Le Monastere des Augustines

LE MONASTERE DES AUGUSTINES a unique wellness adventure

To understand the uniqueness of Le Monastère des Augustines, we must go back 386 years. Founded in 1639 by three Augustinian Nuns, this Monastery Hospital was the first on the continent north of Mexico, laying the foundations for our current healthcare system.

Historical Significance

These women were hospital owners, nurses, pharmacists and entrepreneurs. Faced with their community’s decline, the Augustinian Sisters began a 20-years reflection process to entrust the public with safeguarding their heritage. Completely restored, Le Monastère des Augustines reopened in 2015 as a secular and modern haven of culture and wellness, where healing bodies & souls has always been the mission.

A “Nurturing Sanctuary”

There is something very special about the spirit of the place. Many visitors refer to it as a nurtuing sanctuary. Perhaps it is the compassion and the care that makes them feel in a safe space and allows them to slowly let go and to let us take care of them with love and tenderness.

Holistic Health Approach

The guest’s journey at Le Monastère is inspired by the way the the Augustinians lived their lives through action and contemplation. What we offer is based on holistic health principals where the healing focuses on the body, the mind, the emotional and spiritual pillars. We believe that when those four pillars are strong and stable you can live a healthy life. Every guest lives a unique experience as we personalize the wellness packages to respect the needs of every individual. It all begins with a call from our staff prior to their visit to plan their stay.

True Connection...

We offer all visitors several ways to connect with the Augustinian heritage: experiential accommodation, a museum, archive centre, a program of activities around holistic health and culture, a mindful & healthy cuisine and spa treatments.

“A State of Calm”

At Le Monastère, we favor a state of calm and slowness where we invite guests to savor silence and contemplation, to be mindful and to explore their senses. We also encourage disconnection with outside distractions to reconnect with the heart, to hear their inner voice, to feel their bodies, to feel their souls. We believe that everyone has what it takes inside of them to heal, but unfortunately nowadays everyone is so busy, and everything goes so fast that we seem to have forgotten how slowing down, reconnecting to oneself and simply being instead of doing can have an incredible impact on our wellbeing. Through their journey at Le Monastère guests discover the hidden treasure where culture, wellbeing, and the quest for meaning come together to spark a transformational change in their lives. The transformation doesn’t always have to be big, it can be through small changes and increasing awarness. Taking care of oneself is an ongoing process and that’s why we follow up with guests one month after their stay to inquire on how we can assist them furthermore on their wellness path.

Giving Back

As a non-profit organization, making cultural and wellness programs accessible and attainable is at the heart of our mission. The money spent at Le Monastère is reinvested in our giveback program which allows us to offer solidarity respites for caregivers and health care workers who also need to slow down and take care of themselves. For our guests, it is rewarding to know that by taking care of themselves they help us to take of those who take care of others. By visiting Le Monastère des Augustines they participate in a beautiful chain of benevolence.

Contact Info

For more information or to book your next stay, visit: monastere.ca/en.