Ambiance
50, Place du Commerce
Île-des-Sœurs, QC, H3E 2C3
Contact us (514) 768-2888
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
Visit us… without leaving your seat
I chose to live at Ambiance because it’s a welcoming place and there are lots of shops nearby. We no longer needed a car after we moved here, so we sold it! We also appreciate the sense of safety we get here, and the fact that we no longer have to worry about our home’s maintenance. We’ve also made a lot of friends, and we always share a meal together on festive occasions. We’re proud to live in a place where the staff are kind and compassionate. We feel important because we are listened to. I wouldn’t live anywhere else!
Gaston Charland, resident at Ambiance
When I first visited, I was charmed by the warm welcome I received from all the residence’s representatives. I’m really touched by the compassionate atmosphere here. The staff are so kind and welcoming, and they always listen. I feel safe here, and the organized activities are exceptional. My lifestyle has changed a lot since I moved into Ambiance. I’m very pleased with my choice!
Lolo Nohra, resident at Ambiance
Ambiance is a people-centred seniors’ residence. That’s why we chose to live here. That, and the fact that it’s so close to the central district of Nuns’ Island. Thanks to all the shops in the vicinity, we enjoy a good quality of life. We also enjoy the variety of activities on offer and the option to eat in when we choose to. Plus, the staff are very kind, devoted and generous! The residence allows us to be independent while also feeling taken care of when needed, and that is something we’re particularly pleased with. We’re proud to invite our friends and family to visit us at Ambiance!
Carole Levac, resident at Ambiance
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, 21 November 2024
Thursday, 21 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Thursday, 21 November 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Aquafitness with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Thursday, 21 November 2024
10:00 - 10:45
Gentle exercise with Laura
Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Reading club (Library)
Thursday, 21 November 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 November 2024
13:30 - 14:30
Mass (Activity room)
Thursday, 21 November 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 November 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Dingbat Workshop with M. Lalonde
Come in large number !
Thursday, 21 November 2024
17:00 - 19:00
Shared Potluck-style Dinner
From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the lounge. Since the kitchen will be closed in November, we’re unable to organize a large birthday dinner this month.
So, we’ve decided to hold a shared Potluck-style meal!
It’s simple: bring a dish that serves about 10 people. We’ll set it all up on a large table, and we’ll share everyone’s dishes together! Spaces are limited for logistical reasons, so please sign up quickly!
Here’s what to do:
List of Participants: Sign up at the reception desk before November 13 and indicate the type of dish you’d like to bring (salad, cold appetizer, hot appetizer, dessert, sandwiches, etc.).
Even if you have a meal plan, you can still join the Potluck. Just let reception know and specify the type of dish you want to bring. If not, the kitchen can prepare a meal for you as usual.
Friday, 22 November 2024
Friday, 22 November 2024
19:00 - 20:30
Baseball poche (activity room)
Friday, 22 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Friday, 22 November 2024
10:00 - 10:45
Yoga with Laura
Yoga class in the activity room.
Friday, 22 November 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!
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Saturday, 23 November 2024
19:00 - 21:30
Cinema - FUNNY GIRL (S.TITRES FRANÇAIS)
Come and watch a movie on our big screen !
Saturday, 23 November 2024
10:00 - 10:30
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Saturday, 23 November 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
Come and join us!
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Sunday, 24 November 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Cards Game Club (library)
Come see Lunda the day before to get the cards and game rules.
Sunday, 24 November 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Mass on Radio-Canada
Sunday, 24 November 2024
10:00 - 10:30
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Monday, 25 November 2024
Monday, 25 November 2024
19:00 - 20:00
Cards Club : Golf (library)
You can learn this game among us. Minimum 4 players for this game.
Monday, 25 November 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, 25 November 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, 25 November 2024
10:30 - 11:20
Pilates with Laura (activity room)
Monday, 25 November 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Bridge (Library)
Come and Join
Monday, 25 November 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, 25 November 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
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
19:00 - 21:00
Cards Game Club (library)
Come see Lunda the day before to get the cards and game rules.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
9:30 - 10:15
Aquafitness with Lunda (pool)
You are welcome to come!
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
9:30 - 10:00
Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)
Painting with Annie Sène
Tuesday, 26 November 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, 26 November 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, 26 November 2024
14:00 - 16:00
English-style Tea (Lounge)
From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the lounge. You are cordially invited to a charming tea party in a soft and refined atmosphere. Please sign up at the reception, as space is limited.
Tuesday, 26 November 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, 26 November 2024
18:00 - 20:30
Pétanque (activity room)
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!