Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in partnership with the Canada Water Agency announced the implementation of the Ajax Shoreline Project on April 9, which aims to address long-standing erosion and stabilize part of the shoreline within Ajax Waterfront Park.
Funded through the Government of Canada’s Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, the project will use cobbles and larger stones to mimic the lake’s historic coastal conditions so that over time natural wave action will gradually shift these materials into place, helping to establish a more stable and gradual shoreline, a TCRA release said.
“Projects like the Ajax Shoreline Restoration show how strong partnerships and local action can help protect and restore the Great Lakes. The Canada Water Agency is proud to support efforts that strengthen shoreline resilience, improve ecosystem health, and help protect freshwater resources for communities now and into the future,” Canada Water Agency executive director of freshwater management for Ontario Jennifer McKay said.
Much of the larger material will remain below the waterline, supporting long-term stability while improving habitat for aquatic and shoreline species, the release added.
Ajax Waterfront Park has served the community for more than 60 years. Over time, ongoing erosion has affected shoreline stability, creating risks for nearby infrastructure, including sections of the Waterfront Trail, the release said.
The work is part of the Canada Water Agency’s Land to Lake initiative which spans Western Lake Ontario.
Construction of the first phase is now underway and future phases will extend the restoration east toward Veteran’s Point Gardens and west toward Lion’s Point.
