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All photographs displayed on this page were taken by the
Webmaster (Cameron Bevers), unless specifically noted otherwise. Present day photographs (Year
2000 to date) are arranged by location from west to east. Click on any thumbnail to see a
larger image!
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Page 16: Present Day Highway 401 Photographs (Hwy 407 ETR to Hwy 410)
 Left - Mississauga Travel Centre Sign on Hwy 401 east of Winston Churchill Boulevard Interchange. The service centre was closed in September 2006, after 15 years of service. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The tree-lined parking lot entrance ramp at the Mississauga Travel Centre was a welcome change for drivers who had become accustomed to the concrete and asphalt blandness of Hwy 401 approaching Mississauga (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - An attractive landscaped parking lot greeted visitors to the Mississauga Travel Centre (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The main entrance to the Mississauga Travel Centre was flanked by trees and landscaped green areas (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - Western side of the Mississauga Travel Centre on Hwy 401. This modern, architecturally appealing service centre was opened in 1991. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - Another view of the Mississauga Travel Centre west parking lot and passenger pick up & drop off area (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - The glassed wall of the Mississauga Travel Centre allowed plenty of natural light to enter the facility (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The highlight of the Mississauga Travel Centre was a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio. Unlike many other Hwy 401 service centres, the Mississauga Travel Centre provided plenty of outdoor space for travellers. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - Eastern side of the Mississauga Travel Centre, as seen from the outdoor patio (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - For years, the attractive outdoor patio at the Mississauga Travel Centre has served millions of travellers looking to take a break from the road. Here, a lone motorist enjoys a cup of coffee, just three days prior ot the facility's closing. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - The Mississauga Travel Centre also featured a gas station at the eastern end of the facility (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The design of the Mississauga Travel Centre incorporates a large number of windows to highlight the building's outdoor environment. Most of Ontario's service centres were built in the 1960s and offer very little in terms of architectural finesse. Many of the older service centres are rather poorly laid out, with little consideration given to overall aesthetics. The Mississauga Travel Centre was the beginning of a new generation of more appealing service centres in Ontario. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)  Above - View of the Mississauga Travel Centre's patio from the eastern parking lot entrance (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)  Above - The tree-lined eastern entrance to the Mississauga Travel Centre (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - Eastern entrance to the Mississauga Travel Centre (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - A sign posted on the door indicates the Mississauga Travel Centre's impending closure (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - Main western entrance to the Mississauga Travel Centre (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The two-level service centre had a welcoming open concept foyer (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - A large gift boutique operated in the north part of the Mississauga Travel Centre (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The Mississauga Travel Centre's restaurant area on the main level (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - The restaurant seating area on the main level looked out over the landscaped outdoor patio (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The upper level of the Mississauga Travel Centre had indoor restaurant seating, as well as an outdoor patio (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - View of the lower level and main western entrance from the second level (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - View of the eastern entrance to the Mississauga Travel Centre from the second level (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - The upper floor of the Mississauga Travel Centre had additional restaurant seating (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The Mississauga Travel Centre was designed with the business traveller in mind. The upper floor had a reserved area for business travellers complete with independent work stations and meeting rooms. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - View of the patio from the second floor outdoor balcony (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - A perfect balance of utility and environment: The Mississauga Travel Centre was able to seamlessly blend these two elements together. The service centre provided all of the required essentials for motorists in a pleasant and inviting setting. For example, the gas station is located a considerable distance from the main building, largely masked by trees. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) 
 Left - The arcade and games room on the main level (at left) was already closed down when this photo was taken (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) Right - The closing of the Mississauga Travel Centre on September 26, 2006 has resulted in the unfortunate loss of this modern but very interesting landmark from Ontario's highway landscape. In an age where commercial architecture has become insipid and monotonous, it is regrettable that this pleasing building is now permanently closed. Hopefully, future service centres in Ontario will utilize some of the fine design elements used for the Mississauga Travel Centre. (Photograph taken on September 26, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers) |
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