Réserve nationale de faune du Cap-Tourmente
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Evaluation year by Kéroul: 2024
Réserve nationale de faune du Cap-Tourmente
570, chemin du Cap-Tourmente
Saint-Joachim, (Québec)
G0A 3X0
Phone 1: 418 827 4591
Website
:
www.ec.gc.ca/
Email: cap.tourmente@ec.gc.ca
Description
On arrival at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, visitors will pass through the Petite Ferme sector. Continue along the road that runs alongside the marsh to reach the interpretation center. Note that this road is not open in winter.
The park occasionally welcomes the BivouaQ team on organized outings.
Accessibility
Parking |
(situé : Secteur Petite-Ferme)
Number of reserved places
Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2
Reserved seat size
Free width of at least 2.4 m
Free width of the side aisle on the side of at least 1.5 m
flooring
Asphalted ground
Additional information
This parking lot is located in the “petite ferme” sector. A wooden rut has been installed in the middle of the footbridge leading to the toilets (see photo). This can be an obstacle, as the wooden ruts create a difference in level on the footbridge.
Parking |
(situé : Centre d'interprétation)
Type of parking
Outside
Number of reserved places
Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2
Reserved seat location
Near the entrance
Reserved seat size
Side aisle integrated into the reserved space
flooring
Turf ground
Additional information
Reserved spaces are located on a grassed section of the parking lot. They may be slippery when wet.
There is also a section of lawn between the parking lot and the wooden footbridge leading to the reception pavilion.
Exterior Entrance |
(Located : Toilettes - centre d'interprétation)
Pathway leading to the entrance
On a gentle slope
Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Front door
Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Clear Width : 77 cm
Opening requiring little physical effort
Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
Pressure plate / electric opening control button located between 1 m and 1.2 m above the ground
Exterior Entrance |
(Located : Centre d’interprétation , Main entrance)
Pathway leading to the entrance
On a gentle slope
Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Front door
Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
When you have to pull the door: lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
When you have to push the door: lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 30 cm
Free width of at least 80 cm
Exterior shackle handle
Exterior handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the ground
Inside shackle handle
Inside handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the ground
Opening requiring significant physical effort
Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
Additional information
The paths leading to the entrances of the interpretation pavilion are made of wood. When the path is wet, the wood may become slippery. You'll also need a grassy area between these walkways and the parking lot.
Interior of the building
: Centre d'interprétaiton
Counter
Accessible counter
Clearance under the counter of at least 68.5 cm
Washroom |
(located : Centre d’interprétation )
Door
single door
Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 30 cm
Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
Inward opening door
Free width of at least 80 cm
Opening requiring significant physical effort
No electric opening mechanism
Washbasin
Accessible sink
Accessible washroom(s)
Maneuvering space in front of the door : 1,5 m wide x 1,32 m deep
Dimension : 1,43 m wide x 1,6 m deep
Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep
Accessible toilet cubicle door
Free width of the door at least 85 cm
Door aligned with a clear space of : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep in the cabin
No inside handle
Raised latch : 105 cm above the floor
Accessible washroom bowl
Center (axis) away from nearest adjacent wall : 39
Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 75 cm
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
Horizontal behind the bowl
Vertical right
Too small : 60 cm in length
Located : 90 cm above floor
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Toilet Paper Dispenser : 1,05 cm above the floor
Signaling
Accessible toilet room: signage
Accessible washroom(s)
1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 3 cabin(s)
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Garbage can in the clear floor space
Additional information
The toilet door is difficult to close and lock behind you, as there's nothing to stop its movement (the door opens inwards and outwards). The removable waste garbage can may be located in the transfer area, so it must be moved if necessary. The rear grab bar is 48 cm long.
Washroom |
(located : Centre d’interprétation )
Door
Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 30 cm
Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
Free width of at least 80 cm
Opening requiring significant physical effort
No electric opening mechanism
Washbasin
Accessible sink
Sanitary equipment
Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor
Raised soap dispenser : 1,25 cm above floor
Hand dryer located between 1.05 m and 1.2 m above the floor
Accessible washroom(s)
Dimension : 1,42 m wide x 1,6 m deep
Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep
Accessible toilet cubicle door
Free width of the door at least 85 cm
Door opening to the outside of the cabinet
Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet
Exterior shackle handle
No inside handle
Raised latch : 105 cm above the floor
Accessible washroom bowl
Center (axis) away from nearest adjacent wall : 39
Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 75 cm
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
Horizontal behind the bowl
Vertical right
Too small : 60 cm in length
Located : 90 cm above floor
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Toilet Paper Dispenser : 1,05 cm above the floor
Signaling
Accessible toilet room: signage
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Garbage can in the clear floor space
Additional information
The toilet door is difficult to close and lock behind you, as there's nothing to stop its movement (the door opens inwards and outwards). The removable waste garbage can may be located in the transfer area, so it must be moved if necessary. The rear grab bar is 48 cm long.
