Ajax is a growing community in Durham Region situated along the Lake Ontario waterfront, known for its excellent parks, diverse population, and convenient GO Transit access to Toronto. The town features a mix of established 1950s-70s neighbourhoods and newer developments expanding northward.
Ajax's position on the north shore of Lake Ontario brings lake-effect moisture and cold winter winds, with temperatures regularly dropping below -15C and heavy snowfall events throughout the season.
Ajax's older south-end neighbourhoods near the lake have many homes with aging windows exposed to lake-effect weather. These homes benefit enormously from modern triple-pane replacements that protect against cold winds, reduce moisture infiltration, and dramatically lower heating costs.
Ajax Waterfront Park and the St. Francis Centre
Our 1968 Ajax home near the waterfront had windows that were in terrible shape. Panes replaced them all and the difference during winter storms is dramatic. Our home is warmer and the lake wind noise is gone. — Michael S., South Ajax