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Cycling experience in Mississauga

Cycling is a good exercise that can relieve stress and strengthen your body. As a cycling enthusiast with 5 years of experience in China and an international student who has just been in Canada for less than 4 months, I am very happy to find a good cycling route in Mississauga (where I live.) Let me share with you my riding experience and the riding routes I am familiar with.

Bike transport

I brought in my beloved bike, Merida SCULTURA 1500, from China. Currently, most airlines can check in sports equipment for free, calculated as one checked luggage. I  recommended buying a hard-shell bicycle suitcase to prevent damage to the bike during consignment! After you get off the plane, you must pick it up from the oversized luggage area. Or you can buy a new bike in Canada.

My bike suitcase in my house

Find a bike shop

After I settled into some issues with my accommodation, my first thing was to find a bike shop. The riding atmosphere here is quite good. You can find many bicycle shops through Google Maps, most shops are on Lakeshore Road because this road is very popular. Here are a few bike shops that I personally think are very professional:

Cycling route

I ride a road bike, so the cycling route is mainly flat roads. The Lakeshore route is very popular and suitable for road cycling, and the route is mainly planned along Lake Ontario. This route runs through many cities and landscapes along the lake, like Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, etc. From Niagara Falls — Toronto (about 150km one way). I live in Mississauga and I usually ride these 2 routes:

View of Brant Street Pier
  • Route 1: Brogue Irish Pub (136 Lakeshore Rd E) —King Rd (King Rd, Burlington/Hamilton), about 40km one way.
    This route is the westward direction of Lakeshore, with moderate difficulty, more undulating roads, clean and well road surface, passing by Oakville town, Kuyawa Beach and other attractions along the way. Bike routes are well-planned and car drivers respect cyclists. The King Rd at the end is a climbing section of about 5.7 km, especially the last 3 km, with a maximum gradient of 14%. Friends who like to climb can go experience it. Of course, you can also choose Kuyawa Beach as the finish point (37.7 km). 
  • Route 2: Brogue Irish Pub (136 Lakeshore Rd E) —Toronto Harbor Lighthouse, about 30 km one way.

    Also on Lakeshore Rd, the route is eastward, and the difficulty is relatively simple. It is mainly on flat roads. After entering Toronto, you need to properly control the riding speed, because there are many pedestrians in DT and the traffic is relatively busy. The finish point is the lighthouse in Tommy Thompson Park. When the weather is good, the lake is blue and clear, which brings a refreshing feeling. 

city view from the Toronto Harbour Lighthouse
Lake view of the Lighthouse

Above all, this is my riding experience in Canada for four months, I hope you like it. If there are deficiencies, please forgive me. This article is written by myself, any similarity is purely coincidental.

PSB Toys: Unique Mississauga Handmade Toy Store

Handmade Rag Dolls for Young Girls

Had a doll as a kid and have fond memories that you cherish with that doll? Dating back to the 1830’s rag dolls have been a part of young girls’ childhoods. At PSB Mississauga handmade toys, we strive to keep the nostalgia of handmade dolls in the GTA with our Canadian-made high-quality dolls. We are a small business in Mississauga that wants to focus on quality rather than mass production. That is why we are in the heart of the GTA and showcasing artisans from all over Canada. Our store near Square One can serve the GTA with a beautiful selection of toys ranging from ages 7-13, focusing on our handmade dolls. 

PSB Mississauga Handmade Toys Opportunities 

In addition, PSB Toys offers an exclusive opportunity is each month we feature a new local craftsman at PSB. All the craftsman’s products can be purchased and will be on display at the store. On the 1st of every month, the featured craftsmen will be at PSB Toys for Meet & Greet, where you will be able to ask questions about the products and win fun and exclusive prizes only at PSB Toys!

 

Premium Quality Handmade Toys

Above all, our mission is to allow children to have handmade dolls made with love and care. While supporting a local small business & Canadian-made. High quality is our number one priority, and our dolls are made from makers around Canada. This makes no doll being the exact same. The attention to detail is always at the forefront, with continual checks by our PSB employees.

When choosing products to go into our store;  we conduct in-depth research to find the best quality and craftsmen to make unique products that can stand out from the rest. That is why no product looks the same and is different from any products you will see in big chain stores.

PSB Products

At PSB Toys, we believe our products to be of the best quality, so we give every customer a lifetime warranty on all products. This includes rips and tears because we believe that a children’s toy should last a lifetime. All you need to do is bring in your PSB Toy, and we will be able to fix it in-house.

Dolls sold at PSB Toys
Each doll is unique and hand crafted.
Boy playing with building Blocks
Boy playing with building Blocks
Boy playing with building Blocks.

“The PSB staff were very knowledgeable with all the toys in the store. They were able to help me find the best toy for my daughter.” – PSB Toys Customer.

Perks of being a PSB Member

With all that said, PSB Mississauga handmade toys have a FREE, exclusive membership! By becoming a member, you will get early access to deals, store insights on how each toy is made, connect easily with the store chat feature, and in-depth knowledge on this history of the toy spotlighted each week with a coupon. For instance, members can also contact the featured craftsman of the month directly with any questions you may have once you have purchased one of their products. Furthermore, members can receive a 4-payment plan which allows customers to pay in 4 equal no interest payments on every product in-store. To receive these fantastic offers, you can subscribe HERE!

Mom and son playing with toy
Mom and son playing with toy
PSB Toys for the family to enjoy.

What’s Next?

Before purchasing toys from chain toy stores, think about supporting local and Canadian Made, think PSB Toys!

We would love to see you and chat with us in Mississauga near Square One shopping mall. Our knowledgeable employees can give you all the information you will need.

We always want to hear from our customers; leave us a comment below on what toys you want to see come into our store.

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