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For 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 the preface to Gubbay’s last book, A View of Their Own: The Story of Westmount, the City’s former mayor, Peter Trent, described her writing as “a delicate work of love” that “deftly limns the city’s gentle history and modestly allows places, cha......
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The heritage and tradition of the City of Westmount is nowhere more visible than in its buildings, floral designs and monuments. Each landmark serves to illustrate the City’s strong links to its past, and signal the continuing desire to foster its o......
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In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount is replacing the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable development approach that a......
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Replacing water services containing lead on public land is a core element of the City's Action Plan for the elimination of lead in drinking water. Since 2007, the City of Westmount has been actively replacing lead services through the annual capital......
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 moreTennis and pickleball courts are located in parks across the City. Courts are maintained seasonally, from April to November, weather permitting. Use of these courts is reserved for Westmount residents with a valid Facility Access Card and guests w......
Read moreResidential wood burning is the main source of fine particle emissions in Quebec, especially in winter. These particles are associated with respiratory and heart problems, and even premature death, since the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confi......
Read moreThe City of Westmount's Residential Pool Safety Declaration and Self-Assessment must be completed by all owners of residential outdoor pools. It allows you to independently verify the compliance of your installation . The resul......
Read moreThe City of Westmount recognizes that persons with a disability have the same rights and needs as their fellow citizens, including the right to participate in community recreational activities. The City endeavours to ensure that there is no discrimi......
Read moreConsult by-law 82 which includes the establishment of a Public Library Committee Role The purpose of the Public Library Committee is to ensure that the Library complies with the terms of its Mission Statement adopted in 1997 –“to enrich the comm......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Rehabilitation work on the road and water infrastructure Work area : Grosvenor Avenue, between The Boulevard and the northern limit of the city Start date : May 1, 2026 Estimated duration : 15 weeks Cont......
Read moreEven with regular inspections and repairs, it is not always possible to prevent damage caused by potholes. If your vehicle has been damaged, you may wish to document the incident as soon as possible, including the location, date, and photos of the d......
Read moreThe City of Westmount maintains a register of vacant buildings in order to monitor their condition, prevent their deterioration and protect the health, safety and quality of the surrounding environment. In accordance with the by-law on the occupanc......
Read moreWhen must a vacant building or premises be declared? A building or premises must be declared when it is considered vacant within the meaning of the by-law on the occupancy and maintenance of immovables, in particular in the following situations:......
Read moreInspection Report At the start of the vacancy, and every five years thereafter , the person in charge of the premises must submit a comprehensive inspection report on the building. This report must cover, in particular: roofs; facades;......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Reconstruction of the roadway and streetlight infrastructure, including the installation of a new combined sewer system to improve stormwater management within the existing network. Work area : Mountain Avenue, b......
Read moreSince 2022, the City of Westmount has held the 4 Fleurons rating awarded by Fleurons du Québec , a horticultural classification programme that recognises the quality of landscaping and beautification efforts in municipalities across Quebec. T......
Read moreIn spring 2026, the City carried out a residential waste characterisation audit. By sorting and weighing samples of waste from household garbage bins to analyse their exact composition, the City was able to assess the performance of current waste ma......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Reconstruction of the manhole, cable duct Work area : Renfrew Avenue, east side, betweenThe Boulevard and Douglas Avenue Start date : Week of August 24, 2026 Estimated duration : Approximately 5 weeks Co......
Read moreThe City of Westmount is continuing its efforts to improve road safety around schools in the City Hall area. This project aims to create safer school routes that are clearer and better suited to the needs of children, families and all road users. T......
Read moreBus The City of Westmount is serviced by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) network via bus routes 24, 66, 90, 105, 124, 138, and 150. Check STM bus service updates Metro The Atwater, Vendôme, Villa-Maria, and Guy-Concordia metro stati......
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Hydro Westmount maintains the power distribution network in Westmount which is used to deliver electricity to all homes and businesses. The utility also installs and maintains all street lights and traffic signals in the municipality. Customer sati......
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Please note that the Conservatory and the Greenhouses are not available for rental. No requests for private events in these locations will be accepted. Since its construction in 1927, the City of Westmount Horticultural Conservatory has prese......
Read moreThe most requested permits and authorisation certificate requests under the purview of the Urban Planning Department can be made online. For each, find information on the applicable by-laws, required documents, and application procedure. View all......
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