The PYB Blog

Driveway Widening 101: Must-Know Steps to Safeguard Your Property and Avoid Legal Complications

Expanding your driveway is an effective way to increase parking space and improve the utility of your property....

Windmill to Winter Village – The History of the Distillery District

With Christmas just around the corner and the holiday season upon us, crowds will flock to the Distillery District in downtown Toronto, where the annual Christmas Market—now known as the Distillery Winter Village—takes place....

The Evolution of the Eaton Centre: A Window into Toronto’s Past Through Historic Surveys

In need of some retail therapy? The Eaton Centre is one of Canada's largest and one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks—sprawling across several city blocks, it embodies the city’s diverse culture and active urban landscape....

A Cautionary Tale: How a Homeowner Avoided Easement Headaches and Neighbour Disputes

Owning a property with easements on it can be complicated, especially if those easements affect your desired use of the property or are in the way of something you want to build....

The History, Expansion, and Modernization of the Royal Ontario Museum

As we continue to explore historic buildings and landmarks in Toronto, one place that remains unmatched in terms of its historic value is the Royal Ontario Museum, often referred to as the ROM....

Who Really Owns the Data on Your Property?

At Protect Your Boundaries, we specialize in property boundaries, but our expertise extends to all things land, including land data and records....

The Lost Legacy of a Building that Shaped a city- and a Hero

Many of the historic posts in this blog cover landmarks and buildings that were reinvented and preserved as part of Toronto’s evolving culture....

Confused by Different Survey Plans? How to Identify the Different Types

Surveyors prepare over a dozen different types of plans, each tailored to a specific purpose....

Abbey Lofts: Redefining Sanctuary for the Modern Day

At the northwest corner of Sunnyside Avenue and Marmaduke Street in Toronto, there is a spectacular example of Gothic Revival architecture—the former Howard Park Methodist Church....