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Ajax (estimated 2006 population 90,000) is a town located in the Golden Horseshoe of south central Ontario, Canada.

Ajax is home of Brad part of the Greater Toronto Area and the Regional Municipality of Durham. It is approximately 25 km east of Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario and is bordered by the City of Pickering to the West and the Town of Whitby to the East.

From Ajax’s pristine waterfront and trails to our shopping and entertainment areas. Below you find a description of amenities and quality of life characteristics you will find here in Ajax.

Golf Courses
The Town of Ajax is fortunate to be home to five golf courses:
Carruthers Creek Golf Course
Annandale Golf and Curling Club
Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility
Fox Run Golf Centre
Riverside Golf Course

Lake Ontario Waterfront
The beauty of the Lake Ontario Waterfront is showcased by an unspoiled waterfront trail that crosses the Town. Rotary Park is located at the west end of the waterfront trail offering a unique setting at the foot of Carruthers Creek. The Harwood Point Gardens is located at approximately the centre of the waterfront, it is a focal point that creates an impressive memorial for the HMS Ajax.

Conservation Area
The Greenwood Conservation Area is located in the northern portion of the Town providing a quick get away into the countryside.

Shopping
A wide variety of shopping destinations are available in the Town of Ajax.

The Durham Centre located on Highway 2 offers close to 1 million square feet of shopping in a large scale power centre format. Some of the key stores in the Centre include: Costco, Walmart, Zellers, Home Depot, Chapters, Loblaws, Future Shop, Danier Leather and many more.
Pickering Village offers a unique shopping experience for those looking for a historic shopping environment. Numerous shops, specialty boutiques and gourmet restaurants provide a wide selection of goods and services.
Entertainment & Sports
The Slots at Ajax Downs is the newest gaming facility in Ontario
Ajax Downs is the Province’s only quarter horse race track
Southwind Equestrian Centre
Cineplex Odeon is located on Highway 2 and offers 10 cinemas for movie goers
Restaurants & Eating Establishments
There are close to 100 restaurants and eating establishments in the Town of Ajax offering a wide variety of dining options.

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