Canada National Park

Parc national Forillon - Centre d'accueil et de découverte

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible
Good to know
  • A GRIT all-terrain wheelchair is available for exploring the nearby trails; please ask at the front desk.
Exterior entrance to the Visitor and Discovery Centre (Source: Parks Canada)
Exterior entrance to the Visitor and Discovery Centre (Source: Parks Canada)
Visitor and Discovery Center
Visitor and Discovery Center
Main exterior front door
Main exterior front door
Accessible parallel parking
Accessible parallel parking
Accessible parking
Accessible parking
Reception desk
Reception desk
Screening Room
Screening Room
Showroom - Front Door
Showroom - Front Door
Salle d'exposition
Salle d'exposition
Showroom and store
Showroom and store
Showroom - Interactive Exhibition
Showroom - Interactive Exhibition
Restroom
Restroom
Restroom - Accessible restroom
Restroom - Accessible restroom
Restroom
Restroom
Restaurants - Outdoor seating
Restaurants - Outdoor seating
Lunch counters, tables - Indoor
Lunch counters, tables - Indoor
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
Ground-Level Terrace - Table
Ground-Level Terrace - Table

Establishment details

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 3

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance
  • With-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 390

Curb cut

  • Presence of a curb cut : yes

Charging station

  • Access to terminal from parking space : without obstacles

Additional Information

The charging station is accessible (located near the curb, with controls within 1.2 meters) but is not situated in a reserved parking space.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Automatic door opener

  • Safety sensor stops door if obstacle present : no

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 86,5
  • Clearance available : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : no

Service signage

  • Signage near service present : yes

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2

Accessible stall

  • Number of stalls-Total : 4
  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 2
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Additional Information

- Compost bin narrows the hallway to 60 cm
- Access through the exterior door (2 cm threshold)

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 73
  • Door swing direction : outdoor

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Sink

  • Faucet-Distance from edge (cm) : 48

Service signage

  • Signage near service present : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Counter type : food services
  • Surface height (cm) : 104

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Table leg type : cross or three-branch

Buffet-Cafeteria

  • Food display-Height (cm) : 135

Additional Information

-Access via the accessible exterior entrance door.
-Inside, the push button is blocked.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Additional Information

-A venue equipped to accommodate people with disabilities
-No hearing assistance system

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 110

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Height (cm) : 41

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

-Virtual reality and quiz not accessible to blind or visually impaired people
-Informational signs are 1.2 meters high and not angled
-Quiz not accessible to people with limited mobility
-Other sensory experiences: Children’s tent

Maneuvering space

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

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Additional Information

Roof terrace not accessible
Ground-level terrace accessible: Accessible table available

Description

Just a few minutes from Gaspé, the national park offers a variety of experiences between the sea and the forest. Start at the visitor and discovery center, where exhibits and services await you. Admire the blue whale, go for a swim, or set out on a hike while exploring the heritage of Grande-Grave.

Contact details

1438 boulevard de Cap des Rosiers, Gaspé, Québec

418 368-5505 / 1 888 773-8888 /

information@pc.gc.ca

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