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      History:

      Duffins Bay is named after Duffins Creek a tributary of the Rouge River that flows from the hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine south to Lake Ontario. The present day residential neighbourhood was developed in the 1980s. The Breakers condominium built in 1990 rounded out the residential development of the neighbourhood.

      Overview:

      Duffins Bay is a quiet family oriented neighbourhood located on the shores of Lake Ontario. The approach to the neighbourhood is off the scenic Lake Driveway which overlooks Lake Ontario. The interior streetscapes are curvi-linear and lined with Colonial and Tudor style homes. Duffins Point Greenbelt forms a narrow green corridor that runs through the neighbourhood. The main neighbourhood landmark is Ajax Waterfront Park which offers many excellent vistas of Lake Ontario.Veterans’ Points Garden located at the east end of the Ajax Waterfront Park features striking war memorials as well as beautiful flower gardens and a large number of interpretive plaques that tell the history of Ajax and its founders.

      Homes:

      Duffins Bay has mostly large brick detached houses with traditional architecture and single or two car garages. The largest executive homes along Lake Driveway have tow or three car attached garages and are situated on very spacious lots. Many of these homes enjoy spectacular views of Lake Ontario. The Breakers condominium complex situated at Harwood Avenue and Lake Driveway is a popular condominium complex with many units having views of Lake Ontario.

      Recreation:

      Veterans Point Garden at the foot of Harwood Avenue S., has beautiful floral gardens, paved trails, and spectacular waterfront vistas. This park has a plethora of plaques that tell the story of the history of Ajax. There is also a monument and memorial to Ajax war veterans.

      Arts:

      The former St. Francis de Sales Church, appropriately situated on Church Street, is a Gothic Victorian architectural masterpiece that has been converted by the Town of Ajax into a multi-use community arts, cultural and performance centre now known as the St. Francis Centre. This beautiful venue hosts a myriad of arts events including: live theatre, film screenings, concerts, music recitals, workshops, art shows and private and public functions.

          Duffins Bay Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          10 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          10 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          50 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.