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This natural urban forest and bird sanctuary occupies the western peak of Mount Royal and part of the protected area designated as the Mount Royal heritage site. The wooded lots, purchased by Sir William Macdonald in 1895, were donated to McGill Uni......
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At the recommendation of a citizens’ committee in 1890, the City acquired the grounds in 1898 to create Westmount Park. The Westmount Public Library and the Victoria Hall community centre were both inaugurated in its northwest corner the following y......
Read moreAs of February 26, 2024 , the City of Westmount will implement a new system integrated with its new citizen portal, replacing the CodeRED automated notification system. You will continue to benefit from a rapid broadcast system for receiving import......
Read moreTrees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreEmerald Ash Borer (Agrilus Planipennis) The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive insect pest of ash trees. Native to eastern Asia, this pest was first discovered in Canada and the U.S. in 2002. The EAB has killed millions of ash t......
Read moreMunicipal by-laws apply to where snow can be dumped and who is allowed to offer snow removal services for private properties. Snow Dumping All snow removed from private property must be deposited on the existing snow banks created by City plough......
Read moreCommunity Action Towards Sustainable Rainwater Management The Hydrological Cycle The hydrological cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the land to the sky and back again. The construction of homes, extensions and roadways convert......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
Read morePrerequisites for application analysis: Mandatory documents are marked with an asterisk (*) *A letter describing the scope of the work; *A letter from the owner authorizing the application, if the application is submitted by a third party; *A......
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 moreDid you know that the monarch butterfly population has dropped by more than 90 percent in the last 20 years? Along with deforestation and pesticide use, one of the main causes of this decline is the drastic reduction of the asclepias plant, common......
Read moreInaugurated on September 19, 2013, the Westmount Recreation Centre (WRC) is a 8,270 m 2 complex that replaced Westmount's aging municipal arena and pool. The project was completed in 2014. Located at the corner of Rue Sainte-Catherin......
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During the winter season, outdoor skating rinks are installed in numerous parks around Westmount. Outdoor rinks may open as early as mid-December, weather permitting. The ice conditions of each outdoor rink may vary because of snow clearing and temp......
Read moreMichael Stern was elected mayor in 2025. 514-989-5200 ext. 8084 mstern@westmount.org Biography Michael Stern is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former Ernst & Young Partner. He understands the value of hard work and dedication. A......
Read moreCommissioner of Public Safety Member of the Finance and Administration Commission 514-989-5200 ext. 5078 kkez@westmount.org Biography Kathleen Kez was first elected to Westmount City Council on November 5, 2017, as the councillor for Distr......
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are household, automotive and outdoor maintenance products that present real safety, health and environmental hazards. Products marked as corrosive, explosive, flammable or toxic should never be disposed of during re......
Read moreUse mulching blades on your grass and fallen leaves, and allow them to mulch your lawn. They will decompose in 48 hours and produce a natural fertilizer that will help nourish your lawn while reducing the use of paper bags. Eligible products manu......
Read moreQuietness is an essential element of the environmental context of the City of Westmount Horticultural Conservatory. Since space is limited and quiet is the order of the day, disruptive behaviour such as exuberance, noise, fear of other users, or des......
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......
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Acquired by the City in 1898, the construction and landscaping of the lookout, stairs and park were carried out in the 1930s. Summit Lookout offers striking views of Westmount, Montreal’s downtown area and the St-Lawrence River. At the foot of the L......
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This park was built in 1927 and expanded in 1938. The comfort station was constructed in 1940. Its rectangular shape echoes the street pattern of the sector. An outdoor skating rink is maintained during the winter, and an accessible splash pad in th......
Read moreCreated on the former grounds of the Sulpicians, the harmonious composition of this green space – a veritable little oasis in a densely-built area – includes a playground and winter skating rink.
Read moreThe east side of this park, built in 1924, was originally named Clandeboye prior to the addition in 1936 of the western portion. Today, Stayner Park includes a playground, a basketball and volleyball court, a water play area, summer tennis courts an......
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This tiny pocket park was constructed in 1939 and re-landscaped in 1994, in 2001 and also in 2024. Here, one can find a shaded playground area for the neighbourhood children.
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......
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