The area surrounding the Credit River was populated by the Iroquois people up until the early 18th century, when it was taken by the Ojibwa.

At the age of 23, he moved with his family from New York to St. David's, a settlement on the Niagara River in Upper Canada (as Ontario was then known).

Timothy Street, along with Richard Bristol, a qualified surveyor, applied for a contract to survey parts of the newly available land.

A large quarry of red clay lay on the west side of the village, encouraging the use of brick for construction.

In 1855, William Graydon and Peter Douglass built a large brick building, and sold it in 1859 to Bennet Franklin, a partner in Barber Brothers Toronto Woollen Mills.

Although it ceased to operate as a hotel when its public room was closed with the enforcement of the Canada Temperance Act, it continued to be used for commercial purposes.

For the next century, Streetsville largely existed as a long narrow village with all of its shops, three churches, the cenotaph and the library located on Queen Street, which ran between the Credit River and the railway track.

Vista Heights was notable because the town council made the unprecedented decision to require the developer to build a K-6 (kindergarten to Grade 6) elementary school.

Carlson is a direct descendant of one of Streetsville's founders, Henry Rutledge (1797–1875) who also served as a local Councillor.

[5] As of July 26, 2023 this riding is represented by Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business.

In 2000, Liberal MP Steve Mahoney defeated Alliance candidate Philip Leong in the Federal Mississauga-Streetsville riding and remained in office until 2003.

During his second term, Khan served as a consultant to Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party on issues concerning the Middle East.

Also the majority of residences work within grey or white collar jobs versus only 27% of the population consisting of labour workers .

[9][10][11] Streetsville is one of Mississauga's largest and most identifiable historical communities due to its suburban surroundings, which makes it stand out to a greater degree than former towns in older urban areas and is likely the reason for its nickname "The Village in the City".

The city of Mississauga focuses on Streetsville's urban structure to grow in existing and proposed services and the community infrastructure[clarification needed].

This includes: local shops, restaurants, community facilities, entertainment, schools, parks, and an impressive housing stock that meets the requirements of new residents.

Some of the events include live musical performances, a carnival run, a consumers market, a pancake breakfast, and parade.

After a two-year Renovation in 2014, the Streetsville Village Square now includes a covered stage, the town cenotaph and outdoor seating for residents.

The 'Christmas in the Village' Market includes food and gift vendors, live entertainment and the lighting of the towns Christmas Tree.

During the early years the Streetsville's Hockey team played under many names including, the Thunderbirds, Hounds, Tigers, Kings, and Panthers.

Streetsville iced five teams to play in the Tri-County A league of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) at the start of the 1968-69 season.

Since joining the GTHL[clarification needed], the Tiger teams have been very competitive winning two Divisional Champions, one Carnation Cup and one City Championship.