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Mississauga’s Celebration Square is home to a brevity of culture and celebration. While staying at our furnished apartments for rent in Mississauga, enjoy the latest events for individuals and Family fun!  If you’re on your own, Celebration Square has several great events. Let’s get physical! With Fresh [...]

Summer is here and Mississauga residents are setting out to enjoy the local sights. How about having something cool to beat the heat. I’m talking about ice cream, of course! Mississauga has no shortage of ice cream parlours to enjoy this icy treat with others or by yourself.  But [...]

By Lisa Marie Brennan At quick glance, Mississauga appears to be like any big city -- congested and bustling. Simply put, a concrete jungle. But this city of more than 700,000 people has a lot of tranquil nature escapes if you know where to look. Here’s just a glimpse [...]

Given that the Greater Toronto Area is colloquially referred to as Hollywood North, it makes sense that the city of Mississauga would eventually become home to a movie studio.  The construction of a proposed film and television studio in Mississauga has been granted a special order by the Ontario [...]

Mississauga is home to some of the most diverse food options in Ontario. No matter what you are craving, this city has it. Are you looking for 100% halal options? While staying at our furnished apartments for rent in downtown Mississauga, check out the most delicious halal restaurants that [...]

Some of the most popular pizza in the GTA can be found in Mississauga. With so many different styles, prices and options, you are sure to find something that will tickle your fancy. If you’re staying at our short term rentals in Mississauga, here are some of the best places [...]

Mississauga is filled with a variety of activities to do with the family. And with summertime in full swing, what better way to enjoy the weather while staying cool than to visit a splash pad! Come to Mississauga and stay in one of Platinum Suites’ short term condominium rentals [...]

It’s no surprise that Middle Eastern food is as popular as it is today. Steeped in history and tradition, Middle Eastern cuisine offers plenty of fresh, wholesome, healthy, flavourful dishes. These dishes don’t need to be enjoyed at a restaurant only. In Mississauga, there are plenty of grocery stores [...]

Film production is a growing industry in the Greater Toronto Area, with the area colloquially referred to as Hollywood North. That being said, shooting films can be a lengthy process and crew members will need a comfortable and convenient place to stay for the duration of filming.  Booking hotel [...]

A few days ago, your family’s lives changed forever when falling trees from high winds caused extensive damage to the interior and exterior of your Greater Toronto Area home. With massive renovations needed, you and your husband decided the best thing was to stay elsewhere while your home was repaired. [...]

The stereotype that a plant-based diet is boring couldn’t be further than the truth. The longer you eat plant-based vegan and vegetarian food, the more your palate opens up and you can really appreciate the true flavors that nature has to offer. Mississauga has a variety of plant-based, vegan [...]

Depending on where you are in the world, Hakka cuisine will mean different things to different people. The Hakka people who live in the seaports of Hong Kong, for example, place more emphasis on an abundance of fresh vegetables and seafood in their Hakka cuisine. In India and Pakistan, [...]

Halloween may look a little different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but you can still have a spooktacular time. There's no shortage of  ghostly sightings in Mississauga. From old inns to mansions, there are many legendary haunted properties throughout the city. Follow along with  us to learn about [...]

From tangy miso soup, to ramen and tantalizing sushi, it’s not difficult to see why Westerners have embraced Japanese food. And who wouldn’t! Traditional Japanese diets are low in calories, high in nutrients and simply delicious.  Mississauga is home to many wonderful Japanese restaurants. While staying at our furnished [...]

Labour Day Weekend may look a lot different this year due to COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions, but you can still have fun!  Here are some ways you and your family can enjoy Labour Day weekend while staying at our furnished apartments for rent in Mississauga. Enjoy the Beach With [...]

Freshly baked bread filled with savoury meats and veggies from traditional Vietnamese cuisine? Mmmmm, I’m hungry just thinking about it! If you, too, are now craving a banh mi, then I’ve got you covered! Here’s where to go in Mississauga for the best banh mi around. You can do [...]

Summer – when the sun is shining, the temperatures are high, the birds are chirping and the days are long. Although we Ontarians have always enjoyed our sandy beaches, many of us are taking full advantage this summer due to the pandemic. With physical distancing restrictions still in place [...]

This has certainly been a year of extremes, and weather is no exception. After two weeks of scorching hot and humid weather, the Greater Toronto Area got hit with some flash flooding last week that wreaked havoc all around the region. Ironically, it was seven years to the day [...]

Being displaced during an emergency is stressful enough -- figuring out how you can still provide your family with healthy,  home-cooked meals in the process, is an added stress you don’t need.  Luckily, our insurance housing in Mississauga has a spacious kitchen where you can continue to make delicious [...]

We know that being displaced during an emergency in your home is stressful enough without having to worry about finding suitable accommodation. Our temporary insurance housing is spacious and comfortable, with a lot of perks. One of these perks is that we are centrally located in the city's downtown [...]