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The City of Westmount is subdivided into 39 character areas which all have their distinctive features. Each property can be located on the maps. A list of buildings and their respective heritage value (by category) is compiled for each area. View......
Read moreConsult the interactive map View the list of heritage-interest buildings constructed before 1940
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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 spreading rapidly, outcompeting native species and upsetting the ecos......
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 moreThe community garden is shared public land that Westmount makes available to residents for growing vegetables. It is intended for those that do not have access to any land for cultivation. Members are expected to participate fully and cooperatively......
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 moreAccording to the By-Law concerning the demolition of buildings, a demolition is defined as an intervention carried out in one or more stages, resulting in the total or partial destruction of the floors, exterior walls, or roofs of an immovable. The......
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Still called familiarly and affectionately by locals by its earlier name of Murray Park after William Murray, who sold a piece of his farmland to the City in the 1920s, King George Park was given its new moniker to mark the British Royal’s visit to......
Read moreWork on the rehabilitation of Saint-Antoine and Saint-Jacques streets will resume during the week of April 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed by early June 2026. This phase continues the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway infrastructur......
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......
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4:15 p.m. update Crews are fully mobilized on site to repair the gas leak and restore electricity to the Alexis Nihon and Westmount Square area. Due to the highly complex nature of the incident and the delicate interventions required, the opera......
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Dear Westmount residents, The new school year is here, and for a smooth transition, road safety is our top priority. Our school zones will be bustling again, and it's our collective responsibility to be vigilant. I ask you all to be extra carefu......
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No Mow May helps pollinators by allowing early season flowers to grow in our lawns, parks and green spaces. This allows more bees and beneficial bugs to find food and take shelter in the shady grass without mower blades chopping up their habitat. N......
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The snow removal teams have deployed 3 snow-blowers and 37 trucks to ensure the roads are as clean as possible. The main arteries that have been cleared are : Rue Sherbrooke between Notre-Dame-de-Grâce area and Westmount Park (commercial area) Av......
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The project is scheduled to start on May 20 and last an estimated 13 weeks. The work will be carried out in phases to minimize the impact on traffic, businesses, and residents . During the work, pedestrian access to homes and businesses will be ma......
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The project consists of repairing and rebuilding a water main. It will also integrate Westmount Public Works operations. A secondary sewer will be repaired, water connections will be replaced, and utilities and roads will be rebuilt. The approximat......
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Main traffic disruptions Route 136 eastbound : full closure between Exit 4 (Victoria Bridge, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, de la Montagne Street) and the entrance from Atateken Street, from Friday 11 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. Closure of access ramps to......
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The City is undertaking its 8 th snow removal operation of the season. P recipitation overnight on February 25, combined with the previous week's snowfall and snow from private parking spaces, has resulted in snow accumulation of up to 15 cm in s......
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 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 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......
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 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......
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