Clarkson Village

Clarkson Village is a vibrant community located in Mississauga.  It is located in the southwest region of Mississauga, bordering Lake Ontario.  Lorne Park sits to its east, Erindale & Erin Mills to its north, and Oakville to its west.

History

Clarkson Village has humble roots.  In 1808, Warren Clarkson and his brother came to Canada from New York looking for better opportunities for themselves.  Warren enjoyed the area so much that he decided that he wanted it to be his permanent residence.  After 11 years of hard work, he was finally able to save up enough to buy land.

As Warren aged, he married and raised a family.  Warren began purchasing more land and built the first store, which was located along stagecoach trail.  Inside the store a post office was opened, where the Clarkson family ran for 45 years.

Until 1856, the community remained relatively small.  When Capitan Edward Sutherland moved to the area with his family, he introduced strawberry and raspberry cultivation to the area.  The success of this cultivation flourished and Clarkson became known as the “Strawberry Capital of Canada”.

Today

Clarkson is still a popular area, located between Lorne Park and Oakville along Lake Ontario.  It is home to the Petro-Canada refinery, which produces lubricants, and the St. Lawrence Cement Terminal which distributes cement for Toronto and surrounding areas.

Popular Sites of Interest

Clarkson has very unique history within its region.  The Bradley Museum, which was built by Lewis & Elizabeth Bradley in 1830 is a farmhouse that has been turned into a museum.  This museum showcases artifacts and information about the early settlers in the region of Clarkson.  Also a popular site of interest is the Benares House, which has been renovated into an interpretive gallery.  The Benares House has held 4 generations of Harris and Sayers families, and is believed to be the inspiration of Whiteoak Chronicles, which are a series of novels written by Canadian author Mazo de la Roche.

Within Clarkson Village you will find the CFRB 101 AM Radio Transmitter, which stands at approximately 550 - 600 ft tall, making it the tallest structure in Mississauga. It is used for navigation by small aircraft and watercraft; you can find it located at the intersection of Southdown Rd. and Lakeshore Rd.

Rattray Marsh is the last remaining lakefront marsh between Burlington and Toronto, and is located within Clarkson.  It is a great place for those who love watching birds and enjoying nature, with its well maintained walking trails and boardwalks.

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Things to do in Clarkson Village
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