Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hey neighbours! We've got a fantastic week of entertainment lined up on the West Island, from comedy shows to live music to outdoor adventures.
In today's West Island Buzz:
🎭 Tony Lee brings comedy hypnosis to Macallans Pub this week
🚲 Free Fatbike rentals (for kids too!)
🏎️ Cars & Coffee at Lamborghini Montreal, free entry
🕺🏻 Hip-Hop & Street Dance Festival
🏡 Properties & 💼 Jobs of the week
⬇️ Let’s get into it!
– Matteo
Interested in meeting new people over dinner?
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Presented by
A day for yourself: EmpowerHer Summit this Sunday
This Sunday, treat yourself to a day that's just for you. Hosted by life transition expert Tania Chomyk, the EmpowerHer Summit brings West Island women together in Dorval for a full day of learning, reflection and connection.
Explore everything from career and leadership to financial confidence, well-being and navigating life's transitions, with interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, a panel, networking and more.
Come on your own or bring a friend, and leave with new connections and practical ideas for whatever your next chapter holds. A portion of the proceeds will support the West Island Women's Centre.
📍 Hampton Inn Conference Centre, 1900 Trans-Canada Hwy, Dorval
🗓 Sunday, Oct 4, 9am–5pm
🎟 $125 + tax, lunch included
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🗞️ In the news
Have an older fireplace in Beaconsfield? Today is an important deadline (Beaconsfield)
If you have an older wood-burning fireplace or stove in Beaconsfield, today, Sept. 30, is the deadline to declare it to the city. Declaring it lets you keep using it until Sept. 30, 2027. Starting Oct. 1, undeclared non-certified appliances can't be used except during a power outage lasting more than three hours.
Meet Your Nelligan and Robert-Baldwin Candidates Tonight (Pierrefonds Community High School (auditorium), 13800 Pierrefonds Blvd., Pierrefonds)
Still deciding how to vote on Monday? Tonight, the provincial candidates for Nelligan and Robert-Baldwin will be at Pierrefonds Community High School to share where they stand on local issues and take questions from residents. Hosted by the Table de quartier du Nord de l'Ouest-de-l'Île de Montréal, it's a free, non-partisan evening open to everyone, with finger food on hand. Doors open at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
Have Your Say on Windermere Park's Redevelopment (Windermere Park Chalet, Beaconsfield)
Beaconsfield is planning a redevelopment of Windermere Park and wants to hear from residents. Drop by the park chalet on Saturday, Oct. 3, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to see the plans and talk with the city and the design team.
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🏪 Business Buzz
Anytime Fitness Opens in Pointe-Claire (Anytime Fitness, Pointe-Claire)
A new Anytime Fitness is now open near Fairview. The locally owned gym is open 24/7, and members also get access to Anytime Fitness locations worldwide. To mark the opening, they're offering 7 free days to try it out.
Help Stray Cats Get Through the Winter (91 Av. de Lucerne, Pointe-Claire)
Primal Fitness in Pointe-Claire is teaming up with Refuge Catchat to build insulated winter shelters for stray and feral cats. Drop by on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn how they're made and build one yourself. It's $45 for a ready-made kit, or $25 to $35 if you bring your own bin. All proceeds go to the rescue.
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📅 What's On
Family-friendly events labeled with 🧑🧑🧒🧒
WEDNESDAY, SEP 30
NFB Film: Nechako: Screening of the National Film Board documentary about two Nations fighting to restore their river and way of life in the face of environmental destruction. Presented for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For adults; in English and Dakelh with French subtitles. 6:00 p.m., Library, Beaconsfield, Free, Drop In
Aislin's 1976 Montreal Olympics Scrapbook: Legendary cartoonist Terry Mosher (Aislin) looks back at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and Mayor Jean Drapeau on the Games' 50th anniversary. In English. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Pointe-Claire Public Library, Free, drop-in.
