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From the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario and bountiful woodlands to charming rural villages and a vibrant downtown, Pickering offers plenty of ways to enjoy natural beauty and popular attractions.
  • Nature. Our treasured waterfront is home to the Waterfront Trail, a scenic haven for cycling, in-line skating and leisurely strolls. Boating, fishing and water activities are favourite pastimes on Frenchman's Bay. Petticoat Creek, Seaton Hiking Trail and Greenwood and Claremont Conservation Areas offer extensive hiking and walking trails.
  • Heritage. History comes alive at the Pickering Museum Village. Located on the banks of Duffins Creek in historic Greenwood, it is home to restored buildings dating from the 1830s to circa 1900, including a blacksmith shop and general store.
  • Arts and Culture. Pickering is rich with events such Artfest on the Esplanade, a free outdoor arts festival with artists and musical entertainment, Theatre in the Park and a Waterfront Concert Series.
  • Shopping and Dining. Choose from a wealth of shopping and dining options for business, employees and residents. The Pickering Town Centre is home to more than 200 stores, restaurants and services. Pickering is also home to the Pickering Smart Centre, the Shops at Pickering Ridge, the Pickering Markets, Nautical Village Shoppes and numerous storefront operations. Enjoy the convenience of online shopping through the Business Directory on our City website. 

The Pickering Central Library hosts a website offering a wide variety of information for both visitors and new residents to Pickering.  Check out Tourism Information Centre.

You can also visit Guest Services at the Pickering Town Centre, our regional shopping mall located at 1355 Kingston Road.   At Guest Services, you can pick up information on local destinations and bus schedules, or pick up the latest Durham Tourism Guide.  For mall directions and hours, visit Pickering Town Centre.

Find everything you need to plan a trip, make a reservation, or buy a travel package at Tourism Durham.  The new website offers travel guides, event details, maps, restaurant listings and more.