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 $1,635 per month
3½ (1 bdr)
577 sq.ft. to à 902 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,230 per month
3½ + den (1 bdr)
1,125 sq.ft. to 1,167 sq.ft.
$3,591 per month
4½ (2 bdr)
902 sq.ft. to 1,408 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,459 per month
5½ (3 bdr)
1,398 sq.ft.
Starting at $4,576 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

Dedicated to those who are semi-autonomous or with a slight loss of independence, the care units offer daily tailored assistance with a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals. Care units are available 24 hours a day and are occasionally accessible for convalescence or to offer a break to the usual caregiver.

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…

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, 8 November 2024

Friday, 8 November 2024
19:00 - 20:30

Baseball poche (activity room)

Friday, 8 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Friday, 8 November 2024
10:00 - 10:45

Yoga with Laura

Yoga class in the activity room. 

Friday, 8 November 2024
11:00 - 12:00

Coffee with the management team (Library) - ENGLISH

Come join the discussion in large numbers!

Friday, 8 November 2024
14:00 - 17:00

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, 9 November 2024

Saturday, 9 November 2024
19:00 - 21:30

Cinema - On request

Come and watch a movie on our big screen !

Saturday, 9 November 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 9 November 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

Come and join us!

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Sunday, 10 November 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Cards Game Club (library)

Come see Lunda the day before to get the cards and game rules.

Sunday, 10 November 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 10 November 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 10 November 2024
14:00 - 15:00

Sing along with Pierre Labelle

Come and enjoy the afternoon !

Monday, 11 November 2024

Monday, 11 November 2024
19:00 - 20:00

Cards Club : Golf (library)

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

Monday, 11 November 2024
19:00 - 18:59

Remembrance day - Diffusion of the ceremony

Forever Engraved

In the silence of battlefields wide,
Your names echo, with steady pride.
Heroes fallen for liberty,
In our hearts, forever engraved you'll be.

Monday, 11 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Seated exercise to work on the cardiovascular system, arm, core, and thigh muscles. 

Monday, 11 November 2024
10:00 - 11:00

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, 11 November 2024
10:30 - 11:20

Pilates with Laura (activity room)

Monday, 11 November 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

Come and Join

Monday, 11 November 2024
13:30 - 15:30

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, 11 November 2024
15:30 - 16:30

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, 12 November 2024

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Cards Game Club (library)

Come see Lunda the day before to get the cards and game rules.

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Aquafitness with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
10:00 - 12:00

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
10:30 - 11:30

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, 12 November 2024
13:30 - 15:30

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!

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
14:00 - 17:00

Outing - Visit to the ''Grande Bibliothèque'' via the REM

At 2:00 PM, at the main entrance.


Location: The Grand Library (Montreal)
Transportation: Bus and the REM
Reserve at the reception by November 5

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
15:00 - 17:00

Mandala (activity room)

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!

Tuesday, 12 November 2024
18:00 - 20:30

Pétanque (activity room)

Petanque will take place outside on Tuesdays at 7:00pm during the whole summer.

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
10:30 - 11:30

Brain gym - French (library)

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, 13 November 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

COme and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
15:00 - 17:00

Oasis Lounge and Cocktail with Martin (GF living room)

Come and enjoy a moment in good company with a drink and snacks every Wednesday at 3:00.

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
18:30 - 19:30

Spikeball (activity room)

Come in large number!

On the menu this week

Friday, 8 November 2024

Friday
8 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Minestrone soup
  • Greek salad

Main course

  • Omelette with brie cheese and peppers
  • Turkey meatloaf with a sage and apple sauce

Dessert

  • Vanilla Tapioca
Friday
8 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of broccoli
  • Greek salad

Main course

  • Shrimp stir-fry with saffron and honey
  • Shepherd's pie

Dessert

  • Vanilla Tapioca

Saturday, 9 November 2024

Saturday
9 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of root vegetable
  • Israeli couscous salad wit lemon zest, cucumber and feta

Main course

  • Penne primavera
  • Pork fillet with a tomato and olive sauce

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth cake
Saturday
9 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Beef and tomato soup
  • Israeli couscous salad with lemon zest, cucumber and feta

Main course

  • Filet of sole with dill and lemon zest
  • Stewed veal with root vegetables

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth cake

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Sunday
10 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken noodle soup
  • Orzo salad with tomatoes and cilantro (new)

Main course

  • Gourmet breakfast
  • Chef's choice

Dessert

  • Pumpkin Pie
Sunday
10 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of green pea
  • Orzo salad with tomatoes and cilantro (new)

Main course

  • Stewed beef with carrots
  • Chicken thigh with dijon mustard and thyme (new)

Dessert

  • Pumpkin Pie

Monday, 11 November 2024

Monday
11 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken and noodle soup
  • Mini vegetable imperial rolls

Main course

  • Chicken breast with a Dijon sauce
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Vanilla cake and strawberry jam
Monday
11 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of tomato with herbs
  • Mini vegetable imperial rolls

Main course

  • Hamburger steak with gravy
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Vanilla cake and strawberry jam

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Tuesday
12 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot with turmeric
  • Beetroot salad with a balsamic vinaigrette and walnuts

Main course

  • Veal meatballs with a tomato and basil sauce served on spaghetti
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Fruit salad
Tuesday
12 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Beef and barley soup
  • Beetroot salad with a balsamic vinaigrette and walnuts

Main course

  • Roasted salmon with a hollandaise sauce
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Fruit salad

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Wednesday
13 November 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Vegetable and orzo soup
  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Ham and caramelized onion quiche
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Coffee mousse
Wednesday
13 November 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Leek cream with white wine
  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Shrimp stir-fry served over vegetable fried rice
  • A la carte menu

Dessert

  • Coffee mousse

Everyday life at your residence, right at your fingertips!

Learn all the news about your residence by downloading the THÉIA app from Groupe Maurice. You’ll discover the activities program, important info of the day, the dining room menu of the week and more. Handy for both residents and their loved ones, THÉIA is easy to use and offers a wealth of practical information. Everyday life in residence is at your fingertips, thanks to THÉIA!