Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Mississauga Delights

It's been a while since I've posted anything of real substance and for that I apologize. Amidst my job, friends and a minor health scare I've had little time or energy to post, but I realize that I've just got to get into the routine yet again. So hopefully you can expect a lot more posts out of me in the coming couple of months! :)

As for what I've been up to, I just wanted to share some of the great moments of Mississauga that I've been experiencing. I live in Mississauga (a suburb right outside of downtown Toronto) and I've just come to realize the immense natural beauty of this great city. From touring the Bread and Honey festival to the serene Kariya Park, Mississauga truly has something to offer everyone.

First off, let me begin with Streetsville; a little township in Mississauga that makes you yearn for the good ol' days. Everything here is made to look like it belongs in one of those old European movies. I was there for the Bread and Honey festival in early June and it was such a treat to see all families come out and enjoy this day with their kids.

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I also ended up going to this great Indian restaurant in the heart of Streetsville. It was called Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine and the food was so delicious! I'm very picky about my Indian food and this place certainly did not disappoint. The atmosphere was really amazing too, as well as the service. I would highly recommend it. We tried to take pictures of the amazing food, but when the dishes arrived we were so hungry we ate almost all of them and only then did it pop into our heads that we needed to take a picture! So here you are with an almost empty lamb biryani and a mehti chicken dish!

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Next up in my adventure was the gorgeous and serene Kariya park. Located in the heart of Mississauga, this Japanese garden is a little piece of heaven for anyone who has been too busy to stop and breathe (much like I was when I went!) It was so stunning. The whole park was created to reflect Japanese architecture and traditional gardens. There were so many little ponds, and amazing koi fish as well as turtles and my absolute favourites; mallards! If you're ever in Mississauga I encourage you to check this place out.

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And finally there is the good old Erin Dale Park. I've gone to this park since I was a little kid and every time I go, there is always something new to discover. It has a huge river running through it as well as various mashes / bogs / ponds and little hideaways for anyone to just sit, relax and maybe have a pic-nick. I love the water here and walking along the river edge, its so pretty!

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So how about you? Have you been anywhere exciting in your hometown this summer that's worth mentioning?

22 comments:

  1. ooo! thanks for the lil tour! now i really want to visit toronto and mississuaga (that's one funky name)! i always enjoy exploring local places. issaquah, the town where i live, has downtown art walks every month and it's so much fun especially since it's a small town. :) there's an adventure everywhere i go and i'm sure it's the same for you!

    it's nice to see you blog again :DD school gets out in just one day! and then it's mass college research time! i hope you're having a great summer! lovely post :))

    love,
    erin :)

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  2. Glad to see you back - missed you!! Hope the health is okay?

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  3. Seeing the photos of the Indian cuisine made me crave for Chicken Tieka Massala and Na'an now. I love Indian food as well. xoxo

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  4. wow I live in mississauga and haven't realized how pretty it is:) I need to try that restaurant - the food looks yummy! Looking forward to more posts from you- love your blog:)

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  5. I love nature and parks,these places look absolutely beautiful. I don´t remember tasting any Indian cuisine before, gotta try it.

    Glad that you´re blogging again, Marz! :)

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  6. lovely photos , looks so great to be there.

    i don't think i have ever been in an indian restaurant but me and my coworker was just talking about going to one. I like trying new stuff.

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  7. Mmm the food looks delicious, if half-eaten ;) You're lucky to be seeing all that gorgeous sunshine as here in Van it's been nothing but cold clouds.

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  8. lovely pictures dear they are really nice

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  9. Great pictures & the food looks delicious!

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  10. Glad you're back! I know what you mean about eating food before you remember to snap a picture! :) Happens to me all the time!

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  11. You only live a few cities away from me! There's always lots going on in Toronto and the GTA in the summer. Good times!

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  12. It looks like such a lovely place!
    My hometown isn't exciting at all. It used to be more of a rural area, but there's been lots of shopping centers and things built in recent years. It's basically just a bunch of rednecks around here.

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  13. That looks like one exciting day. Nice to see that sunshine too!

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  14. Looks so beautiful over there.You have such a great photos!


    Have a wonderful day!


    Nuheila

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  15. I am glad to see you back! In love that place. Discovering new towns is one of my favorite things to do.

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  16. awww, i've missed you!!!! these photos are beautiful!!!! i'm jealous that you get to live there! haha. it looks so stunning and idyllic. i love it.

    http://laurenlanzaosias.blogspot.com
    oi, don't feed the models...

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  17. Gosh, I want to go to an Indian resto NOW!

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  18. Good to have you back.

    Great pictures! I really love the ones of the parks.

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  19. These are great pictures. And I totally know that feeling when you realize you wanted to take pics, but as soon as the food arives you forget everything else, haha. It really looks delicious!!
    Have a great Sunday
    *Nathalie

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  20. Love this post! I'm a Mississauga girl too, and as of right now, have an insane craving for Indian food!

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  21. Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm glad you found it. Come back soon. I post a lot of vegetarian dishes, too.

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