CLOSURE: One of the largest grocery stores in Mississauga closes after 27 years

One of the largest grocery stores in Mississauga has closed permanently.

Highland Farms, at 50 Matheson Blvd. E. at Hurontario Street, closed on the weekend, the owners announced.

“After 27 years serving this community, we announce that this Highland Farms location will be closing on November 23, 2025,” a sign posted at the store read. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal customers who made this store such an important part of the neighbourhood. Your continued support and friendship over the years have meant the world to us. It truly has been our privilege to serve you, and we thank you.”

A sign was posted at the Highland Farms store in Mississauga.

There had been rumours of a closure after the property was listed for sale in the summer, and customers reported unstocked shelves.

Colliers listed the 13.88-acre property, noting its “wide array of commercial and employment uses” and posted a bid date of June 25.

This fall, in a city council meeting, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish said that the property had been sold. The mayor suggested the owners of Highland Farms were tired of the long delays that have plagued construction of the Hazel McCallion Line light-rail transit route on Hurontario Street, which they believe have hurt customer traffic.

At one time, the high ceilings, wide aisles, fresh produce and large meat, fish and pastry counters attracted an active customer base from across the city.

“Highland farms, a community staple. A grocery store I grew up on. Known for its huge meat selection, fresh produce, incredible cheese and deli selection,” one person wrote on Google Reviews. “All while maintaining an immaculate floor. A huge loss to see it close its doors in our ever changing neighbourhood. Thank you to highland farms, the Coppa family, and all its employees for serving our community for the past 27 years. You will all be missed.”

“The prices sucked but the deli and the size of the aisles and selection of food kept me going back,” one person posted on Reddit about the closure.

Highland Farms opened its first store in Toronto in 1963. There are two remaining stores in the Greater Toronto Area, in Vaughan and Scarborough, according to the website.

With files from Steve Pecar 

Lead photo: Google Maps

1. Highland Farms Mississauga – Closed