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
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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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
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Thursday, 10 October 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Replaced - Aquafitness with Siva (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Thursday, 10 October 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Thursday, 10 October 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, 10 October 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Replaced - Aquafitness with Siva
Please reserve at te reception.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
11:00 - 12:00
Coffee with the management team (Library) - FRENCH
Come join the discussion in large numbers!
Thursday, 10 October 2024
13:30 - 14:30
Mass (Activity room)
Thursday, 10 October 2024
14:00 - 15:30
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, starting from September 7, 2023.
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, 10 October 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Gentle Autumn Evening
At 7:00 PM, in the garden. Come enjoy a good time around the fire with Martin on piano and Tony on guitar.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
19:00 - 20:30
Baseball poche (activity room)
Friday, 11 October 2024
Friday, 11 October 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 11 October 2024
10:00 - 10:45
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.
Friday, 11 October 2024
11:00 - 12:00
Coffee with the management team (Library) - ENGLISH
Come join the discussion in large numbers!
Friday, 11 October 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!
Friday, 11 October 2024
19:00 - 21:30
Cinema - THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (NO SUBTITLES)
Come and watch a movie on our big screen !
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Saturday, 12 October 2024
10:00 - 10:30
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Saturday, 12 October 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
Come and join us!
Saturday, 12 October 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Cards Game Club (chapel)
Come see Siva the day before to get the cards and game rules.
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Sunday, 13 October 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Mass on Radio-Canada
Sunday, 13 October 2024
10:00 - 10:30
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Sunday, 13 October 2024
19:00 - 20:00
Cards Club : Golf (library)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.
Monday, 14 October 2024
Monday, 14 October 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, 14 October 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, 14 October 2024
10:30 - 11:20
Pilates with Laura (activity room)
Monday, 14 October 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, 14 October 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
Come and Join
Monday, 14 October 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, 14 October 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
Monday, 14 October 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Cards Game Club (chapel)
Come see Siva the day before to get the cards and game rules.
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Replaced - Aquafitness with Siva (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)
Painting with Annie Sène
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Fire evacuation simulation capsule (941)
Tuesday, 15 October 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, 15 October 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Replaced - Aquafitness with Siva
Please reserve at te reception.
Tuesday, 15 October 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, 15 October 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, 15 October 2024
18:00 - 20:30
Pétanque (the outdoor courts)
Petanque will take place outside on Tuesdays at 7:00pm during the whole summer.
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!