Establishment details
Number of reserved places
- Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 4
Reserved seat size
- Side aisle integrated into the reserved space
parking meter
- Located on a concrete base and without a curb
- Slots (coin, card or parking ticket) and raised control buttons : 1,3 m
- Walking trail: manoeuvring clearance higher than 1.5 m x 1.5 m in front of ramp
- Walking trail: no borders on the sides of the access ramp
- Walking trail: access ramp: clear width of between 87 cm and 92 cm
- Walking trail: access ramp: on slight slope
Additional information
- The ramp provides easy access to the Village des Arts.
- Watercraft can be rented for use on the lake. However, there is no accessible equipment available.
Trail
- Uneven surface : Parfois des racines qui sont sur le sentier on 10 % of trail
- Width over 1.1m
- elevated path
Rest area
- Interpretive panels 1.2m high
- Angled interpretation panels
Drinking fountain
- Inaccessible
Additional information
- There are two accessible tables on the trail. One is located near the petanque court. The second is located in the playground, opposite the farm. The trails are mostly flat, with the exception of a few steep slopes. One section of the trail is made of unstable cobblestone. This section leads to a small bridge near a pond. The bridge is 1 m wide, but one of the entrances has a 3 cm threshold. Benches are often located on concrete pedestals and have no armrests. There are a few interpretation panels on the trail, all under a height of 1.2 m.
- There is only one water fountain on the trail, located near the playground, and it is difficult to access.
- Along the trail is the Village des Arts. It consists of several small period houses. Some of the access ramps have a 2 to 3 cm threshold, and are between 1 and 1.2 m wide. The parish church is not accessible.
Ramp
- Fixed access ramp
- Maneuvering area at the top of the access ramp of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
- Maneuvering area at the bottom of the ramp of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
- Level difference at the bottom of the ramp : 4 cm
- Clear Width : 89 cm
- Rectangular or square handrail
Front door
- Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
- Free width of at least 80 cm
- Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
- Pressure plate/electric opening control button located at : 0,82 m above ground
- Pressure plate/electric opening control button is too far from the door : 1,7 m from the door
Ramp
- Steep slope : 10 %
Additional information
- The entrance is near the lake. There's another entrance further up, leading directly to the food court. Alternatively, an elevator is available for moving from one level to another.
Course without obstacles
- Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Elevator
- Dimension : 1,5 m wide x 0,8 m deep
- Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm
drinking fountain
- Without alcove
- Insufficient Clearance Under Fountain : 59 cm
Additional information
- There are no visual or audible signals from the elevator when the doors open or to indicate which floor is being served.
Door
- No door / Baffle type door
- Restricted clear width
Sanitary equipment
- Raised hand dryer : 1,35 cm above floor
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
- Horizontal to the left of the bowl
Accessible washroom(s)
- 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 5 cabin(s)
Additional information
- The toilet was not open at the time of the August 2024 assessment visit, so not all measurements are accurate.
Door
- Restricted clear width
Sanitary equipment
- Raised hand dryer : 1,35 cm above floor
Urinal
- Not equipped for disabled people
Accessible toilet cubicle door
- Clear door width : 79,6 cm
Accessible washroom bowl
- Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 87.5 cm
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
- Horizontal to the right of the bowl
- Located : 66 cm above floor
Accessible washroom(s)
- 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 1 cabin(s)
Pathway leading to the entrance
- Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Course without obstacles
- Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Door
- Free width of at least 80 cm
Washbasin
- Raised surface : 89 cm above floor
Accessible washroom(s)
- Interior Maneuvering Space : 0,87 m wide x 1,5 m deep
Accessible toilet cubicle door
- Free width of the door at least 80 cm
- Door flush with toilet bowl
Accessible washroom bowl
- Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 83 cm
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
- Horizontal to the right of the bowl
- Vertical right
Washbasin
- Round faucets
Accessible washroom(s)
- 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 2 cabin(s)
Door
- Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 2,5 cm
- Free width of at least 80 cm
Washbasin
- Raised surface : 89 cm above floor
Accessible toilet cubicle door
- Free width of the door at least 80 cm
- Door flush with toilet bowl
Accessible washroom bowl
- Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 83 cm
Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)
- Horizontal to the left of the bowl
Washbasin
- Round faucets
Accessible washroom(s)
- 1 toilet cabin(s) adapted for the disabled / 1 cabin(s)
Additional information
- The accessible toilet was out of order at the time of the August 2024 visit, so the measurements are not accurate.
Front door
- Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3 cm
Vestibule
- Vestibule of : 1,5 m depth and 1
2nd Entrance Door
- Free width of at least 80 cm
Additional information
- The doors are open to visitors during opening hours. The exit door is 91 cm wide.
Course without obstacles
- Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Additional information
- There's a threshold of about 2 cm inside to move from one section to another. To see the donkeys and goats, you have to walk on a rubber mat.
Pathway leading to the entrance
- Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Front door
- Free width of at least 80 cm
Course without obstacles
- Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Front door
- Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3,5 cm
- Clear Width : 78,5 cm
- No electric opening mechanism
2nd Entrance Door
- Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
- Free width of at least 80 cm
Course without obstacles
- Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm
Counter
- Reception desk
- No clearance under the counter
Additional information
- The interior door to the garden is 73 cm wide. Inside, the decks and circulation corridor are 1 m wide.
Interior maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
Toilet bowl
- Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm
Grab bar(s)
- L-shaped right
- Horizontal behind the bowl
Additional information
- The garbage can encroaches on the transfer area, but it is still possible to transfer at an angle. The changing table is broken and no longer closes.
Pathway leading to the entrance
- Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide
Ramp
- Fixed access ramp
- No protective edge on the sides of the access ramp
- Clear Width : 91 cm
Door
- Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep on each side of the door
- Free width of at least 80 cm
- Raised latch : 140 cm
Toilet bowl
- Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm
Grab bar(s)
- Horizontal to the left of the bowl
- Horizontal behind the bowl
- Vertical left
Washbasin
- Clearance under sink : 67 cm
Additional information
- Both toilets in the building are identical.
Ramp
- No protective edge on the sides of the access ramp
- Free width of at least 87 cm
Front door
- Free width of at least 80 cm
- No electric opening mechanism
Ramp
- Steep slope : 9,5 %
Additional information
- There is no need to go to the park reception to gain access.
Movement between floors
- No machinery to go up
Additional information
- There is no adapted equipment to get to the site's reception desk. A staircase must be climbed to reach the reception area.
Description
The Centre de la nature de Laval is a nature park with free access. Non-Laval residents only have to pay for parking. Accessible parking is available in P3, the lot next to the reception building. The walking paths are well-maintained and feature a variety of plants. There are three buildings on site with washrooms: the Chalet-Restaurant, the Chalet Nord and the washroom building near the pétanque court. There are two accessible tables on site.
Contact details
901 avenue du Parc, Laval, Québec
450 662 4942, centrenature@laval.ca
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