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3About Pickering, ON
Pickering sits just off Highway 401, about 29 km east of Toronto, making it an easy hop for day-trippers or commuters heading into the city. Locals bounce over to Ajax (5 km) or Whitby (18 km) constantly, while Highway 407 offers a solid alternative route north of town when the 401 backs up. EV charging stations are easy to find near the GO Station and Pickering Town Centre. One thing worth knowing: the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has anchored the waterfront and local economy since the 1970s.
Where is Pickering, ON on the map?
Pickering, ON is in Canada, at 43.835, -79.089 - about 5 km south-west of Ajax, ON.
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What is the closest airport to Pickering, ON?
The closest airport to Pickering, ON is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 44 km (about 40 min by car). Other airports nearby: Toronto Pearson International Airport.