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Jacques-Cantin Lodge

Canadian Cancer Society
Accommodation

Eligibility

Priority is given to an independent person who lives outside the city and requires cancer treatment in Montreal. A companion can also be accommodated depending on availability. There is a possibility of accommodation for an affected person living in Montreal and the surrounding area, as well as for a loved one who accompanies a hospitalized person receiving treatments in Montreal, depending on availability. All exceptional cases must be referred to the House coordinator.

Description:

The Jacques-Cantin lodge is right beside the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. It is close to public transportation (the Assomption metro station is just a few minutes away) and major roads. The lodge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except some statutory holidays).


Accommodations
Bed linens, pillows, towels and washcloths are provided in our 3 types of rooms:

  • semi-private rooms have 2 single beds, a divider curtain for greater privacy and an attached bathroom with shower
  • private rooms have a double bed and sofa (the bathroom with shower is shared with another private room)
  • private with companion rooms (which you can share with a family member or caregiver) have 2 single beds and an attached private bathroom with a shower and bath

Our lodge charges a nominal fee of $30 per bed per night to people with cancer, $50 per bed per night for caregivers and $80 per bed per night for other clients. Our prices include 3 meals and 2 snacks.


Amenities
The following are available to our guests:

  • dining room
  • games room
  • library
  • lounge
  • exercise room
  • TV rooms
  • outdoor patio
  • laundry room
  • limited parking spaces reserved for 20 minutes or less, limited free parking is available on the street and paid parking is available next door.
  • free Wi-Fi

Services
To make your stay as pleasant as possible, we offer:

  • meals and snacks
  • recreational activities (massages, bingo, movie nights, arts and crafts workshops, and cultural outings)
  • volunteer-led shuttle program to help you get to and from medical appointments
  • wig and breast prosthesis services
  • wellness and supportive care programs such as art, music, nutrition sessions

 

Service type

Fees

Yes

Language

More English French

Service area

Provincial service

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