Cooksville, Peel

Cooksville is a bustling community located in Peel, Ontario, and is popular for its commercial establishments. Named after noted entrepreneur Jacob Cook, Cooksville was initially known as Harrisville. It was renamed Cooksville in the year 1836. The community of Cooksville is also called “Four Corners” due to the Dundas and Hurontario cross streets. The community grew well in 1852 until a fire accident destroyed a large part of the village. It was in the year 1968 that Cooksville joined many other villages in Toronto to form the now-existing Mississauga town. Cooksville is now a vibrant and multicultural community with townhouses, detached homes, apartments, shopping plazas and industrial and commercial establishments. The locality also has beautiful parklands called Cooksville Creek Trail and Cooksville Park.

Cooksville is ranked 37 in Mississauga and 1393 in Ontario for its liveability score. It has a liveability score of 75 which is considered to the excellent, and it also ranks better than 95% of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Known as the very first village of Mississauga, Cooksville is loved by its residents for many reasons. The community started as a strong economy with local shops and immigrants generating a flourishing income. The town had various retail stores that drew the attention of neighbourhoods and slowly became the 1st City Centre that had a central library and a town hall. Cooksville as a community witnesses a lot of migration and more than two-thirds of the region's population is not born in Canada. One can find people from diverse cultures and backgrounds speaking different languages. Cooksville has now emerged as one of the best communities to live in and has a lively atmosphere. It has all one needs to lead a happy and fulfilling life including restaurants, schools, retail stores, hair salons, and grocery stores to name a few. The median household income in Cooksville is $67,814 and the rate of unemployment stands at 4.5%. More than 10.6% of its citizens earn $20,000 and less, and 11.2% of the citizens $80,000 to $100,000.

Cooksville is often called the "Heart of Mississauga", and it is true. Cooksville has it all and is a multicultural community which transformed from being a commercial and retail hub to one of the best residential areas to live. Be it schools, retail stores, restaurants or healthcare centres, the community has it all. Some of the top-rated schools in Cooksville are,

• Corsair Public School
• St Timothy School
• Floradale Public School
• Clifton Public School
• St Catherine of Siena School
• Camilla Road Senior Public School
• Father Daniel Zanon Elementary School

Cooksville also has a community centre called the Huron Park Community Centre. This is one place that has something for kids, adults and elders. The park is spacious and has soccer and baseball fields, a skating rink, a hockey arena, and outdoor courts for beach volleyball and basketball. There are various fitness and sports activities and classes throughout the whole year. If you love delicious food, Cooksville does not disappoint you. Be it a family outing or a business meeting, there is a perfect place to match your needs and your taste buds just right around the corner. Some of the restaurants that have caught the attention of the residents here are,

• Tarboosh Restaurant
• Daddy O Doughnuts
• British Baked Goods
• Orchard Family Restaurant

The residents of Cooksville have various malls and shopping centres within and around the vicinity. Some of the best shopping centres you can pay a visit to are,

• Square One
• Heartland Town Centre
• King 10 Plaza

There are top-notch healthcare centres for the safety of the residents of Cooksville. Some of the top hospitals one can reach out to in case of need/emergencies are,

• Mississauga Hospital
• Cooksville Care Centre
• Cooksville Family Clinic
• Summerville Family Health Team

The Cooksville location has some of the best tourist attractions or places where one can spend a weekend with family and friends.

Kariya Park

If you want to spend a weekend visiting a beautiful location with your family or friends, do pay a visit to Kariya Park. The park is filled with Japanese Gardens, several walkways and structures and a dock pond. Located in Downtown Mississauga the park is a must-visit in spring as one gets to witness the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Riverwood Conservancy

If you are a nature lover, a visit to the Riverwood Conservancy is a must. The 150-acre conservancy is filled with ponds, woodlands, gardens, meadows and a lot more. It is perfect for that trail with the family during the weekend or holidays.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

If your kids love the trampoline, a visit to the Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a must. One can find several trampolines for both kids and adults.

The neighbourhood offers several things to do for visitors. There are several well-established restaurants and eateries along with lovely walking trails. There are charming villages worth exploring as well.

Explore the Historic Village of Port Credit

Port Credit, also known as the "Village on Lake" has a history that can be dated back to 1720. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, the village has an old-town vibe, beautiful parks and architecture. It is also home to the Water Boat Show and Waterfront Festival.

Take a Walk

Cooksville has some well-maintained and spacious gardens filled with flora and fauna. One can spend their mornings or evening taking a quiet walk in these parks enjoying the sunrise or the sunset.

There are several locations near Cooksville and these are given below for your perusal:

• The distance between Cooksville and the International Airport of Toronto is just 23.13 km.

Cooksville is also a transportation hub, and the community enjoys excellent connectivity via Dundas and Hurontario streets, which are five and six-lane roads.

The residents of Cooksville can visit some popular flea markets or farmer's markets. A few of them that are worth checking out are listed below. The neighbourhood shops are highly popular with the local residents.

Wheelhouse Farm Market

This is one excellent local market one can visit to get some fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy produce.

Mississauga Flea Market

While flea markets can be a little crowded, they often have the best items for the best prices. The Mississauga Flea Market has a lot of shops and one also gets to try some good food here.

Mentioned below are some key details about the demographics of Cooksville. The area has 48,314 people with a median age of 40.1. There is also a population density of 5549 people for every square kilometer.

Families with pets can spend a good amount of time with their furry little friends at the parks in Cooksville.

• The most popular parks are Cooksville Park and Cooksville Creek. Both of these have amazing walking trails and your pet can accompany you as well.
• The Huron Park Community Centre offers excellent sports activities for kids and fitness activities for elders. One can play a game of basketball or soccer or just take part in an activity. The community also has several public zones, malls, entertainment areas and restaurants to spend some good time with the kids, and as a family.

The cost of living index for Cooksville is calculated by taking 100 as the national average. The cost of living in Cooksville is 8% higher when compared to the national average.

The average listing for a house in Cooksville is $1,293,000, and this is 1% lower than Mississauga's average home price. As per the real estate trends of Cooksville, 40.7% of the houses here get sold in less than 10 days. Also, 22% of the houses are sold above the asking price. One can find townhouses, detached homes, and condos in the configuration of 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom houses. There is high demand for Cooksville real estate and multiple Cooksville houses are sold and purchased at intervals.