Duffins Crossing

History:

An Irish trader with the surname Duffin was active in this area in the 1790s. So much so that early surveys of the area named the meandering creek that runs through this neighbourhood after him. In the 1800s this area consisted of just a handful of pioneer homesteads. There was also the occasional mill site operating along Duffins Creek. Duffins Crossing was still rural in 1925 when Camp Yungvelt established a summer camp here for Jewish children. This camp operated until 1971 when the land was sold. The present day Duffins Crossing neighbourhood began development in 2016.

Overview:

Duffins Crossing is a new neighbourhood located in the northwest part of Ajax. This neighbourhood is situated in a ravine like setting surrounded by tributaries of Duffins Creek. Church Street North is the main thoroughfare in the neighbourhood.

Homes:

The houses in this neighbourhood consist of detached homes and townhomes. These homes feature handsome brick and or stone exteriors. Architectural accents include columned front porticos, and steeply gabled rooflines. Many of the garage placements are at the rear of the house off a shared laneway.

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.