- Montreal West, Quebec
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For the former electoral district, see Montreal West (electoral district).
Montreal West — Town — Town of Montreal West
Ville de Montréal-Ouest
Nickname(s): The Garden Suburb Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Latin for "Justice for All") Location of Montréal-Ouest on the Island of Montreal.
Coordinates: 45°27′13″N 73°38′50″W / 45.45361°N 73.64722°WCoordinates: 45°27′13″N 73°38′50″W / 45.45361°N 73.64722°W Country 
CanadaProvince 
QuebecRegion Montreal (06) Founded 1897 Electoral Districts
Federal
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—LachineProvincial Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Government[1][2][3] – Mayor Beny Masella – Federal MP(s) Isabelle Morin (NDP) – Quebec MNA(s) Kathleen Weil (PLQ) Area[4] – Total 1.41 km2 (0.5 sq mi) Population (2006)[4] – Total 5,184 – Density 3,684.7/km2 (9,543.3/sq mi) – Change (2001-06) 
0.2%– Dwellings 1,928 Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) Postal code(s) H4X, H4B Area code(s) 514/438 Access Routes[5]
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Route 138Website www.montreal-west.ca Montreal West (French: Montréal-Ouest) is a town in southwestern Quebec, Canada on the Island of Montreal. On January 1, 2002 it, along with its neighboring suburbs of Côte Saint-Luc and Hampstead, was merged into a borough of the City of Montreal to be known as Côte-Saint-Luc—Hampstead—Montréal-Ouest, though 97% of the town population voted against the merger. The population voted on June 20, 2004 to demerge and Montreal West was re-established as a town on January 1, 2006.
Montreal West is a small, close-knit suburban community made up primarily of single family dwellings. The town is largely composed of young families, and has a total population of 5,184, as of the 2006 census. The town's area is 1.6 km². About 66% of the population of Montreal West speak English as their first language.
The core business area of Montreal West is located on Westminster Avenue between Milner and Curzon. It consists exclusively of small, non-franchised businesses.
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Politics and government
Brock Avenue in Montreal West.
Municipal
The Town of Montreal West is served by its mayor, Beny Masella and four city councillors.[6]
- Julie Tasker-Brown (Public Security)
- Dino Mazzone (Finance and Administration)
- Joe Mckenzie (Public Works)
- Elizabeth Ulin (Recreation and Cultural Services)
It terms of services, the town has its own public works division, a fire station, a community centre (named after former town mayor John A. Simms), and a Town Hall.
List of mayors
1897 - William Smithson Lingley
1898 - Charles McClatchie
1899 - B.W. Grigg
1900 - J.J. Kirkpatrick
1901 - Walter C. Flyfe
1902 - Edward J. Bedbrook
1903 - C.C. Ballantyne
1904 - Edward J. Bedbrook
1905 - William Smithson Lingley
1906 - J.J. Kirkpatrick
1908 - Edward J. Bedbrook
1909–1910 - C.J. Davies
1911–1927 - James Ballantyne
1927–1935 - Harry Aird
1935–1943 - James R. Pearson
1943–1948 - Robert Hope Ross
1948–1954 - George W. Hodgson
1954–1963 - Forest Norman Wiggins
1963–1965 - Everett Charles Kirkpatrick
1965–1973 - Robert Arthur McQueen
1973–1977 - Alistair Reekie
1977–1989 - Roy D. Locke
1989–2001 - John A. Simms
2002–2005 - Part of the city of Montreal
2006–2009 - Campbell Stuart
2009-Present- Beny MasellaFederal and provincial politics
The Town of Montreal West shares a federal riding with the Montreal neighbourhoods of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Lachine. The riding is known as Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine and its Member of Parliament is New Democrat Isabelle Morin.
Provincially, Montreal West again shares a riding with Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The riding is known as Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and its Member of National Assembly is Liberal Kathleen Weil.
Demographics
The railway tracks bordering Montreal West to the north.Mother Tongue[7] Population Percentage English 3,430 66.3% French 745 14.4% English and French 45 0.9% English and a non-official language ~ ~ French and a non-official language 20 0.4% English, French and a non-official language 10 0.2% Italian 330 6.4% Romanian 60 1.2% German 50 1.0% Mother Tongue Population Percentage Polish 50 1.0% Chinese 45 0.9% Spanish 45 0.9% Arabic 35 0.7% Hebrew 25 0.5% Ukrainian 25 0.5% Yiddish 25 0.5% Greek 20 0.4% Russian 20 0.4% language used at work (2006)[4]
Language Population Pct (%) Anglo. Franco. Allo. Other English 2,280 72.73% 1,845 195 440 45 French 595 18.98% 295 315 185 55 Non official language 15 0.48% 0 10 20 0 English and French 250 7.97% Home language (2006) Language Population Percentage (%) English 4,080 78.92% French 645 12.47% Both English and French 85 1.64% Other languages 355 6.87% Education
Montreal West is notable for having Quebec's highest rated Anglophone public high school, Royal West Academy (ranked 39th overall in 2005 by the Fraser Institute). It also has two Anglophone elementary schools, Elizabeth Ballantyne Elementary School and Edinburgh Elementary School which offers French immersion. These schools are part of the English Montreal School Board.
