Traverse L'Isle-aux-Coudres–Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive

Number of reserved places
 Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

Reserved seat location
 Near the entrance

Reserved seat size
 Free width of at least 2.4 m
 Restricted Side Aisle Clear Width : 1 m

Reserved seat identification
 On the ground only

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance
 Gentle slope

Signaling
 Signage indicating entry on the front door

Ramp
 Clear Width : 73 cm
 On a gentle slope
 Handrails on each side

Front door
 Steep Slope Bevel Level Difference : 9 %
 Opening requiring little physical effort

Additional information

The width of the ramp varies at the top and bottom:
At the bottom, the floor width is 94 cm. The width from handrail to handrail is 73 cm.
At the top, the floor width is 107 cm. The width of handrails to handrails is 80 cm.
Handrails are 98 cm above floor level.

Course without obstacles
 Circulation corridor without slope
 Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

drinking fountain
 Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front
 Raised spout : 100 cm
 Control located on the front of the device

Signaling
 Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

Additional information

Benches available

Vending machines and coffee machines.

Washbasin
 Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 47 cm

Sanitary equipment
 Raised hand dryer : 1,3 cm above floor

Accessible washroom(s)
 Interior Maneuvering Space : 1 m wide x 1 m deep

Accessible washroom bowl
 Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 79 cm
 No back support for tankless toilet

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
 Horizontal to the left of the bowl
 Horizontal behind the bowl

Washbasin
 Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 47 cm

Sanitary equipment
 Raised hand dryer : 1,3 cm above floor

Urinal
 Not equipped for disabled people

Accessible washroom(s)
 Interior Maneuvering Space : 1 m wide x 1 m deep

Accessible washroom bowl
 Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 79 cm
 No back support for tankless toilet

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
 Horizontal to the right of the bowl
 Horizontal behind the bowl

Number of reserved places
 Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

Reserved seat size
 Free width of at least 2.4 m
 No side aisle on the side

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance
 Gentle slope

flooring
 Asphalted ground

Pathway leading to the entrance
 On a gentle slope
 Obstacles) : Chaîne de trottoir endommagée (seuil 3 cm) et biseautée à 15%

Front door
 Free width of at least 80 cm
 No continuous opaque strip on the glass door
 Opening requiring significant physical effort
 No electric opening mechanism

Vestibule
 Vestibule at least 1.5 m deep and at least 1.2 m wide

Course without obstacles
 Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

Counter
 Counter surface : 103 cm above floor
 No clearance under the counter

drinking fountain
 Raised spout : 97 cm
 Insufficient Clearance Under Fountain : 67 cm
 Command difficult to use

Signaling
 Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

Additional information

Vending machines and benches.

Outdoor tables are not accessible (grass surface and insufficient clearance under the table).

Accessible toilet cubicle door
 Clear door width : 78 cm
 Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet
 No inside handle

Accessible washroom bowl
 Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm
 Toilet bowl seat : 49 cm

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
 Horizontal to the left of the bowl
 Horizontal behind the bowl

Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
 Toilet Paper Dispenser : 105 cm above the floor

Additional information

When the cabinet door is open on the inside, the manoeuvring space is reduced to 90 cm.

Accessible toilet cubicle door
 Clear door width : 78 cm

Accessible washroom bowl
 Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 84 cm
 Toilet bowl seat : 49 cm

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
 Horizontal to the right of the bowl
 Horizontal behind the bowl

Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
 Toilet Paper Dispenser : 105 cm above the floor

Outdoor course
 Dangerous path: Presence of unsafe protruding objects : Rétroviseurs dans la lignée des piétons 

Exterior staircase
 Non-slip strip and contrasting colour
 All main handrails are accessible to a blind or visually impaired person
 Handrail without extension at each end
 No surface with tactile warning indicators at the top of the stairs
 Open risers

Elevator
 No symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in Braille
 Symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in relief
 Presence of a visual indicator when passing each floor

Identification of facilities
 Identification of facilities (stairs, lifts, rooms, toilets, etc.) by their pictogram

Web pages
 The contrast between the text and background colors is at least 70%
 Harmonious organization and concise information

Additional information

Handrails on most of the ship's walls.

Building Interior
 The signage is easy to understand due to its use of pictograms and an accessible language register
 No audible and flashing fire system

Acoustics
 Acoustics of the premises detract from sound comfort : bruit de moteur fort 

Total number of places
 Between 25 and 100 seats

Number of reserved places
 Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat size
 Free width of at least 2.4 m
 Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

Reserved seat identification
 On the ground only

Additional information

The first parking space faces the elevator. If the car is parked too close to the wall, it blocks access to the elevator.

The second space is located at one end of the ship, adjacent to the pedestrian corridor.

Pathway leading to the entrance
 On a gentle slope

Ramp
 Fixed access ramp
 No handrail

Additional information

Pedestrian access to the ship is via the car ramp.

The slope of the ramp varies with the tides.

The pavement is a metal grid with holes and slots up to 6 cm wide.

On the ship, a yellow-painted traffic corridor indicates the path for pedestrians. It measures between 59 and 90 cm in width.

Interior access ramp
 No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
 On a steep slope : 17 %
 No handrail

Elevator
 Dimension of at least 0.80 m wide x 1.5 m deep
 Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm

drinking fountain
 Raised spout : 95 cm

Additional information

The passenger lounge (interior) is located on the second floor. Stairs and an elevator provide access.

ACCESS: If no cars are parked in front of the ramp, there is sufficient maneuvering space to access the elevator. During the evaluation visit, cars parked in front of the elevator eliminated maneuvering space to access the ramp.

VIEW: Interior views of the bridge are through windows, the lower end of which is 110 cm above the ground. To access the outside of the bridge, the door has a 10 cm threshold and requires considerable effort to open.

COMMODITY: Vending machines are present (manoeuvring space 1m x 1.5 m). Rows of benches separated by 90 cm-wide circulation corridors. High tables (102 cm high).

Course without obstacles
 2 or more steps

Movement between floors
 No machinery to go up

Additional information

The upper (outside) deck on the second floor is accessible by stairs only.

Door
 Maneuvering space outside : 0,94 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door

Toilet bowl
 Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 57 cm
 No back support for tankless toilet

Grab bar(s)
 Horizontal behind the bowl
 Oblique left

Washbasin
 Accessible sink

Additional information

As the transfer area parallel to the toilet is restricted, transfer at an angle is possible.

  2 accessible deck(s) / 3 decks

 Boat capacity : 376 persons

 Duration of excursion : 0,25 hours

 Shuttle

 Evacuation plan : Affiché dans le salon des passagers

 Manual and motorized wheelchairs

Additional information

The crew is trained by Transport Canada to intervene with a person in a wheelchair in an emergency or evacuation situation.

Total number of places
 Between 25 and 100 seats

Number of reserved places
 Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat size
 Free width of at least 2.4 m
 Restricted Side Aisle Clear Width : 0,9 m

Additional information

There is no reserved circulation corridor between the parking lot and the elevator. The passage can therefore be blocked by cars.

Step(s) leading to entrance
 Open risers
 Anti-slip band in contrasting color
 No surface with tactile warning indicators at the top of the stairs
 Handrail on each side

Front door
 Free width of at least 80 cm
 Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
 Pressure plate/electric opening control button is difficult to locate : Bouton noir (aucun pictogramme)

Additional information

From the lower deck, stairs lead up to the outdoor terrace on the upper deck.

From the passenger lounge, the interior door leads to the outdoor terrace on the upper deck.

The terrace is accessible.

Course without obstacles
 Circulation corridor without slope
 Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

Elevator
 Dimension : 1,7 m wide x 1,1 m deep
 Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm

Additional information

The access ramp to enter the elevator must be installed by an employee. It is 96 cm wide, has no handrail, a 10% incline and an 18% bevel.

The elevator may only be used in the presence of an employee.

The box containing the “Call” and “Talk” buttons is not accessible due to the step.

The windows inside the passenger lounge are 105 cm high.  

Door
 Free width of at least 80 cm
 Presence of an electric opening mechanism

Interior maneuvering space
 Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

Toilet bowl
 Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm
 No back support for tankless toilet

Grab bar(s)
 Horizontal behind the bowl
 Oblique left

Washbasin
 Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 150 cm width x 50 cm deep
 No clearance under the sink

 Indoor bridge: full view on bridge

  2 accessible deck(s) / 2 decks

 Elevator

 Drinking fountain accessible for handicapped persons

 Year of construction  : 1985

 Boat capacity : 375 persons

 Evacuation plan : Situé au Salon des passagers

Additional information

Emergency evacuation by slide to bridge where vehicles are parked.

Manual wheelchair available on request.