Youth Hostel

Les Balcons - Auberge & Bistro culturel

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Room #1318: 1 double bed, height from floor to top of mattress: between 46 and 50 cm with clearance, shared barrier-free shower, door width 75 cm.
  • Dormitories #1224 and #1330: 6–8 single beds, height from floor to top of mattress: 51 cm with clearance, shared barrier-free shower.
  • Number of rooms :27
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Parking
Parking
Side Entrance
Side Entrance
Entrance to the rooms
Entrance to the rooms
Room #1318
Room #1318
Dormitories
Dormitories
Hallway connecting the bedrooms to the bathroom
Hallway connecting the bedrooms to the bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Shower
Common living room
Common living room
Entrance to the bistro
Entrance to the bistro
Entrance to the bistro
Entrance to the bistro
Entrance to the bistro
Entrance to the bistro
Bistro
Bistro
Path leading to the bistro's restrooms
Path leading to the bistro's restrooms
Bistro restrooms
Bistro restrooms

Establishment details

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 73

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : away from sink

Service signage

  • Signage near service present : no

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 170

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Additional Information

Access from the reception area to the restaurant via a gently sloping ramp
Several accessible tables

Additional Information

Wheelchair-accessible
No accessible tables
Clay and grass surfaces

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 114
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

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

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : no

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Bed

  • Mattress top-Height (cm) : 51
  • Clearance under bed case available : yes
  • Transfer zone left - Width (cm) : 92
  • Furniture movable : yes

Additional Information

The dorm rooms have either 6 beds (#1224) or 8 beds (#1330).
Each room has a sink that is 80 cm above the floor, with no clearance around it.
Room #1224 has limited space in front of the sink: 84 cm deep.

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Shower

  • Roll-in shower : yes

Bathtub and shower-Accessories

  • Hand shower-Minimum height (cm) : 130
  • Fixed bench-Height (cm) : 50

Additional Information

There are 4 grab bars in the shower near the entrances and the bench.

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 75

Door-Latch

  • Height (cm) : 120

Additional Information

Room number written in small print in a non-contrasting color
No room number in Braille or raised print

Bed

  • Mattress size : double
  • Mattress top-Height (cm) : 48
  • Clearance under bed case available : yes
  • Transfer zone left - Width (cm) : 120
  • Furniture movable : yes

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Shower

  • Roll-in shower : yes

Bathtub and shower-Accessories

  • Hand shower-Minimum height (cm) : 130
  • Fixed bench-Height (cm) : 50

Additional Information

There are 4 grab bars in the shower near the entrances and the bench.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Additional Information

Gently sloping

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 170

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Elevator available : yes

Additional Information

Kitchen: The shared kitchen is accessible, but no modifications have been made to the countertops, sink, or appliances.
Laundry Room: The laundry room is located on the ground floor. The clear width of the door is 80 cm. The washing machine is accessible. The dryer controls are located 1.5 m above the floor.

Description

Located in the heart of Baie-Saint-Paul, the Auberge & Bistro des Balcons is a welcoming place deeply rooted in its community. The establishment has 27 private rooms and two dormitories. Throughout the year, its bistro offers a diverse cultural program as well as an affordable menu that showcases local products.

Contact details

63, rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec

1 581 705 2176 /

info@lesbalcons.ca

Accommodation registration number: 295315

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