Ajax is considered part of the Greater Toronto Area and the Regional Municipality of Durham. Situated approximately 25 kilometers east of Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario, Ajax is bordered by the City of Pickering to the West and the Town of Whitby to the East.

Ajax is one of the fastest growing areas of Ontario. The population in Ajax is approx 91,000, with man new homes being built all the time. The Town has a very active business community as well, with more than 1,900 businesses and a labour force of close to 42,000. The retail sector includes a regional shopping centre at Harwood Ave. N. and Highway 2 (Kingston Rd.), along with many smaller outlets.

Residents enjoy a full range of excellent municipal services of city quality in a mid-sized town setting. We enjoy and strive to preserve a rich natural heritage, including waterways such as Duffins and Carruthers Creek and, most importantly, Lake Ontario. Ajax’s 6 kms of waterfront remain largely undeveloped for the enjoyment of everyone, with acres of parkland and natural areas.

As a rapidly-growing community, Ajax includes a vibrant mix of established and new neighbourhoods. The diversity of our population can be seen every day, and at regular community events such as Home Week, Ajax Family Festival and Pickering Village Fall Festival, among others

Living in Ajax

Life in Ajax is quiet. A typical Canadian middle-class, family neighborhood, Ajax positions itself as a kids friendly environment. Green areas and natural reserves all around the town add to the quality of life of its population.