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:

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
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

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

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.

On the menu this week

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Thursday
10 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Beef and barley soup
  • Celeriac, fennel and mandarin salad

Main course

  • Egg salad croissant
  • Asian tuna salad

Dessert

  • Chômeur' pudding
Thursday
10 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Creamed corn
  • Celeriac, fennel and mandarin salad

Main course

  • Flank steak with wild mushroom sauce
  • Pork fillet with gorgonzola cheese sauce (new)

Dessert

  • Chômeur' pudding

Friday, 11 October 2024

Friday
11 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of Broccoli and Roasted Garlic
  • Guinea fowl terrine with pistachio nuts and blueberry chutney

Main course

  • Haddock with creamy fennel sauce
  • Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche

Dessert

  • Carrot cake
Friday
11 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Chicken and rice soup
  • Guinea fowl terrine with pistachio and blueberry chutney

Main course

  • Calf liver with apple cider sauce
  • Turkey breast with creamy spinach and lemon zest sauce (new)

Dessert

  • Carrot cake

Saturday, 12 October 2024

Saturday
12 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Tomato and corn soup
  • Romaine lettuce with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Main course

  • Penne with romanoff sauce and sausages
  • Maple and brandy chicken drumstick (new)

Dessert

  • Chocolate cake with homemade jam
Saturday
12 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Caramelized onion cream
  • Romaine lettuce with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Main course

  • Shrimp with creamy turmeric sauce
  • Beef stroganoff

Dessert

  • Chocolate cake with homemade jam

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Sunday
13 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Thanksgiving Brunch
  • Variety of salad, cold meats, cheese and smoked salmon

Main course

  • Lunch items, braised ham, variety of main dishes

Dessert

  • Variety of desserts
Sunday
13 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Potato cream with herbs
  • Waldorf salad

Main course

  • Cod with tomato and smoked paprika sauce
  • Roast pork with molasses

Dessert

  • Maple tarts

Monday, 14 October 2024

Monday
14 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Vegetable dumplings

Main course

  • Turkey burger
  • Crustless broccoli quiche (Mme Richer)

Dessert

  • Homemade vanilla and caramel cake
Monday
14 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of leek
  • Vegetable dumplings

Main course

  • Cod with a roasted tomato and olive sauce (new)
  • Spaghetti Bolognese

Dessert

  • Homemade vanilla and caramel cake

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Tuesday
15 October 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of Quebec parsnip
  • Mandarin, Red Cabbage and Pumpkin Seed Salad (new)

Main course

  • Cabbage rolls
  • Ham and brie cheese crepe

Dessert

  • Pumpkin pie (Mrs. Pothier)
Tuesday
15 October 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Green Cabbage and Tomato Soup
  • Mandarin, red cabbage and pumpkin seed salad (new)

Main course

  • Veal parmigiana
  • Chicken Caesar Salad

Dessert

  • Pumpkin pie (Mrs. Pothier)

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!