Most of us living in Westmount drive past Hydro Westmount’s Glen substation on a regular basis without giving it a “second thought”.
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Director of Hydro Westmount and tour their facility – it is a network that is “steeped in history”!
Westmount Magazine recently published the details of that fascinating meeting:
Westmount Magazine – Hydro Westmount
Another (wet) snow fall to mark the end of April’s first week!
A sure sign of Spring is the arrival of the Mallard ducks in Westmount Park – this male was enjoying the puddles, created by the melting ice, on the surface of the park’s soccer field.
Enjoying some time outdoors during what passes as “Spring”. One must admit, Canadians are a “hardy lot”!
The park’s lagoon filled with “snow melt” – it seems that Spring might eventually arrive!
Spring has “finally sprung”! Easter Sunday was (or seemed to be) the warmest day, so far, of the year.
Westmount’s closed conservatory – referred to as “greenhouses” by the city’s residents. They were constructed in 1927 and had undergone a one-million dollar renovation ten years ago.
Recently, a pane of glass fell from the structure’s ceiling – narrowly missing a visitor.
Last week, the city used a drone (seriously!) as part of a much larger effort to assess the current structural damage and eventually restore this historic building.
Walking through the park this evening.
During the past couple of days yellow caution tape was blocking a portion of the park’s paths. This morning the city started to remove another mature (Lime) tree to ensure pedestrian safety. I couldn’t ascertain the tree’s age (the boughs were cut in a jagged fashion) – my guess is that it was nearly 100 years old.
A chilly evening’s walk through the park during a Sunday evening; however, we were rewarded with a beautiful sunset!
Westmount Overlooked 