Protecting Frenchmans Bay

The City of Pickering is committed to preserving the unique character of its waterfront, and most recently has announced its efforts to pursue opportunities to buy the bay and return the treasured asset back into public ownership.

It is important that Frenchman’s Bay and the surrounding lands be in public ownership in order to safeguard from aggressive and overly ambitious development proposals; maintain public access and recreational use; and enhance environmental stewardship of the Bay and surrounding lands. Despite the land owner rejecting our proposals to purchase Frenchman’s Bay, the City will continue to seek opportunities to return this treasured asset back into public ownership. Learn more.