THURSDAY, OCT 1
BBQ for National Seniors Day: Senneville celebrates its seniors with a community BBQ: good food, good company and everyone welcome. If it rains, it moves to the George-McLeish Community Centre. Reserve your ticket through your Voilà! account. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Parc Senneville, Senneville, Free, Reservation required
Art & Wine Evening at Stewart Hall: Tour the Pictura 2026 exhibition with Stewart Hall's curator, then sip through art-inspired wine pairings led by sommelier Giancarlo Rivera. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Stewart Hall Art Gallery, Pointe-Claire, Free, bilingual, 18+, reservation required.
Silver Screamers Documentary Screening: A screening of the documentary Silver Screamers, presented by the Town of Hudson in association with the Hudson Film Society and Hudson Village Theatre to mark the 15th anniversary of National Seniors Day. The film follows a group of seniors who create an amateur film inspired by Edo van Belkom's short story The Rug. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m. The short film The Rug (12 min) will be shown after the documentary. 7:30 p.m., Hudson Village Theatre, Free
SATURDAY, OCT 3
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Garage Sale: The church’s popular annual fall sale is back, with housewares, electronics, clothing, toys, books and plenty of other treasures. Get there early for the best finds! 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The Church of St John the Baptist, Pointe-Claire
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Marché Ste‑Anne: Local vendors with produce, baked goods, honey, cheeses, crafts, etc. Very stroller‑friendly and relaxed. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Parc Kawenothiion, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Community Treasure Hunt: Dorval residents put unwanted items at the curb from 9 a.m., and anyone can come pick them up. Think of it as a garage sale with no price tags. The city publishes a map of participating homes. Want your address on it? Register today (Sept. 30) by emailing [email protected] or calling 514-633-4040. Rain or shine. You can access the map of homes here. 9:00 a.m., Dorval
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Free Fatbike Rentals: Don't miss the opportunity to try fat biking at no charge! Go to the Bois-de-Liesse nature park to discover this two-wheeled sport. You will have the opportunity to borrow an oversized wheel bike free of charge for a period of 45 minutes during which you can explore the many trails available to you. Bicycles for children (8 years and older) are also available. Make sure to reserve in advance!. 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Street Wave: Hip-Hop & Street Dance Festival: An afternoon celebrating hip-hop and street dance: breaking and open-style battles, performances, mixed-team competitions, a DJ and a dance party. Featuring breaker LazyLegz and Sam & Sean, winners of Révolution's all-star season. All ages. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Gerry-Robertson Community Centre, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Tickets are $3.35 for the day.
Open House at the West Island Women's Centre: Get to know the West Island Women's Centre at its open-house afternoon: try a class, do some arts and crafts, get a chair massage, enjoy a corn roast and meet the community. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., West Island Women's Centre, Pointe-Claire
SUNDAY, OCT 4
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Try Curling: Baie-D'Urfé Curling Club Open House: Ever wanted to try curling? The Baie-D'Urfé Curling Club throws open its doors for a free open house. No pre-registration, ages 10+. Bring clean running shoes. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Baie-D'Urfé Curling Club
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Cars & Coffee Season Finale at Lamborghini Montreal: Lamborghini Montreal closes out its Cars & Coffee season with one last Sunday meetup at the Kirkland dealership. Expect rare supercars, fellow car lovers, local food and coffee. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Lamborghini Montreal, Kirkland, Free
All About Squash at the Cap-Saint-Jacques Farm: Stop by the Cap-Saint-Jacques ecological farm for an afternoon all about squash: its history, the varieties grown in Quebec, how to cook them and how they're farmed. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Cap-Saint-Jacques Ecological Farm
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⛅ Weekend Weather
🌙 Friday 17°C / 13°C · clear skies
🌙 Saturday 15°C / 9°C · clear skies
☁️ Sunday 9°C / 7°C · mostly cloudy
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🌆 Also in Montreal
Oktoberfest at Jean-Talon Market (Marché Jean-Talon, Montréal)
From Friday to Sunday (Oct. 2–4), Jean-Talon Market turns Bavarian, with 15 Quebec microbreweries, live music and DJs. Admission is free. A tasting glass is $3.50 or a stein $7, and beers are extra (generally under $10). Fri 3–10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monktoberfest in Ville-Émard (Boulevard Monk, Montréal)
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Boulevard Monk closes to traffic for a free fall street party in Ville-Émard. It starts at 12:30 p.m., with Bleu Jeans Bleu headlining at 6 p.m., plus a family zone, local food and a new artisan area.
