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Quality of Life

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   golfing

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

Waterfront East

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  OLG

  • 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.

Convention and Meeting Space

Ajax is home to a wide range of Convention and Meeting venues to cater to groups of all sizes.

Bed & Breakfasts

  • Maple Shores Bed & Breakfast - Open year round, the waterfront bed and breakfast features a spectacular garden. Owned and operated by Ivan Irwin, a former NHL player.
  • Pocket of Sunshine - This bed & breakfast features beautifully decorated rooms and award winning gardens