Address:
1867 Valley Farm Road
Days and Hours of Operation
October 19 to October 23 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 24 to October 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 26 (Election Day) – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voting Methods
Voting is available from October 19 to 26, 2026
Internet Voting
Anytime between October 19 at 10 a.m. to October 26 at 8 p.m.
Paper Ballot In Person Voting
Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. only.
On May 26, 2025, Council adopted internet and paper ballot voting as the voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election which are set out in By-law 8182/25.
Internet Voting
Internet voting provides a convenient, simple, and secure method to vote from anywhere if you have access to the internet and a phone, tablet, or computer.
If your name is on the Voters’ List, you will receive a Voter Information Package by mail in early October 2026. The letter will provide detailed instructions on how to vote and will list the available Voter Assistance Centres and Voting Locations.
The City of Pickering uses a secure online voting system. To access the voting system, you must enter:
- Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) from your Voter Information Package, and,
- Your full date of birth, as recorded on the Voters’ List.
Both are required to verify your identity and allow you to complete and submit your ballot.
Paper Ballot in Person Voting
Paper ballot voting will be vote anywhere allowing you to visit any Voting Location on Voting Day that is most convenient for you to cast your ballot. When you arrive at a Voting Location to mark your paper ballot, you will be required to present identification showing your name and qualifying Pickering address.
Visit www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/130304 for the full list of acceptable identification.
If you do not receive a Voter Information Package, you may not be on the Voters’ List.
Visit our Voters’ List webpage to find out how to add your name to the list. If you find errors on the voters’ list or your Voter Information Package, correct them online, visit a Revision Centre, a Voting Assistance Centre or contact the Clerk’s Division to find out how you can make corrections.
Online Voting Assistance throughout the Voting Period
Note: Online voting is available anytime between October 19 at 10 a.m. to October 26 at 8 p.m.
Should you require assistance with online voting during the Voting Period, October 19 at 10 a.m. to October 26, at 8 p.m., please contact the City’s Elections Team at 905.420.4660 ext. 8683 (VOTE), elections@pickering.ca, or visit a Voter Assistance Centre where you can obtain assistance from authorized Election Officials.
Given the availability of online voting throughout the Voting Period, please be aware that Candidates and persons working under the direction of a Candidate cannot assist an Elector with the voting process, including the online voting process.
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 authorizes the Clerk to establish procedures necessary for the conduct of the election. These Procedures govern the conduct of the election, and all Candidates are expected to comply with them.
According to Section 03.08 of the 2026 City of Pickering Municipal Elections Procedures:
“No Certified Candidate or person working for a Certified Candidate shall assist an Elector in the voting process at the Elector's home, at any campaign event, at any campaign office, or at any other location or event during the Voting Period. Candidates shall refer the Elector to the Clerk's Office, a Voter Assistance Centre, or a Voting Location should they require any assistance in the voting process.”
For greater clarity, Candidates and individuals working under the direction of a Candidate must not facilitate, supervise, witness, or otherwise participate in an Elector's completion of the online voting process during the Voting Period, including by providing access to a device for the purpose of casting a vote. Candidates and campaign workers must be mindful of protecting the secrecy and independence of the vote and should not encourage an Elector to access or complete the online voting process in their presence.
Should you require assistance with online voting during the Voting Period, October 19 at 10 a.m. to October 26, at 8 p.m., please visit a Voter Assistance Centre and speak to an authorized Election Official.
Voting Assistance Centres / Voting Locations
Note: Available beginning October 19, 2026 to October 26, 2026.
Location dates and hours of operation vary. Please see details for each location below.
After October 23rd, electors will need to visit a designated Voter Assistance Centre or Voting Location, with proof of identification showing their name and qualifying address, to have their information added or corrected on the Voters’ List. Once the information has been added to the Voters’ List, your Voter Information Package will be provided to you in person and will include the necessary internet voting credentials to vote using the internet.
Please view the list of Voter Assistance Centres and Voting Locations below for locations, dates, and hours of operation:
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC)
Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre (DCHC)
Address:
2365 Concession Road 6
Days and Hours of Operation
October 19 to October 23 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 24 to October 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 26 (Election Day) – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
George Ashe Library and Community Centre (GALCC)
Address:
470 Kingston Road West
Days and Hours of Operation
October 19 to October 23 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 24 to October 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 26 (Election Day) – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre
4941 Old Brock Road
Days and Hours of Operation
October 24 to October 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 26 (Election Day) – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1011 Bayly Street
Days and Hours of Operation
October 24 to October 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 26 (Election Day) – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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