Highlight of the Township of McNab & Braeside
McNab/Braeside is the modern amalgamation of the historic Township of McNab and the Village of Braeside, officially formed in 1998. It stretches along the Ottawa River west of Arnprior, encompassing both farmland and former industrial sites.
Braeside itself was founded in the late 19th century as a mill town, centred around the Gillies Bros. Lumber Company. The company dominated the village economy for decades, with employee housing, a general store, and a company-managed wharf supporting log transport on the Ottawa River.
Surveying in McNab/Braeside requires engagement with a mix of rural grid parcels and industrial-era subdivision plans. Braeside includes early plans of subdivision and private surveys related to mill infrastructure. Surveyors must reconcile shoreline occupation, road allowances along the river, and areas where former industrial lands have been redeveloped for residential use.
Adam Kasprzak Surveying Ltd. maintains the ONLY archived catalog of survey records of Renfrew County. We are the caretakers of over 150 years worth of numerous Land Surveyors records (plans, fieldnotes and other records) . This includes records of the Township of McNab and Braeside, and the many other interesting parts of this corner of Ontario.
Historic survey records are essential for an Ontario Land Surveyor to form a boundary opinion. Without proper research, a Surveyor cannot accept one piece of evidence and reject another. A full understanding of the sources of evidence, the reasoning of its origin, and sources for error; all of the why - who - when - where - how must be evaluated. With access to all of the available records of past surveys in the County, we have the privilege of gaining these valuable insights.
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