Erindale is an historical neighbourhood located within the central part of the city of Mississauga, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Erindale is named in honour of the birthplace of the first rector of the village, Reverend James Magrath from Erin (Ireland).

Aboriginal peoples called it the "trusting river" because the guns, knives and kettles they obtained in exchange for their furs and woven baskets were often bought on credit.

The Credit Village developed along Dundas Street, settled mainly by people from the bustling Town of York (now Toronto).

Most of these settlers were United Empire Loyalists from the former Thirteen Colonies to the south or from settlements in Atlantic Canada, especially New Brunswick.

Plank roads were laid over the mud of spring and fall and Erindale became a main stopping place for stagecoaches travelling between Toronto and Hamilton.