The Town of Montreal West officially inaugurated its new Sports and Recreation Centre on January 30, 2026 at 220 Bedbrook avenue, Montreal West. The inauguration ceremony included official remarks, a ribbon-cutting, and a tour of the facilities, and was held in the presence of municipal, provincial, and federal representatives, as well as several key contributors.
Designed to meet both current and future needs, the Sports and Recreation Centre will provide residents with modern, functional, and accessible facilities, contributing to an improved quality of life in the Town of Montreal West.
A historic investment for generations to come
The project represents a total investment of $39.2 million and was carried out by the Town of Montreal West with the support from the Ministry of Education in the amount of $ 10,045,381 through the Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives (PAFIRS), and from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada in the amount of $6,278,363.50 under the Investing in Canada plan, stemming from the Integrated Bilateral Agreement between federal and provincial governments. Additional funding was provided by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, an endowment created by the Government of Canada.
Construction began in August 2023 and was completed in January 2026.
The building also incorporates universal accessibility measures, allowing everyone, regardless of age or mobility, to fully enjoy the facilities. Designed with climate resilience in mind, the project incorporates innovative features that reduce environmental impact and strengthen long-term durability in the face of future weather conditions. These measures underscore the Town’s commitment to responsible, inclusive, and sustainable development.
The Steve and Rob Michelin ice rink opened on February 1st, with the remainder of the centre becoming accessible later this spring.
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“The Government of Canada is proud to invest in community infrastructure in Montreal West. We are proud to work with our provincial and municipal partners to build facilities that support activity health, and improve the quality of life for all ages”, declared The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth) and Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount
“The investments we are making in recreational, sports, and outdoor infrastructure demonstrate our commitment to improving the physical and mental well-being of the population. They not only help support regional development, but also strengthen the social fabric of our communities. Through the many projects delivered under this program, people of all ages across Quebec will have access to more community spaces for physical and recreational activities. I am pleased to know that Montreal West residents will soon be able to benefit from the development and improvement of these facilities”, said Isabelle Charest, Minister Responsible for Sports, Recreation and the Outdoors.
“This sports centre is a great source of pride for Montreal West and for the metropolitan area. Accessible and welcoming, it will help strengthen the social fabric of the community and enhance residents’ quality of life. I am proud that our government is supporting projects that respond to community needs and promote collective well-being”, commented Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, and MNA for Pointe-aux-Trembles.
“I am extremely proud to inaugurate this major recreational and sports facility for our municipality. We will make full use of this new installation so that it becomes a true hub at the heart of our community. The financial support of the provincial and federal governments, through the Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives (PAFIRS) totaling over 16 million dollars and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities contributing nearly 2 million dollars, as well as the contributions of donors and the public, were instrumental in bringing this project to fruition”, said Jonathan Cha, Mayor of the Town of Montreal West.
Photos by Manoucheka Lachérie