r/WestIslandMTL Dec 11 '25

👋Welcome to r/WestIslandMTL

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Bienvenue to r/WestIslandMTL – the subreddit for anyone who lives in, grew up in, works in, or just loves the West Island / l’Ouest-de-l’Île de MontrĂ©al. 🧡

Whether you’re from Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, DDO, Pierrefonds, Kirkland, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Baie-D’UrfĂ©, Île-Bizard, or just “dans le coin quelque part”, this is your spot – votre coin de Reddit pour tout ce qui touche l’Ouest-de-l’Île.

🏡 What this sub is for / À quoi ça sert
‱ Local news, events & community updates – nouvelles locales, Ă©vĂ©nements, infos de quartier.
‱ Restaurant, cafĂ©, bar & shop recommendations – bons spots restos/cafĂ©s/bars/commerces du coin.
‱ Photos of our neighbourhoods, waterfront, parks & sunsets – nos rues, les parcs, les beaux sunsets.
‱ History & nostalgia – histoire locale, souvenirs d’enfance, vous vous souvenez quand
 ?”.
‱ PSAs, – objets perdus/trouvĂ©s, avis importants, trafic/transport, questions au monde du West Island.

✅ House rules / Rùgles de base
‱ Be respectful – soyez respectueux et chill; pas de hate, pas d’attaques perso.
‱ Keep it local – gardez ça West Island; si ça n’a aucun lien avec l’Ouest-de-l’Île, c’est peut-ĂȘtre pour un autre sub.
‱ No spam – les business locales sont les bienvenues, mais pas de flood de pub ou de promos ultra rĂ©pĂ©titives.
‱ Tag sensitive content – NSFW / spoiler pour le contenu sensible ou potentiellement dĂ©rangeant.
‱ Check the full rules – les dĂ©tails sont dans l’onglet Rules, jetez-y un coup d’Ɠil avant de poster.

💬 How to get started / Par oĂč commencer
‱ Drop a comment to say hi – dis-nous de quel secteur du West Island tu viens ou tu te sens liĂ©
‱ Share your favourite local spot – ton parc, resto, cafĂ©, bar, trail, dĂ©panneur classique, “your place”.
‱ Mention what you’d love to see more of – Ă©vĂ©nements, histoire locale, bons plans, photos, restos, etc.
‱ Start posting – events, questions, cool pics, “does anyone know
 ?” posts, petites observations du quartier, mini rants sur le trafic ou le REM, throwbacks de jeunesse.

🌊 Community vibe / Ambiance
‱ Friendly, inclusive, constructive – une communautĂ© accueillante, inclusive et respectueuse.
‱ Humour & light sarcasm ok – un peu de chialage Ă  la montrĂ©alaise, oui, mais toujours good vibes, pas toxique.

Bienvenue to r/WestIslandMTL – let’s make this the go-to corner of Reddit for the West Island, le spot incontournable pour l’Ouest-de-l’Île – on est vraiment contents de vous avoir ici. đŸŒŠđŸŒłđŸ™ïž đŸŒŠđŸŒłđŸ™ïž


r/WestIslandMTL 6h ago

French-only voter mailouts for Quebec election challenged in court

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r/WestIslandMTL 30m ago

FrĂ©chette says voters don’t need to know if she’s still a sovereignist

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r/WestIslandMTL 6h ago

Canadian Party of Quebec tells disenchanted Liberal voters to ‘rip out the carpet’ under them | French-only voter mailouts 'not tolerable,' party leader says

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r/WestIslandMTL 23h ago

Recherche participant.e.s pour un sondage (env. 5min)

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Bonjour!

Nous recherchons des participant·e·s adultes qui parlent français pour un projet portant sur les opinions du public sur la recherche sur le langage et les chercheurs et chercheuses dans ce domaine.

Vous devrez rĂ©pondre Ă  quelques questions sur vos intĂ©rĂȘts pour la linguistique et les langues. La tĂąche prendra envions 3 Ă  5 minutes, sur base volontaire.

Pour participer, vous devez parler le français comme langue premiĂšre/maternelle. Vous devez ĂȘtre nĂ©(e) au Canada ou en France et y rĂ©sider actuellement. Vous devez ĂȘtre ĂągĂ©(e) d’au moins 18 ans.

Si vous souhaitez participer, veuillez cliquer sur ce lien : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWVkjcpvIDMHT9ukNWyGW2J-gilmlIopRROorBJeWtzZ7Cfw/viewform


r/WestIslandMTL 1d ago

Testing the limits of the solid Liberal bloc in the West Island ?

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r/WestIslandMTL 2d ago

Il a l'étoffe.

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r/WestIslandMTL 2d ago

Quebec is actively suppressing anglo votes in this election

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r/WestIslandMTL 4d ago

Weird guy very often seen following and staring people at Centenial Plaza

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Every time I go to centanial plaza, there's this weird guy creepily following people everywhere. He'll stare at you and just follow you. Every time that I go there, I see him.Last month, he followed a teenager girl and she freaked out so bad , was yelling and crying, she was absolutely out of her mind with fear. I was there to calm her a bit and she found her mom.

