Only minutes drive from the City of Toronto, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, The City of Pickering offers the perfect package for commuters who work in Toronto but prefer to live in a lakeside community. This affordable community, with some homes under $200,000 and up from there, is a family-oriented city. The neighbourhoods of Pickering are close to parks, conservation areas, schools, shops, sports and recreational facilities to meet all of your family’s needs.

The Pickering Historic Village, rock climbing, apple picking, sailing, hiking, swimming and cross country skiing. These are just a few of the attractions you’ll find in the Pickering area. The neighbourhoods of Pickering are surrounded by parks, waterfront facilities, golf courses, hiking trails, beaches, golf courses and conservation areas. There is no shortage of activities you can enjoy with your family and friends.

Pickering is also home to a Durham Regional Health Unit with two hospitals nearby.

A well-established community, Pickering has all the essential components that make a community successful—educational institutions (elementary, high school and post secondary), an economic infrastructure composed of major employers in the area, as well as several industrial business parks, major shops and a variety of recreational facilities and green space.