Mississauga: a guidebook from memory is a community art project towards the creation of a physical 'guidebook' of Canada's 7th largest city. Unlike traditional tourist guides which highlight local attractions, this book is an invitation to experience our city through the stories of our neighbours.
It's a project that asks: what places in our city hold significance for you? What is your earliest memory of Mississauga? What sauga memories continue to linger or haunt your street, your neighbourhood, your commute to work?
Whether you've lived here your entire life, or have simply passed through on your way to Pearson or Square One, we want to hear your stories and memories of this place! Tell us about that awkward Hinge date in Port Credit, your prom photos in Kariya Park, walking through Erindale, or simply, your favourite place in the city to just be.
Submissions from previous projects have been heartwarming, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Memory submissions can take any form, though text over 250 words may be edited for length. Submissions are completely anonymous. We've offered an 'email' field in case you wish to follow the progress of our project.
If you experience difficulties with the form, or have any questions, you can email us at guidebooksfrommemory@gmail.com.