Westmount City
City in Quebec, Canada known for its parks
Westmount occupies a leafy plateau above downtown Montreal, lined with Victorian homes, boutique shops and Westmount Park. People come for quiet walks, the annual maple-syrup events and easy access to Montreal’s museums and restaurants across a short metro ride.
At a GlanceKey facts, why go and what's on now
Westmount at a Glance#
Costs: Affluent Montreal enclave - $150-250/day; upscale dining, historic homes and boutique shopping.
Safety: Very safe, upscale neighborhood - low crime rates and well‑policed streets; very family‑friendly.
Best Time: Summer for parks and festivals - june-September for outdoor activities and pleasant weather.
Why Visit Westmount?#
Westmount appeals to visitors who want elegant urban neighborhoods, leafy parks and boutique shopping near downtown Montreal. Greene Avenue’s cafés and independent stores sit alongside grand Victorian homes and the sweeping lawns of Westmount Park, while Westmount Summit offers panoramic city views. The borough’s walkable streets, seasonal markets and Franco‑Québécois cafés create a refined, walkable experience distinct from the bustle of central Montreal.
Things to DoTop sights, bucket list and day trips
Best Things to Do in Westmount#
Westmount Bucket List#
Westmount Park - Spacious Victorian park with ponds, tennis courts and great skyline views of Montreal.
Westmount Summit Park - Short hike to the summit for panoramic cityscapes and quiet forest paths.
Westmount Public Library - Historic library offering reading rooms, exhibitions and regular cultural programming.
Victoria Hall - Heritage concert hall hosting performances and community events in restored surroundings.
Greene Avenue boutiques - Tree-lined Greene Avenue with independent boutiques, cafes and specialty food shops.
Patterson Avenue gardens - Small residential gardens and green corridors offering calm walks close to downtown.
Old Montreal - Short metro ride to cobbled streets, Notre-Dame Basilica and riverside restaurants.
Mount Royal Park - Walk or bike up Mount Royal for city panoramas and wooded trails in the heart.
Nearby Cities #
When to GoSeasons, weather and festivals
Best Time to Visit Westmount#
Westmount (Montreal area) is best in summer for parks, terraces and festivals. Spring and autumn are pleasant but changeable; winters are cold and snowy, great if you enjoy winter activities.
December - February
-12-3 °C (10-27 °F)
Snowy, cold and festive - beautiful but challenging for walking; dress in warm layers and enjoy indoor cafés and winter events.
June - August
17-27 °C (63-81 °F)
Warm, lively and leafy - perfect for parks, terraces and city festivals; comfortable evenings and ideal walking weather.
March - May, September - November
2-15 °C (36-59 °F)
Variable and brisk with vibrant foliage; great for quieter museum visits and café hopping, but pack layers for changing conditions.
Westmount's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1019 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -6° | -17° | 74 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -4° | -14° | 63 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 3° | -7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 22° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 20° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 85 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 96 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -2° | -11° | 87 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
Getting There & AroundAirports, trains and local transport
How to Get to Westmount#
Westmount is an affluent, built-up borough of Montreal with strong public-transit links to downtown via STM buses and nearby metro stations. It’s quickest to arrive from Trudeau Airport by taxi or airport bus then use local transit for shorter hops.
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL): The main international airport serving Montreal and Westmount. From YUL you can take buses, taxis or ride-hailing into Westmount - drive time is around 20-35 minutes depending on traffic. The 747 Express bus to downtown has been a common option (fare has changed over time); check STM for current fares and payment methods.
Montréal-Mirabel / regional airports: Mirabel is no longer a major passenger airport; international connections use YUL for scheduled services to Westmount/Montréal.
Train / Metro: Westmount is served by Montreal’s metro (STM) via nearby Angrignon/Monk/Atwater stations depending on exact location; the closest STM metro access for much of Westmount is Atwater (green line) and Guy-Concordia area. Commuter trains (Exo) also serve nearby stations for greater Montreal suburbs.
Bus: STM buses serve Westmount extensively; local routes connect the borough to downtown Montreal, the metro network and neighbourhoods. A typical bus ride across town is 10-25 minutes depending on origin; fares are per STM rules.
How to Get Around Westmount#
Use Montreal’s STM metro and bus network to get around Westmount; for airport transfers consider the airport express/shuttle or a taxi. Within the borough, walking and cycling are pleasant and efficient.
- STM metro & buses (CAD ~3.50 (single fare; check current rates)) - The STM bus network and the Montreal Metro provide the most reliable public transport for Westmount. Use the Green Line (Atwater) or nearby stations and transfer to buses for internal journeys. Frequent services during daytimes make transit convenient.
- Exo commuter trains (CAD (varies by zone)) - Exo regional/commuter trains serve greater Montreal and connect with STM. They are useful if coming from outer suburbs; transfer to buses or metro to reach Westmount.
- 747 / airport bus & shuttles (CAD (check STM current fare)) - The airport express service (historically the 747) links YUL with downtown and connects to buses/metro; fares and ticketing have changed-check STM for the current fixed-price options and schedules.
- Taxi / rideshare (CAD ~30-60 from YUL to Westmount (typical)) - Taxis and rideshare (Uber, Lyft where available) are plentiful for door-to-door travel from the airport or around town; convenient for luggage and late arrivals.
- Bicycle / BIXI (BIXI passes / pay-as-you-go (varies)) - Westmount is bike-friendly with separated lanes in parts and BIXI (bike-share) stations nearby in Montreal. Good for short hops around the borough and to adjacent downtown areas.
- Walking - Westmount’s streets, parks and commercial strips are very walkable; walking is ideal for short trips and to enjoy the neighbourhood atmosphere.
Where to StayThe best areas to base yourself
Where to Stay in Westmount#
Westmount / Montreal - $70-200/night
Westmount itself has few hotels; most visitors use Montreal hotels just a few minutes away. Budget options are limited inside Westmount proper.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (downtown) - Occasional deals for budget-conscious
Hotel Nelligan (Old Montreal) - Boutique location near Westmount
Downtown Montreal - $120-260/night
Mid-range hotels around downtown and Old Montreal give easy access to Westmount by short taxi or transit rides, with more dining options nearby.
Hotel Nelligan - Well-located Old Montreal boutique
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal - Central with rooftop garden
Downtown Montreal - $300+/night
Luxury travellers stay in central Montreal-short drive from Westmount-for five-star services, fine dining, and concierge-arranged city tours.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth - Landmark luxury in central Montreal
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal - Top-tier downtown luxury
Eat & DrinkStreet food, restaurants, bars and nightlife
Where to Eat in Westmount#
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Westmount’s restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Nightlife in Westmount#
Nightlife in Westmount itself is quiet and residential with a handful of bars and restaurants that close relatively early. Most lively nightlife and late-night options are found in central Montreal rather than in Westmount.
ShoppingMarkets, malls and souvenirs
Shopping in Westmount#
Shopping in Westmount centers on boutique stores, gift shops and cafés along Greene Avenue and Victoria Village. For department stores, nightlife and a wider variety of cultural venues you’ll head into downtown Montreal, a short transit ride away.