The PYB Blog
Fallen Trees on Your Property (Ontario): Who’s Responsible & How Your Land Survey Can Help
A fallen tree can be a stressful situation for homeowners....
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Beneath Our Feet: How Old Surveys Reveal Toronto’s Hidden Waterways
When travelling along the paved roads and concrete paths of Toronto, many people are unaware that they are closer to a river than they think....
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Waterfront Properties: Do You Really Own Your Shoreline?
Waterfront properties can be some of the most beautiful and valuable real estate in Ontario....
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Survey Plans Made Simple: Using Protect Your Boundaries
How to Use the Protect Your Boundaries (PYB) Website At Protect Your Boundaries (PYB), we help homeowners, real estate professionals, and surveyors across Ontario access land survey plans, understand property boundaries, and uncover title risks quickly and easily....
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A Forgotten Blockhouse Revealed: York’s Pre-1812 Defenses
Sometimes, exploring historic surveys requires a bit of detective work....
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Building Long Branch: From Resort Roots to Residential Streets
The Long Branch community is one with a rich history and a past worth exploring....
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Built on a Bad Assumption: How a Hamilton Homeowner Could Have Saved $400K with One Call to PYB
In a recent story out of Hamilton, a homeowner found themselves in hot water with the city after building a $400,000 poolside oasis on public parkland....
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Behind the Curtain: Surveying the Rise of Toronto’s Entertainment District
Toronto’s Theatre District is a major attraction for many visitors looking to immerse themselves in a show and enjoy a day in the city....
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbours: DIY Fence Maintenance to Protect Your Boundaries
When is the last time you took a good look at your fence? Maintaining your fence isn't just about curb appeal—it's essential to clearly defining and protecting your property's boundaries....
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The Foundation of Flavour: St. Lawrence Market’s Historic Role in Toronto
When you walk through the St....
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Your Survey Questions Answered: A Homeowner & Realtor Q&A
At Protect Your Boundaries, we receive many questions from homeowners and Real Estate professionals about survey plans, property boundaries, and land rights....
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Tides, Tracks and Towers: Rebuilding Toronto’s Harbourfront
Every year, millions of visitors head to downtown Toronto to experience some of its most iconic landmarks, the CN Tower and Rogers Centre....
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Protect Your Boundaries Inc. is a licensed member of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors, and is entitled to provide cadastral surveying services to the public of the Province of Ontario in accordance with the provisions of the Surveyors Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter S29.