CLOSURE: Major grocery store just closed after nearly 30 years in Mississauga

One of the biggest and most beloved grocery stores in all of Mississauga has now permanently closed its doors.

The store was known for its massive size with wide aisles and high ceilings, and was stocked with a wide variety of high quality meat, fish, produce and bakery products, with a popular pastry counter.

“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.”

There had sadly already been rumours of a closure after the property had been listed for sale during the summer months, and there were also reports of unstocked shelves coming from customers.

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

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

“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 originally 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.

Highland Farms at 50 Matheson Blvd. E. at Hurontario Street closed on the weekend according to the announcement from the owners.