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The City of Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Part of Durham Region, Ajax is bordered by the City of Pickering to the west and north, and the Town of Whitby to the east. It is one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario with more than 1,900 businesses and a labour force of almost 42,000 people among a population of 91,000 full time residents.
Some of the major employers include:
- Ajax Textile
- AEG Bayly Engineering
- Daimler- Chrysler Canada
- Dupont Paintplas
- Volkswagen Canada
- The Durham Centre Shopping Complex
- Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Health Centre
Ajax is a family oriented city that is mostly suburban but with diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. It has convenient access to big box store shopping and an excellent public transportation system with quick access to the 401/GO Train station. With Highway 401 running through the centre of town, commuting to other cities in the Greater Toronto Area is made much easier.
Leisure and Relaxation
The town is also known as one of the most bicycle friendly communities in Ontario. With 90 kilometers and a growing system of bicycle trails, cycling is an accessible and safe option for getting around town. Ajax also boasts of the largest waterfront parkland in the Greater Toronto Area. This beautiful unspoiled parkland attraction runs six kilometers along the shores of Lake Ontario and forms the city’s southern border.
Ajax is a great place to live in for people who enjoy the game of golf. The town has five golf courses with varying degrees of difficulty to spend your leisure time at or, if you’re a businessman, to entertain your clients. Ajax is also home to Ajax Downs, where horse racing fans can watch and bet on the exciting sport of Quarter Horse racing.
A Place to Settle In
Ajax has seen a boom in housing over the past several years with a wide range of residential homes from single family dwellings to apartments/condos being developed. Part of the growth of Ajax is attributed to the influx of people looking for more affordable housing, which is more available in the city compared to Toronto.
Downtown Ajax is currently being improved with the addition of a new 30,000-square foot Central Library that is being built next to the Ajax Town Hall. Additionally, a new Civic Square is planned to be built next to the new library.
If you are looking for a great place to live in for you and your family, buying a new home in Ajax could be the perfect move.