Ambiance

50, Place du Commerce
Île-des-Sœurs, QC, H3E 2C3
Contact us (514) 768-2888

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Ambiance invites you to experience an exceptional retirement in a dynamic, inspiring and charming site. Located on Nuns’ Island, this residence enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the Montreal region. Surrounded by water, parks and hiking trails, Ambiance also offers a wide range of shops and services within walking distance. It’s an idyllic spot nestled between city and nature!

204

Apartments

8

Floors

48

Care units

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The apartments

Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:

Four appliances
Electricity, heating / air conditioning
Cable TV
Access to common areas
Participation in activities organized by an activity manager
Security 24/7
Studio
385 sq.ft. to 505 sq.ft.
Starting at $1,853 per month
3½ (1 bdr)
577 sq.ft. to à 902 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,527 per month
3½ + den (1 bdr)
1,125 sq.ft. to 1,167 sq.ft.
$4,069 per month
4½ (2 bdr)
902 sq.ft. to 1,408 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,919 per month
5½ (3 bdr)
1,398 sq.ft.
Starting at $5,185 per month

Your kind of comfort

  • Full kitchen with appliances
  • Large bathroom with linen closet
  • Ceramic surfaces in bathroom
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Closed in-unit storage spaces
  • Large windows
  • Superior soundproofing
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice

48 care units to make your daily life easier

Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.

Learn more about the care units

 

Optional care services are also offered on an à la carte basis to autonomous residents: Medication administration and management, help with support stockings, change of bandages and dressings, vital signs and weight measurement, partial bath, bathing assistance in the apartment or a therapeutic bath…

Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.

Common areas

There aren’t enough hours in a day!

Ambiance offers you the space and opportunities to let your imagination run wild. Its many amenities mean you can enjoy every moment as you see fit.

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Dining room
Dining room
Private dining room
Private dining room
Panoramic lounge
Panoramic lounge
Library
Library
Salon with piano
Salon with piano
Billiards room
Billiards room
Gym
Gym
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Spa
Activity room
Activity room
Movie theatre
Movie theatre
Place of worship
Place of worship
Hair and beauty salon
Hair and beauty salon
Gardens
Gardens
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Petanque
Petanque
Pharmaceutical counter
Pharmaceutical counter
Bistro and convenience store
Bistro and convenience store

Activities and services

Your calendar is full!

At Ambiance, you can choose from all sorts of physical, social, cultural and intellectual pursuits organized by a passionate team. Whether it’s dancing, painting, singing, laughing it up or just having fun… whether it’s reading, engaging in discussions or debates, you’ll always find something to keep both mind and body stimulated!

Stay active with an aquafitness class. There are also painting classes and our special pet therapy program. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!

You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!

Around the residence

The best of Nuns’ Island

Situated in the heart of Nuns’ Island on Place du Commerce Street, the Ambiance residence offers you an urban living environment in a colourful country setting. The residence is strategically located near shops and services, while remaining close to the waterfront and greenery. The proximity to downtown and the banks of the St. Lawrence River, make Ambiance a privileged, warm and ultimately balanced place in which to live.

  • Minutes from shops and services: Provigo, Jean Coutu, SAQ
  • Walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops
  • Easy access to highways and the Champlain Bridge
  • Close to several parks, green spaces, bike paths and parkways

This week at Ambiance

Activities of the week

Friday, 19 December 2025

Friday, 19 December 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Friday, 19 December 2025
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

Yoga with Laura

Yoga class in the activity room. 

Friday, 19 December 2025
14:00 - 17:00   Activité

Super Bingo (activity room)

Super Bingo  with Arthur 

Buy 3 cards for 10$ or 6 cards for $15. 

Join us for a lively Bingo activty filled with fun and excitement! 

Saturday, 20 December 2025

Saturday, 20 December 2025
19:00 - 21:30   Films

Opera Concert: Capriccio by R. Strauss

Come and watch a movie on our big screen !

Saturday, 20 December 2025
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Sunday, 21 December 2025
19:00 - 20:00   Films

Cinema : All I Want for Christmas

Director: Robert Lieberman
Year: 1991
Starring: Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Ethan Randall, Kevin Nealon, Thora Birch, Leslie Nielsen, Lauren Bacall
Genre:
Comedy /
Children / Romance

Sunday, 21 December 2025
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 21 December 2025
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 21 December 2025
13:00 - 14:00   Activité

Sing along with Pierre Labelle

At 1:30 PM in the lounge, come and enjoy the afternoon !

Monday, 22 December 2025

Monday, 22 December 2025
19:00 - 20:00   Activité

Cards Club : Golf (library)

You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.

Monday, 22 December 2025
19:00 - 20:00   Films

Cinema : 23 décembre

Director: Miryam Bouchard
Year: 2022
Starring: François Arnaud, Christine Beaulieu, Catherine Brunet, Sacha Charles, Bianca Gervais, Karl Graboshas, Albert Kwan
Genre: Comedy/ Romantic Comedy/ Canadian Films

Monday, 22 December 2025
9:30 - 10:30   Activité

Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

A chair-based session designed to boost the cardiovascular system while strengthening the arm, core, and thigh muscles!

Monday, 22 December 2025
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Puzzle Club

A 3 in 1 activity: relaxation, concentration and feeling of belonging in this activity.

