Seasonal Reminders
Winter in Westmount
Reminders and By-laws
Waste Collection
Property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from pathways and around waste containers to ensure the safety of employees. Please ensure bins do not obstruct snow removal.
The City’s contractors may refuse to collect difficult to access bins.
Street Parking
Winter parking restrictions are in effect from December 1 to March 31 on some narrow streets in Westmount. Pay special attention to signage when parking.
Snow Removal
Snow removal operations, including salting and plowing, may take place at any time around the clock as needed. The priorities for snow clearing are:
- school and daycare zones;
- commercial streets;
- fire routes;
- major arteries;
- sidewalks;
- slopes.
Sign up for alerts via the Citizen Portal to be notified about snow removal operations.
Parking
During snow removal operations, signs indicating parking restrictions will be installed at least 12 hours before operations begin on any given street.
- The City will not phone residents in advance to remind them to move their parked vehicles.
- Parked vehicles that interfere with snow removal will be towed.
- If your vehicle has been towed, contact Public Safety at 514 989-5222
Intense Cold Weather
Frigid winter weather increases the demand on Hydro Westmount’s electrical grid, potentially leading to overloaded circuits and power interruptions. Furthermore, heavy penalties are charged to the City of Westmount for over-consumption. That is why Hydro Westmount asks customers to reduce electricity use, especially during peak hours, when the temperature dips below -18oC:
- Morning: from 6 to 9 a.m.
- Evening: from 4 to 8 p.m.
Delay using major appliances until after these periods, particularly those requiring hot water like dishwashers and laundry machines. It is sustainable and cost-effective to reduce energy consumption during intense cold weather.
For more information including easy ways to reduce consumption, consult Hydro Quebec
Sports and Recreation
Activities and Registration
The winter session begins on January 5. Registration is ongoing so long as there is space available.
Registration for spring activities begins in February:
- Residents: from February 10
- Non-residents: from February 24
Facilty Access Card Renewal
The Facility Access Card, which notably grants access to the skating rinks at the Westmount Recreation Centre, is renewable on January 1st of each year.
Outdoor Activities
An area in King George Park is designated for tobogganing with temporary fences and hay bales at the bottom of the hill.
Outdoor skating rinks are maintained seasonally, weather permitting, in the following parks:
- Devon Park
- King George Park
- Prince Albert Park
- Queen Elizabeth Gardens
- Staynor Park
- Westmount Park