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Profiles:
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The first community to achieve a completely off-road Waterfront Trail from end to end. Beautiful stretch of continuous asphalt Trail.
- Great views of Lake Ontario
- Amenities (washrooms and refreshments) available in Rotary Park
at Duffins Creek. Washrooms available at Veterans Point Gardens
(formerly Harwood Point Gardens). Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (washrooms, concession)
- At the foot of Harwood Ave. S. you will find Veterans Point
Gardens, dedicated to HMS Ajax, the Royal Navy ship after which
the Town was named. Great interpretation panels describe the Town's
history.
- Connection to Trans Canada Trail along Duffins Creek.
Main Access Points (with parking)
- Rotary Park - Lake Driveway West, west of Harwood Ave.
- Ajax Waterfront Park - foot of Pickering Beach Rd. South
- Carruthers Marsh Pavilion - Audley and Ashbury
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Carruthers Marsh Pavilion, 2010
Learn about Ajax's Trail system, Events & Projects |
Local Maps
Ajax appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:
Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa
1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps
are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com
Local map of trails is on the Ajax website - http://www.townofajax.com/Page93.aspx
or can be picked up at community centres and most Ajax facilities. Call
905-619-2529 ex. 7254 for more information
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- GO Transit - Bus & Train Station
100 Westney Road South
Phone: 416-869-3200, toll free 1-888-438-6646
Website: www.gotransit.com
- GO Transit - Bus Station
190 Harwood Avenue
Phone: 416-869-3200, toll free 1-888-438-6646
Website: www.gotransit.com
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| Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions) |
- Veterans Point Gardens
On lakefront at the foot of Harwood Ave. South
Website: http://www.townofajax.com/Page127.aspx
- Tree and bench dedications along the Waterfront
Trail
Town of Ajax runs a tree and bench dedication program on the waterfront
that allows residents to provide a memorium for loved ones along
the Ajax waterfront.
- Rotary Park in Ajax
Rotary park lies at the connection of the Duffins
Creek to Lake Ontario. It's a spectacular park with beautiful
views, an accessible playground, picnic grounds, concessions and
a water splashpad. Nestled in among mature trees, this park is
a favourite day trip for residents in Durham Region.
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Carruthers Marsh Pavilion
Constructed as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, many green initiatives have been incorporated to make the pavilion energy efficient and sustainable, reducing future operating and maintenance costs for the Town. The building itself is constructed using products with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) and materials with high recycled content, and the landscaping incorporates natural features, such as meadows, trees, shrubs, and grasses. The Town has also identified the new community pavilion as one of three locations integrated into the 2009/2010 Waterfront Recycling Program.
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Pickering Village
Charming heritage district located about 3 km from Waterfront Trail at Church and Kingston Rd. Variety of restaurants and shops. In 2011 a new community performing arts centre will open.
Restoration of St. Francis de Sales Church
The Town is restoing this lovely old church and converting it into an accessible performing and visual arts venue. Located in Pickering Village near to the Waterfront Trail.
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| Annual Festivals on the Waterfront |
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- Celebrate Ajax by the Lake
When: 3rd Saturday in September
A waterfront festival showcasing activities from around the world,
entertainment, art displays, crafts, food and much more
- Strawberry Festival
This annual festival takes place in June in
Paradise Park
- Canada Day Festivities
When: July 1st
Where: Rotary Park
Enjoy fireworks, entertainment, concessions and a great family
atmosphere at one of the most scenic locations on the waterfront.
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| Trail Connections |
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- Before the Mast B & B
1144 Shoal Point Road
Phone: 905-683-4830
Website: www.beforethemast.ca
- Maple Shores Bed and Breakfast
485 Maple Avenue
L1S 1E4
Phone: 905-683-3809
Website: www.mapleshores.com
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Community Waterfront Volunteer Opportunities |
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