Westdale is a residential neighbourhood in Hamilton. It is centred in the Westdale Village shopping district and located near McMaster University. Westdale was founded in the 1920s (in conjunction with McMaster's 1930 founding in Hamilton) as one of Canada's first planned communities. Although urban development has reduced the isolation once integral for Westdale's modelled environment, Westdale Village persists as an established shopping destination for West Hamilton residents. In addition to many small businesses, Westdale is home to many stores, parks and community services.