Vacation Rentals in Ajax, Canada

A suburb of Toronto, Ontario, Ajax is 45 minutes northeast from downtown Toronto and 35 minutes from Toronto Airport. Transportation is available to and from Toronto by bus, commuter train, or car.

Ajax was established in 1941 as a munitions production center, where 40 million shells were packed to support the war effort by an imported workforce of 9,000. Ajax has grown exponentially since then and is now a town of 110,000 that’s part of the greater Toronto Metropolitan Area, boasting over 100 restaurants. Ajax is rich with parks and occupies a narrow stretch of waterfront at Lake Ontario. Some visit for the proximity to ski resorts in the Durham Regional Forest north of town, including Skyloft, Dagmar, and Lakeridge Ski Resorts. Others are drawn to town as Ajax develops its reputation as the convention capital of the Durham region.

• Rotary Park: A peaceful place for walking and birdwatching, Rotary Park is nicely positioned at the mouth of a creek as it flows into the lake. The park also includes a children’s playground, parking, and paved walking paths.
• Ajax Downs Racetrack & Casino: Horse racing has been a local source of pride and social gathering for over nearly 50 years. Take in a race and play the slots for a fun afternoon at Ajax Downs Racetrack & Casino.

• Pickering Village: Once a Quaker settlement in the 1800’s, Pickering Village is now the area with the most restaurants, shops, and professional services along Kingston Road.

Vacation rentals in Ajax have a price range between R 1,286-R 16,700. The average price for rentals in Ajax is R 109 per night.