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The City of Pickering is located on Toronto’s eastern border. Pickering has approximately 91,000 residents. This is one of the most multicultural communities within Durham Region. Both homebuyers and businesses have been lured to Pickering, which has some of the most affordable real estate in the Greater Toronto Area. One of Pickering’s largest employers is Ontario Power Generation who operate North America’s largest and most powerful wind turbine system, right here in the City of Pickering.
The City of Pickering waterfront has recently been revitalized with the completion of the Pickering Millennium Waterfront Trail which overlooks Frenchman’s Bay whose quiet beaches make for an ideal picnic spot. Pickering’s western border is formed by the Rouge Park Valley, which is approximately 2,000 acres in size, and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. The north end of Pickering has had a freeze on development for many years although this may soon change. The Province of Ontario owns land north of Taunton Road that may one day be developed into a new community called Seaton. North of Highway 407, the Federal Government owns land that has been designated for a regional airport. The majestic Oak Ridges Moraine provides a green corridor at the north end of Pickering.
Farming continued to be the staple of Pickering’s economy until after World War II, when industry took over, creating jobs and bringing more people to Pickering. By the 1960s, farms were being replaced by subdivisions and the population experienced dramatic growth. When the Regional Municipality of Durham was formed in 1974, Pickering was elevated to town status. In the year 2000, Pickering was officially incorporated as a city.
South Pickering’s diverse housing stock was built in stages from the 1940s, right up to the present. The style of homes here represents a good cross section of single family detached homes, semi-detached houses, townhomes, bungalows, and low-rise apartment buildings. There is sure to be a house here that fits just about everyone’s tastes and budget.
The predominantly rural north end of Pickering, features a number of quaint hamlets including: Brougham, Claremont, Cherrywood, Greenwood, and Whitevale.
These little villages feature a charming collection of heritage homes, with Victorian accents, and lemonade and iced-tea front porches. The largest of these hamlets is Claremont, which contains many newer executive homes, on oversize lots. These houses are well designed and feature a distinct Ontario Heritage style architecture.
The Pickering Town Centre located at Highway 2 and Liverpool Road features over 200 shops and services and is anchored by: Sears, and The Bay. The Pickering Home and Leisure Centre located at Brock Road, just north of Highway 401, includes an upscale collection of marquee retailers such as: A Special Place, Bath n’ Bedtime, De Boers, and Ethan Allen. North of this centre are big-box retailers including Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart.
The Pickering Markets & Trade Centre located at 1400 Squires Beach Rd. is home to the Pickering Markets, Canada’s largest indoor market. This market features over 650 vendors selling everything from antiques to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Pickering Markets is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
The City of Pickering has many wonderful recreation trails and nature areas. Foremost among these is Rouge Park which forms the western boundary of this city. Here you will find undisturbed wetlands, valleys and meadows where a variety of wildlife can be spotted. Petticoat Creek, Greenwood Conservation Area, and the Seaton Hiking Trail, are all popular spots for walks and hiking. The Pickering Millennium Waterfront Trail overlooking Lake Ontario, features a boardwalk, water-spray park and sandy play areas. Millennium Square is the starting point for three different walking and hiking trails. This trail system links up with the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail.
The Pickering Recreation Complex located at 1867 Valley Farm Road, just south of Highway 2, includes tennis, squash, and racquetball courts, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool, and an ice arena. Fitness classes, and exercise equipment, play a prominent role at this facility.
The Pickering Museum Village located off Highway 7, between Brock and Westney Road is a pioneer village that is open to the public from June until September. The Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre located on Altonia Road, north of Highway 2, is a popular diner and show theatre that is known for its comedic productions. Pickering has five municipal libraries. The main Central Branch is situated at 1 The Esplanade, next to the Pickering Municipal Hall.
Pickering’s waterfront parks hosts a variety of arts and entertainment events including: Artfest on the Esplanade, Concerts in the Park Series, Dragon Boat Challenges, and the Frenchman’s Bay Festival.
The Pickering Transit Authority operates bus service throughout south Pickering all the way north to Finch Avenue. During rush hour these municipal buses connect to the Go Train Station located at 1322 Bayly Street at the south end of Pickering. Go Transit express train service to downtown Toronto takes approximately 25 minutes. Regular Go Train service to downtown Toronto’s Union Station takes approximately 45 minutes.
The City of Pickering shares its western border with the City of Toronto. Motorists can quickly access Toronto via Highway 401, which runs through south Pickering.
Immediately east of Toronto, the fast-growing City of Pickering is set along Lake Ontario in southern Ontario’s Durham Region. First settled in the late 1700s, Pickering today is a culturally interesting community with a vibrant business sector – including large and small businesses. Pickering is home to approximately 90,000 but healthy projections boost that figure to 190,000 by the 2030s.
Bordered by Ajax and Whitby on the east, Uxbridge to the north and Toronto on the west, Pickering encompasses a comfortable area of 231 square kilometers. Highway 407 Express Toll Route is being constructed through northern Pickering with connectors to Highway 401. Pickering’s Go Transit system runs east to west. A new airport will be added in the future.
Pickering Homes for Sale East of Toronto
A large selection of neighbourhoods in the Pickering real estate market accentuate the long history of this Toronto suburb. Most of these neighbourhoods are in the southern portion of Pickering. Older neighbourhoods like Dunbarton, Fairport Beach, Liverpool Market, and Rouge Hill sprang up in the mid-1900s. Newer subdivisions around Frenchman’s Bay joined them later in the 1900s. Old Taunton and Oakwood Manor are a couple of the new home developments in Pickering. Townhomes and condos are also popular in the southern part of the community, including urban-style high rises.
To the north, Pickering real estate has remained agricultural and rural, with most of the homes situated in Brougham, Claremont, and Whitevale. Very slowly, farmland is being developed, satisfying the need for additional new homes in Pickering.
Pickering home prices range from the $300,000s to $2 million. Condos and townhomes begin in the mid $200,000s.
Amenities in Pickering
Waterfront Trail passes along the lake and through Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering. There charming Nautical Village attract visitors and tourists to the friendly summertime waterfront atmosphere and unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Destination shopping at the Pickering Town Centre and First Pickering Place brings in shoppers from the entire region.
Schools in Pickering
Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board are the primary administrators of public education in Pickering. Private schools including Durham Secondary Academy & Middle School are in the area. The local Joint Learning Site offers graduate programs with accreditation by Durham College and Centennial College. Note: Pickering High School is located in Ajax.
Pickering’s Economy
Diverse sectors of the economy provide stability in Pickering. Profit Magazine selected the Canadian city as one of the top 10 places to grow business. One of the major players is the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station which opened in 1971. It has been joined many other energy companies including Ontario Power Generation, Veridian, Siemens/Trench, and Eco-Tec Inc. Well-known manufacturers such as Yorkville Sound, Purdue Pharma, and Hubble Canada are also present.
