Museum, historical/archaeological site

Lieu historique national de la Bataille-de-Ristigouche

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Manual wheelchairs available upon request
  • An interpreter-guide is available at all times
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion upon presentation of the Leisure Companion Card (CAL)
  • Restroom: the main barrier to accessibility at this facility
Photo credit @Roger-Saint-Laurent
Photo credit @Roger-Saint-Laurent
Reserved parking space
Reserved parking space
Path leading to the main entrance
Path leading to the main entrance
Path leading to the main entrance
Path leading to the main entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Reception Desk
Reception Desk
Photo credit @Roger Saint-Laurent
Photo credit @Roger Saint-Laurent
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Balcony entrance
Balcony entrance
Balcony
Balcony
Bathroom's entry
Bathroom's entry
Bathroom sink
Bathroom sink
Bathroom cabinet
Bathroom cabinet
Path leading to the picnic area (10% grade and non-accessible surface)
Path leading to the picnic area (10% grade and non-accessible surface)

Establishment details

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : sufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient
  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

The gift shop is accessible.
A docent is always on hand to guide visitors through the exhibition.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120

Additional Information

Boardroom: The small labels are not angled and are difficult to read.
The handrails are 90 cm high, and the button to illuminate the figures is 40 cm from the edge.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120

Additional Information

The signs on the wall are not angled, are mounted at a height of 1.5 meters, and are difficult to read (the orange text lacks contrast).
The handrails are 90 centimeters high, and the button to illuminate the figures is easy to reach.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Type of seating : chair

Curb cut

  • Curb cut-Slope(%) : 40

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Additional Information

There are steps every 9 meters along the paved access ramp.
The wooden planks near the paved area have 2-centimeter thresholds in a few places, causing an uneven slope.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Access ramp

  • Slope(%) : 5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Location : 1 side

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2,5

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : no

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 76

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Type of obstacles :

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Directional signage

  • Visibility : easily visible from afar

Additional Information

Accessible counter
Wireless or removable payment terminal

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 75

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 74

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Grab bar-Height (cm) : 98

Additional Information

Interior clearance: 1 m wide x 1 m deep

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Additional Information

Picnic area at the bottom of the terrace, accessible via stairs or a path made of gravel, crushed rock, and grass with a 10% slope.
There are no accessible tables in the picnic area, but there is one accessible table in the parking lot.

Description

This national historic site commemorates the final naval battle between France and England. In July 1760, the British destroyed the French relief fleet at the mouth of the Ristigouche River. This event marked the end of any hope of saving New France.

Contact details

40, boulevard Perron Ouest, Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec