Welcome to the City of Pickering. Located just 43 kilometres east of downtown Toronto, Pickering supports a diverse cultural and business community. Bordering on acres of greenspace and waterfront recreation facilities, Pickering offers an unmatched lifestyle. City Council has adopted a vision statement for the City. The statement is as follows: "Pickering - A complete community striving for excellence, ready for the 21st century. A vibrant community in which to live, work, and invest, where all members contribute to its optimum well-being."
