Durham Region district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Pickering

Pickering is a town in Durham Region district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 87,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 268 places to visit — 70 parks, 60 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Thistle Ha' Farm (6 km), Bob Hunter Memorial Park (10 km) and Toronto Zoo (12 km).

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Pickering, Ontario
Pickering, Durham Region district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pickering at a glance

Location
Durham Region district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 87,838
Coordinates
43.9001° N, 79.1329° W
Places within 50 km
268 (268 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Pickering

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pickering: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Pickering

78 parks within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is Toronto Zoo (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Pickering

64 churches within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is St. Thomas' Anglican Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pickering

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is Thistle Ha' Farm (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pickering

12 museums within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is Markham Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Pickering

10 temples within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is Bangladesh Canada Hindu Cultural Society & Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pickering

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pickering. The closest is Bob Hunter Memorial Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pickering

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pickering
  2. 6 km Thistle Ha' Farm · heritage site, Durham Region
  3. 17 km Markham Museum · museum, York Region
  4. 7 km Bob Hunter Memorial Park · monument, York Region
  5. 6 km Islamic Institute of Toronto · mosque or dargah, Toronto
  6. 4 km Toronto Zoo · park, Toronto
  7. 12 km Back to Pickering

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How to reach Pickering

    All places near Pickering by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pickering by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7078Toronto Zoo (12 km)
    Churches6064St. Thomas' Anglican Church (20 km)
    Other attractions5153Tourist Moose (21 km)
    Forts & heritage3638Thistle Ha' Farm (6 km)
    Museums1112Markham Museum (13 km)
    Temples810Bangladesh Canada Hindu Cultural Society & Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Bob Hunter Memorial Park (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Musselman Lake (23 km)
    Beaches & coast88Beach Hebrew Institute (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs67Islamic Institute of Toronto (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ookwemin Minising (42 km)
    Treks22Path (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oak Ridges Trail (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mary Lake Augustinian Monastery (42 km)

    Pickering: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pickering?

    Thistle Ha' Farm (heritage site, about 6 km), Bob Hunter Memorial Park (monument, about 10 km), Toronto Zoo (park, about 12 km), Markham Museum (museum, about 13 km), Islamic Institute of Toronto (mosque or dargah, about 15 km), Heber Down Conservation Area (nature spot, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pickering?

    268 places on Spotwander: 70 parks, 60 churches, 51 other attractions, 36 forts & heritage, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Pickering?

    Toronto Zoo, about 12 km by road; Morningside Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pickering?

    St. Thomas' Anglican Church, about 20 km by road; Knox United Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pickering?

    Thistle Ha' Farm, about 6 km by road; Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pickering?

    Start in Pickering, visit Thistle Ha' Farm, then Markham Museum, then Bob Hunter Memorial Park, then Islamic Institute of Toronto, then Toronto Zoo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pickering?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Pickering

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pickering’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pickering on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.