Attractions

Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Québec

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Signaling

  • No signage on the front door

Pathway leading to the entrance

  • Without slope

Ramp

  • Fixed access ramp
  • Maneuvering area at the bottom of the access ramp : 1,25 m x 1,5 m
  • Free width of at least 87 cm
  • On a gentle slope
  • Handrails on each side

Front door

  • Interior maneuvering area : 1,2 m width x 1,5 m depth in front of the door
  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 4,5 cm
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
  • Pressure plate/electric opening control button is difficult to locate : Au côté de la porte et sur la rampe intérieure

Vestibule

  • Vestibule at least 1.5 m deep and at least 1.2 m wide

2nd Entrance Door

  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
  • Pressure plate/electric opening control button is difficult to locate : Au mur côté droit
  • Double door

Additional information

    • The most accessible main door is the one on the right as you face the church.

      Pathway leading to the entrance

      • On a gentle slope

      Ramp

      • Fixed access ramp
      • No anti-slip strip in contrasting color
      • Free width of at least 87 cm
      • On a gentle slope
      • Handrails on each side

      Front door

      • single door
      • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
      • Free width of at least 80 cm
      • Opening requiring significant physical effort
      • No electric opening mechanism

      Additional information

        • The Holy Door is located on the left side of the church as you face it. It can be accessed via a ramp. Note that the door is heavy and therefore difficult to open. Moreover, to go back down into the church once you've passed through the door, you have to take a passageway with a short section 76 cm wide.

          Ramp

          • Fixed access ramp
          • Maneuvering area at the top of the access ramp : 0 m x 87 m
          • On a gentle slope
          • No handrail

          Front door

          • single door
          • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2,5 cm
          • Free width of at least 80 cm
          • No electric opening mechanism

          Interior entrance door

          • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
          • single door
          • Free width of at least 80 cm
          • Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 30 cm
          • Lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm

          Course without obstacles

          • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

          Interior access ramp

          • Maneuvering space in front of the access ramp : 76 m x 1,5 m
          • Free width of at least 87 cm
          • On a gentle slope

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

          • 1 accessible floor(s) / 3 floor(s)

          Signaling

          • Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

          Additional information

            • This page deals with the interior of the basilica. Information about the interior ramp applies to the ramp on the other side of the holy door.
            • The pews are not accessible to wheelchair users due to two obstacles: a 5 cm threshold that must be crossed to gain access, and the limited space between the benches
            • You'll also find the prayer chapel, which is smaller and more accessible.
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              Door

              • single door
              • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,92 m wide x 1,5 m depth in front of the door / baffle type door
              • Restricted clear width
              • Presence of an electric opening mechanism

              Washbasin

              • Surface between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm above the floor
              • Clearance under sink : 66 cm above floor

              Sanitary equipment

              • Raised Mirror Bottom : 1,21 cm above floor
              • Hard-to-reach soap dispenser

              Accessible washroom(s)

              • Maneuvering space in front of the door : 1,5 m wide x 1,49 m deep
              • Dimension : 2,53 m wide x 1,49 m deep
              • Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,63 m wide x 0,63 m deep

              Accessible toilet cubicle door

              • Free width of the door at least 80 cm
              • Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet

              Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

              • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
              • Horizontal behind the bowl
              • At least 76 cm in length
              • Located : 93 cm above floor

              Signaling

              • Accessible toilet room: signage

              Additional information

                • The toilet door opens inwards, leaving 63 cm of manoeuvring space inside.

                  Indoor circulation

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

                  Exposure

                  • Descriptive panels : 150 m
                  • Written in small print
                  • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
                  Contact details

                  16, rue de Buade, Québec, Québec

                  418 692 2533,

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