Westmount, Montréal
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Neighbourhood guide

Westmount

Lookouts, a free conservatory and a Mies van der Rohe landmark

Westmount sits on the western slope of Mount Royal. It has a big park with a free conservatory, a forest with a lookout, and a shopping strip on Greene Avenue. Atwater station is the usual way in.

Westmount Park covers about 26 acres, with a splash pad, courts and rinks. The public library stands in its northwest corner, and the conservatory is a short walk along Sherbrooke Ouest. Entry to the conservatory is free.

Up the slope, Summit Woods is a bird sanctuary of just over 57 acres. Cycling isn't allowed. The Summit Lookout in Sunnyside Park gives views over Westmount, downtown and the river.

Getting there

Atwater (Green line) serves Westmount Square, Place Alexis Nihon and the Atwater Library. The park, library and conservatory are further along Sherbrooke Ouest. Place Alexis Nihon has direct metro access.

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Atwater (Green line) · Vendôme (Orange line) stations
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What to see

Westmount Square is at the corner of Wood Street, with three black steel-and-glass towers. Greene Avenue has red brick sidewalks and boutiques, galleries and antique shops. Place Alexis Nihon at 1500 Atwater is open Wednesday to Friday until 21:00.

Where to eat and drink

Greene Avenue and Place Alexis Nihon cover most casual meals, and the Alexis Nihon mall has direct metro access if the weather is poor. Aux Vivres has a vegan branch in Westmount, open Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 21:00 and Friday and Saturday to 22:00. The Atwater Library on Atwater Avenue is a quiet stop for a rainy afternoon and is free to enter.

Good to know

The Westmount Public Library is closed Sundays from mid-June to Labour Day, and the conservatory has its own closures on statutory holidays. The conservatory page says Sundays are closed in summer too. City parks are closed from midnight to 5 a.m., with fines starting at $75. Parks are smoke-free and barbecues are banned. Say Bonjour, hi at the counter and let staff pick the language.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Saint-Henri, Montréal Saint-Henri Brick streets, a first-wave roaster and a cocktail bar open until 3 11 places · 1.4 km away Griffintown and Little Burgundy, Montréal Griffintown and Little Burgundy A canal, a clock-tower market and a row of dinner reservations 12 places · 1.8 km away Mount Royal, Montréal Mount Royal The mountain, its lookouts and the Sunday drumming 11 places · 2.2 km away Downtown and Quartier des spectacles, Montréal Downtown and Quartier des spectacles Museums on Sherbrooke, festivals at Place des Arts and a city under the streets 24 places · 2.7 km away

The best of Westmount

Westmount Conservatory
Best free indoor outing Westmount Conservatory Closed 7 to 14 October 2026 and on statutory holidays. No pets.
Summit Lookout
Best view Summit Lookout Reached by the Sunnyside steps. Parks close from midnight to 5 a.m.
Summit Woods
Best green space Summit Woods No bikes. Dogs off leash only at set times.
Westmount Square
Best architecture Westmount Square Three towers by Mies van der Rohe, on Wood Street.
Atwater Library and Computer Centre
Best rainy-day stop Atwater Library and Computer Centre Open to all without ID. Closed Sundays.

