Pickering, Ontario

Pickering (2003 population approximately 92,000) is (as of 2003) a city located east of Toronto in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.

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2003 - City - Toronto - Durham Region - Ontario - Canada

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The city is well known for the Pickering nuclear power plant, and the adjacent OPG 7 commemorative turbine. Several other manufacturing and high-tech firms are located in the city.

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Pickering nuclear power plant - OPG 7 commemorative turbine

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It borders on Toronto and is economically part of the "Greater Toronto Area" (GTA).

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While much of Pickering is still farmland or wild lands, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. It's proximity to the adjoining City of Toronto makes is a very desirable real estate market. Most of the western fringes are part of the Rouge River park system; the largest urban park in North America.

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Toronto - Rouge River

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A proposed Pickering Airport is set to begin construction in 2010.

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As the gateway city to the east GTA, the City of Pickering is one of the most diverse cities in Canada. It has been designated by the Province of Ontario as an emerging growth centre in its draft Places to Grow Act and is expected to lead the nation in business and residential growth over the next 10 to 20 years.

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With its access to major markets, high residential values, lowest residential tax rates of the lakeshore Durham municipalities and wealth of community services, programs and amenities, the City of Pickering is a preferred community of choice for residents and businesses and has been previously recognized by Canadian Living Magazine as, "the best place in Canada to raise a family."

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North: Uxbridge

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West: Toronto, Markham

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Toronto - Markham

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Pickering

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East: Ajax, Whitby

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Ajax - Whitby

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South: Ajax, Lake Ontario

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Ajax - Lake Ontario

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