for events and remembrance ceremonies. The Greenwood Conservation Area and Ajax Waterfront Trail embody the town’s commitment to nature, recreation, and quality of life. “They’re not just recreational assets, they’re economic drivers. They enhance quality of life, attract tourism, and support our branding as a nature-forward, family-friendly town,” notes Collier. Heritage in Ajax is not treated as something separate from progress. “We treat heritage as a strategic asset. By integrating historical storytelling into our branding and urban design, we preserve identity while embracing innovation,” Collier says. Whether through adaptive reuse of historic buildings or weaving heritage themes into public art and wayfinding, Ajax sees its past as an anchor for its future. CELEBRATING 70 YEARS The anniversary year has been marked with events designed to unite residents and showcase Ajax to visitors. The grand opening of the Ajax Fairgrounds, highlighted by the town’s first-ever drone show, symbolized that blend of tradition and innovation. “Hundreds of synchronized drones lit up the night sky, choreographed to music and forming dazzling DIL Shell Filing Dept. Photo Credit: Ajax Public Library, Archives 99 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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