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The online forms for opening an account apply to individuals, businesses and organisations that are new to Westmount , as well as to address changes within Westmount . Open a Hydro Westmount account with the appropriate form for your situation:......
Read moreEarly in 1898, while the Library was being built, a petition was presented to the Town Council. It was signed by over 300 residents and it requested the building of a municipal centre to house public meetings, a lodge room for fraternal meetings, a......
Read moreOnce all the documents have been submitted and your file is complete, the Urban Planning Department will process your application and conduct a preliminary analysis of your project. A representative will then contact you to provide professional advi......
Read moreOnce you have gathered all the information: The plumbing contractor must contact the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department at 514 989-5219 or at permis@westmount.org . Only the plumber may apply for and obtain the p......
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4626 Sherbrooke Street West, H3Z 1G1 (at Lansdowne) Telephone : 514 989-5226 It would be unthinkable to talk about Westmount’s municipal buildings without mentioning Victoria Hall, the City’s community center. This avant-garde structure is......
Read moreAccording to the By-Law concerning the demolition of buildings, a demolition is defined as an intervention carried out in one or more stages, resulting in the total or partial destruction of the floors, exterior walls, or roofs of an immovable. The......
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Recyclable materials are materials that can be reintroduced into the production process from which they are derived or into a similar process that uses the same type of material. Recovery is the process of sorting materials at home and having th......
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Green waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste, such as plant trimmings and branches, as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period. The proper treatment of green waste is essential to re......
Read moreNatural gas is odourless. A very smelly substance is added so leaks can be detected. This substance, called mercaptan, gives off a strong smell of rotten eggs. If you detect such an odor: do not smoke; do not turn on any appliance near the leak,......
Read moreRequired Documents Documents indicated by an asterisk (*) are required. *A letter describing the scope of the proposed work *A letter from the building owner authorizing the application, if the request is made by a third party *A letter from th......
Read moreFor two generations after the Conquest there was very little change in the rural countryside of old Cote St. Antoine. Several of the old North West Fur Merchants established country seats here – such as William Hallowell and John Clarke. In later ti......
Read moreIn 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......
Read moreIn 1897 communities large and small throughout the British Empire, prepared to observe the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne. In Westmount a municipal ‘Jubillee’ badge was issued and Victoria Day itself was celebrated with......
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Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items made of wood, ceramic and refrigeration appliances from landfill, so that they can be recycled and recuperated. Don't miss the collection! Bulky items are collected on the first......
Read moreThe purpose of the City of Westmount Horticultural Conservatory is to provide universal access to anyone who wishes to appreciate horticulture and the tranquility that comes from the exceptional serenity of this environment. No photographic or vide......
Read moreAs a densly-built and primarily residential community, Westmount recognizes the importance of maintaining its green spaces open and accessible to the public at all times. Private events that require the reservation of any parts of a park or the del......
Read moreSeptember 5, 2017 Reference: Victoria Hall and Gallery Booking Policy Victoria Hall is Westmount’s community centre and home to the Community Events Division. This division is responsible for the operation of the building, including the Galler......
Read moreThe Church of the Advent is Westmount’s oldest surviving religious building. It was begun as a mission of St. James the Apostle, opened in 1892 on Western at the corner of Wood. The neo-Gothic brick building by architects Cox and Amos was original......
Read moreShaar Hashomayim , an Orthodox congregation, opened its doors on Côte St. Antoine Road at the corner of Kensington in 1922. Melville Miller was the architect, combining middle eastern domes with classical details. In 1967, a major expansion was und......
Read moreIn 1875 Westmount’s first church, Anglican St. Matthias’ , opened its doors. The white clapboard building stood above Côte St. Antoine Road at the corner of today’s Church Hill Avenue on land donated by Mrs. R.T. Raynes at the corner of her ‘Ford......
Read moreGraffiti is not just words and symbols sprayed on various surfaces. Graffiti is an act of vandalism that costs the City of Westmount thousands of dollars to clean up every year. If not immediately removed, graffiti can send the message that “nobody......
Read moreA source of pride to generations of residents, the Westmount Public Library opened its doors on June 20, 1899, and is the community’s most-used public facility. Membership provides access to over 190,000 items including books, movies, music, eBooks......
Read moreA permit is required to occupy a City street or any other municipal property with construction equipment. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, debris containers, cranes, and any similar type of equipment. The request must be sent by em......
Read moreBefore 1980 Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos: in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between......
Read moreTo open, close or modify a Hydro Westmount account, to receive invoices by email or for any other request about Hydro Westmount, visit Hydro Westmount section . Hydro Westmount 995 Glen Street Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2L8 Telephone :......
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