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.

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

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

Saturday, 27 July 2024

Saturday, 27 July 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 27 July 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

Come and join us!

Saturday, 27 July 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Cards Game Club (chapel)

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

Sunday, 28 July 2024

Sunday, 28 July 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 28 July 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 28 July 2024
19:00 - 20:00

Cards Club : Golf (library)

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

Monday, 29 July 2024

Monday, 29 July 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, 29 July 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, 29 July 2024
10:30 - 11:20

Pilates with Laura (activity room)

Monday, 29 July 2024
11:00 - 12:00

Gardening Club

Gardening is more than toil and task,

It's a love, a bond, a timeless art,

In every bloom, we find and bask,

The quiet music of the heart.

Monday, 29 July 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

Come and Join

Monday, 29 July 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, 29 July 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Cards Game Club (chapel)

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

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Aquafitness with Siva (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
10:00 - 12:00

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
10:00 - 10:15

Message from the CEO (941)

Message from the CEO every two weeks: important information. 

Tuesday, 30 July 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, 30 July 2024
13:00 - 13:15

Replay: Message from the CEO (941)

Replay of this morning's broadcast :) 

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
13:30 - 15:30

Scrabble (activity room)

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, 30 July 2024
15:30 - 16:00

Gentle Walking Club

Join Siva at the entrance of the residence and from there you can go for a walk while admiring the beautiful landscape!

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
18:00 - 20:30

Pétanque (the outdoor courts)

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

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 31 July 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, 31 July 2024
13:00 - 14:00

Choir (activity room)

Barbara is our choir conductor

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

COme and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
15:00 - 17:00

Oasis Lounge and Cocktail (GF living room)

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

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
18:30 - 19:30

Serpo-Golf (activity room)

Come in large number!

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
19:30 - 21:30

Outing : Musical Wednesdays

Shows

Discover the lineup curated by the Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs Church that will dazzle you (and your ears) every Wednesday throughout the summer!

Thursday, 1 August 2024

Thursday, 1 August 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Gentle exercise with Laura

Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 1 August 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 1 August 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Aquafitness with Siva (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 1 August 2024
10:30 - 11:15

English conversation (Chapel)

Every Thursday at 10:30am as of November 10th.

Tous les jeudis à 10 h 30 à compter du 10 novembre.

Thursday, 1 August 2024
10:30 - 11:30

Aquafitness with Siva

Please reserve at te reception. 

Thursday, 1 August 2024
11:00 - 12:00

Coffee with the management team (Library) - FRENCH

Come join the discussion in large numbers!

Thursday, 1 August 2024
13:30 - 14:30

Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 1 August 2024
14:00 - 15:00

Computer session

During four sessions, there will be dedicated times for you to ask the professor your questions. Don't hesitate to ask about your tablets, phones, or laptops.

Thursday, 1 August 2024
14:30 - 15:30

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

Thursday, 1 August 2024
19:00 - 20:30

Baseball poche (activity room)

On the menu this week

Saturday, 27 July 2024

Saturday
27 July 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Corn cream with smoked paprika
  • Beet and spinach salad

Main course

  • Niçoise salad with tuna
  • Half-glazed veal meatballs with herbs (new)

Dessert

  • Homemade salted caramel cheesecake
Saturday
27 July 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Chicken and orzo soup
  • Beet and spinach salad

Main course

  • Chicken thigh with oregano and smoked paprika sauce
  • Shrimp skewers with white wine sauce and lemon zest

Dessert

  • Homemade salted caramel cheesecake

Sunday, 28 July 2024

Sunday
28 July 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Dubarry soup flavored with turmeric (cauliflower cream)
  • Greek salad

Main course

  • Gourmet breakfast
  • Chef's choice

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth Cake
Sunday
28 July 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Crécy orange soup (carrot cream)
  • Greek salad

Main course

  • Sesame and Ginger Beef
  • Cod with coconut milk and curry sauce

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth Cake

Monday, 29 July 2024

Monday
29 July 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of tomato with herbs
  • Artichoke heart sala with sundried tomato vinaigrette (new)

Main course

  • Vegetable omlette
  • Shrimp roll

Dessert

  • Raspberry Upside Down Cake (new)
Monday
29 July 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Beef and barley soup
  • Artichoke heart salad sundried tomato vinaigrette (new)

Main course

  • Mannicoti with tomato, sauce au gratin
  • Ham steak with a Bordeaux sauce

Dessert

  • Raspberry Upside Down Cake (new)

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Tuesday
30 July 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Vegetable soup
  • bocconcini salad

Main course

  • Chicken tournedos with a green pepper sauce (new)
  • Paprika and limefilet of sole (new)

Dessert

  • Homemade rice pudding
Tuesday
30 July 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of onion flavored with balsamic vinegar
  • Bocconcini salad

Main course

  • Pizza - Caesar
  • Hamburger steak with a homemade brown sauce and sautéed onions

Dessert

  • Homemade rice pudding

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Wednesday
31 July 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Tomato, cilantro, and corn soup
  • Parmesan square

Main course

  • Pasta with cheese and bacon (new)
  • Smoked meat on croissant (new)

Dessert

  • Lemon meringue tartlet
Wednesday
31 July 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of broccoli with garlic
  • Parmesan square

Main course

  • Mussels with a tarragon sauce
  • Turkey breast with a blue cheese and white wine sauce (new)

Dessert

  • Lemon meringue tartlet

Thursday, 1 August 2024

Thursday
1 August 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken and rice soup
  • Romaine lettuce salad with a Italian vinaigrette

Main course

  • Beef and Swiss cheese submarine
  • Chicken vol au vent

Dessert

  • Dried cranberrie and orange zest cake
Thursday
1 August 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot ginger and orange
  • Romaine lettuce salad with an Italian vinaigrette

Main course

  • Romaine lettuce salad with a Italian vinaigrette
  • Homemade Fish n' chips

Dessert

  • Dried cranberrie and orange zest cake

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!