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Project 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......
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An access card is required to use these facilities: WRC pool WRC skating rinks Tennis courts in parks Pickleball courts in parks An access card is not required for: Winter outdoor skating The running track at the Westmount Athletic Gro......
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The repairs will address safety issues concerning the surface of the playground, including installing a new liner, removing hazards, repairing the wooden border and spreading new wood chips. Playground equipment will also be repaired or updated, and......
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Single-family homes or a residential buildings of 8 units of less, built before 1971, that have not previously been tested by the City, are eligible for Westmount's Lead Sampling Programme. In 2025, up to 250 tests are available and must be perform......
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The next garbage collections for single-family homes and buildings with 2 to 8 units will take place on March 20 and 21, 2025 . Garbage collections are scheduled every 2 weeks according to the following calendar . Residual waste collections......
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Want to take part in the collective effort? Here are a few free activities happening near Westmount: Monday, October 20 Visit of a composting facility —9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Departure from the Westmount Recreation Centre Panel “J’en ai as......
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At its meeting on November 17, 2025, City Council adopted a resolution approving an addendum to the household waste collection contract. This addendum involves a return to weekly garbage collection for single-family homes and dwellings with 2 to 8......
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Incorporate Composting into Your Daily Routine The City offers a range of resources to help you adopt the green food waste bin, including collection services, compost bins provided for all, and helpful tips . Tips: New to composting? Develo......
Read moreA buyer may be exempt from paying the duties on transfers in certain cases as set out in the Act respecting duties on transfers of immovables, R.S.Q., chapter D-15.1. The notary must mention the applicable exoneration, in accordance with the legisla......
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In-home Water Testing The City of Westmount’s annual lead sampling programme involves the testing of water at private residences throughout the City. This programme aligns with the guidelines of the Ministère de l’Environnement, et de la Lutte cont......
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As part its Lead Elimination Action Plan , the Engineering Department has developed a subsidy programme to encourage residents to replace the private lead or galvanised steel water service pipes. The programme offers homeowners a financial incentiv......
Read moreGenerally, the law does not require an architect (Architects Act, Chapter A-21) for the construction, expansion, reconstruction, renovation, or transformation of the following buildings : A detached single-family dwelling unit having, after the wo......
Read moreSometimes the branches or roots of a tree on your land can extend onto a neighbour’s property, causing major problems. In this case, the neighbour may ask you to cut back the branches or roots. If one of your trees seems likely to fall onto the neig......
Read moreKnowing how to read and interpret your Hydro Westmount invoice is an excellent way to monitor your exact usage of electricity and track how your conservation efforts can reduce your expenses. Invoice A unique reference number assigned to th......
Read moreComplete and send the electronic form below, indicating the date, location and nature of the planned work; A technician from Hydro Westmount will visit the site to evaluate the equipment and personnel needed to carry out the installation; billing......
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 moreIn one respect Westmount has the longest history of any locality in America, north of Mexico. An ancient Indian burying ground discovered in 1898 on and adjoining the grounds of St. George Club on the Upper Level (not the Summit), near the corner of......
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......
Read moreThe City has established committees responsible for heritage such as the Westmount Local Heritage Council (LHC) and the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). Each of these has their respective mandates. Discover the City's Committees The City also......
Read moreFollow these steps to collect your food waste at home while maintaining a clean bin. Single-family homes and residential buildings up to 8 units Step 1 Keep your green bin clean and dry by placing a few sheets of newspaper or paper towels at th......
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An essential services agreement has been reached and submitted to the Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT). It includes the following measures: Full continuation of adapted transit services at all times Partial service on bus and metro lines......
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Today’s announcement of a 30-day delay before the imposition of these tariffs is certainly a positive sign, but it’s only a temporary relief. Our concerns remain. Cities would be on the front line if this threat were carried out. These tariffs coul......
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(The speech was delivered at the opening of the Council meeting on October 1, 2025.) Twelve years ago, I began this journey not out of some lifelong ambition to be in municipal politics, but as a way to participate in the community where I was......
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It was with great shock, bewilderment, and sadness that we witnessed the events that occurred yesterday, June 22nd, in the neighboring borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. This terrible shooting claimed the lives of three people and left......
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At a regular meeting held on 3 February 2025, Council deposited draft amendment by-law 1625 entitled : By-law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning By-law concerning the planting and protection of trees and planted areas in side yards . Th......
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