Six kilometres of parkland along Lake Ontario shape Ajax’s waterfront. A multi-use trail along the waterfront is suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and inline skating; a paved trail there is more than seven kilometres long. The two distances have different reference points: six kilometres describes the parkland, while more than seven kilometres describes the paved trail. This distinction helps you see the landscape and trail length as two separate points of reference. The waterfront also features bridges over streams, as well as natural and landscaped areas.
Waterfront, Trails and Views
Rotary Park is a key hub of the Waterfront Trail. At Rotary Park, you can swim and play by the water, as well as fish along the shores of Lake Ontario. Lion’s Point offers a different experience: the point lies 20 metres above Lake Ontario’s rocky shore and is a lookout with views of parts of Toronto’s distant shoreline. The comparison can help you decide: activities by the water take centre stage at Rotary Park, while the focus at Lion’s Point is the view.
Cycling in Ajax
Ajax is designated as a bicycle-friendly community and has a safe, connected 140-kilometre cycling network. It includes off-road trails, dedicated bike lanes and shared lanes. The network information therefore gives you both a sense of its scale and details about the types of routes. For a specific ride, check the current route, since municipal infrastructure information can change over time.
Local History at Different Scales
Veterans’ Point Garden commemorates Ajax’s history and is dedicated to HMS Ajax, the Defense Industries Limited plant, and the workers who lived in the area during the Second World War. Information panels in the garden honour Ajax’s cultural heritage and history, as well as the history of the Second World War. Another way to explore local history is the Pickering Village Heritage Conservation District in Ajax. Designated in 2013, it includes 58 commercial and residential properties in the town’s central area. The garden marks a single memorial site, while the district draws attention to a designated central area. The former St. Francis de Sales Church was built by Henry Langley in 1871.
Culture and Planning Your Visit
The Ajax Centre for the Arts offers concerts, variety shows, film screenings and family programs. The program varies by season and event. If a particular performance is important to your visit, check the specific dates.
These options offer different ways to plan your visit: time by the water, cycling on the municipal network, or local history and cultural events. When looking for hotels in Ajax, use these interests as a starting point and first decide which one you want to shape your days.
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For the regional travel overview: Regional Municipality Of Durham.
