Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding land division in Ontario?

1. A township is larger than a county.

2. An historical unit of land measurement was the chain, which equals 66 feet.

3. A double front township typically has 100-acre lots.

4. Today's parcels of land are often described using the metes and bounds system.

5. A township is the smallest unit of land within the county system.

6. A section is a standard division of land under the system used in Ontario.

The correct answer is: A township is larger than a county.

The statement that a township is larger than a county is incorrect because, in Ontario, a county encompasses multiple townships. A township is a subdivision within a county, which means counties serve as larger administrative divisions that include several townships. Understanding the structure of land divisions in Ontario is crucial. A historical unit of land measurement, such as the chain, is indeed recognized, and is accurate at 66 feet. Additionally, the reference to a double front township having typically 100-acre lots reflects certain zoning and land-use planning principles but does not affect the correctness of the other statements. The metes and bounds system is a legitimate way to describe land parcels today, which is significant in property descriptions. Finally, in Ontario’s land division system, a section represents a standard division as well, all reinforcing the hierarchical nature of land units, where a county is the largest and encompasses townships.