The cabinet door is located in a corridor, leaving limited room for maneuvering (see picture).
Washroom |
(located : Secteur Petite-Ferme)
Access
Without slope or gently sloping
Door
Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
Restricted clear width
Presence of an electric opening mechanism
Pressure plate / control button located between 900 cm and 120 cm above the floor
Washbasin
Accessible sink
Sanitary equipment
Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor
Raised soap dispenser : 0,6 cm above floor
Hand dryer located between 1.05 m and 1.2 m above the floor
Changing table
Raised Surface : 88,8 cm above floor
Accessible washroom(s)
Dimension of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep
Accessible toilet cubicle door
Free width of the door at least 85 cm
Door aligned with a clear space of : 1,5 m wide x 0,88 m deep in the cabin
Accessible washroom bowl
Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 87.5 cm
Toilet bowl seat located between 40 cm and 46 cm above the floor
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
Horizontal to the left of the bowl
Horizontal behind the bowl
At least 76 cm in length
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Toilet Paper Dispenser : 112 cm above the floor
Signaling
Accessible toilet room: signage
Accessible washroom(s)
1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 2 cabin(s)
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Toilet paper dispenser far from the toilet
Additional information
The aisle leading to the toilet is made of rock dust.
Toilet paper is difficult to access (see details in the data sheet).
Washroom |
(located : Secteur Petite-Ferme)
Access
Without slope or gently sloping
Door
Maneuvering space of at least 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep on each side of the door / chicane
Restricted clear width
Inside shackle handle
Interior handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the floor
Presence of an electric opening mechanism
Pressure plate / control button located between 900 cm and 120 cm above the floor
Washbasin
Accessible sink
Sanitary equipment
Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor
Raised soap dispenser : 0,6 cm above floor
Hand dryer located between 1.05 m and 1.2 m above the floor
Changing table
Raised Surface : 88,8 cm above floor
Accessible washroom(s)
Dimension of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep
Accessible toilet cubicle door
Free width of the door at least 85 cm
Door aligned with a clear space of : 1,5 m wide x 0,88 m deep in the cabin
Accessible washroom bowl
Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 87.5 cm
Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle
Toilet Paper Dispenser : 112 cm above the floor
Garbage can in the clear floor space
Additional information
The aisle leading to the toilet is made of rock dust.
Toilet paper is difficult to access (see details in the data sheet).
Showroom |
(Located : Centre d'interprétation)
Indoor circulation
Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available
Exposure
Unsecured surface modules
Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m in front of the descriptive panels
Written in large print
No braille sign
Direct lighting over the entire exhibition
Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
Trail
: L'Allée d’ormes
Trail
Coating in compacted rock dust
Coarse gravel surfacing
Clay coating
Width over 1.1m
Well marked trail
Additional information
The Allée d'Elmes starts at the interpretation center and runs to the eastern end of the park. This trail is mainly made of rock dust (with a few large stones, but generally well tapped). The trail also includes grass and dirt sections.
Trail
: Le Bois-sent-bon
Trail
Gentle slope
Width over 1.1m
No rim
Rest area
Presence of rest areas
Outdoor furniture
Bench height : 43 cm
Back support on the bench
Armrest on the bench
Presence of shelter on the trail
Additional information
This trail is one of the park's most popular. It starts at the interpretation center and stretches right down to the river. Made of wood, its surface can be slippery when wet. What's more, there are no railings or ledges on the trail, which is raised off the ground. So you have to be careful not to fall off the path. Then there are the footbridges, which have an incline over a few meters (both up and down). Most of these short inclines are 6%, but one is 10.5%. A covered observation point is located at the river's edge.
Outdoor activity*
Accessible picnic table
Additional information
Picnic tables are available for wheelchair users. However, these tables are located on grass surfaces.