Quick Answer: Pickering has something rare in Durham Region: two independent mattress makers. Factory Mattress at 1650 Bayly Street has been custom-building since 1986, and DOZY at 290 Queen Street West manufactures 100% Canadian. Both are worth visiting before you consider chains or a drive to Brantford. For Restonic (1,222 coils, $1,619 queen) or flippable Sleep In mattresses, we deliver white glove to all of Pickering.
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Two Independents in One City
We have written mattress sale guides for dozens of Ontario cities, and most of them have the same retail formula: one Sleep Country, one Brick, maybe a Leon's. Pickering breaks that pattern.
Factory Mattress and Custom Upholstery
Factory Mattress at 1650 Bayly Street has been family-owned and operated since 1986. That is 40 years of building mattresses and reupholstering furniture in the same community. They predate us by more than a decade (Mattress Miracle opened in 1997).
When a mattress company makes it to 40 years, it means their product holds up and their customers come back. Factory Mattress specializes in custom work, which means they can build to your specifications rather than offering a fixed menu of models. That is genuinely valuable if you have unusual sizing needs or specific comfort requirements that off-the-shelf mattresses cannot meet.
DOZY Sleep
DOZY operates a showroom at 290 Queen Street West and manufactures their mattresses near Pickering. They are 100% Canadian-made, open seven days a week (11am-7pm), and position themselves as a direct-to-consumer alternative to traditional retail.
Their model is different from ours and different from Factory Mattress. DOZY manufactures their own brand, sells it through their own showroom and website, and cuts out third-party retail markup. That is a legitimate way to deliver value, and their Canadian manufacturing means quality control stays close to home.
Dorothy, Sleep Specialist: "When customers from Pickering call us, I always ask if they have visited Factory Mattress or DOZY first. Both are real manufacturers doing honest work. If you test their products and love something, buy it. Our lineup fills a different niche. Restonic's coil construction and our flippable models are not something either of those stores carries, so we complement what is already available locally rather than competing directly."
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Chain Options in Pickering
Beyond the independents, Pickering has The Brick and nearby access to Sleep Country and Leon's in Ajax and Whitby. The Pickering Town Centre area also puts you close to big-box retail along Kingston Road.
| Store | Type | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Mattress | Independent manufacturer (since 1986) | Custom-built |
| DOZY Sleep | Canadian manufacturer/showroom | DOZY house brand |
| The Brick | National chain | Serta, Sealy, Beautyrest |
| Sleep Country (Ajax) | National chain, 10 min drive | Serta, Beautyrest, Tempur-Pedic |
Between the two independents and the chain stores, Pickering residents actually have a broader range of mattress types available than most Ontario cities twice its size. The gap is not in the number of options. It is in specific brands and construction types.
Pickering's Growth and What It Means
Pickering's population has grown from roughly 94,600 in 2016 to over 117,000 today. That is steady, sustained growth driven partly by Durham Region's relative affordability compared to Toronto and partly by the nuclear sector.
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station employs thousands directly and supports an energy sector workforce that accounts for over 20% of the city's labour force. The provincial government approved the station's refurbishment in early 2025, a project expected to create 30,500 jobs during construction and sustain 6,700 ongoing positions.
Why this matters for mattress shopping: Research from the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2022) found that shift workers, who make up a significant portion of nuclear plant operations staff, benefit most from mattresses that excel at temperature regulation and motion isolation. If your household includes a shift worker, coil-based mattresses with individually wrapped coils tend to outperform foam-only designs for motion transfer, as each coil responds independently when a partner gets in or out of bed at irregular hours.
The city centre development and new residential construction also mean a lot of Pickering residents are furnishing homes for the first time or upgrading after a move. That is a good time to invest in a mattress you will keep for a decade rather than grabbing whatever is on sale at the nearest chain.
What We Carry Differently
Factory Mattress builds custom. DOZY manufactures their own branded line. The Brick carries Serta, Sealy, and Beautyrest. We carry two brands that none of them offer:
Restonic has been manufacturing since 1938 and operates a plant in Waterloo, Ontario. Their distribution model bypasses chain retailers entirely, going through independent dealers like us instead. The result is higher coil counts at lower price points than what chains typically offer.
| Model | Queen Price | Coils | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComfortCare | $1,619 | 1,222 | Best value in lineup |
| Revive Reflections ET | $1,395 | 1,200 | Flippable, two comfort levels |
| Luxury Silk and Wool | $1,395 | 884 zoned | Flippable, natural fibre layers |
| Revive Tiffany Rose | $1,995 | 1,188 | Talalay Copper Latex |
| Revive St Charles | $2,150 | 1,188 | 15-inch flagship |
Sleep In is a Canadian-made flippable mattress brand. The Sleep In Amenity starts at $675 for a queen, which makes it one of the more affordable Canadian-made options on the market. Flippable construction means two sleeping surfaces in one mattress, extending useful life significantly.
How to Compare Construction Across Stores
With Pickering's unusually good mix of independents and chains, you have a real opportunity to do meaningful comparison shopping. Here is what to collect from each store:
From Factory Mattress: Ask about their coil systems, foam densities, and whether they offer dual-sided (flippable) construction. Custom builders can often accommodate requests that mass manufacturers cannot. Also ask about their warranty process, since local manufacturing means local warranty service.
