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Ambiance

50, Place du Commerce
Île-des-Sœurs, QC, H3E 2C3
Contact us (514) 768-2888

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Ambiance invites you to experience an exceptional retirement in a dynamic, inspiring and charming site. Located on Nuns’ Island, this residence enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the Montreal region. Surrounded by water, parks and hiking trails, Ambiance also offers a wide range of shops and services within walking distance. It’s an idyllic spot nestled between city and nature!

204

Apartments

8

Floors

48

Care units

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Ambiance

The apartments

Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence.

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

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…

Ambiance

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

Ambiance

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!

Ambiance

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, 19 March 2024

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Aquafitness with Siva (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
9:45 - 10:15

Gentle Walking Club

Join Siva at the entrance of the residence and from there you can go for a walk while admiring the beautiful landscape!

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
10:00 - 12:00

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 19 March 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, 19 March 2024
10:30 - 11:30

Aquafitness with Siva

Please reserve at te reception. 

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
13:30 - 15:30

Scrabble (activity room)

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, 19 March 2024
15:00 - 17:00

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!

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
19:00 - 21:30

Pétanque (Activity room)

Petanque will take place outside on Tuesdays at 7:00pm during the whole summer.

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
10:30 - 11:30

CANCELED-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, 20 March 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

COme and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
13:45 - 14:45

Exercises with Siva (activity room)

60 minute exercises class live with Siva

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
15:00 - 17:00

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, 20 March 2024
16:45 - 21:00

Monthly Birthdays Dinner Party

March Birthday Dinner Party with Marie-Josée Landry.

Theme: Canadian Folk Envening. You are welcome to wear plaid shirts and jeans if you desire! Cocktail will be served at 4:45 pm and dinner around 5:15 pm.

Menu:

Starter: Brie cheese, caramelized onion, and walnut tartlet.

Main Course: Pork osso buco with dark beer and maple syrup, celery root puree, and seasonal vegetables.

Dessert: Pecan and dark chocolate cake with cream caramel sauce.

Please reserve your spot at the reception!

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
18:30 - 19:30

Serpo-Golf (activity room)

Come in large number!

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Aquafitness with Siva (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 21 March 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 21 March 2024
9:30 - 10:15

Gentle exercise with Laura

Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 21 March 2024
10:00 - 12:00

Reading club (Library)

Thursday, 21 March 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, 21 March 2024
10:30 - 11:30

Aquafitness with Siva

Please reserve at te reception. 

Thursday, 21 March 2024
13:30 - 14:30

Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 21 March 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, 21 March 2024
19:00 - 20:30

Baseball poche (activity room)

Friday, 22 March 2024

Friday, 22 March 2024
9:30 - 10:00

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Friday, 22 March 2024
10:00 - 10:45

Yoga with Laura

Yoga class in the activity room. 

Friday, 22 March 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, 22 March 2024
19:00 - 21:30

Cinema - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Come and watch a movie on our big screen !

Saturday, 23 March 2024

Saturday, 23 March 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 23 March 2024
13:00 - 15:00

Bridge (Library)

Come and join us!

Saturday, 23 March 2024
19:00 - 21:00

Cards Game Club (chapel)

Come see Siva the day before to get the cards and game rules.

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Sunday, 24 March 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 24 March 2024
10:00 - 10:30

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 24 March 2024
14:00 - 15:00

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

Sunday, 24 March 2024
19:00 - 20:00

Cards Club : Golf (library)

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

On the menu this week

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Tuesday
19 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of cauliflower with tumeric
  • vegetable dumplings

Main course

  • Crepes with asparagus and Swiss cheese
  • Pork stew with tomatoes and bacon (new)

Dessert

  • Chocolate mousse
Tuesday
19 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Green cabbage and tomato soup
  • Vegetable dumplings

Main course

  • White fish and leek pot pie
  • Paprika and lemon chicken thighs (new)

Dessert

  • Chocolate mousse

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Wednesday
20 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Cream of turnip with thyme
  • Mini pogos with a dijonnaise sauce

Main course

  • Cheeseburger
  • Penne with a rose sauce and sausages

Dessert

  • Caramel pudding
Wednesday
20 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Monthly birthday dinner

Main course

Dessert

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Thursday
21 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Vegetable soup
  • Orzo salad with bruschetta (new)

Main course

  • BBQ chicken drumsticks
  • Pulled pork sheperd's pie

Dessert

  • Date pudding
Thursday
21 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of tomato with coconut milk
  • Orzo salad with bruschetta (new)

Main course

  • Smoked salmon and dill quiche
  • Veal meatballs with tomatoe and basil (new)

Dessert

  • Date pudding

Friday, 22 March 2024

Friday
22 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Tomato and barley soup
  • Israeli couscous salad with tomatoes and cucumbers (new)

Main course

  • Almandine sole
  • Farfalle with primavera sauce

Dessert

  • Coconut tartlet
Friday
22 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of vegetable
  • Israeli couscous salad with tomatoes and cucumbers (new)

Main course

  • Honey orange turkey (new)
  • Beef Stroganoff

Dessert

  • Coconut tartlet

Saturday, 23 March 2024

Saturday
23 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Chicken and orzo soup
  • Beet and spinach salad

Main course

  • Tuna Niçoise salad
  • Sheperd's pie

Dessert

  • Peach cheesecake
Saturday
23 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of corn with smoked paprika
  • Beet and spinach salad

Main course

  • Caramelized onions and herbed chicken breast
  • Mussels in white wine and shallots

Dessert

  • Peach jam cheesecake

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Sunday
24 March 2024
LUNCH

Appetizer

  • Beef and rice soup
  • Iceberg lettuce salad with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Main course

  • Gourmet breakfast
  • Chef's Choice

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth cake
Sunday
24 March 2024
SUPPER

Appetizer

  • Cream of carrot soup with orange
  • Iceberg lettuce salad with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Main course

  • Beef stew with smoked paprika and oregano
  • Cod with ginger and coriander (new)

Dessert

  • Queen Elizabeth cake

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!