Welcome to
West Montrose


The West Montrose Residents’ Association strives to support and improve our neighbourhood, aiming to bring residents and visitors an enjoyable community. We are financially self-supporting through annual membership dues and non-profit donations. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to our community, the West Montrose Residents’ Association welcomes you!


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Upcoming Events

Covered Bridge Christmas Carol Sing

Raise your voices in celebration of the holiday season. Join our community in singing Christmas Carols led by a local choir. Monday, TBA, 2024.

Monday, TBA, 2024

Join our community in singing Christmas Carols led by a local choir.

Community BBQ

and Annual General Meeting of the Bridgekeepers Neighbourhood Association. Help support the community! Sunday, TBA, 2024

Sunday, TBA, 2024

TBA

 

The Kissing Bridge Trailway will be closed during 2024. For more information, please contact us at the bottom of the page.

Calendar of Events

You can use this calendar to look ahead for events in future months. Click on the event for more information. There are a number of events around our community for people of all ages to enjoy. Take a look!

If you know of an event taking place in the surrounding area that may be of interest to others, please email us at info@bridgekeepers.ca and we will add the event to the community calendar.


West Montrose Covered Bridge

The West Montrose Covered Bridge, also known as the "Kissing Bridge", is the last wooden covered bridge in Ontario and the oldest such bridge in Canada. Built in 1880–1881 mostly of oak and white pine by John Bear, the structure is still used by pedestrians, buggy traffic and vehicles weighing less than three tonnes. Since 1998, it has been owned and maintained by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.


Heritage Landscape

The settlement of West Montrose is designated as a Cultural Heritage Landscape by the Township of Woolwich because of its history of pioneer settlement, its traditional bridges and the Old Order Mennonite culture.


Grand River

The Grand River, which flows through West Montrose, is a desirable canoeing location, particularly the stretch between West Montrose and Paris. There are a number of conservation areas along the river as well.


Trailways

There are over 90 kilometres of trail in Woolwich Township available for public use. The Kissing Bridge Trailway detours into West Montrose, but others, including the Avon Trail, the Grand Valley Trail, the Health Valley Trail, and the Lions Ring Trail are just a short drive away. Click here for more information

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