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Private residences likely to have higher lead levels have been identified based on the following criteria: residences and apartment buildings of 8 units or less built before 1971. Residences meeting this criteria are encouraged to participate in the......
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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......
Read moreAll owners of solid-fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces, whether or not their appliance complies with the new by-law , must inform the City by submitting a declaration form. Forms may be submitted online or in person to the Urban Planning Departm......
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In 1901, the first Catholic church in Westmount, Saint-Léon-de-Westmount , was built on farmland purchased from the Grey Nuns. The design of the neo-Romanesque style exterior and the radical modifications made in 1920 are the work of architect G.A.......
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A classification certificate issued by the Corporation de l’Industrie Touristique du Québec (CITQ) is required. Click here to learn more about how to register your principal residence as a tourist accommodation . If you know of a person or busines......
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The City would like to remind all residents of a few simple but effective habits to help protect their homes and prevent break-ins. These everyday actions can make a real difference in keeping their households safe. Here are some practical tips:......
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Safety Programme Halloween is fast approaching! In preparation, our Public Safety Officers remind everyone of the importance of safety in our neighbourhoods, whether during trick-or-treating, driving a vehicle, or attending parties. Additionally, O......
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From May 26 to 30 , paving work will be carried out on the bike path between Melville Avenue and Wood Avenue . From June 2 to 5 , paving work will be carried out on the cycle path between Prince Albert Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue. Access a......
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Access and Mobility One lane will remain open on De Maisonneuve Boulevard during the work. Access to perpendicular streets will be limited to local traffic, and residences will remain accessible at all times. Please note that no parking wi......
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Residences will remain accessible at all times, although some parking spaces may be temporarily occupied by equipment. Alternate routes will be provided for cyclists. Please be sure to follow posted signage for any changes. Work Schedule: Work wi......
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Beginning the week of August 4, 2025 , the City of Westmount will launch a resurfacing and sidewalk reconstruction project on Claremont Avenue , north of Avenue Lorraine, as well as on a section of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Avenue , between Claremont a......
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Work description: Reconstruction of lighting conduits and replacement of streetlights Complete reconstruction of sidewalks Expected impacts: Parking prohibited within the construction zone for the duration of the work Pedestrian acces......
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Scope of Work: Reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks Installation of concrete traffic islands Electrical network upgrades Traffic and Parking: Rue Saint-Jacques : full closure between Avenues Brewster and Walker . A detour will be......
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Commissioner of Economic Development, infrastructure and Information Technology 514-989-5200 ext. 5077 jchomski@westmount.org Biography Jonathan Chomski is a real estate professional focused on practical solutions to today’s housing needs,......
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Neighbourhood Station 12 Call 9-1-1 for emergencies or to report crimes in progress. Address 21 Stanton Street Westmount, Quebec H3Y 3B1 Telephone: Info-Crime: 514 393-1133 Station 12 Information: 514 280-0112 Non-emergency situat......
Read moreParking is limited to four hours on every Westmount street, unless otherwise indicated. Westmount residents who do not have sufficient parking space on their property, including anyone living in an apartment, condo or similar dwelling, may apply fo......
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 following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
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 moreThere are signs indicating no one is home at private residences which is an open invitation to burglary. The Public Safety Department conducts periodic residential patrols 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Complete the online form and an officer will c......
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 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......
Read moreThere are no lead drinking water mains in our system. However, there are still lead water services on public and private land that supply residences from these main lines. Since the 1970s, the modernization of municipal infrastructure has reduced le......
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