Our team serves delicious and healthy meals in a bright dining room that has an agreeable and modern atmosphere.
Volunteer drivers ensure the transportation of residents between Jacques-Cantin Lodge and Montreal Treatment Centres, with the exception of Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, which is a 3-minute walk from the lodge.
Jacques-Cantin Lodge provides a calm, verdant setting just about 15 minutes from Maisonneuve Park and the Botanical Garden.
Thanks to public transit and major roadways that serve the lodge, residents have easy access to entertainment available in Montreal.
Optional activities are organized regularly for the residents.
A space for each mood
Each resident can benefit from a game room, library, music room, various salons and an in-house video cinema.
Tribute to Dr. Jacques Cantin
The Quebec Division officially named its Lodge the Jacques-Cantin Lodge as part of the building’s 15th anniversary celebrations. This was a tribute to Dr. Jacques Cantin, an eminent surgeon and oncologist who dedicated his life to fighting cancer and who personally lost his battle against the disease. During his 30 years as a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer, Dr. Cantin held a number of positions, including that of President of the Quebec Division and National President. Dr. Cantin was the driving force behind the creation of the Lodge; he also chaired the first Daffodil Ball, an event originally established to fund the building.
To date, over 5,000 people who have had to leave home and come to for their radiotherapy treatment have benefited from the accommodation provided by the Canadian Cancer Society. This year, close to 700 people were able to take advantage of the Lodge’s comforting environment and speak with other guests who, like them, are battling cancer.
What do you mean by “Being Autonomous”?
We do not have any medical staff (Doctors, Nurses or Trained Caregivers). You must be able to take care of yourself and be able to take your medication alone.
What does the expression “Rates are set per day rather than per night” mean?
According to our agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, our rates are set by day rather than per night. This means that a resident who is present from Monday through Friday is billed for 5 days. A stay from Sunday evening through Friday counts as 6 days.
Residents are responsible for their medical appointments, their travel (either on foot or by taxi) to Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital located just beside the Lodge, or by van to other treatment centres to which we provide patients.
If there is an emergency, what happens?
In the rooms there are phones that can be used to call 911 or a number to request assistance from the Jacques-Cantin Lodge staff, 24 hours a day. We do what you do at your home. If necessary, we call emergency services.
What should I bring to the Jacques-Cantin Lodge?
You should bring your personal effects, your medication and an alarm clock, if necessary. We supply the bedding, and you can count on a certain number of towels and facecloths each week.
What are the methods of payment and are we reimbursed by our insurance companies?
Payments can be made on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. You may pay in cash, by cheque or using Visa, Master Card or American Express credit cards. We cannot take direct payments using Interac. It is possible to pay every 15 days or at the end of your stay. At the time of payment, we will issue an invoice as well as a receipt for tax purposes for your income tax declaration.
Some insurance companies pay the costs even though we are not a member institution of the healthcare network.
Is there parking for residents?
We have a limited number of parking spaces for short periods of time (your arrival and signing in) or for visitors. It is possible to park at a reasonable price close to the Lodge. It will be a pleasure for us to tell you where.
Where are the meals taken?
We have a cafeteria in the Lodge where meals are served at set times. The cafeteria is accessible at all times of the day for snacks, beverages, etc.
Can we receive visitors?
Visitors are welcome at all times. We do not have any specific visiting hours. The visitors may also use our cafeteria. We have a number of parking places for the visitors.
Can we receive calls in our rooms?
If a person tries to reach you, we do not transfer the call directly to your room because we consider that you are here to rest. If you are not close to the person who takes the call, they will leave you a message in your personal compartment.
In the case of an emergency or a call from medical staff, we will attempt to reach you immediately in your room or within the Lodge. The use of cell phones is permitted.
Because treatments don’t last long, are there any possible activities or outings?
You are always free to go out on your own, to eat elsewhere and take advantage of available activities in the Montreal area.
In our lodge, there are television and music rooms, a library and a computer with Internet link available for you. Close to the lodge there are parks, the Olympic Stadium, the Botanical Garden, the Biodôme and the Insectarium. Furthermore, in the evenings, we organize all kinds of outings: city tours, visits to the casino, museums, shopping outings and even more.
You have access to public transportation, buses and the metro, which should facilitate you exploration of the Montreal region.
Do we have access to the Internet?
We are equipped with a wireless system that allows for the use of portable computers within the Jacques-Cantin Lodge. In addition, we have one computer station with Internet access available for residents.