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Moving from Toronto? Why Pickering should be your new home

With an increasingly high cost of living in Toronto and as life begins to return to normal after years of lockdowns and restrictions, flocks of people are looking to leave the big city.

As life begins to return to normal after years of lockdowns and restrictions, many people find themselves tired of the big city life. These thoughts may have emerged earlier during the pandemic, but people are choosing to put thought into action as things are calming down.

For those eager for a slower pace but still want all the convenient amenities they’re used to, Pickering could be the perfect place.

Consider what life in the city of Pickering can do for you and why it’s become such a draw in southern Ontario.

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Specialized Real Estate Agents

More and more homeowners are discovering the gem that is Pickering, and there are more agents that are specializing in the community and have become experts on all that it has to offer. By getting help from experienced local Pickering real estate agents, finding your ideal home in the perfect neighbourhood will be easy.

Charming Community

The quaint Nautical Village is a highlight for both visitors and tourists. It’s home to stunning natural beauty, is part of the Waterfront Trail, and provides access to the beach, boardwalk and bicycle paths. It has a friendly waterfront atmosphere and picturesque shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Affordable

If prices in Toronto are getting you down, Pickering is an affordable place to live. Even though costs are rising everywhere as inflation looms, living in Pickering is much more affordable than living in Toronto, and quality real estate agents can help you buy a home at a fair price.

Convenient Connections

Pickering is surrounded by Ajax, Whitby, Uxbridge and Toronto. It has convenient connections to Highway 407 and Highway 401, making it easy to get just about anywhere in Durham Region, the Greater Toronto Area, or further afield. There’s a GO Transit station in the city, and it’s a stop on the Lakeshore East line, making it easy for commuters to get to Union Station or elsewhere. There are also various GO Bus connections to other areas in Durham and the GTA.

Access to Nature

Pickering has a stunning section of the Waterfront Trail. The Pickering section is 12 kilometres long, offering scenic views of Lake Ontario and through Frenchman’s Bay. There are also 220 hectares of open space, 85 parks and four conservation areas.

Growing Food Scene

Foodies might worry that leaving Toronto behind means leaving behind all the great restaurants and dining options as well. But Pickering has a growing food scene that includes several events and festivals centred around food. The annual Pickering Food Truck Festival brings the best in food truck eats to the city every summer.

There’s more to Pickering than meets the eye, and Torontonians looking for somewhere smaller without sacrificing on convenience and amenities should take a second look at Pickering.

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