Regional Park

Parc régional de Val-David-Val-Morin (secteur Far Hills)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Accessible equipment can be rented from the ARLPHL: arlphl.org
  • The side entrance to the reception building has a 3-cm threshold and provides access to the second floor, where the cafeteria and an accessible restroom are located. The first floor is not accessible
  • The dry toilet located near the Relais Amigo is not accessible
Reception building
Reception building
Main building - Secondary entrance leading to the second floor
Main building - Secondary entrance leading to the second floor
Reception Building - Paquerette-Masse Hall
Reception Building - Paquerette-Masse Hall
Reception Building - Paquerette-Masse Hall
Reception Building - Paquerette-Masse Hall
Reception Building - Accessible restroom located on the 2nd floor
Reception Building - Accessible restroom located on the 2nd floor
Reception Building - Staircase
Reception Building - Staircase
Reception Building - Ground Floor
Reception Building - Ground Floor
Reception Building - Rental Shop
Reception Building - Rental Shop
Reception Building - Main Entrance
Reception Building - Main Entrance
Trail map at the park entrance
Trail map at the park entrance
Rest area near the reception building
Rest area near the reception building
A sloping path leading to the start of the family trail
A sloping path leading to the start of the family trail
Playground
Playground
Family Trail
Family Trail
Family Trail
Family Trail
Family Trail - Rest Area
Family Trail - Rest Area
Family Trail - Themed Station
Family Trail - Themed Station
Amigo Relay
Amigo Relay
Amigo Relay
Amigo Relay
Amigo Relay
Amigo Relay
Dry toilet near the Amigo rest stop
Dry toilet near the Amigo rest stop
Dry toilet near the Amigo rest stop
Dry toilet near the Amigo rest stop
Family Trail - Rest Area
Family Trail - Rest Area
Path leading to the Amigo Lake overlook
Path leading to the Amigo Lake overlook
Amigo Lake Lookout
Amigo Lake Lookout
Amigo Lake Lookout
Amigo Lake Lookout
Reserved parking
Reserved parking
Path leading from the reserved parking lot in front of the visitor center to the trailhead
Path leading from the reserved parking lot in front of the visitor center to the trailhead
Boat landing
Boat landing
Parking
Parking

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 7

Staircase

  • Open risers : open

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 7

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 65

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : thumb latch

Additional Information

A gravel path provides access to the front door from the parking lot without having to use the steps. The path has a 13% grade.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 2

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 99,3

Additional Information

The walkway leading to the front door has uneven paving stones. This entrance provides access to the second floor of the building.

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 150

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 250
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 250

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Elevator available : no

Service signage

  • Raised elements present : no
  • Braille present : no

Additional Information

The ground floor is not accessible due to several steps. The second floor houses the cafeteria and the accessible restroom.

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 116
  • Transfer zone-Type of obstacles : bin

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 83,6
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 76,5
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 28

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 150

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 250
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 250

Counter

  • Counter type : food services
  • Surface height (cm) : 118
  • Clearance available : no

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 73,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 33

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 150

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 100
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire
  • Keyboard type : analog (3D keys)

Additional Information

The store is not accessible because the building’s main entrance is not accessible, and the only way to reach it from the second floor is via stairs.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • Presence of steps : yes
  • Number of steps : 1

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : no

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 6
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 1,8

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 81,9

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 1,5
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 1,5

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : no

Table

  • Table type : regular

Additional Information

The Relais Amigo does not provide drinking water or electricity.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 57
  • Level : 1 step

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Additional Information

There are no accessible picnic tables. The dry toilet near the rest stop is not accessible.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance
  • No-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 600

Additional Information

The reserved parking area is located near the visitor center, but far from the trailheads. A gravel path with a 13% grade leads from the parking lot to the visitor center. However, a drop-off area has been set up in front of the visitor center and the trailhead.

Trail

  • Length(km) : 3
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : over 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%
  • Steep slope-Percentage(%) : more than 12%

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust

Interpretive panels

  • Text-Braille/raised present : without braille or raised

Rest area

  • Number-Level : threshold

Additional Information

Access to the family trail from the parking lot is via a long slope with an approximate 8% grade on a surface of coarse gravel. The trail is then paved with compacted rock dust. The route is generally flat, but some sections have slopes of up to 20%.
Family activities, such as themed animal stations and reading stops, are available along the route. A lookout point overlooking Lake Amigo is located near the rest stop. A rest area there is accessible via a 91-cm-wide wooden bridge. A non-accessible dry toilet is also located near the rest stop. A few other rest areas are located along the trail, but they are not accessible.

Description

The Far Hills sector of the Val-David–Val-Morin Regional Park features forest trails, scenic views of the Laurentians, and a variety of outdoor activities available year-round. The site also offers trails suited to different hiking levels, as well as nature interpretation activities for families.

Contact details

5966, chemin du Lac-La Salle, Val-Morin, Québec

819 322-2834 /

veloski@val-morin.ca

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