Its approximate boundaries are the Canadian National Railway to the north, Seneca Avenue to the east and Shawnmarr Road to the west.

In recent years, the population of Port Credit has increased significantly from condo developments as well as gaining summer attraction from other Mississauga neighbourhoods.

Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe had ordered construction of the Inn to serve as a way station for travellers by land and lake, and it was leased to a succession of residents until its destruction by fire.

In 1805, the Mississauga gave up much of the surrounding lands, but retained the Credit River, which they held in esteem as the favourite resort of their ancestors.

[1] Outside the reserve, a village plan was laid out in 1834 and for several years, Port Credit was a thriving harbour community used by the natives and settlers jointly.

When the location around Owen Sound was found unsuitable for farming, the Mississauga accepted an offer to move to the Six Nations reserve and left in 1847.

[7] Other industries such as the St. Lawrence Starch Works (1889–1989)[8] and the Port Credit Brick Yard (1891–1927) provided employment for many local residents.

[12] The stack falling marked the change of Port Credit into a residential area from the former industrial hub.

Starting early in the 20th century, particularly after the paving of the Lakeshore Highway in 1915, Port Credit had become an attractive location for business, travellers and people wishing to leave the city of Toronto in summer.

Along with the Lorne Park and Lakeview branches, the Port Credit Library was redeveloped as part of the Government's Infrastructure Stimulus Fund beginning in 2009.

The $3.1 million renovation project completed in 2013[15] However, due to a building structure issue, it was closed on June 28, 2021, but reopened in early 2024.

The area hosts several festivals and events, notably: Port Credit started as a shipping centre in 1834 with harbour improvements paid for by the government.

Over the years the railway has expanded to three tracks; its prime importance to Port Credit is the GO Train service carrying residents to and from Toronto.

The majority of the residences are within walking distance of the Port Credit GO Station just north of the intersection of Lakeshore and Hurontario Street.