In terms of libraries, the town has a children's library located in each of the above-mentioned elementary schools. Another is located in Royal West Academy. A library for all age groups is located on Westminster Avenue.
Public transportation
A train passing through Montreal West train station.Montreal West is serviced by six Société de transport de Montréal bus lines. Each of these connects to a corresponding Montreal Metro (subway) station. The Montreal West Train Station also services the area. Trains that run through this station connect passengers to downtown Montreal on one end, and three different routes heading away from the city at the other end.
Religious sanctuaries
Montreal West United Church.
St. Philip's Church in Montreal West.Montreal West includes three medium-sized churches. One is United (Montreal West United Church [1]), one is Anglican (St. Philip's Church), and the final is Presbyterian (Montreal West Presbyterian Church). The Montreal West United Church also rents space to a Pentecostal service (Overcomers Assembly).
Events
Canada Day
Canada Day is the largest community event of the year in Montreal West. Residents organize a parade route that mainly runs down the main street of Westminster and ends at Strathern Park. Floats represented in the parade include organizations and clubs located in town, as well as some created personally by residents.
The Montreal West Canada Day Parade making its way along Westminster Avenue
A Remembrance Day ceremony in Montreal WestIn some years, there have been water fights between sidelined residents and members of the parade (mainly the swimming pool float). Water fights during these years have seen water balloons and super soaker water guns, as well as the odd hose drawn from a house. Organizers have tried to minimize these activities in recent years so as not to detract from the parade itself, with varying success.
Following the parade, residents converge on Strathern Park for a giant picnic/BBQ. Many children's games and activities go on at the park, as well as in the nearby Percival park. The final event of the evening is the fireworks, which take place around 10pm at Hodgson Field.
Fête Nationale du Québec
Annually on June 23rd (the day before the actual holiday) there is a picnic at Davies Park, featuring music performed by Québécois musicians. In the late evening, a large bonfire is held in the centre of the park.
Garbage Bowl
The Garbage Bowl is a yearly tradition held every January 1, where men from Montreal West separate into two teams, the Northern Combines and the Southern Bombers, and play a football game in the frigid weather. Since 1950, the teams have suited up in pajamas with proceeds from donations, food, and commemorative pins going to charity.
Parks and recreation
The War Memorial of Montreal West.The town of Montreal West has a large number of neighbourhood parks and public spaces. They include: Dave Reid Park, Davies Park, George Booth Park, Hodgson Park, John A. Simms Park, Kirkpatrick Park, Memorial Park, Percival Park, Ronald Park, Roy D. Locke Park, Rugby Park, Sheraton Park, Strathearn Park and Toe Blake Park (which was named after former Montreal Canadiens head coach Toe Blake. The town also has an indoor ice skating rink, clay tennis courts, and a public swimming pool.
Associations & clubs
- Art Etc.
- Montreal West Scout Group
- Montreal West Girl Guides Group
- Montreal West 50 Plus Travel Club
- Montreal West Horticultural Society
- Montreal West Operatic Society
- Montreal West Curling Club (MWCC)
- Founded in 1912, it is one of the oldest clubs in Quebec. It has over 300 members and has four sheets of curling ice.
- Montreal West Tennis Club
- 4 Clay courts
Montreal West Logos
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The Montreal West Emblem in English and French
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"Montreal West: The Garden Suburb"
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Logo used for 1997 Centennial Celebrations
Notable natives and residents
- Stuart McLean, writer
See also
References
- ^ Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Montréal-Ouest
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE--LACHINE (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Montréal-Ouest, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ "The Council". Town of Montreal West. http://www.montreal-west.ca/en/the_council.php. Retrieved 2008-05-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Montreal-Ouest, V". Detailed Mother Tongue (103), Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Age Groups (17A) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data. Statistics Canada. 2007-11-20. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/topics/RetrieveProductTable.cfm?ALEVEL=3&APATH=3&CATNO=&DETAIL=0&DIM=&DS=99&FL=0&FREE=0&GAL=0&GC=99&GK=NA&GRP=1&IPS=&METH=0&ORDER=1&PID=89202&PTYPE=88971&RL=0&S=1&ShowAll=No&StartRow=1&SUB=701&Temporal=2006&Theme=70&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF=&GID=773020. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
External links
Côte Saint-Luc 
Cote-des-Neiges--Notre-Dame-de-Grace (Montreal)
Le Sud-Ouest (Montreal)
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- Island of Montreal municipalities
- Quebec communities with significant anglophone populations
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