A volunteer joins two members for a game of checkers An immersive street inspired by 1960s Montreal The indoor garden at Retrova Day Centre Retrova's physiotherapy and mobility room

More than
a day centre

Retrova is reimagining the traditional day centre through an immersive environment inspired by Montreal in the late 1960s. Designed specifically for people living with dementia, every detail encourages familiarity, meaningful engagement, and human connection while providing families with trusted daytime support and peace of mind.

Two Retrova members sharing tea and laughing

A new vision
for dementia care

Retrova is creating one of Canada's first immersive dementia day centres, an environment where familiar streets, meaningful activities, therapeutic programming, and compassionate care come together to create a place that feels welcoming rather than clinical.

More than a destination, Retrova is a community designed to help members remain active, connected, and engaged while providing families with meaningful respite and peace of mind.

The experience

Familiar Environments

Inspired by Montreal during the late 1960s, every space is designed to encourage recognition, comfort, and confidence.

Meaningful Activities

Purposeful programming that promotes creativity, conversation, movement, and connection.

Therapeutic Care

Professional support delivered within an environment designed around the daily experience of members.

Family Support

Providing family caregivers with trusted daytime support and valuable peace of mind.

The main hall at Retrova Day Centre, filled with members

Bringing Retrova to life


Coming soon

Retrova is currently in development as we work with community partners to bring this vision to life. We look forward to welcoming members, families, volunteers, and partners as this exciting project continues to evolve.

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the journey.

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Contact

Retrova Day Centre
repit@retrova.ca
438.874.1767