Lune Noire Opens Monday at Parc Jean-Drapeau (Jardins des Floralies, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal)
Starting Monday, Oct. 5, Parc Jean-Drapeau's Floralies gardens get Halloween decor and fall colours for the rest of the month. Access to the site is free.
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🎤 Live Music & Comedy Shows
WEDNESDAY, SEP 30
Tony Lee Comedy Hypnosis: Canadian Hall of Famer Tony Lee brings his Gen-X comedy hypnosis show to Macallans Pub. Adult show (mature content), in English, about 90 minutes. Tickets required; arrive early for the best seats. 7:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
FRIDAY, OCT 2
That Darn Kat: Free show at Macallans Pub. The band plays an eclectic mix of classic rock, '90s alternative and modern hits. 7:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
Skye Consort & Emma Björling | Cabaret Night: The Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre turns into a cozy cabaret for Celtic and Nordic-inspired music: polkas, reels and ballads on fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki and banjo. $20 for adults; tickets on Réservatech or at the door if any are left. Tips go to Dorval's Community Aid. 8:00 p.m., Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, Dorval
SATURDAY, OCT 3
The Hi-Fins Sixties Show: A four-piece band relives the British Invasion, from the Beatles and the Stones to the Kinks and the Who, with a video show running throughout. Tickets $27, 18+. Doors at 7 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
SUNDAY, OCT 4
Musical Secrets | Divertissimo Series: A Sunday-morning classical concert with coffee and croissants. Trio Hochelaga (violin, cello, piano) takes you through three centuries of chamber music. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, free for 5 and under. Tickets required. 11:00 a.m., Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre, Dorval
Kate Wyatt Trio: Murmurations: Montreal pianist and composer Kate Wyatt brings contemporary jazz to Stewart Hall with bassist Adrian Vedady and drummer Louis-Vincent Hamel. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, Pointe-Claire, Free (reservation required)
West Island's Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show: English stand-up comedy at Kirkland Resto Bar, with a full bar and kitchen menu. Tickets are $10 in presale, $15 regular or $20 at the door. 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Kirkland Resto Bar, Kirkland, Registration required
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🏡 Properties of the week
Home 1: Under $700k
Price: $699,000
Address: 17263 Rue Thomas-Baillairgé / Pierrefonds-Roxboro
- 3 Bed / 2 Bath
- Detached raised bungalow on a quiet street near Kirkland
- Recently updated kitchen open to the dining and living area
- Finished basement with a family room, second kitchen and bedroom
- Open house Sunday, October 4 from 2–4 p.m.
Home 2: $700k – $1M
Price: $799,000
Address: 24 Rue Hasting / Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- 4 Bed / 2 Bath
- Detached bungalow on a nearly 7,900 sq. ft. lot
- Three bedrooms on the main floor plus one in the basement
- Double garage with additional driveway parking
- Open house Sunday, October 4 from 2–4 p.m.
Home 3: Over $1M
Price: $1,199,000
Address: 60 Boulevard Saint-Jean / Pointe-Claire
- 4 Bed / 3 Bath + 2 powder rooms
- Fully renovated detached home with 3,424 sq. ft. of living space
- Four bedrooms upstairs with spacious main living areas
- Private yard and finished basement
- Open house Sunday, October 4 from 2–4 p.m.
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💼 Who's Hiring in the West Island
Looking for a new role? Here are a few West Island job listings published over the past week.
• Customer Service Cashier · Verti Store Inc. · Dorval · Part-time to full-time
• Buyer - Purchasing · Fed Supply · Pointe-Claire
• Massage Therapist · Kinatex Pierrefonds · Pierrefonds-Roxboro · Part-time to full-time
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