Attractions

Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier, Musée et site archéologique

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Services and facilities for
Blind and low vision people

Establishment details

Pathway leading to the entrance

  • Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
  • Unstable or soft floor covering

Ramp

  • Removable access ramp available
  • No anti-slip strip in contrasting color
  • No protective edge on the sides of the access ramp
  • Clear Width : 102 cm
  • No handrail

Front door

  • Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
  • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 5 cm
  • When you have to pull the door: no lateral clearance on the side of the handle
  • When you have to push the door: no lateral clearance on the side of the handle
  • Clear Width : 95 cm
  • Exterior round or thumb-latch handle
  • Inside shackle handle
  • No electric opening mechanism

Interior access ramp

  • Clear Width : 88 cm

Number of accessible floor(s) / Total number of floor(s)

  • 1 accessible floor(s) / 2 floor(s)

Staircase

  • No contrasting color bands on the nosing of the stairs
  • No grip tape
  • Handrails on each side

Ramp

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m in front of the access ramp
  • No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
  • Clear Width : 86 cm
  • No handrail

Door

  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep on each side of the door
  • Restricted clear width : 79 cm
  • No electric opening mechanism

Interior maneuvering space

  • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,46 m wide x 1,17 meters deep

Toilet bowl

  • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 89 cm

Grab bar(s)

  • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
  • Located : 86 cm above floor

Washbasin

  • Accessible sink
  • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 150 cm width x 115 cm deep
  • Insulated piping

Changing table

  • Raised Surface : 89,5 cm

Indoor circulation

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

Exposure

  • Exhibits : 1,31 m.
  • Unsecured surface modules
  • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m in front of the descriptive panels
  • Descriptive panels : 1,35 m
  • Written in small print
  • No braille sign
  • Subtitled videos
  • Audioguide
  • Guided tour

Indoor circulation

    Exposure

    • Tactile exploration

    Trail

    • Paving stone
    • Width over 1.1m
    • Path without delimitation

    Outdoor furniture

    • Accessible table
    • Bench height : 42 cm

    Drinking fountain

    • Set back from the trail
    • Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front
    • Clearance under fountain : 653 cm

    Aisle leading to the kiosk

    • Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide

    Displays

    • Majority of items at hand

    Aisle leading to the kiosk

    • Rough ground

    Description

    Museum and archaeological site revealing the history of the Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier. An audioguide (available in French and English) is available on request, as well as a removable ramp to access the interior of the building and folding chairs. Outside, the rest area is equipped with adapted picnic tables, and a path leads to the belvedere overlooking the river.

    Contact details

    7244, boul. LaSalle, Montréal, Québec

    514 765 7284,

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