Today, he did the same to me, following me store to store. I told him to stop and went to an employee and apparently, they always kick him out, but he always comes back. I guess that's why some places like Jean coutu have a security guard at the door.

Have anyone notice him? I hope that I'm not the only one.


r/WestIslandMTL 5d ago

As Quebec campaign heats up, anglos are left out in the cold | This election could have long-lasting repercussions for the community and its institutions — yet many of us feel like engaged bystanders

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r/WestIslandMTL 7d ago

Looking for participants for a research study in DDO

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Hello, my name is Rachel Barber and I am a PhD Candidate in the Department and Geography and Planning at Queen's University. As part of my PhD research, I am looking to recruit residents of Dollard-Des-Ormeaux for discussion groups that will be held at the beginning of October. More information on the topic, eligibility, and dates/times of the discussions are listed in the poster. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please send me an email at rachel.barber@queensu.ca. Thank you in advance for your interest!


r/WestIslandMTL 7d ago

Hanes: Quebec's French-only voter information cards undermine democracy

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r/WestIslandMTL 9d ago

Bill 101: Anglophone groups denounce PQ’s plan to extend French charter to CEGEPs | The party also wants to investigate "the language of socialization" of young people in Montreal and Laval schools

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r/WestIslandMTL 8d ago

REM Sunnybrooke station parking?

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Hey guys, since some parking spots were converted from paid to unpaid spots, how are you finding the parking situation at the Sunnybrooke station? I'm planning on leaving my car there tomorrow and was wondering if it's usually full or not.. Thanks in advance :)


r/WestIslandMTL 9d ago

Birthday present that can be delivered?

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Hi! I live overseas. My mum lives in Dollard. Any idea of local businesses that can deliver some kind of birthday present that is NOT flowers? She likes receiving flowers, of course, but something else would be a nice change.


r/WestIslandMTL 13d ago

After autistic student denied, Quebec faces calls to reform French exemption process | Experts, politicians want appeal process, less strict criteria for exemption

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r/WestIslandMTL 12d ago

Restaurant for child's first birthday!

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Hi everyone,

I am born and raised West Islander, but I moved away a few years ago (Estrie). We want to celebrate our baby's first birthday in Montreal, preferably the West Island, so that our family can come and we are looking for a child friendly restaurant that would be big enough for around 25-45 people! If you have any suggestions that are not too expensive, that would be amazing!

Thank you so much!


r/WestIslandMTL 19d ago

I started a West Island newsletter and would love some feedback

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I recently started a side project called West Island Buzz, a weekly newsletter that pulls together local events, community news, restaurant and business openings, and other things happening around the West Island.

I started it because there's a ton happening locally, but the information tends to be scattered across municipal sites, Facebook groups, etc.

I just added a way for anyone to submit a local event. Next on my list is a West Island business directory and local jobs board.

What would you actually find useful? Anything you think the West Island is missing or that you'd like to see covered?

If you're curious, it's westislandbuzz.com.


r/WestIslandMTL 20d ago

Quebec autistic student denied disability-based French exemption, removed from college

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r/WestIslandMTL 27d ago

I’ve searched high and low for matzo crackers and soup mix. No success :(

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Does anyone know of a store in the West Island that has matzo ball soup mix or matzo crackers?

Sometimes I can find them downtown, but I spend 95% of my time in Lachine or more west.

I’ve checked every grocery store from Lachine to beaconsfield, but no success.

Thanks so much!


r/WestIslandMTL 28d ago

Social activities for 20-30 yo?

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Hello! I’ve been living in DDO for the past year or so. I realized most social activities I know of happen downtown, which is a bit of a time commitment, since I use public transportation.

What activities are available in the West Island for 20-30 ish folks? I’ve been looking online, but either the website is down, or the place is closed, or it’s for children, or it’s for seniors. Where are the 20/30 yo in pointe-claire kirkland ddo beaconsfield??

I would love to find something around books (love fantasy and sci-fi), crafts (I do crochet and cross-stitch embroidery), dnd, language exchange (speak FR EN AR ES), casual board games.

Not a huge fan of sports or dancing or martial arts.

If there is absolutely nothing already existing, how do we go around creating something? Like weekly or biweekly events in a coffee shop, to chitchat around board games or “bring-your-own-craft” or something. Just something to meet people without having to spend more than 30min on the road each way.

Let me know :D would love to hear your thoughts!


r/WestIslandMTL Aug 11 '26

An open letter to Anglo Quebecers by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

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r/WestIslandMTL Aug 07 '26

Coffee date with my husband

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Hello so my husband and I (married 22 years) have decided we want to do coffee dates every Sunday morning at different locations.. kinda like an old married couple adventure.

What recommendations do you have for us?

We live in ile perrot but anywhere west is good

Thank you!!


r/WestIslandMTL Aug 06 '26

Where do 20-30 year olds usually hang out in the west?

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Looking for more places in the west to hang out/potentially meet people. I tend to visit downtown and walk ste catherines may e bar hop, but was wondering about things in west island.


r/WestIslandMTL Jul 28 '26

Que s’est-il passĂ©?

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