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Traces of lead are present everywhere in our environment: in the air, in the ground, in dust, in lead-based paint in old buildings, in food such as meat from hunting, and in various consumer goods such as children’s toys where lead is used to fix th......
Read moreFrigid winter weather increases the demand on Hydro Westmount’s electrical grid, potentially leading to overloaded circuits and power interruptions. Furthermore, heavy penalties are charged to the City of Westmount for over-consumption. That is why......
Read moreInformation Telephone : 514 932-2326 Website This not-for-profit, non-denominational organization has been serving seniors since 1972. Located at 310 Victoria Avenue, it is open year-round, Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and e......
Read moreDid you read the guidelines for renovating and building? Do you know in which zone your residence is located? Did you read by-law #1303 concerning zoning? Did you read by-law #1387 concerning noise? Have you read Article 6.4 (parking a......
Read moreRequired documents for review: Mandatory documents are marked by an asterisk (*) * A letter describing the scope of the proposed works; * A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
Read moreRequired documents for review: A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the association of co-owners authorizing the proposed modification; A sketch showing the fixtures to be replaced; A cost estimate for the propose......
Read moreRequired for application analysis: (Items marked with an * are mandatory) *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 copy of......
Read moreFor 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 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......
Read moreDid you know that the monarch butterfly population has dropped by more than 90 percent in the last 20 years? Along with deforestation and pesticide use, one of the main causes of this decline is the drastic reduction of the asclepias plant, common......
Read moreOrganic materials are mainly composed of water. The most important thing to do to avoid odours is to reduce humidity. Wrap your residues in newspaper or cardboard. Double your bin. Alternate wet materials (table scraps) and dry materials (pape......
Read moreWash your bin with water and a mild detergent. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your bin. Kitchen counter bins can be put in the dishwasher.
Read moreIdentify and limit the presence of invasive plants in Westmount Invasive plants are non-native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that have been spread by human activity, intentionally or accidentally. They are often capable of reproducing and spre......
Read moreEach session will be filled with sports, team building and leadership activities, arts and crafts, swimming and water games, active outdoor play time and time to relax and hang out with friends. Sessions 1, 3, 5, 7: Campers will participate......
Read morePotholes are depressions or holes that form in the road surface when asphalt breaks down and loses its support underneath. They can vary greatly in size and depth, from shallow surface damage to deep holes that can affect safety and comfort for user......
Read moreProject summary Work planned : Reconstruction of Hydro Westmount underground infrastructure, rehabilitation of sidewalk sections, and roadway resurfacing Work area : Sherbrooke Street West, between Grosvenor Avenue and Strathcona Avenue,......
Read moreSeveral measures are implemented when weather conditions are most favourable to durable repairs: A crack filling programme on select streets reduces water infiltration and slows the formation of future potholes. Coordination with road cut work an......
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 moreProject Summary Work planned : Renovation of the entrance to the comfort station Work area : Front of the comfort station at the Westmount Athletic Grounds (WAG) Start date : June 22, 2026 Estimated duration: 1 month Contractor: ......
Read moreDetours, road closures, temporary water closures and more: stay up to date on the latest roadwork and projects impacting Westmount. Find all the details for City projects as well as information on regional projects affecting Westmount. See current......
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Despite its urban density, Westmount’s overall landscape and greenery owes much to its location on the western slope of Mount Royal and also to the presence–within its boundaries–of one of the three peaks of the Mount-Royal heritage site. In additio......
Read moreWestmount’s Community Gardens – located on the north portion of the Westmount Athletic Grounds between Hallowell and Hillside Lane – are an important collective space for residents to grow vegetables! If you are a Westmount resident who lives......
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Protect your underground installations The City is planning infrastructure projects (roads, water, and street lighting) from May to November 2026 . Residences in planned work zones may be affected. Please advise teh City if your property has heate......
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