Pickering Village

The Founding of Pickering"- A History of Pickering Village

Between 1801 and 1807 a settlement developed here in Pickering Township where the Danforth Road crossed Duffin's Creek. Among the early settlers was Timothy Rogers, a prominent Quaker and colonizer who built a saw and grist-mill in 1809. A post-office was established in 1829 but the hamlet of Duffin's Creek developed slowly. The construction of the Grand Trunk Railway, completed in 1856, and growing agricultural prosperity stimulated the community's development as an important grist-milling and local commercial centre. Known as Pickering from the late 1870's, it became a police village in 1900 with about 1,000 inhabitants. In 1953 it was made an incorporated Village and in 1974 amalgamated with the Town of Ajax.

As a resident of Eagle Ridge in the Pickering Village area, I value the neighbourhood greatly. I also have a vested interest in ensuring that your home is sold for the maximum price the market will bear. Eagle Ridge has numerous unique aspects to offer Buyers such as the Riverside Golf Course bordering this distinctive community, a direct access to beautiful Duffin’s Creek Conservation land which is perfect for fishing, hiking, bicycling and leisurely nature walks, which is not found in every subdivision.

Within a short walking distance is an indoor area, high school, separate elementary school and a public library.A full range of shops and services are also located nearby, and are easily accessible by public transit. Within the community itself are churches, a centrally located public school site and an eight acre recreational park featuring tennis courts, sports fields and a fully equipped children's playground. Live life to the fullest.