# Belford: Geographic Proximity and City-Wide Recreation Context Belford is located 26.9 kilometres from the Toronto urban centre. City-wide recreation programs include skating and swimming at facilities like Don Beer Arena. 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 Belford is located 26.9 kilometres from the Toronto urban centre. City-wide recreation programs include skating and swimming at facilities like Don Beer Arena. ## Central finding Belford sits 26.9 kilometres in a straight line from the Toronto urban centre, placing it within the broader Greater Toronto Area's commuter geography. Sources: [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/pools-swimming-and-splash-pads/) ## Geographic Positioning Belford maintains a straight-line distance of 26.9 kilometres to the Toronto urban centre. This measurement derives from centroid calculations across 468 mapped neighbourhoods in the catalogue city. The figure represents geographic separation rather than road travel time or commute duration for residents in the area. Such positioning places Belford within the immediate orbital zone of the largest metropolitan hub in Ontario. The neighbourhood also records distances of 49.6 kilometres to Mississauga and 50 kilometres to Brampton. These measurements provide context for regional connectivity across the Greater Toronto Area. They do not indicate specific transit links or highway access points within Belford itself. Understanding these spatial relationships helps frame the locality's role in the broader regional housing landscape without implying direct service connections. Sources: [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/pools-swimming-and-splash-pads/) ## Recreation Access Context City of Pickering lists fifteen recreation programs available across its facilities. These include public skating at Don Beer Arena and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. Swimming lessons and pool rentals are offered year-round at Dunbarton Indoor Pool. While these programs serve the entire municipality, their presence indicates the baseline recreational infrastructure available to Pickering residents generally. Specific programs such as Shinny Hockey for adults over sixteen and Parent & Child Skate sessions target distinct age groups. The Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre hosts social events for older adults. These offerings reflect the city's commitment to diverse community programming. However, no direct amenities are mapped specifically to Belford, meaning residents must rely on city-wide facility access rather than neighbourhood-specific services. Sources: [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/pools-swimming-and-splash-pads/) [Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/55plus-recreation-services/) [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/arenas-and-skating/) ## The strongest counter-case The supplied local evidence contains no market statistics, forecasts, or direct amenity points for Belford, limiting analysis to geographic proximity and city-wide recreation programs. Sources: [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/pools-swimming-and-splash-pads/) [Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/55plus-recreation-services/) [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/arenas-and-skating/) ## 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 - [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/pools-swimming-and-splash-pads/): date unavailable. Scope: city. - [Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/55plus-recreation-services/): date unavailable. Scope: city. - [Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex recreation programs](https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/arenas-and-skating/): date unavailable. Scope: city. Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.