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, 25 June 2025

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
10:30 - 11:30 Activité
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, 25 June 2025
11:30 - 13:00 Événement
Lunch Smoked meat
Every Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join us in the dining room to enjoy a smoked meat lunch prepared by our chef.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
13:00 - 15:00 Activité
Bridge (Library)
Come and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 25 June 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, 25 June 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.
Thursday, 26 June 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 26 June 2025
9:30 - 10:15 Activité
Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 26 June 2025
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 26 June 2025
10:30 - 11:15 Activité
Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 26 June 2025
10:30 - 11:15 Activité
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, 26 June 2025
13:30 - 14:00 Activité
Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 26 June 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Activité
Groupe Maurice’s Movie Club - Normandie (Cinema Room)

Thursday, 26 June 2025
14:00 - 16:00 Films
Normandie (Cinema Room)

Thursday, 26 June 2025
14:00 - 15:30 Activité
SUMMER BREAK- Tablet and computer class
During the summer period, the information class will be on break until August. The next class will begin at the start of September. Thank you for your understanding!

Thursday, 26 June 2025
19:00 - 20:30 Activité
SUMMER BREAK - Baseball poche
The beanbag baseball activity will be on break starting Thursday, June 5, and will resume in August.
Thank you for your understanding!
Friday, 27 June 2025

Friday, 27 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Activité
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 27 June 2025
10:00 - 10:45 Activité
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.

Friday, 27 June 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, 27 June 2025
19:00 - 21:30 Films
Cinema - On request
Come and watch a movie on our big screen !
Saturday, 28 June 2025

Saturday, 28 June 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 28 June 2025
19:00 - 20:00 Films
Opera Concert : Adriana Lecouvreur by Cilea (Cinema Hall)
Sunday, 29 June 2025

Sunday, 29 June 2025
10:00 - 10:30 Activité
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 29 June 2025
10:00 - 11:00 Activité
Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 29 June 2025
19:00 - 21:00 Activité
Cinema : The Concert
Director : Radu Mihaileanu
Year : 2009
Atarring : Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitriy Nazarov, François Berléand, Miou-Miou, Valeriy Barinov, Lionel Abelanski
Genre : Films Musicaux/Drame biographique/Drame social
Come enjoy the film on our big screen!
Monday, 30 June 2025

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

Monday, 30 June 2025
11:00 - 12:00 Activité
Gardening Club
Gardening Break!
There’s nothing better than getting your hands in the soil to relax!
Come enjoy the fresh air and watch nature bloom!
Happy gardening season!
Monday, 30 June 2025
15:30 - 16:30 Activité
SUMMER BREAK - Line dancing
During the summer period, line dancing will be on break until August. Classes will resume in September. Thank you for your understanding!

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!