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The City of Westmount is proud to be a vibrant, independent, primarily residential community. Situated on the southwest slope of one of the three summits of Mount Royal, it is surrounded by the Ville de Montréal . Since its founding at the end of......
Read moreConsult by-law 1575 to establish a Planning Advisory Committee Role The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the City of Westmount, given its exceptional built and landscape heritage, plays a significant role in its preservation and enhancement......
Read moreFor your home, your neighbourhood, your planet Electrical lighting is part of city life. Excessive lighting, however, can lead to a number of negative effects. Energy More light is produced per capita in Quebec than anywhere in the world. Better......
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Each year, the City of Westmount offers residents a selection of trees, while supplies last. Again this year, the tree selection is composed entirely of native species that greatly benefit the local urban ecosystem. Please note that the number of t......
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As a member of this group, Westmount is one of several stakeholders that meet regularly to discuss the implementation of a protected man-made landscape status for the Mont Royal and ensure the harmonious management and development of this heritage s......
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At the recommendation of a citizens’ committee in 1890, the City acquired the grounds in 1898 to create Westmount Park. The Westmount Public Library and the Victoria Hall community centre were both inaugurated in its northwest corner the following y......
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This tiny pocket park was constructed in 1939 and re-landscaped in 1994, in 2001 and also in 2024. Here, one can find a shaded playground area for the neighbourhood children.
Read moreThese tiny vegetated spaces, located around the City, reflect the horticultural traditions of Westmount, as well as the 20 th -century ‘garden suburb’ movement. These pockets of greenery harmonize with the hilly landscape and with the residential ch......
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......
Read moreTrees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreRequired documents A letter from the building owner authorizing the certificate application, if request is made by a third party A copy of a certificate of location indicating the location of the tree to be removed A clear and colour photograph......
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 moreThe guidelines entitled “Building and Renovating in Westmount” form an integral part of the by-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes. These guidelines are applied by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) when reviewing any pr......
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Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming paths and roads winding thro......
Read moreInaugurated on September 19, 2013, the Westmount Recreation Centre (WRC) is a 8,270 m 2 complex that replaced Westmount's aging municipal arena and pool. The project was completed in 2014. Located at the corner of Rue Sainte-Catherin......
Read moreQualifications: bilingual (French and English). Second- or third-year student in a recognized horticultural school. Oversees the work of landscape maintenance subcontractors through inspections and onsite visits. Required knowledge of arboricultur......
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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......
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