Venue info
Small Arms Inspection Building
The south parking lot is closed for infrastructure upgrades and will reopen in Fall 2025. SAIB remains open during this time.
Please note that Public Hours will not be available from December 1st to 15th, 2025 due to the 5th Annual Mississauga Festival of Trees.
Venue information
Enjoy a wide range of arts and culture programming, exhibitions and events at the Small Arms Inspection Building. As a creative hub, artists and community members are welcome to use the space for free during public hours.
Getting here
Small Arms Inspection Building is located on Lakeshore Road East, near the border between Mississauga and Etobicoke. It’s conveniently located on the MiWay 5 Dixie and 23 Lakeshore bus routes and within a 10-minute walk from the Long Branch GO Station on the eastern border of the Mississauga waterfront.
Hours
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Parking
Free parking is available on the east side of the building. The parking lot can accommodate up to 160 vehicles with nine spots designated for accessible parking.
Bike racks are available outside of the main entrance.
Accessibility
Small Arms Inspection Building has a ground-level entrance with automatic doors. There are accessible, single-user, all-gender washrooms with baby changing stations available inside the building.
Features
Immerse yourself in the historic charm of the Small Arms Inspection Building.
Unleash your creativity in our painting classes at the historic Small Arms Inspection Building. Suitable for all skill levels, our classes are designed to inspire and guide you.
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Small Arms Inspection Building’s Public Hours are from Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. During Public Hours, the space can be used to gather, drop-in and meet. Shared space is available on a first-come first-served basis and bookings are not required. Staff can assist to set up available tables and chairs.
You are invited to:
- Enjoy open access to an 18,000 square foot space
- Create, innovate, share and collaborate
- Stay connected with free Wi-Fi
- Meet up or work on solo projects in our community space
- Learn about the building’s history
- View art exhibitions on display free of charge
- Explore the grounds and walk the waterfront trail
Gallery
Experience the City’s public art collection with Orchard by Diane Borsato, a work of public land art at Small Arms Inspection Building.
Gallery
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Orchard, Diane Borsato, 2019, Apple trees Orchard, Diane Borsato, 2019, Apple trees
Venue guidelines
To ensure all visitors to the Small Arms Inspection Building are able to enjoy their experience, please review and keep in mind these rules and procedures that apply for all uses of the space.