Description
Westmount, one of the oldest areas in Edmonton, may have been named for a Montreal neighbourhood of the same name. Malcolm Groat settled here in 1878. In the early 1900s, Groat sold his land and Westmount was quickly developed. Most of the area’s homes were built around 1910. Marketed towards young professionals, the Westmount neighbourhood was a popular location because of its proximity to downtown Edmonton. Beginning in 1910, residents could easily travel to and from downtown on the electric streetcar that ran from Jasper Avenue to 110 Avenue via 124 Street. The portion of Westmount located from 107 Avenue to 111 Avenue and 124 Street to 127 Street has also been known as West Ingle; the first settlers here were Malcolm Groat and John Norris.
Feature Type
Neighbourhood
Designation Year
CU