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 First Pro Shopping Centre,
the Pickering Annex, the Pickering Markets and numerous
storefront operations. Enjoy the convenience of online
shopping through our Business Directory on our City
website.
The Pickering
Central Library is the Tourism
Information Centre
for the City of Pickering. Various
print materials are available to the public during regular library
hours.
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.
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