This will be a review of the economic history of the area, beginning in the the 1600's when fur-trading forts were created at the mouths of some of the rivers flowing into Lake Ontario. We are particularly interested in whether this creek, that flows into the Humber River, was ever used to transport furs, logs or other commercial goods from one place to another. This is important, for if the stream were used for commercial or public transport, it might be determined to be navigable. Although the lands we are particularly interested in were not surveyed and patented until the early 1800's, use before and after this will help to determine its navigability. If navigable in law, then the ownership of the bed of the stream would have remained in the Crown and not been transferred to private ownership. Answering this question will help us to determine whether there is a natural severance of one property into two pieces.

1. Research into the the organization of the early fur trade in this area prior to settlement by the Europeans.
2. Research into commercial activities during and after settlement (logging, transport of goods, etc.)
3. Research at Peel County Archives, local historical societies, Provincial Archives, records of fur-trading companies.
4. Preparation of a report on the findings.

We will help them locate sources for their research, indicate how provincial legislation impacts the decisions that will be made, supply them with all our research to date. We can provide a laptop computer if needed. They will be reporting to, and working with, me directly, an Ontario Land Surveyor. We can show them the site. We are willing to compensate them for reasonable expenses (travel, archive fees, etc.)