This section of Westmount's Internet site is devoted to the history of the city, a legacy that has helped define Westmount as one of the premiere municipalities in Canada. From the time of the earliest settlers, each resident has put his own unique stamp on the city, helping to shape the modest community, and embracing an ever-present enthusiasm for tradition and heritage. Under that care, Westmount has blossomed into a city where urban convenience and country ambience exist together, in a comfortable partnership valued by all its citizens. There is no better way to understand this dichotomy than by reading the city's own story.

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On the left-hand menu, consult texts and photos describing some of the most important events in the history of the City. Learn about the Indian burial grounds found within city limits, as described by former mayor William Lighthall. Experience the first days of Victoria Hall, Westmount's community centre. Witness the opening of the Westmount Library, the first public library in the country. Click the topic you would like, and learn more!

Westmount Historical Association

For more information on the history of Westmount, contact the Westmount Historical Association. Located in the Westmount Public Library, the WHA Archives include approximately 1600 photographs, along with smaller collections of ephemera, pamphlets and personal papers. It is a true treasure trove of historical materials.  Consult the WHA Web site at www.westmounthistorical.org.