1000 pieces puzzle that is doable when together!


Puzzle open to all! (at your convenience)

Monday, 22 December 2025
13:30 - 15:30   Activité

Classical music concerts (cinema room)

Come and attend the magnificent concert offered by Mr. André Mercure. A perfect meeting for music lovers. Welcome to all!

Monday, 22 December 2025
14:00 - 16:00   Activité

Cribbage Club ( Chapelle)

You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.

Monday, 22 December 2025
15:00 - 16:00   Activité

Line dancing (activity room)

Beginners, intermediates, and advanced dancers, you are all welcome. Come join us in large numbers to participate and share your skills during the birthday party

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Break - Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
10:00 - 12:00   Activité

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Break - Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain gym - English (Chapel)

NEW activity offered in English: 

Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am in the chapel for an English "Brain gym" activity. 

Exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities. This activity consists of various games such as association games, quizzes on various topics, word games, and more. The goal is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible by working on various skills such as attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic, and calculations.

Tuesday, 23 December 2025
13:30 - 15:30   Activité

Scrabble (chapel)

We play to have fun and learn in the chapel from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. No registration required. You are welcome!

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
19:00 - 20:30   Activité

Pétanque (Activity room)

Pétanque will take place on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the activity hall.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain gym - French (Theater)

Do you want to exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities? The brain gym is for you! (Association games, quizzes on different topics, word games, quizzes, etc.) The goal of this course is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible. The exercises will focus on various cognitive skills including attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic and reasoning, and calculations.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
11:30 - 13:00   Événement

Traditional Holiday Meal

Come and enjoy our traditional holiday meal.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
13:00 - 15:00   Activité

Bridge (Library)

Come and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
14:00 - 16:00   Activité

Mandala (Chapel)

The Mandala provides various benefits and can be used as a stress management technique. Indeed, coloring the small patterns so that each touching space is of a different color requires attention, concentration, and precision. You are wlecome!

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
14:00 - 15:00   Activité

Special Oasis Lounge and Cocktail with Martin Saint-Jean (GF living room)

Starting at 2:00 p.m. in the lounge, come enjoy a great time with the Management Team and Martin Saint-Jean.

On the menu this week

Friday, 19 December 2025

Friday
19 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Caldo verde

  • Fennel salad

Main course

  • Deviled pork chop

  • Fish n chips

  • Chicken Dijon

Dessert

  • Sabayon

Friday
19 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot and red lentil

  • Homemade hummus

Main course

  • Deviled pork chop

  • Fish n chips

  • Chicken Dijon

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Saturday, 20 December 2025

Saturday
20 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot and red lentil

  • Homemade hummus

Main course

  • Chicken burger

  • Beef with carrots

  • Salmon fillet with shrimp

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Saturday
20 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Parsnip and Roasted Onion Soup

  • Chef’s Choice

Main course

  • Chicken burger

  • Beef with carrots

  • Salmon fillet with shrimp

Dessert

  • Fruit crepe and custard sauce

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Sunday
21 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Parsnip and Roasted Onion Soup

  • Chef’s Choice

Main course

  • Gourmet breakfast

  • Linguine with shrimp, basil and cherry tomatoes

  • Veal liver

Dessert

  • Fruit crepe and custard sauce

Sunday
21 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of leek and ham

  • Carrot and chickpea salad with apricots

Main course

  • Grilled Toulouse sausage and sauerkraut

  • Linguine with shrimp, basil and cherry tomatoes

  • Veal liver

Dessert

  • Caramel and chocolate cake

Monday, 22 December 2025

Monday
22 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Leek and ham soup

  • Carrot and chickpea salad with apricots

Main course

  • Shepherd's pie and beets

  • Croque madame

  • Old-Fashioned Chicken Breast

Dessert

  • Caramel and chocolate cake

Monday
22 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Chicken and vegetable broth

  • Green salad with bocconcini

Main course

  • Shepherd's pie and beets

  • Croque madame

  • Old-Fashioned Chicken Breast

Dessert

  • Assorted dessert

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Tuesday
23 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Chicken and vegetable broth

  • Green salad with bocconcini

Main course

  • Chicken pot pie

  • Pizza-ghetti

  • Grenoble sole fillet

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Tuesday
23 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Mushroom soup

  • Arugula and pistachio salad

Main course

  • Chicken pot pie

  • Pizza-ghetti

  • Grenoble sole fillet

Dessert

  • Moist carrot cake

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Wednesday
24 December 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Mushroom soup

  • Arugula and pistachio salad

Main course

  • Traditional plate: Turkey with cranberry sauce, beef "tourtière" with juice, aligot with mashed potatoes and cheese, old-fashioned ratatouille

  • Salmon fillet with pink pepper sauce, aligot with mashed potatoes and cheese, old-fashioned ratatouille

Dessert

  • Yule log

Wednesday
24 December 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Mushroom soup

  • Arugula and pistachio salad

Main course

  • Traditional plate: Turkey with cranberry sauce, beef "tourtière" with juice, aligot with mashed potatoes and cheese, old-fashioned ratatouille

  • Salmon fillet with pink pepper sauce, aligot with mashed potatoes and cheese, old-fashioned ratatouille

Dessert

  • Yule log

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