YMCA of Greater Toronto, City of Mississauga, and Oxford Properties announce future home of the Mississauga YMCA in Square One District development

Relocation to new modern space in growing community hub is planned for early 2027 and will continue to offer health and fitness, child care, and day camp programming for Mississauga residents

Toronto – April 9, 2025 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto (“the Y”), the City of Mississauga (“the City”), and Oxford Properties (“Oxford”) are pleased to announce that the Mississauga YMCA will be moving to a new modern space at Square One Shopping Centre, opening in early 2027 as part of the visionary new mixed-use neighbourhood, Square One District. 

With $15 million in funding support from the City, the move ensures a long-term, sustainable Y presence in downtown Mississauga as part of a neighbourhood of the future, allowing the charity to continue serving the community for decades to come.

“The community has been eagerly awaiting this news and we think finding a location this close to our current Mississauga YMCA in the heart of downtown is the best possible scenario,” said Lesley Davidson, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Toronto. “With our wide range of programming for people of all ages, we’re designing the new space to encourage social connection and engagement. We know the centre will remain a home away from home for members and participants.” 

With a new home now confirmed, the Y is ready to build on its legacy and continue serving the growing community for decades to come in a vibrant walkable, transit-connected downtown district being developed in Mississauga. As the charity prepares for the relocation, members and participants can continue to use the existing Mississauga YMCA at 325 Burnhamthorpe Road.

“The YMCA has been a trusted partner in supporting the health and well-being of our residents for many years. I’m proud to have worked closely with City staff, the Mississauga YMCA, and Oxford Properties to make this a reality. As the Councillor for this area, I’m so pleased this new space will still be right in the heart of our downtown. It will continue to be a place where families can connect, children can grow, and people of all ages can stay active and be supported,” said John Kovac, Deputy Mayor and Ward 4 Councillor. “With more than 12 million visits to our recreation facilities each year, it’s important that we continue to invest in spaces that bring our community together, and I’m thrilled to see this coming together.” 

“Welcoming the YMCA to Square One District is a proud milestone that symbolizes the area’s ongoing evolution into a forward-thinking neighbourhood where people live, work, and play. The Y is an integral community resource, and with the support of municipal and local partners, we’re thrilled it will be at the heart of Square One as we progress our ambition to transform a shopping, entertainment and dining destination into a dynamic, well-connected, and well-amenitized mixed-use neighbourhood,” said Sherif Masood, Head of Asset Management and Development, Canada, at Oxford Properties. “Today’s announcement is all part of our vision to reshape downtown Mississauga and comes at an exciting time, as we begin to welcome new residents into our first purpose-built rental buildings at Square One District.”

In addition to programming at the Mississauga YMCA, in Mississauga the Y offers employment programs at two locations, 33 additional child care centres, six additional day camp locations, student nutrition programs in Mississauga schools, and a variety of youth programs. As a charity, the Y believes that a person’s financial situation shouldn’t dictate their well-being and offers financial assistance to those who need it.

Learn more about the new Mississauga YMCA.

About the YMCA of Greater Toronto 

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead and give back to their communities. For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided opportunities for people through a variety of programs and services including health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors. Promoting equity and boosting well-being across more than 500 locations in the Greater Toronto Area, the Y is a leading charity that helps everyone shine. It also operates a number of national youth programs. 

For more information, visit ymcagta.org. 

About the City of Mississauga 

Mississauga is the 4th largest City in Ontario and the 8th largest in Canada. It is home to close to 800,000 residents and over 100,000 businesses, including more than 75 Fortune 500 companies and 775 multinational firms. A diverse, progressive and welcoming municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is focused on delivering high quality services, building a 21st Century city with complete communities, delivering value for money, maintaining infrastructure, mitigating climate change, and continuing to be an employer of choice.

About Oxford Properties

Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$80 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford's owned portfolio encompasses logistics, office, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, credit and hotels in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 70 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees.

About Square One District

One of the largest mixed-use downtown developments in Canadian history, Square One District is a visionary 18 million square foot neighbourhood of the future where business, life, and leisure in Mississauga come together as one. Once complete, the neighbourhood will be home to more than 35,000 residents, served by 18,000 residential units, a transit mobility hub connected to the Hurontario LRT, community buildings, parks, green spaces, and forward-thinking office space. Square One District is growing the community in lockstep with the needs of the City of Mississauga and its residents. Anchored by the Square One Shopping Centre, one of the largest and best performing malls in Canada, the new master planned community aligns with the City’s vision to create a vibrant downtown core for Mississauga through human-centric design. Learn more here.