Attractions

Musée du Fjord

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

Reserved seat identification

  • Using the panel and on the ground

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Without obstacles
  • Gentle slope
  • Safe route
  • Curb cut in front of the accessible entrance

Front door

  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

Counter

  • Counter surface : 101 cm above floor
  • No clearance under the counter
  • Wireless or removable payment terminal

Signaling

  • Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

Course without obstacles

  • No obstruction

Door

  • Opening requiring significant physical effort

Toilet bowl

  • Center (axis) away from nearest adjacent wall : 58 cm
  • Toilet with water tank

Grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the left of the bowl

Door

  • Insufficient lateral clearance on the side of the handle : 0 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort

Washbasin

  • Clearance under sink : 60 cm above floor

Changing table

  • Raised handle : 1,3 m above floor

Accessible toilet cubicle door

  • Clear door width : 78 cm
  • No inside handle

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

  • Too small : 30 cm in length

Door

  • Insufficient lateral clearance on the side of the handle : 0 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort

Washbasin

  • Clearance under sink : 60 cm above floor

Changing table

  • Raised handle : 1,3 m above floor

Accessible toilet cubicle door

  • Clear door width : 78 cm
  • No inside handle

Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

  • L-shaped left
  • Too small : 30 cm in length

Displays

  • Majority of items at hand

Cash counter

  • Counter surface : 101 cm above floor
  • No clearance under the counter
  • Wireless or removable payment terminal

Indoor circulation

  • No obstruction

  • Exhibit area adapted for disabled persons
  • Seating reserved for disabled persons : 2
  • Seating available for companions
  • Reserved seating located at front
  • Reserved seating located in centre

Additional information

    • Staff available on site to open side doors as main door is inaccessible.
    • Companion seats available nearby but not next door
    • No captioning available

      Driveway leading to the entrance

      • Without slope or gently sloping
      • Flooring in concrete, ceramic, lino or parquet
      • Free width of at least 1.1 m

      Interior entrance door

      • Free width of at least 80 cm

      Additional information

        • No horizontal stripes and/or patterns on the glass door between 1 m and 1.3 m above the floor (glass door in the temporary exhibition room)

          Indoor circulation

          • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
          • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

          Exposure

          • Modules with clearance
          • Descriptive panels not inclined
          • Guided tour

          Indoor circulation

            Exposure

            • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

            Indoor circulation

            • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
            • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

            Exposure

            • Non-tilted objects
            • Inclined descriptive panels
            • Guided tour

            Indoor circulation

              Additional information

                • The display bins are 83 cm high, but not inclined.

                  Indoor circulation

                  • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
                  • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

                  Exposure

                  • Tilted Objects

                  Indoor circulation

                    Exposure

                    • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

                    Additional information

                      • Some of the interactive screens are angled at 84 cm.
                      • Some of the interactive screens are 1.5 m high.

                        Indoor circulation

                        • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
                        • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

                        Exposure

                        • Guided tour

                        Indoor circulation

                          Exposure

                          • Tactile exploration

                          Additional information

                            • Most interactive screens are too high (over 1.2m).
                            • Staff available for tactile exploration of animals in a tank.

                              Description

                              Two wheelchairs available on site
                              CAL card accepted.

                              Contact details

                              3346, boulevard de la Grande-Baie Sud, La Baie, Québec

                              418 697 5077, 866 697 5077,

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