Condos in Ajax, Ontario

The town of Ajax is located in Southern Ontario, approximately 25 kilometers east of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario. The town was built around a Defence Industries Limited shell plant that opened in 1941, which over time, had its own water and sewage treatment plants, as well as a school and roads. After the war, the plant had numerous inhabitants including the University of Toronto. By 1974, the area had officially been recognized as a town. Several well-known companies, including Volkswagen Canada, DuPont, Ajax Textile, and AEG Bayley Engineering, drive the economy. Ajax is also able to boast several shopping malls for those who enjoy shopping. Because of its close proximity to Toronto, several commuters live in the town, which has caused it to grow rapidly over recent years.

While its location doesn't really lend itself to tourists, Ajax has numerous activities for local residents. The Ajax Arts Festival is a newer festival that has created a lot of buzz because of the line-up of music, arts, and costume contests. Local artists also have the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the McLean Community Centre and the Ajax Town Hall several times a year. As well, every spring, the town puts on a garden competition, in which local residents can compete for the best garden in town, with the winners being featured on the official town website. For sports enthusiasts, the town even sponsors its own half marathon that runs along the waterfront.

Breakdown by postal code areas in Ajax: