Heritage Bytes

About Heritage Bytes

You don‘t have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada‘s 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other.

Publisher

Heritage Mississauga

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2021

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

122 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Ask A Historian Holiday Special 2025 | Year in Review & What’s Ahead for Mississauga’s Heritage

   Celebrate the season with a special Ask A Historian Holiday Episode on the Heritage Bytes podcast. In this year-end conversation, the staff of Heritage Mississauga look back on the highlights of 2025, share behind-the-scenes reflections on programs and projects, and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026. This festive episode is a warm thank-you to our community and a celebration of Mississauga’s rich and evolving heritage. 🎄 From the staff and Board of Heritage Mississauga, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

2. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Ask A Historian - Interview with the Museums of Mississauga on their new exhibit at the Adamson Estate: "A History Exposed"

   In this episode we are joined by Amanda Barbosa and Maysoon Sheikh from the Museums of Mississauga as we explore the exciting news for the historic Adamson Estate, their new exhibit “A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada”, and the upcoming panel discussion featuring distinguished historian, poet, and author Dr. Afua Cooper, alongside scholar Dr. Cheryl Thompson, local historian Justine Lyn, and moderated by municipal leader Nakia Phillips. For more information, please visit: https://mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/a-history-exposed-the-enslavement-of-black-people-in-canada/

3. 

   5 Jun 2025

   WWII POWs in Cooksville: Unbottling the Mystery of Ship Models & Brickyard History

   Historian Matthew Wilkinson and Zoe Arruda reveal the hidden history of German WWII POWs in Mississauga, exploring their intricate ship models and the legacy of the Cooksville Brickyard in an interview.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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