The Darker Side: True Stories of Crime and Mayhem from Historic Mississauga
Join us for a gripping morning of storytelling at the Small Arms Inspection Building, as we uncover the darker side of Mississauga’s history.
Time & Location
May 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB), 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9, Canada
About the event
In this captivating talk, Heritage Mississauga’s local historian Matthew Wilkinson takes you beyond the familiar, revealing true stories of crime, mystery, and intrigue that have shaped the city’s past. From murder and theft to mysterious disappearances, underground gambling, and even the first train robbery in Canadian history, these are the stories that rarely make it into the history books.
Blending vivid storytelling with rich historical insight, this session offers a powerful new lens on Mississauga, one that explores the tension, humanity, and hidden narratives beneath the surface.
The talk will be followed by a short Q&A, offering space to ask questions and dive deeper into these fascinating accounts.
Matthew Wilkinson has been the Historian at Heritage Mississauga since 2004. A graduate of the University of Toronto Mississauga with High Distinction, and a 7th generation resident of Mississauga (Erindale), he brings a deeply personal and knowledgeable perspective to the stories he…