Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
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Evaluation year by Kéroul: 2024
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
16, rue du Petit-Champlain
Québec, (Québec)
G1K 4H4
Phone 1: 418 692 1132
Website: https://www.funiculaire.ca
Email: info@funiculaire.ca
Description
The Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec links the upper and lower parts of Quebec City. It's free for wheelchair users, but accompanying persons, if any, must pay the access fee. The entrance is partially accessible, as it requires the assistance of funicular staff. For further details, please refer to the sections on entrances in this fact sheet. Please note that four-wheelers are not allowed on the funicular. It's also important to know that you can only pay in cash. Finally, when entering the funicular, be sure to pay attention to the gap between the funicular and the boarding area.
Accessibility
Exterior Entrance |
(Located : Terrasse Dufferin )
Pathway leading to the entrance
Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Non-slip floor covering
Front door
Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Free width of at least 80 cm
Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
Sliding doors
Additional information
When it rains, the Dufferin Terrace can be slippery.
Exterior Entrance |
(Located : Rue du Petit Champlain)
Signaling
No signage on the front door
Pathway leading to the entrance
On a gentle slope
Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Accessible driveway leading to the entrance
Front door
single door
Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3 cm
Free width of at least 80 cm
No electric opening mechanism
Additional information
The entrance to the funicular on rue du Petit-Champlain is from the side of the building. As the main entrance is at the top of a series of stairs, it is advisable for the attendant to go to the reception desk to signal the need to open the gate. Alternatively, a camera has been installed so that the operator can see when someone is waiting, but this method can generate a wait. If the person wants to open the gate from the inside to reach the street, he or she can press the red button to open the gate.
Interior of the building
: Intérieur de la station du haut (Terrasse Dufferin)
Course without obstacles
Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Scissor lift
Dimension of at least 0.80 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm
Staircase
Handrail between 86.5 cm and 107 cm above the floor
Counter
Counter surface : 1,21 cm above floor
Wireless or removable payment terminal
Movement between floors
Manlift
Counter
Ticket counter
Additional information
The top station has two floors. The floor at Dufferin Terrace level is just an entrance tan. The ticket office and funicular access are on the lower floor, which is reached by a platform lift. The exit from the platform lift is in a 1.3m x 1.3m alcove. It's not possible to use the platform lift without the person at the counter moving it up or down to the desired floor. This person must be notified to access this service.
Shop
: Boutique - Terrasse Dufferin
Indoor circulation
Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
Maneuvering area present at least 1.5 m in diameter