Township of McNab/Braeside

What Township of McNab/Braeside does

The Township of McNab/Braeside is a lower-tier municipal government established in 1850 under Ontario Municipal Law, serving approximately 8,000 residents in a rural area of Renfrew County between the towns of Arnprior and Renfrew, roughly 30 minutes from Ottawa's downtown core. The township delivers the standard portfolio of municipal services organized across 12 functional areas: Municipal Administration (council, bylaws, planning, public works), Recreation Programs and Facilities (community centres, parks, beaches, boat launches), Fire Services, Building and Planning Services, Garbage and Recycling Collection, Emergency Management, Finance and Taxation, Education and Community Services (including the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives), Volunteer Programs, Committee and Council Meetings, and Economic Development. The township does not operate proprietary technology platforms; instead, service delivery is supported by third-party SaaS tools including Cloudpermit (building permits), CivicWeb (meeting management and document portal), RecDesk (recreation program management), and HonkMobile (boat launch parking payments), with BlueNorth Studios providing website development and hosting and Miller Waste Systems handling curbside waste collection.

The township's revenue model combines three streams: (1) property taxation as the primary funding source levied on residential and commercial properties within township boundaries; (2) user fees and service charges including building permits, planning applications, recreation program fees, facility rentals, dog tags, fire permits, and landfill access fees; and (3) operating and capital grants from provincial and federal governments for infrastructure, community development, and public services. Customer segments include permanent residents (primary), local small-to-medium businesses (secondary), and seasonal visitors/tourists (secondary). The township is governed by an elected council (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors) and administered by appointed staff, with no private shareholders or parent company. Strategic and operational partners include the County of Renfrew (upper-tier municipality), Ontario Provincial Police via the South Ottawa Valley Detachment Board, Enterprise Renfrew County (business development), and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit. Notable recent actions include the 2025 adoption of Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2025-54, a leadership transition (Mayor's resignation and Jill Campbell's appointment to Council in 2025), and a 2022 MOU with Sustane Technologies for waste management services.

Name

Township of McNab/Braeside

Legal name

Township of McNab/Braeside

Website

https://mcnabbraeside.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Township of McNab/Braeside is a rural Ontario municipal government, established in 1850, serving approximately 8,000 residents in Renfrew County with property-tax-funded services including administration, recreation, fire, planning, waste management, and emergency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Property taxation
• Recreation programs
• Emergency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnprior

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Primary revenue source through municipal property taxes levied on residential and commercial properties within the township boundaries.
2. User Fees and Service Charges: Various fees including building permits, planning applications, recreation programs, facility rentals, dog tags, fire permits, and landfill access.
3. Provincial and Federal Grants: Operating and capital grants received from upper levels of government for infrastructure, community development, and public services.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Township of McNab/Braeside provides core municipal government services to its residents and businesses, including council administration, building permits and planning approvals, fire protection and emergency response, waste management and recycling, public works and road maintenance, recreation programs and facilities, parks and beaches management, property tax collection, and bylaw enforcement. Services are funded through property taxation, user fees, and provincial/federal grants and delivered through a municipal office, an online services portal, and physical recreation facilities.

