A couple weeks ago we took our yearly drive down the 403 to the Hershey Center for the Cheer Alliance Nationals (cheerleading competition) and this time I brought along my camera and note pad. I figured that I would do a review on the Hershey Center while I took a break from the non-stop techno music and hundreds of screaming cheerleaders.
Basically the Heshey Center is a multi event facility in Mississauga Ontario that can hold about 5,000 (my guess) patrons in the stands very comfortably, with great sight lines due to it’s intimate feel from it’s average size and rather comfortable seats (for an arena). However if you’re taller than 5 ‘ 10″ you’ll find that the seats can be a bit cramped. Like other such facilities there’s fully stocked concessions with a good selection of fast/street food (see pics below).
The location is perfect since it can be accessed from 3 main highways; the 403, 401 and QEW depending where you’re coming from. Parking is not a problem, since there’s free ample parking surrounding the venue.
There are several hotels that are quite conveniently located near the Hershey Center. They include:
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West/ Mississauga
1870 Matheson Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5W 0B3
Phone: 905-361-6300 Fax: 905-361-6305
Best Western Toronto Airport West
5825 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 4V7
Phone: 905-670-8180 Fax: 905-670-8083
Monte Carlo Inn- Airport Suites
7035 Edwards Boulevard Mississauga, ON L5T 2H8
Phone: 905-564-8400 Fax: 905-564-8400
Courtyard by Marriott Mississauga Meadowvale
7015 Century Ave Mississauga, ON L5N 4K2
Residence Inn by Marriott Mississauga Meadowvale
7005 Century Avenue Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre
6750 Mississauga Road Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3
If you’re planning a trip to the Hershey center, here’s the info you’ll need to get there:
HERSHEY CENTRE
5500 Rose Cherry Place
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 4B6
For more information call:
Phone: 905-502-9100
Fax: 905-615-3302
Final Thoughts. A wonderful venue that’s very easy to get to, there’s ample parking and it’s well maintained. The concessions does offer some variety, but a bit expensive but that’s the norm when visiting these sort of multi-purpose venues.
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