Remembering the Stonehookers of Port Credit Historic Walking Tour

22 October 2022

Join us on October 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the iconic Port Credit Lighthouse as we embark on a journey back in time to when the historic Stonehookers worked the shores of Port Credit.

Remembering the Stonehookers of Port Credit Historic Walking Tour

Every town has its own unique story to tell. For Port Credit, that story is about the Stonehookers. These were the men (and even one woman) who set out from the village’s harbour, one hundred years ago, in search of a prized commodity. Their stories are not about shipwrecks and adventure, but of the teamwork and perseverance needed to make a living from the lake, and the dedication to make their hometown thrive.

The tour is 90 minutes so please dress for the weather.

There is no fee to take the journey, we just ask that you tip your tour guide, Historian Richard Collins.

Port Credit BIA is pleased to work in partnership with Heritage Mississauga to continue to bring these magical history tours to Port Credit.

Don't forget to register for our other upcoming tours:

Port Credit Cemetery Tour: October 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Haunted Lighthouse: Tales of Sunken Ships: October 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Photo credit: Mississauga South Historical Society (Harold Hare collection)

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Port Credit 2026 Walking Tours

Port Credit 2026 Walking Tours

23 July 2026

Meeting locations listed below. Tours start at 11:00 a.m. sharp and run for 1.5 hours. Tours are FREE and we encourage you to tip your tour guide! Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome on the tour! 2026 Schedule: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.: A Quiet Day in Port Credit Returning to port after a busy day of fishing or stonehooking, the lakeboat captains of 19th century Port Credit came home to this quiet, scenic community of friends and neighbours. Meet at the Port Credit lighthouse 105 Lakeshore Road West   Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.: Purchasing Port Credit 200 years ago, councillors of the Mississauga nation and the representatives of King George III forged a mutual agreement over ownership of what is now Mississauga. Meet at the Port Credit lighthouse 105 Lakeshore Road West Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.: Port Credit’s First Suburb Journey back 100 years to explore the first generation country homes that still line the streets of Port Credit’s first suburban middle-class neighbourhood. Meet at the Adamson Estate 850 Enola Avenue


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