Product overview

The Township of McNab/Braeside is a rural municipal government in Ontario, Canada, offering a comprehensive suite of public services through its website and municipal departments. The township provides traditional municipal government functions organized into distinct service areas: Municipal Administration Services (council, bylaws, planning, public works), Recreation Programs and Facilities (community centres, parks, beaches, programs, events), Fire Services (emergency response, fire permits), Building and Planning Services (permits, zoning), Garbage and Recycling Collection, Emergency Management, Finance and Taxation, Education and Community Services (libraries, archives), Volunteer Programs, Committee and Council Meetings (public access to government proceedings), and Economic Development (business support). The township utilizes third-party platforms including Cloudpermit for building permits, CivicWeb for meeting management, RecDesk for recreation programs, and HonkMobile for parking payments to deliver services digitally to residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Administration Services Core municipal government functions including council operations, bylaw enforcement, planning, building permits, and public works administration for township residents and businesses.
• Recreation Programs and Facilities Community recreation services including programs, events, facility rentals at Murray Yantha Community Centre and John A. Gillies Recreation Centre, parks, beaches, boat launches, and outdoor rinks managed by the Recreation Department for residents and visitors.
• Parks and Beaches Municipal parks including White Lake Park, Braeside Beach, Burnstown Beach, Alexander Stewart Provincial Park, and trail systems such as The Russett Trail, with commemorative programs and recreational facilities for residents and visitors.
• Fire Services Fire prevention, emergency response, fire safety education, and fire permits issued through the McNab/Braeside Fire Department for township residents and property owners.
• Building and Planning Services Building permits, septic permits, zoning compliance, severance processing, and development planning for property owners and developers, managed through the Cloudpermit online portal for applications and tracking.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Municipal waste management including curbside garbage and recycling collection, leaf and yard waste collection, e-waste disposal, and household hazardous waste depot services, delivered in partnership with Miller Waste Systems.
• Emergency Management Municipal emergency preparedness, emergency planning, and coordination with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for police services, including emergency management planning and public safety initiatives.
• Finance and Taxation Property tax collection, pre-authorized payment plans, audited financial statements, and municipal budget administration services for residents, property owners, and ratepayers.
• Education and Community Services Information and access to libraries, museums, Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives, elementary and secondary schools, and other community services and resources for residents.
• Committee and Council Meetings Public access to council and committee meetings, meeting minutes and information packages, and a public registry of pecuniary interest, with live broadcasts available via YouTube.
• Economic Development Business directory, business registration support, population and labour force data, income statistics, and economic development initiatives to attract and retain businesses in the township, delivered in partnership with Enterprise Renfrew County.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sustane Technologies Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2022Memorandum of Understanding regarding waste management and environmental services. Sustane Technologies operates in the Renfrew County area for waste processing.
• Enterprise Renfrew CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing business development support programs including Starter Company Plus, Summer Company, Master Marketing Series, and employment law workshops. Enterprise Renfrew County delivers small business support services through the township's communication channels.
• County of RenfrewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper-tier municipal government providing regional services including transportation planning, health services, social services, housing, and emergency management. The township falls under the County umbrella for Official Plan and planning functions.
• Renfrew County and District Health UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partnership for health protection, health promotion, and disease prevention services in the region.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice services provided through South Ottawa Valley O.P.P. Detachment Board, which the township participates in for public safety governance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Arnprior: Adjacent town in Renfrew County that serves as the nearest urban service hub for McNab/Braeside residents. Operates the same general municipal services and shares the Ottawa commuter corridor positioning.
• Township of Whitewater Region: Adjacent rural lower-tier township in Renfrew County with similar population size, rural character, and reliance on Ottawa commuter economy. Operates comparable municipal services including public works, fire, recreation, and waste collection.
• Town of Renfrew: Adjacent town in Renfrew County at the other end of the township's geography. Comparable as a small Ontario municipality providing full municipal services to a similar population base.
• Township of Rideau Lakes: Rural eastern Ontario township with comparable small population, large geographic area, and waterfront-based recreation economy. Similar municipal service structure for a rural lower-tier Ontario municipality.
• Township of Drummond/North Elmsley: Rural Lanark County township with similar population range and rural-urban interface with the Ottawa region. Delivers a comparable suite of municipal services on a small-tax-base operating model.
• Municipality of North Grenville: Eastern Ontario municipality between Ottawa and rural communities with comparable population scale and service delivery structure. Shares the Ottawa commuter corridor dynamic.
• Tay Valley Township: Rural Lanark County township with similar small population, lake-based recreation economy, and rural service delivery model. Closely comparable as a lower-tier Ontario municipality with waterfront amenities.
• Municipality of Mississippi Mills: Rural eastern Ontario municipality straddling the Ottawa Valley with comparable population size, heritage villages, and proximity to Ottawa. Delivers a similar suite of municipal services including recreation, public works, and planning.
• Township of Lanark Highlands: Rural eastern Ontario township with similar population size, geographic spread, and reliance on property taxes and provincial grants. Provides comparable rural municipal services including fire, public works, and recreation.
• Township of Greater Madawaska: Rural Renfrew County township with similar small population base, Madawaska River waterfront, and dependence on tourism and recreation. Comparable municipal service structure for a small rural Ontario municipality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqvLX6WKscACifFe9EK0iNA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheTownshipOfMcNabBraeside
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcnab_braeside
• Xx.com/MBTRec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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