Ajax, Suburban municipality in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
Ajax extends along the shores of Lake Ontario, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts across an area of 67 square kilometers.
The settlement originated as a wartime industrial center in 1941 when Defense Industries Limited established a shell-filling plant employing 9000 workers.
The town maintains multiple community centers where residents participate in sports programs, educational workshops, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
The town connects to Toronto through Highway 401 and GO Transit services, providing residents with direct transportation options to the metropolitan area.
Ajax Downs operates as the only quarter horse racing track in Ontario, continuing a racing tradition that started in 1969.
Location: Regional Municipality of Durham
Elevation above the sea: 90 m
Shares border with: Whitby, Pickering
Website: https://ajax.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.85833,-79.03639
Latest update: June 3, 2025 06:37
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