From DOZY: Ask about their foam types and densities. As a foam-focused manufacturer, they should be able to tell you exactly what materials are in each layer. Compare their foam specs against the coil-based construction of Restonic or a custom-built Factory Mattress product.
From The Brick: Get the exact coil count and foam density for any model you are considering. The floor tags often do not include this information, but the salesperson should be able to look it up. If they cannot, that is worth noting.
A practical test you can do: Lie on each mattress for a full 15-20 minutes in your normal sleep position. Research published in Sleep Medicine Reviews confirms that short tests (sitting on the edge, lying down for one minute) do not predict comfort over a full night. Bring your phone, set a timer, and actually stay put. If a store rushes you off the mattress, that tells you something about their priorities.
From us: Call Talia at (519) 770-0001 and she will give you every spec for any model you want to compare. Coil count, coil type, foam density, comfort layer thickness, warranty terms. We do not gatekeep product information.
White Glove Delivery to Pickering
We deliver to all of Pickering with full white glove service. Pickering is close to our confirmed Oshawa delivery zone, so logistics are straightforward. Our team brings the mattress into your bedroom, sets it up on your frame, removes all packaging, and takes your old mattress away.
The drive from Brantford to Pickering is about an hour and forty-five minutes via the 403 to the QEW to the 401. For customers who would rather not make the trip to our showroom, phone ordering with delivery is our most popular option for Durham Region.
For Pickering's new builds: If you are moving into one of the new developments near the city centre or along Bayly Street, you are probably furnishing multiple rooms at once. We offer volume considerations for multi-mattress purchases. A common Pickering order is a queen Restonic for the primary bedroom and a twin or double ComfortCare for a child's room. The ComfortCare twin starts at $599 with 690 coils, which is a step up from the $200-$400 twins at chain stores.
Ordering options
Phone: Call Talia at (519) 770-0001. Describe what you have tested locally and what you liked or did not like. She will match you to our lineup. Most calls take about 15 minutes.
In-person: Visit 441½ West Street in Brantford. We are open seven days a week. Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4 are the most popular times for Durham Region visitors.
Online: Browse our website. Shop Pay installments available for online purchases.
Find Your Perfect Mattress at Mattress Miracle
We are a family-owned mattress store in Brantford, helping our community sleep better since 1997. Come try mattresses in person and get honest, no-pressure advice.
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford, Ontario
Call 519-770-0001Frequently Asked Questions
Should I visit Factory Mattress on Bayly Street before calling you?
Yes. Factory Mattress has been building mattresses in Pickering since 1986 and offers custom construction that mass manufacturers cannot match. They carry different products than we do, so visiting them first gives you a broader frame of reference. If you end up loving what they build, buy it there.
Do you deliver to Pickering?
Yes. Full white glove delivery to all Pickering neighbourhoods. Setup in your bedroom, old mattress removal, floor protection, and packaging disposal included. Call Talia at (519) 770-0001 to schedule.
How is Restonic different from what DOZY makes?
DOZY manufactures their own foam-focused mattress line. Restonic uses individually wrapped coil systems with specific comfort layers on top. These are fundamentally different construction approaches. Coil-based mattresses tend to offer better airflow and motion isolation. Foam mattresses tend to offer more contouring. Personal preference determines which feels better to you.
Is the drive from Pickering to Brantford worth it?
It is about 1 hour 45 minutes each way. If you want to physically test Restonic or Sleep In mattresses before buying, the drive is the only way to do it. If you are comfortable ordering by phone after a consultation with Talia, you can skip the trip and have white glove delivery to your door instead. About a third of our Durham Region customers choose the phone option.
Do you have mattresses for shift workers?
Our Restonic lineup uses individually wrapped coils, which minimizes motion transfer when a partner gets in or out of bed at different times. The Silk and Wool model ($1,395) also excels at temperature regulation with natural fibre layers, which helps shift workers who sleep during warmer daytime hours. Both features matter for the irregular schedules common in Pickering's energy sector workforce.
Visit Our Brantford Showroom
We are located at 441½ West Street in downtown Brantford. Free parking available. Our team does not work on commission, so you get honest advice based on your needs.
Mattress Miracle, 441½ West Street, Brantford, ON. (519) 770-0001
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm.
If you have already tested mattresses at Factory Mattress and DOZY, let Talia know what you liked and did not like. That context makes our consultation faster and more useful.
Related Reading
- Mattress Sale Ajax Ontario - neighbouring Durham Region city
- Mattress Sale Whitby Ontario - eastern Durham corridor
- Mattress Sale Bowmanville Ontario - Clarington, further east
- Sleep In Mattress Review - Canadian-made flippable mattresses
Sources
- Statistics Canada. (2021). Census Profile: Pickering, Ontario. Population and labour force characteristics.
- Ontario Power Generation. (2025). "Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment." Project overview.
- Garde, A.H. et al. (2022). "Sleep and Recovery Among Shift Workers." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64(5), 412-420.
- Radwan, A. et al. (2021). "Effect of Different Mattress Designs on Sleep Quality." Sleep Medicine Reviews, 57, 101466.
- Jacobson, B.H. et al. (2021). "Mattress Construction and Spinal Alignment During Sleep." Applied Ergonomics, 94, 103412.