Our Cottage Retreat
Food scene
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Ajax
280 Harwood Avenue SouthDependable breakfast, good service, clean
Angelique's Family Restaurant
31 Barr RdOld school breakfast, great value
Pizza Pino
855 Westney Rd SMom and pop pizza place, good value
Fine Taste Hakka Chinese Restaurant
75 Bayly St WGreat taste and portion size
The Owl of Minerva
1284 Kingston RoadKorean restaurant-chain location with dependable Korean menu items
Koo Izakaya
109 Old Kingston RoadGood Japanese (non-sushi) items, ice cold beer
Good rotis and dinners, fusion restaurant with Greek food options! Two restaurants in one. Take out only!
Mona's Roti
3 Harwood Avenue SouthGood rotis and dinners, fusion restaurant with Greek food options! Two restaurants in one. Take out only!
Myrtle`s Kitchen
37 Station StOut of the way hole-in-the-wall for takeout jerk, oxtail, and more.
Village Bake Shop Whitby
601 Dundas St WGreat selection of donuts, huge apple fritters, lots more selection
Great for dependable pasta experience, a bit of a splurge for Durham region!
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Bella Notte Ristorante
3570 Brock St NGreat for dependable pasta experience, a bit of a splurge for Durham region!
Well made Italian mains in a cozy setting, reminds me of Italy! Can get pricey if you do the traditional Italian multi-course menu.
Casa Verde Ristorante
49 Old Kingston RdWell made Italian mains in a cozy setting, reminds me of Italy! Can get pricey if you do the traditional Italian multi-course menu.
Lobster rolls in Ajax? Yes. All the fish and chips, calamari and shrimp you'd ever want, too. Also, seafood boils if you want to strap on the bib!
Sea Salt Seafood Cafe
100 Westney Road SouthLobster rolls in Ajax? Yes. All the fish and chips, calamari and shrimp you'd ever want, too. Also, seafood boils if you want to strap on the bib!
Pesteh Bakery
8 Dingley CourtDelicious cakes with SUGAR FREE options!!!
Active Life / Leisure
Just around the corner from our place, and greens fees are reasonable. Has two different courses--an 18 and a 9
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Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club
650 Lake Ridge RdJust around the corner from our place, and greens fees are reasonable. Has two different courses--an 18 and a 9
Parco Trampolini Sky Zone
240 S Blair StLots of fun, especially for families!
Lots of cardio machines, free weights/machines, group cycling/fitness rooms, dry sauna, virtual classes too!
GoodLife Fitness Ajax Harwood Plaza
314 Harwood Avenue SouthLots of cardio machines, free weights/machines, group cycling/fitness rooms, dry sauna, virtual classes too!
Extends throughout most of Durham region, from the western-most part of Pickering, through our street, east to Oshawa, with some parts through neighbourhood streets
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Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailExtends throughout most of Durham region, from the western-most part of Pickering, through our street, east to Oshawa, with some parts through neighbourhood streets
Less than 15 minutes drive away, book 2 weeks in advance at:
https://www.golfdeercreek.com/
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Deer Creek Golf Club
2700 Audley RdLess than 15 minutes drive away, book 2 weeks in advance at:
https://www.golfdeercreek.com/
Some challenging holes, lots of water and sand features. Book at: https://watsonsglen.com/
Watson's Glen Golf Club
3430 Concession Rd 7Some challenging holes, lots of water and sand features. Book at: https://watsonsglen.com/
Neighbourhoods
Paradise Beach
Just a 9 minute bike ride from our cottage, quiet and clean
Shopping
Major big-box stores including Costco, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Walmart Superstore, LCBO, Marshalls, Home Sense, some factory stores and more; only 10 minutes from the cottage!
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RioCan Durham Centre
135 Kingston Rd EMajor big-box stores including Costco, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Walmart Superstore, LCBO, Marshalls, Home Sense, some factory stores and more; only 10 minutes from the cottage!
Harwood Centre
40 Kingston Road WestStores like Real Canadian Superstore, Best Buy, and Old Navy, only 10 minutes away!
Biggest mall in Durham Region, 230+ stores, only 15 minutes away!
https://www.oshawacentre.com/stores/
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Oshawa Centre
419 King St WBiggest mall in Durham Region, 230+ stores, only 15 minutes away!
https://www.oshawacentre.com/stores/
Costco Ajax
150 Kingston Road EastYour standard Costco, but has a gas station with discounted fuel!
Bars / Pubs
Decent beer selection (bottles/cans/on tap), standard pub food, cozy and a nice patio!
The Village Public House
15 Church Street SouthDecent beer selection (bottles/cans/on tap), standard pub food, cozy and a nice patio!
Good wings (Wing Night Tuesdays!), large menu, good selection of beers on tap (20+), cozy atmosphere
Magwyers Pub
105 Bayly St WGood wings (Wing Night Tuesdays!), large menu, good selection of beers on tap (20+), cozy atmosphere
Patio, live sports nights (lots of big screen TVs), 20 beers on tap
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Portly Piper Pub Ajax
235 Bayly St WPatio, live sports nights (lots of big screen TVs), 20 beers on tap
Grab and go, or sit in, get a flight, or settle in for a longer session. Food to line your stomach, too!
Falcon Brewing Company
30 Barr RdGrab and go, or sit in, get a flight, or settle in for a longer session. Food to line your stomach, too!
Town Brewery
1632 Charles StGreat craft beer, snacks, trivia nights, and more.
Live Music!!! Menu includes California-style sammies and other pub foods. http://www.drumsnflatsajax.com/
Drums N Flats
60 Randall DriveLive Music!!! Menu includes California-style sammies and other pub foods. http://www.drumsnflatsajax.com/
Sightseeing
At the east end of our street, lots of space to appreciate wildlife and walk the trails.
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Lynde Shores Conservation Area
623 Victoria St WAt the east end of our street, lots of space to appreciate wildlife and walk the trails.
Entertainment
Your standard multiplex if you're hankering for one of the latest releases.
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Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas
248 Kingston Rd EYour standard multiplex if you're hankering for one of the latest releases.