Things to do in Westmount

Park Westmount Park A city park of about 26 acres acquired in 1898, with a splash pad, playground, dog run, tennis and pickleball courts, and two indoor rinks with an outdoor pool. The library and Victoria Hall sit in its northwest corner.
Westmount Park Conservatory glasshouse at the end of a brick path in Westmount, Montréal.
Landmark · Free Westmount Conservatory A free municipal conservatory and greenhouse complex on Sherbrooke Ouest.
Red brick Westmount Public Library building with its turret and lawn in Westmount, Montréal
Landmark Westmount Public Library The city's public library at the northwest corner of Westmount Park, next to Victoria Hall.
Bois Summit, Summit Woods park sign on a wooded trail in Westmount, Montréal.
Park Summit Woods A natural forest and bird sanctuary on the western peak of Mount Royal, just over 57 acres and the largest green space in Westmount.
Downtown Montréal skyline seen from the Summit Circle lookout in Westmount, with Mont Saint-Hilaire behind
Viewpoint Summit Lookout A 1930s lookout in Sunnyside Park with views over Westmount, downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River. The Sunnyside steps lead up to it.
Two dark steel and glass towers of Westmount Square seen from street level in Montréal
Landmark Westmount Square A complex of three black steel-and-glass towers designed by Mies van der Rohe, at the corner of Wood Street, with a shopping concourse.
Place Alexis-Nihon shopping centre facade and signage lit at night on a wet Montréal street
Shopping Place Alexis Nihon A shopping centre at 1500 Atwater with direct metro access.
Atwater Library brick building on Atwater Avenue in downtown Montréal, Quebec.
Landmark Atwater Library and Computer Centre A community library and digital learning centre at 1200 Atwater that anyone can use without ID, with exhibitions, workshops and literary events.
Neighbourhood Greene Avenue A Westmount street with red brick sidewalks and flowers, known for boutiques, art galleries, libraries and antique shops. It runs from Atwater Market area up to Sherbrooke.
Stone facade of Victoria Hall community centre on Sherbrooke Street West in Westmount
Landmark Victoria Hall Westmount's community centre, in a neo-Tudor building from 1925 that replaced the original after a 1924 fire. It holds an auditorium, a multi-purpose room and an art gallery.
Stone facade and bell tower of Eglise Saint-Leon de Westmount seen through trees
Church Église Saint-Léon-de-Westmount A Catholic church built from 1901 to 1903 to designs by Georges-Alphonse Monette, and a national historic site. Guido Nincheri made its stained glass between 1930 and 1950 and painted the decor from 1933 to 1937.

What's on in Westmount

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

  • Creative Writing Workshop: Fictioning the Future Activities

    Tue 17 Nov · Atwater Library and Computer Centre

    A creative writing workshop led by poet and novelist Tawhida Tanya Evanson in the Bookshop Meeting Room, with limited places.

    10:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Atwater Library · CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Fictioning the Future

  • Atwater Library Book Club Talks and readings

    Wed 18 Nov · Atwater Library and Computer Centre

    The library book club, led by writer Ann Lambert, discusses The Children of Men by P.D. James.

    19:30 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Atwater Library · The Atwater Library Book Club

  • Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra and Ensemble Caprice Classical and opera

    Thu 19 Nov · Congregation Shaar Hashomayim

    A concert of Jewish musical heritage with Cantor Zelermyer and soloist Hélène Brunet at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim.

    18:30 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Shaar Hashomayim

  • Shackleton's Quest Talks and readings

    Thu 19 Nov · Atwater Library and Computer Centre

    A Lunchtime Series illustrated talk in which author John Geiger presents his book on Shackleton's last ship.

    12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: Atwater Library · SHACKLETON'S QUEST

  • Viveth K at The Comedy Nest Comedy

    Sun 22 Nov · The Comedy Nest

    A headline stand-up set by Viveth K with special guests and host Rodney Ramsey at The Comedy Nest.

    $25.30 taxes included · 20:00 · Map · Source: Comedy Nest · Viveth K - Sunday November 22nd, 8pm

  • Poetry and Zine-Making Workshop Activities

    Tue 1 Dec · Atwater Library and Computer Centre

    A creative writing workshop on poetry and zine-making led by poet and bookmaker Jessica Bebenek in the Bookshop Meeting Room.

    Free · 13:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Atwater Library · Poetry & Zine-Making for Self-Expression

  • Todd Graham at The Comedy Nest Comedy

    3 to 5 Dec · The Comedy Nest

    Stand-up by Todd Graham with opening acts and MCs over three nights at The Comedy Nest.

    $15 general and $10 student on Dec 3; $17.50 general and $12 student on Dec 4 and 5 · 20:00 (also 22:30 on Dec 4 and 5) · Map · Source: Comedy Nest · Todd Graham - December 3, 4, 5, 2026

  • Chanukah Pajama Party Activities

    Wed 9 Dec · Congregation Shaar Hashomayim

    A Hanukkah pajama party with a breakfast for supper, latke bar and waffle station at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim.

    $10 per person; $36 per household · 16:30 to 18:30 · Map · Source: Shaar Hashomayim

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