Inauguration of the William-Bill-McMurchie Pier on August 22

The City of Pointe-Claire invites you to join the Mayor of Pointe-Claire, John Belvedere, members of City Council and the McMurchie family for the inauguration ceremony of the William-Bill-McMurchie Pier.

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 22, at the entrance to the pier in Edgewater Park. This inauguration will serve as a tribute to former mayor Mr. McMurchie, who dedicated his life to the City of Pointe-Claire and its residents. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be postponed to Sunday, August 23.

The event will also be an opportunity to reflect on and pay tribute to his lasting contributions to the Pointe-Claire community.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 (rain date: Sunday, August 23)
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Location: Edgewater Park, at the pier (east section of the park, close to Bowling Green Avenue)
• Attire: No specific dress code required
• Parking: Limited parking is available at the park. Additional street parking may be available in nearby streets. Please verify that posted signage allows for street parking.
• Seating: Seating will be available for official guests. Residents are encouraged to bring their own chair or a blanket if they wish to sit on the grass.
• Accessibility: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available. A paved pathway will allow visitors to access the ceremony site.

We hope you will join us for this special afternoon of remembrance, recognition and community spirit. 

We invite you to make the most of the day by enjoying a picnic.