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An increase in illegal dumping in public bins has recently been observed in Westmount. The City reminds residents that, per by-law 1475 , it is strictly prohibited to dispose of any private waste (garbage, recycling, compost) in public gar......
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With this survey, the City of Westmount wants to better understand the experience of residents to improve certain municipal services. Waste ambassadors will be out in the community to support this initiative, and to answer residents' questions regar......
Read moreOrganic matter is composed mainly of water. In the presence of liquids, anaerobic decomposition of the materials occurs, which can cause odours. The essential thing to avoid odours is to limit humidity in the bin. Wrapping organic residues in newspa......
Read moreIf you have a composting unit at home, it is not necessary to stop using it. Residents are encouraged to use the green bin for materials that should not be added to the household composter such as meat, fish and dairy products.
Read moreDomestic composters allow you to produce a natural fertilizer, compost, which can be used to nourish the soil and plants, while reducing the quantity of organic waste (food and garden waste) sent to landfill. Eligible products worm composting bin......
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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This island of green, named Garden Point, first appeared on maps in 1902, the same year as the construction of the Lawn Bowling Club and greens. The City Hall building, by renowned architect Robert Findlay, was added in 1922, along with the nearby C......
Read moreGiven its sloping landscape, Westmount has a number of green corridors and public staircases, which provide shortcuts to some streets, as well as access to impressive views of the City and the St. Lawrence River. Many of these tiny green spaces date......
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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 moreWho can vote? Only electors whose names are on the electoral list will be entitled to vote on November 2, 2025. Everything you need to know about voting How to Vote? (In French Only) Electoral Districts Map of the electoral districts......
Read moreThe City’s Action Plan consists of four key elements: Replacing lead services on public land Testing water in private residences, also called lead sampling Distributing information booklets and water filters to higher risk households Implementi......
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In order to continue to offer its residents a better quality of life and a healthy environment, the City of Westmount is deploying a network of charging stations for electric vehicles. This project, carried out with the participation of Hydro Westmo......
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The project In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount will replace the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode Lamp) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable developme......
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 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 moreBike-sharing helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also being an active and sustainable transportation choice. Eligible products Seasonal membership * Monthly membership (minimum 2 months) * Only one seasonal membership per appli......
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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Metropolitan Gem The City lies over 4,02 square kilometres on the western slopes of Mount Royal. It encompasses an urban forest, numerous parks and playgrounds, as well as cultural, religious and educational institutions. Its green is not restr......
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Until April 30, participate in the survey on household waste collection! Learn more Reminder : Garden waste collection resumes on April 13. The Belvédère Road depot will reopen for drop-offs on April 20. Westmount is committed to reducing t......
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To honour this legacy and celebrate the centennial, the public is invited to participate in a series of commemorative activities and learn about the awareness campaigns: Lamp Post Banners : Ten commemorative banners have been installed along Ste-......
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Precipitation is expected to begin early Wednesday morning, between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. , continuing steadily throughout the day, and ending early Thursday morning. Forecasts indicate potential ice accumulations of 10 to 20 mm. With no significant th......
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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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It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Marc Garneau on June 4, 2025. As a sign of mourning and respect, the flags at the City of Westmount’s building will be flown at half-mast to pay homage to a man whose remarkable journey lef......
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