Where to stay in Ajax
Where Is Ajax?
A suburb of Toronto, Ontario, Ajax is 45 minutes northeast from downtown Toronto and 35 minutes from Toronto Airport. Transportation is available to and from Toronto by bus, commuter train, or car.
What Is Ajax Known For?
Ajax was established in 1941 as a munitions production center, where 40 million shells were packed to support the war effort by an imported workforce of 9,000. Ajax has grown exponentially since then and is now a town of 110,000 that’s part of the greater Toronto Metropolitan Area, boasting over 100 restaurants. Ajax is rich with parks and occupies a narrow stretch of waterfront at Lake Ontario. Some visit for the proximity to ski resorts in the Durham Regional Forest north of town, including Skyloft, Dagmar, and Lakeridge Ski Resorts. Others are drawn to town as Ajax develops its reputation as the convention capital of the Durham region.
Things to Do in Ajax
- Rotary Park: A peaceful place for walking and birdwatching, Rotary Park is nicely positioned at the mouth of a creek as it flows into the lake. The park also includes a children’s playground, parking, and paved walking paths.
- Ajax Downs Racetrack & Casino: Horse racing has been a local source of pride and social gathering for over nearly 50 years. Take in a race and play the slots for a fun afternoon at Ajax Downs Racetrack & Casino.
Popular Destinations Near Ajax
- Toronto Zoo: An expansive and renowned zoo, the Toronto Zoo contains over 5,000 animals divided into habitats by region. Activities include scenic safaris, walking tours, and interactive animal experiences. The most unique adventure is WildTails Family Campsite, which includes an overnight camping experience on the zoo grounds with after-hours exploration.
- Lakeridge Ski Resort: Twenty minutes north of town is a small, family friendly ski hill called Lakeridge Ski Resort, consisting of 23 runs spread over 70 acres. Special features include a beginner’s magic carpet, snow tubing hill and three snowboard terrain parks.
Best Neighborhoods in Ajax
- Pickering Village: Once a Quaker settlement in the 1800’s, Pickering Village is now the area with the most restaurants, shops, and professional services along Kingston Road.
Points of interests in Ajax
Ajax has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Ajax:
- Casino Ajax: 103 vacation rentals
- Hermitage Park: 103 vacation rentals
- Rotary Park: 103 vacation rentals
- Greenwood Conservation Area: 103 vacation rentals
- Veteran's Point Gardens: 103 vacation rentals
- Ajax Waterfront Park: 103 vacation rentals
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