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Required 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 moreAssess needs and avoid overbuilding Do you really need such large floor areas in kitchens, bathrooms or entrance halls? Appreciate your green space: will an addition be a detriment to the enjoyment of your garden? Check out useful information e......
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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 moreConsult by-law 1575 to establish a Planning Advisory Committee Role The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the City of Westmount, given its exceptional built and landscape heritage, plays a significant role in its preservation and enhancement......
Read moreThere are many factors that can influence your hydro bill: the time of year, thermostat settings, outside temperatures, the size and number of appliances in the home, improvements to insulation, a new baby, teenagers, and houseguests can all play a......
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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 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,......
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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 moreTypes of Advisories There are two types of advisories: preventive and regulatory. Preventive boil-water advisories are issued as soon as there is a pressure drop in the system. This can occur for various reasons, including: planned mainte......
Read moreThe City offers its residents door-to-door collections of garbage, recycling, food waste (compost), garden waste and bulky items. Recycling and food waste bins are provided for free. Visit the Waste Collection page
Read moreQualifications : bilingual (French and English). Responsible for educating Westmount citizens on various environmental issues. Conducts door-to-door rounds and visual inspections of the contents of various residual material bins (garbage, recycling......
Read moreDoor-to-door transportation for people with long-term disabilities. Information Telephone : 514 280-8211 Website
Read moreThe guidelines entitled “Building and Renovating in Westmount” form an integral part of the by-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes. These guidelines are applied by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) when reviewing any pr......
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 moreDo you know the historical value of your property? Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Have you reviewed the "Table of Acceptable Interventions" from Directive #1 (Introduction to Directives)? Did you read guideline #......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Replacement of the main staircase foundations at Victoria Hall Work area : Victoria Hall main entrance (Arlington Avenue) Start date : Week of May 25, 2026 Estimated duration: Until the end of July 2026......
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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......
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......
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......
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In 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 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 moreThe following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
Read moreWhy 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 moreInformation Telephone : 514 233-2788 Email : westhortsoc@gmail.com The Westmount Horticultural Society is a non-profit association, which fosters, studies, and encourages horticulture. Anyone with an interest in plants and gardening is welco......
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......
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