The approach of Spring invariably coincides with the cutting of the park’s (unsafe) trees. Counting the rings on this latest casualty showed that it had graced the park for over 80 years.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Westmount Park
Waiting for Spring to arrive as we walk through the park -there is a hopeful sign: the lagoons are starting to thaw.
Westmount Park
A display of colourful umbrellas during a rainy evening’s walk through the park.
Westmount – Recreation Center
A walk through Westmount’s (almost) new recreation center – also called the WRC.
Those of us “of a certain age” still refer to it as the “arena”!
Westmount Parking – Pay by Plate
Westmount is (finally) replacing its parking meters. We no longer have to look for change, nor overpay if you don’t have the correct coins! (Did you know they accept U.S. change but will not register the time on the display?) The new system is termed “pay-by-plate”. The time paid for parking is based on one’s license plate – pay for an hour, in one location, and stay 15 minutes – you still have 45 minutes to park elsewhere else without repaying!
There are several “demo units” throughout the city to allow residents to “kick the tires”!
Westmount Park -Felled Tree
Trees, do have a lifespan; however, unlike us, they should last for several centuries. Growing in an urban environment will reduce their lifespan – this 100+ year old Lime (I think!) was recently cut down for safety reasons. At the risk of sounding anthropomorphic, one can only image the lost stories, that that should have been told, that had occurred beneath its boughs.
Westmount Park – Saturday morning
A beautiful Saturday morning – almost “spring-like” with the warm sun.
Westmount Overlooked 