Events

FONO (Festival)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Paratransit

  • Presence of an official landing stage

Services and support systems

  • Large print site map

Ticketing

  • Counter surface : 1,29 cm above the ground
  • Wireless or removable payment terminal

Tour on the site

  • Asphalt/concrete
  • Compacted rock dust
  • Gently sloped wire covers
  • Steep slope wire covers

Additional information

    • On-site water filling stations are not accessible. We recommend going to the bar near the Gold Zone or the Reserved Zone of the Fono stage.
    • On the festival site, there are both steep and gently sloping wire covers. The steep ones make access to the Boisé Coors Light area more difficult.
    • The official landing stage is located in the parking lot opposite the Pavillon Desjardins, right next to the Coop Roue-libre.

      Reserved area

      • Raised
      • Toilet near the reserved area

      Signaling

      • Clear signage that is easily visible from afar

      Ramp

      • Landing area(s) : 1,15 m x 1,2 m
      • Gentle slope
      • Handrail on one side only

      Additional information

        • The reserved area of the Fono Stage is located close to a reserved access to the bar. There are also two chemical toilets just down the ramp.
        • As regards the bar, it should be noted that the counter height was 1.16 cm without clearance.
        • The ramp has a 36% bevel at the bottom (see photo).

          Reserved area

          • On the ground
          • Not covered
          • Toilet far from the reserved area

          Pathway leading to the reserved area

          • Rough ground

          Additional information

            • To get to this section of the festival, you have to cross a regular wire screen (20%).
            • The reserved area is at ground level. The view of a seated person may be obstructed.
            • There are no chemical toilets accessible near this reserved area.

              Reserved area

              • Raised
              • Toilet far from the reserved area

              Signaling

              • No signage

              Ramp

              • Fixed access ramp
              • No anti-slip strip in contrasting color

              Additional information

                • As far as the bar is concerned, it should be noted that the counter height was 1.01 cm without clearance. The bar is at the bottom of the access ramp.
                • The ramp has a 36% bevel at the bottom (see photo).
                • At the 2024 edition, the fence delimiting the gold zone was made of opaque wood, which could make it difficult for a person in a seated position to see.
                • The accessible chemical toilet is far from the Gold Zone.

                  Chemical toilet door

                  • Interior maneuvering area : 0,80 m width x 1,5 m depth in front of the door
                  • Free width of at least 80 cm

                  Toilet size

                  • Dimension : 1,44 m width x 1,45 m depth

                  Bowl

                  • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 80 cm width x 1,5 m depth
                  • Toilet bowl seat located at a height of : 50 cm above the ground

                  Grab bar to the left of the toilet

                  • Length : 62 cm
                  • Situated at : 87 cm above the ground

                  Grab bar behind the toilet

                  • Horizontal grab bar
                  • Length of at least 60 cm

                  Toilet paper dispenser

                  • Toilet paper dispenser located at a height of : 1,36 cm above the ground

                  Counter

                  • Counter surface : 1,05 cm above the ground
                  • No clearance under the counter

                  Additional information

                    • The “Merch artistes” store is on the lawn.

                      Aisle leading to the kiosk

                      • Lawn

                      Counter

                      • Counter surface : 1,05 cm above the ground

                      Additional information

                        • There is a 30 cm threshold at the entrance.

                          Aisle leading to the catering area

                          • Obstacles) : Cache-fil régulier
                          • Plain paving stone

                          Service counter

                          • Counter surface : 1,1 cm above the ground
                          • Wireless or removable payment terminal

                          Tables

                          • picnic table

                          Additional information

                            • At the time of our visit, the tables were all laid out on the lawn.

                              Description

                              The festival takes place in September on the Université Laval campus. There are a total of two stages. Numerous artists from all over the world perform here. This musical event offers a wide variety of styles.
                              The official loading dock is located in the parking lot in front of Pavillon Desjardins, right next to Coop Roue-libre.
                              Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on the festival site. It's important to have the animal's certificate with you, as you may be asked to provide it.
                              Temporary kiosks (bar, boutique, restaurants) have variable accessibility depending on their configuration.
                              Please note that the site was evaluated for the 2024 edition, so subsequent editions may differ.

                              Contact details

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