An Act to authorize Thomas Porteous, Esquire, to build a Bridge over a Branch of the River Ottowas, otherwise Des Prairies, from La Chenaye to the Island, called Bourdon; and another Bridge, from that Island to the Island of Montreal, to establish the Rates of Toll payable thereon, and for regulating the said Bridges. (25th March, 1805.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    45 George III Chapter 14
  • Year
    1805
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    13
  • Description
    An Act to allow Thomas Porteous of Terrebonne construct a toll bridge over the branch of Des Prairies separating La Chenaye in the Country of Leinster from the Island of Montreal, across Bourdon Island. The Act declares that roads and highways should be routed to communicate with these bridges. Toll rates and restrictions are outlined.
  • Source
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