Overview
Ajax is a residential suburb of the Greater Toronto Area with nearly 127,000 residents (2021). It offers 150 acres of lakefront parkland, 90 km of trails, and the Veterans' Point Gardens memorial honoring the HMS Ajax warship that inspired the town's name.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Standard cellular service from Toronto/Oshawa carriers. Free WiFi at libraries, coffee shops, and hotels.
Money
Canadian dollars (CAD). Major credit cards accepted at hotels and restaurants. No specific backpacker-oriented budget information provided.
Transport
Ajax GO Station provides commuter rail service to Toronto and Oshawa. Highway 401 is the main artery through town. Durham Region Transit buses serve local routes.