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!

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

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
10:00 - 12:00   Activité

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain Gym and Conversation in English (Chapel)

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, 17 March 2026
13:30 - 14:30   Activité

Workshop with Desjardins Credit Union : Romance Scams (Cinema Room)

At 1:30 PM in the activity room. Come join the information session. You will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and participate in the workshop on fraud

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
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!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
16:00 - 17:00   Activité

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail (Lounge)

From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with us!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
17:00 - 19:00   Événement

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (Dining Room / Lounge)

Menu:

Starter
Leek and potato soup topped with bacon and chives

or

Green salad

Main Course
Irish beef and vegetable stew with beer
Colcannon potatoes (mashed potatoes with cabbage)

Dessert
Chocolate cake with a mint rosette.

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
19:00 - 20:30   Activité

Pétanque (Activity room)

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

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain gym - French (Cinema Room)

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, 18 March 2026
13:00 - 15:00   Activité

Bridge (Library)

Come and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
13:00 - 17:01   Activité

Semi-Private Training with KINELITE: Registration Required with the Trainer (Gym)

Come explore with KINELITE practical ways to regain control and live more peacefully! Pain is a part of life for many of us, but there are concrete approaches to better understand and manage pain on a daily basis. You will also discover practical techniques and tools to improve your comfort and quality of life. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, muscle tension, or age-related discomfort, there are solutions tailored to every situation. Don’t let pain dictate your daily life.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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, 18 March 2026
15:00 - 16:00   Activité

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, 18 March 2026
16:00 - 17:00   Films

Cinema – Ireland: The Emerald Isle (Cinema Room)

From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the movie theatre, we invite you to watch the documentary film by Pierre Brouwers, presented as part of this month’s theme.

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 19 March 2026
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

Gentle exercise with Laura

Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:30 - 12:30   Activité

Reading club (Library)

Thursday, 19 March 2026
13:30 - 14:00   Activité

Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 19 March 2026
14:00 - 15:30   Activité

Tablet and computer class (Chapel)

Need help with your tablet or mobile phone?
Computer classes are held on the first three Thursdays of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the chapel

Thursday, 19 March 2026
16:45 - 20:30   Événement

Monthly Birthday Dinner: An Evening in the Colors of Ireland with Julie Levac

Starting at 4:45 p.m., the cocktail reception will be served, followed by dinner and a dance evening featuring singer Julie Levac.

This month, we invite you to travel to Ireland, a land of greenery and light. Let us be carried away by the festive spirit of this magnificent culture.

Starter
Ham chowder

or

Crouton topped with goat cheese

Main Course
Oven-grilled salmon
Served with buttered peas and mayonnaise

Dessert
Cheesecake with Baileys sauce

Thursday, 19 March 2026
19:00 - 20:30   Activité

Break - Baseball poche (Activity Room)

Come have fun!

Friday, 20 March 2026

Friday, 20 March 2026
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Friday, 20 March 2026
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

Yoga with Laura

Yoga class in the activity room. 

Friday, 20 March 2026
14:00 - 17:00   Activité

Super Bingo (activity room)

Super Bingo with Arthur

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

Join us for a lively bingo session full of fun and excitement!

Friday, 20 March 2026
19:00 - 21:30   Films

Opera Concert : Macbeth with G.Verdi

Come enjoy the opera on our big screen in the company of your friends!

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Saturday, 21 March 2026
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 21 March 2026
19:00 - 20:00   Films

Cinema : In America (EN)

Director: Jim Sheridan
Year: 2003
Starring: Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Sarah Bolger, Emma Bolger and Djimon Hounsou

Genre: Drama/Black History

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Sunday, 22 March 2026
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 22 March 2026
19:00 - 20:00   Films

Cinema : The Bridges of Madison County (FR)

Director: Clint Eastwood
Year: 1995
Starring: Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood

Genre : Drama

Sunday, 22 March 2026
19:00 - 20:00   Activité

Cards Club : Golf (library)

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

On the menu this week

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Tuesday
17 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Market garden soup

  • Carrot and grape salad

Main course

  • Broccoli cheddar omelet

  • Fish and chips (C)

  • na

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Tuesday
17 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Leek and bacon soup

  • Green salad

Main course

  • St Patrick Dinner

Dessert

  • Mint chocolate cake

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Wednesday
18 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Leek and bacon soup

  • Green salad

Main course

  • Ham steak

  • Beef strips with peppers (C)

  • Mimosa salad (I)

Dessert

  • Mint chocolate cake

Wednesday
18 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Beef and rice soup

  • Tomato and bocconcini salad

Main course

  • Ham steak

  • Beef strips with peppers (C)

  • Mimosa salad (I)

Dessert

  • Blueberry pie

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Thursday
19 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Beef and rice soup

  • Tomato and bocconcini salad

Main course

  • Chicken burger

  • Tomato meatball stew (C)

Dessert

  • Blueberry pie

Thursday
19 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Ham chowder

  • Crouton with goat cheese

Main course

  • Birthday Dinner

Dessert

  • Cheesecake

Friday, 20 March 2026

Friday
20 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Ham chowder

  • Crouton with goat cheese

Main course

  • Shrimp "vol-au-vent" (I)

  • BBQ chicken leg (C)

  • Peppered pork chop

Dessert

  • Cheesecake

Friday
20 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Roasted tomato cream with confit garlic

  • Green bean salad with pesto and parmesan

Main course

  • Shrimp "vol-au-vent" (I)

  • BBQ chicken leg (C)

  • Peppered pork chop

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Saturday
21 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Roasted tomato cream with confit garlic

  • Green bean salad with pesto and parmesan

Main course

  • Greek salad (OF)

  • Flank steak chimichurri (C)

  • Cod fillet with capers (I)

Dessert

  • Assorted desserts

Saturday
21 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Tomato and noodle soup

  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Greek salad (OF)

  • Flank steak chimichurri (C)

  • Cod fillet with capers (I)

Dessert

  • Maple vanilla cake

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Sunday
22 March 2026
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Tomato and noodle soup

  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Breakfast plate

  • Penne with smoked meat (C)

  • Creamy mushroom chicken (I)

Dessert

  • Maple vanilla cake

Sunday
22 March 2026
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Vegetable soup

  • Green salad and vegetables

Main course

  • Chef's choice

  • Penne with smoked meat (C)

  • Creamy mushroom chicken (I)

Dessert

  • Berry crumble

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