Attractions

Parc national Forillon / Centre d'accueil et de renseignement de Penouille

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 3

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Others : Pavé uni
  • Safe route
  • Longitudinal slope of the curb cut of no more than 8%

Course without obstacles

  • Clear Width of Restricted Traffic Corridor : 87 cm
  • No obstruction

Additional information

    • Playground not accessible and picnic area not accessible
    • Beach not accessible (sandy path)
    • Outdoor exposure accessible, but small grass threshold
    • 2 cm threshold on exterior door and no accessible table inside

      Signage on the door

      • No signage on the front door

      Door

      • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
      • Restricted clear width : 78 cm
      • Raised latch : 1,3 cm
      • Opening requiring significant physical effort

      Interior maneuvering space

      • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1 m wide x 1 meters deep

      Grab bar(s)

      • Horizontal behind the bowl
      • Oblique right

      Changing table

      • Accessible baby changing table

      • Access to the beach without obstacles
      • Access to the beach: road on steep slope : 10 %
      • Access to the beach: road on asphalt
      • Access to the beach: road on rubber surface
      • Beach: accessible area on rubber surface
      • Beach: hippocampe available

      Trail

      • Asphalt/concrete pavement
      • Wood cladding
      • Well marked trail

      Additional information

        • Length: 4 km (round trip)
        • Duration: 1 h 30 to 2 h
        • Surface: Asphalt and wooden footbridge for approximately 500 metres
        • Gradient: A 10% gradient over a distance of 110 meters must be overcome before reaching a more or less level trail (1 meter total gradient). You can borrow an adapted electric cart free of charge for easier access to the beach, the trail and Penouille Point. In particular, it enables wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility to negotiate the 10% starting gradient in complete safety. Reservations required. For further information: Centre d'accueil et de renseignements de Penouille or 418-368-5505

          Pathway leading to the entrance

          • Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

          Front door

          • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2,5 cm
          • Opening requiring significant physical effort
          • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism

          Additional information

            • At the time of the assessment, the push-button for automatic door opening was broken.

              Counter

              • No clearance under the counter
              • Wireless or removable payment terminal

              drinking fountain

              • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,5 m width x 1,1 m deep

              Additional information

                • Bumpy interior flooring made of large stones
                • Signage without pictogram to toilet (access from inside building).
                • Obstacle (folding table) in front of door leading to toilet.

                  Driveway leading to the entrance

                  • Clear Width : 1,05 m

                  Signage on the door

                  • Signage on the entrance door

                  Door

                  • Maneuvering space outside : 1,05 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door
                  • Difficult to use latch

                  Grab bar(s)

                  • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
                  • Horizontal behind the bowl

                  Sanitary bin

                  • Garbage can in the clear floor space

                  Additional information

                    • Access through an external door at the rear of the building or through the intelligence center (limited maneuvering space to reach the corridor).

                      Payment

                      • Counter surface : 94 cm above floor
                      • No clearance under the counter

                      Internal trips

                        Additional information

                          • Accessible tables on outdoor terrace

                            Displays

                            • Majority of items at hand

                            Cash counter

                            • Counter surface : 105 cm above floor
                            • No clearance under the counter
                            • Wireless or removable payment terminal

                            Indoor circulation

                              Description

                              Reservations required for mobility aids (at the center counter or 418-368-5505):
                              Adapted electric cart:
                              Free loan for easier access to the beach, the trail and Penouille Point (10% slope).
                              All-terrain wheelchair (Mobi-chair) : Free loan to enjoy Penouille beach.
                              A universal access mat (Mobi-Mat) is available for beach access.

                              Contact details

                              2286, boulevard de Grande-Grève, Gaspé, Québec

                              418 368 5505, 888 773 8888,

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