Discover the Features of this Website
It is our great pleasure to reveal the City of Westmount's new website!
The primary objective of this project is to ensure that municipal information is easier than ever to find and understand. We hope you will deem this mission accomplished as you browse the new website and discover it's tools and features. Happy discovering!
Tools
Search by Address
Search for an address in Westmount and get an overview of important information, such as waste collection dates and your electoral district.
Events Calendar
Much more than just community events, the new calendar includes all the events that influence daily life in Westmount. See what's new: City Council meetings, activities registration dates, holiday office hours, special waste collections, and more! Sort the list of events by category, or select a specific date in the calendar view.
Access the calendar from the quick links under the main menu. The events page is also suggested in a number of contextually relevant locations.
Seasonal Reminders
When does garden waste collection start? Can I walk my dog off-leash in Summit Woods? Has the swimming pool opening date been announced? Find answers to the season's frequently asked questions and learn about important reminders by time of year. Essential information, and links to find out more, are easily accessible on the new seasonal reminders page, available from the main homepage banner. Check back with every change of season!
Search Engine
More powerful than before, our new search engine lets you quickly filter results by type: page, document, by-law, etc. What's more, common searches are automatically suggested to find answers faster!
The search engine can be found on every page, located at the top of the main navigation menu.
Chatbot *Coming soon!
We will soon be unveiling a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence that will be available to answer your questions 24/7.
Features
Accessibility
We comply with the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) first-level standards (A - mandatory) for universal accessibility on the web. This standard meets the needs of users with visual limitations.
Adaptability
This website has been designed with a ‘mobile-first’ approach that considerably improves the experience on smaller screens. In fact, over 70% of westmount.org visitors browse on mobile! The result is a website that offers an optimal balance between mobile-first and universal accessibility by today's standards.
Optimised Navigation
A simplified and intuitive navigation structure allows users to quickly locate the information they need.
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