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Why is Hydro Westmount changing meters? Meters have an expiry date (generally 10 years) and must be changed by the expiration date. This process is strictly audited by Measurement Canada and failure to comply results in heavy fines for the City of......
Read moreLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for sustainable building in over 132 countries. Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and LEED Canada......
Read moreBefore submitting a request to amend an urban planning by-law, it is recommended to communicate with the Urban Planning Department and to submit an optional preliminary study request in order to assess, on the one hand, the admissibility of the......
Read moreRequired documents for review: Commercial Occupancy Certificate New business, change of ownership, change of business name or modification of floor space A letter from the building owner authorizing the certificate application, if the request......
Read moreRequired documents for review: A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the association of co-owners authori......
Read moreRequired documents for a preliminary review : A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A copy of a recent certificate of......
Read moreWestmount is certainly one of the finest residential communities in Canada, a charming, small town in the midst of a major metropolis. Montreal’s Little Mountain captures Westmount’s character, from the gingerbread on the Victorian rowhouses of......
Read moreGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced throughout the food supply chain, from production and transportation to disposal. Platforms and companies offer the opportunity to buy food products destined for disposal at reduced prices. Saving food fro......
Read moreThe City of Westmount now has an outstanding facility that, at the time of its construction, had no equal in the world. This sports and recreational building, with a net floor area of 7,500 m 2 (80,500 ft 2 ), is almost entirely built underground.......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Restauration of the Roslyn public staircase Work area : Intersection of Upper Roslyn Avenue and The Boulevard Start date : August 11, 2025 Estimated duration: 2 years City's investment: $ 2,98......
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Commissioner of the Library, culture and Community Events Member of the Public Library Committee 514-989-5200 ext. 5080 gchadha@westmount.org Biography Gurveen K. Chadha was born and raised in Westmount—learning to swim at the YMCA, skat......
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Commissioner of Sports and Recreation Commissioner of Urban Planning and Sustainable Development 514-989-5200 ext. 5081 smoss@westmount.org Biography Shawn Moss is a fully bilingual architect, project manager and sustainable design exper......
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Commissioner 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......
Read moreProperty owners must respect payment deadlines to avoid interest and penalties on outstanding property taxes or duties on transfer. The following payment methods are recommended to ensure payment prior to the deadline: Electronic payment: Make......
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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......
Read moreFood waste is transported to the St-Thomas composting center where it is mixed with wood chips and placed in swaths. As organic waste degrades, it produces heat. The internal temperature of the swath increases to 70°C, which eliminates pathogens. Th......
Read moreDue to health and safety concerns for employees who pick up materials, waste placed in the green bin must be packaged in newspaper, paper bag, or compostable plastic bags. It is important not to deposit bulk residues in the bin, as this may create o......
Read moreUsing reusable diapers allows to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, and greatly reduces that amount of waste a household produces on a daily basis. Eligible products regular diapers: flat, pocketed, preformed, AI123-all-in......
Read moreElectric kick scooters and bicycles are sustainable modes of transportation that also contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Eligible products bicycles for adults or children: hybrid, road, urban, fat bike, touring, with electric assistance, or ele......
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......
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Community Events Volunteers assist the City of Westmount’s Community Events Office with a variety of tasks during municipal events. The volunteer will perform tasks such as: Directing visitors and participants Selling promotional merchandise (......
Read moreThe use of BBQs is prohibited in Westmount’s public parks and green spaces.
Read moreAll smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in Westmount’s parks and green spaces. New restrictions came into force on September 8, 2018. More information
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This natural urban forest and bird sanctuary occupies the western peak of Mount Royal and forms 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 McGi......
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Still called familiarly and affectionately by locals by its earlier name of Murray Park after William Murray, who sold a piece of his farmland to the City in the 1920s, King George Park was given its new moniker to mark the British Royal’s visit to......
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