Boardwalk a Great Addition to Ajax Waterfront

A beautiful new boardwalk in the Town of Ajax is a welcome addition to the community’s waterfront and beach area. 

The $1.6 million project was funded entirely by the Canada Community-Building Fund and was completed through a partnership between the municipality and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. 

The new 140-metre-long boardwalk is a long-term solution to flooding and shoreline erosion along Ajax’s William A. Parish trail and Rotary Park - an area frequented by pedestrians, beach-goers and tourists.

“Annually, during the spring thaw, the mouth of Duffins Creek can be unpredictable, turbulent and dynamic, causing considerable erosion and impacts to our spectacular waterfront. While we have taken many steps over the years to reduce these effects, it became clear that a long-term approach was needed,” explained Ajax Mayor Shawn Collier.  

With this in mind, the boardwalk was built elevated above flood levels, and can withstand a 100-year storm event. It incorporates wayfinding signage and is a connecting link to existing trails and parks in the area. 

Aside from a great tourism attractor, the boardwalk also helps protect sensitive natural areas along the shoreline, mitigating risk to animal habitats. 

“The Town of Ajax continues to invest in infrastructure projects that allow visitors to experience its breathtaking landscapes while protecting sensitive natural areas,” said Mayor Collier.