# West Shore: Transit-Dominant Amenity Profile

West Shore features 28 mapped transit stops alongside two schools and a single grocery store. The neighbourhood's amenity profile is heavily weighted toward public transit access.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Median Sale Price: 825000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- Sales Volume: 56 count. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- New Listings: 259 count. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- Active Listings: 503 count. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- Days on Market: 31 days. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- Population: 98234 people. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)
- Median Household Income: 151771 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Pickering, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/gta/durham/pickering)

## Market summary

West Shore features 28 mapped transit stops alongside two schools and a single grocery store. The neighbourhood's amenity profile is heavily weighted toward public transit access.

## Central finding

West Shore's mapped amenities are dominated by 28 transit stops, with only one each of childcare and grocery services. Sources:
[Father Fenelon Catholic School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231647243)

## Amenities

West Shore contains 34 mapped amenity points across five distinct categories. The largest group consists of 28 transit stops, which significantly outweigh the other available services in the area. This concentration suggests a strong emphasis on public transportation infrastructure within the neighbourhood boundary.

The remaining amenities include two schools, two parks, one childcare facility, and one grocery store. Father Fenelon Catholic School and Dunbarton High School provide educational options for residents. Gingerbread Nursery School offers childcare, while FreshCo serves as the sole mapped grocery location. Sources:
[Father Fenelon Catholic School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231647243)

## Buyer Fit

The presence of 28 transit stops may appeal to buyers prioritizing public transportation access. However, the count alone does not confirm route frequency, connectivity, or commute efficiency. Buyers should verify specific transit schedules before assuming these stops meet their daily travel needs.

Families might consider the two schools and one childcare facility when evaluating the area. Yet, the mapped points do not establish school catchments, quality ratings, or current availability. Prospective buyers need independent verification of educational services to determine if they fit their household requirements. Sources:
[Father Fenelon Catholic School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231647243)

## The strongest counter-case

The local evidence consists solely of static point locations and does not establish service quality, frequency, or actual buyer demand. Sources:
[Father Fenelon Catholic School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231647243)

## City market context

From the Pickering market article, 11 October 2026:

Pickering's housing market shows a significant shift toward buyer advantage, with inventory reaching nearly nine months and new listings declining sharply year-over-year. Pickering's housing market exhibits strong buyer leverage with high inventory levels and declining new listings, creating conditions favorable for price negotiation.

## Sources

- [Father Fenelon Catholic School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231647243): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.