Espace Muséal dédié au Curé-Labelle (Cathédrale de Saint-Jérôme)

Lighting

• Direct lighting of unsuitable light intensity in the main activity areas : Les vitraux peuvent créer des ensembles de couleurs lumineux pouvant perturber certaines personnes.

Acoustics

• The acoustics of the premises detract from sound comfort : Peut y avoir beaucoup d'écho produit par l'architecture du bâtiment.

Number of reserved places

• Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat location

• Near the entrance

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

• Without obstacles

Additional information

• The “red zone” parking lot belongs to the City of Saint-Jérôme. Parking is free for people who can park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities. For other people, it is possible to pay at the parking meter or online on the city's website www.vsj.ca/stationnement/tarification/paiement-par-plaque.

Pathway leading to the entrance

• Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

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
• Opening requiring significant physical effort
• Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
• Electric opening door remains in the fully open position for at least 5 seconds
• Electric opening door not equipped with a safety detector stopping the movement of the door in the presence of an obstacle

Pathway leading to the entrance

• Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

Step(s) leading to entrance

• 1 step or more : 12 steps
• No anti-slip strip of contrasting color on the nosing of the steps
• Handrail on one side only

Additional information

• The main entrance to Saint-Jérôme Cathedral has two vestibules before entering the narthex, where the Museum Space dedicated to Curé-Labelle is located. The main entrance was undergoing restoration work during Kéroul's last visit (October 1, 2025). The secondary entrance, located at the rear of the building, can be used without any problems.

Scissor lift

• Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep located in front of the door
• Dimension of at least 0.80 m wide x 1.5 m deep
• Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm
• No raised control button
• No sound signal

Additional information

• The lift platform is the only way to access the Museum Space dedicated to Curé-Labelle and Saint-Jérôme Cathedral from the secondary entrance. To move the lift platform, it is important to hold down the direction button until the platform stops and the door opens automatically.

Step(s) leading to entrance

• Handrail on one side only
• 1 step or more : 4 steps

Door

• Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep on each side of the door
• Inward opening door
• Insufficient clear width : 72 cm

Interior maneuvering space

• Restricted Maneuvering Space : 0,8 m wide x 0,8 meters deep

Toilet bowl

• Center (axis) away from nearest adjacent wall : 60 cm

Grab bar(s)

• No grab bar near the toilet

Circulation inside

• One-way traffic corridor with a width of at least 92 cm
• Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

Exhibits

• Objects displayed at a viewing height between 1.09 m and 1.7 m, at a maximum distance of 1.83 m
• Percentage of objects displayed at a height between 1.09 m and 1.7 m : 100 %
• Majority of objects not inclined

Exhibition modules

• Percentage of modules with clearance : 0 %
• Maneuvering space of at least 82 cm wide x 150 cm in front of descriptive panels

Text and Graphic Panels

• Text and graphic panels between 1.09 m and 1.7 m in height
• Percentage of descriptive panels between 1.09 m and 1.7 m in height : 90 %
• Percentage of inclined panels : 50 %
• Majority of inclined panels : 0,85 m

Text and Graphic Panels

• Accessible Seating Furniture

Circulation inside

• One step

Additional information

• Part of the exhibit is on a raised platform three centimeters high.