Westmount Here & There
June 12, 2026

A look at events happening in and around Westmount

Youth Exhibition: Finding Yourself

Until Thursday, June 11, The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W, in collaboration with the Westmount Public Library, the McEntyre Creative Writing Competition and the Visual Arts Centre, presents the youth exhibition Finding Yourself.

In celebration of this year’s McEntyre Creative Writing Competition theme, Finding Yourself, the Visual Arts Centre organized inspiring art workshops for more than 200 students from Saint-Léon-de-Westmount, Westmount Park Elementary, and Selwyn House.

Over three sessions, students created a mixed-media artwork using gouache, collage, and gel pens to represent who they are and who they hope to become. The project encouraged them to explore how multiple ideas, places, people, and emotions can coexist within a single artwork. Rather than searching for a fixed sense of self, students were invited to reflect on their dreams, engage with memories, and consider the many influences that continue to shape who they are.

The Gallery is delighted to share these creative and moving artworks with the community – let’s celebrate the vision and creativity of our young artists!

More information at 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org

Image: © Andrew Burlone

Peter-McGill Neighbourhood Festival

On Thursday, June 11, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at Cabot Square, the Peter-McGill Neighbourhood Festival will take place,  bringing together residents, community organizations, institutional partners and local stakeholders to celebrate the neighbourhood. The theme for the 2026 edition is the monarch butterfly, a symbol of migration, transformation and interconnectedness. This theme reflects the diversity of the journeys that shape our community and highlights the importance of living together in the heart of downtown Montreal. Organized by the Peter-McGill Community Table.

The programme will include:

• stalls run by community organizations and neighbourhood partners
• free food
• musical and artistic performances
• games and activities for families
• participatory artistic activities

More information at petermcgill.org

Fête nationale du Québec

On Wednesday, June 24, from 2 pm to 6 pm, in Westmount Park (south of the playground), celebrate the arrival of summer with the fête nationale du Québec festivities in Westmount Park. Grab a bite to eat from the Westmount Scouts’ BBQ, enjoy a magic show, a bubble show, music, games for kids and activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Guy Lafleur’s birthdate. To round out the afternoon, stay for a slice of cake and a free outdoor concert.

2 pm – Facepainting by Studio D; Picnic: BBQ and bar; Games
2:15 pm – Music by Jabbour
3 pm – Bubble show
4 pm – Magic show with Lulu la clowne
4:45 pm –  Cake for all
4:55 pm – Mayor’s welcome
5 pm – Music by Jabbour

Quebec folk group Jabbour creates roots music with accents from the heart of the Quebec regional communities where they live, sung in both English and French.

In case of rain, the event will take place indoors at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.

More information at 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org

Image: Stockfolio

Contactivity Centre activities

Contactivity Centre, 310 Victoria, Suite 102, is a non-profit community centre offering a welcoming, caring, and safe space for autonomous seniors 60+, fostering a sense of community and social engagement. The centre hosts various courses and interest groups that encompass the mind, body and soul.

Online courses and activities are now available. For more information, visit contactivitycentre.org

Image: courtesy of Contactivity Centre

Centre Greene activities

Centre Greene, 1090 Greene, is host to a wide variety of activities for young and old, including a Caregiver’s Tea, Themed Activity Nights, Drop-in Daycare, After-School Program, Kids’ Kitchen, Tumbling Tots Playgroup, Seniors’ Lunches, and more!

For more information, call 514 931-6202 or visit centregreene.org

Image: courtesy of Centre Greene

City of Westmount events

The City of Westmount offers a variety of events and activities for adults and children of all ages. Please consult the city’s events calendar for more information.

Events at Westmount Public Library

4574 Sherbrooke W, Westmount

Visit westlibcat.org for more information.

Image: © Andrew Burlone

And over at the Atwater Library…

1200 Atwater, Westmount
Information at 514 935-7344

The Library is open every day except Sunday. See the Library’s Full schedule.

The staff are always pleased to provide information and help by phone and email.

eBooks and digital audiobooks: The Library has increased its selection of digital books for your reading and listening pleasure. For information and help: 514 935-7344 or ebooks@atwaterlibrary.ca

Image: Frédéric Ryan – Instagram (@feddomtl

SERVICES BY PHONE, EMAIL AND INTERNET

Atwater Library staff are continuing to provide help and information by phone and email at 514 935-7344 (weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm) and at info@atwaterlibrary.ca
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