwalk to observe the natural shale beach, wetlands, and local wildlife.
Sweet tooth spot:
After all that walking, you might be feeling hungry. If so, make your way to Holy Shakes, where you can indulge in a gourmet ice cream treat. Served in vintage glass milk bottles, which you can reuse each time you visit, these shakes are anything but ordinary. They come topped with an array of sugary delights, such as cotton candy or even entire slices of cake - so visually striking that you'll be compelled to share them on social media.