Montreal West

Montreal West is a small residential municipality on Montreal Island that centers on tree-lined streets, local parks, and single-family homes spread throughout. The community occupies a compact area designed primarily for quiet residential living.

The area separated as its own settlement in 1897 with a small population and developed slowly over time into an independent municipality. A major change came in 2006 when it formally became an independent city with its own governance.

The population here maintains strong ties to English-speaking traditions that shape daily life and community gatherings. These roots are visible in how residents interact and celebrate together throughout the year.

Public transportation including bus lines and a local train station connects the municipality to downtown Montreal and surrounding neighborhoods. Visitors planning a trip should check which transit routes serve their intended destinations.

Since 1950, a local charity football game on January 1st has brought together neighborhood teams at the community's sports grounds. This tradition continues to be an important annual event that draws people together.

Location: Urban agglomeration of Montreal

Inception: January 1, 2006

Elevation above the sea: 48 m

Part of: Greater Montreal

Shares border with: Côte Saint-Luc, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

Website: https://montreal-west.ca/en

GPS coordinates: 45.45360,-73.64720

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42