There’s been a lot of information about lead service lines in people’s homes. But what about water fountains in city parks and municipal buildings? Just like residential buildings, there is a vast lead screening campaign underway for these facilities.

Frosty weather can seriously damage your pipes. With our tips, you can avoid frozen pipes, react quickly if a problem arises and avoid unpleasant surprises this winter.

Being careful about what we throw in our toilet bowls helps keep our sewer system running smoothly and prevents disruptions. Do you know what you can and cannot flush down the toilet? Find out here.

The Toponym’Elles place-name list was created so that women could be better represented in the names of streets, parks and other public places. Learn how this list was started and how to suggest a name.

When deciding what name to give a new street, park or building, or to change the name of an existing place according to best practices, criteria are respected and a process is followed. Learn about the steps leading to the adoption of a place name.

Are you planning to renovate? It can be hard to know where to start, between the by-laws you need to check, the permits you need and the time needed to get them. Discover our tips for successful renovations and staying on good terms with your neighbours.

Want to borrow cross-country skis, skates, snowshoes, a sled, a snow scooter, a snow tube, walking sticks, crampons or a kite ski? Find out everything you need to know to reserve outdoor recreation equipment in a park, at a skating rink or at a library.

There’s nothing like a toboggan ride to make wintertime enjoyable. Montréal is full of slopes where you can go sledding free of charge.

Did you know that Montréal has more than 225 outdoor skating rinks, including a dozen refrigerated rinks? Whether for a romantic date or a family outing, or to improve your technique, discover the best places to skate in the city.

From sledding to skating, cross-country skiing to snowshoeing, here are some suggestions for how to make the most of winter in Montréal. Choose from a wide variety of free activities on offer in your neighbourhood and in urban nature.