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



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
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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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
Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 3 September 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, 3 September 2025
11:30 - 13:00 Événement
Mussels and Fries (Dining Room)

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
Bridge (private dining room)
Come and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 3 September 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, 3 September 2025
15:00 - 17:00 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, 3 September 2025
15:00 - 17:00 Sortie
OUTING: VR Cinema (Just for You Trilogy) at the PHI Centre
From 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM at the PHI Centre — Just for You Trilogy
VR Cinema: Just for You Trilogy is a virtual reality film series that blurs the line between dream and reality.
Featuring three award-winning works by Riverbed Theatre (All That Remains, Over the Rainbow, and A Simple Silence), Craig Quintero immerses you in a surreal meditation on memory, death, and desire.
Presented as part of PHI’s VR Cinema program.
Come join us!

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
17:00 - 19:00 Événement
Mussels and Fries (Dining Room)
Thursday, 4 September 2025

Thursday, 4 September 2025
9:30 - 10:15 Activité
Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 4 September 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 4 September 2025
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 4 September 2025
10:30 - 11:15 Activité
Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 4 September 2025
11:00 - 12:00 Activité
Conference and Information kiosk - KINELITE - (Cinema room)
Stop by to learn more about the semi-private class at Ambiance with Kinelite!

Thursday, 4 September 2025
13:30 - 15:00 Activité
Kahoot Quiz - Famous Monuments (Cinema Room)
Groupe Maurice Inter-Residences Kahoot Quiz on Famous Monuments – Get Ready!

Thursday, 4 September 2025
13:30 - 14:00 Activité
Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 4 September 2025
14:00 - 15:30 Activité
Tablet and computer class
Need help with your tablet and mobile phone?
Certainly! The computer courses will take place on Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the chapel.
Course 1 and 2 - Difference between iOS Apple and Android Google operating systems
Course 3 - Wifi and Bluetooth, browsers
Course 4 - Text editing, keyboard: Pages for iPad and Google Docs
Course 5 - Emails, mailbox management, texting applications
Course 6 - App management, external storage
Course 7 and 8 - Camera, photo correction and management
Course 9 - Security issues and how to protect yourself
Course 10 - Questions and answers

Thursday, 4 September 2025
19:00 - 20:30 Activité
Baseball poche (Activity Room)
Come have fun!
Friday, 5 September 2025

Friday, 5 September 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 5 September 2025
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.

Friday, 5 September 2025
11:00 - 12:00 Activité
Coffee with the management team (Library) - ENGLISH
Come join the discussion in large numbers!

Friday, 5 September 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!
Friday, 5 September 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Films
Opera Concert :Maria Stuarda by Donizetti
Saturday, 6 September 2025

Saturday, 6 September 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 6 September 2025
19:00 - 21:30 Films
Cinema : Rebuilding Paradise
Director: Ron Howard
Year: 2020
Starring: Erin Brockovich-Ellis, Michelle John, Woody Culleton, Matt Gates
Genres: Literary Adaptation / Poetic Drama
Sunday, 7 September 2025

Sunday, 7 September 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 7 September 2025
10:00 - 11:00 Activité
Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 7 September 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Activité
Cards Club : Golf (library)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.

Sunday, 7 September 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Films
CINEMA : La montagne entre nous
Réalisateur : Hany Abu-Assad
Année : 2017
En Vedettes: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Dermot Mulroney, Beau Bridges, Waleed Zuaiter, Lucia Walters, Lee Majdoub, Marci T. House, Natasha Burnett
Genre : Drame social/Comédie sentimentale/Drame poétique
Monday, 8 September 2025

Monday, 8 September 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Seated exercise to work on the cardiovascular system, arm, core, and thigh muscles.

Monday, 8 September 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, 8 September 2025
10:30 - 11:20 Activité
Pilates with Laura (activity room)

Monday, 8 September 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, 8 September 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Activité
Cribbage Club ( Chapelle)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.
Monday, 8 September 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

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