Carnaval de Québec

Pathway leading to the entrance

• On a steep slope : 12 %

Additional information

• Complex, steep course from entrance to exit. Bumpy surface.

Signaling

• Architectural element allowing the entrance to be identified

Additional information

• Driveway without threshold on asphalt and compacted snow surface. The entrance slopes from 5% to 6% along its entire length. It leads to the sugar shack kiosk at the bottom of the site.

• The traffic corridor is sufficiently wide.

Pathway leading to the entrance

• Obstacles) : Revêtement en neige compactée

Additional information

• Threshold-free entrance on a paving stone and compact snow surface. Gently sloping access from entrance.

• Adequate width of circulation corridor.

Chemical toilet signage

• Signage difficult to spot

Aisle leading to the toilet

• On a gentle slope

Chemical toilet door

• Free width of at least 80 cm

Bowl

• Transfer zone on the side of the bowl
• Toilet bowl seat located at a height of : 51 cm above the ground

Grab bar to the left of the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Grab bar behind the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Toilet paper dispenser

• Toilet paper dispenser located at a height of : 128 cm above the ground

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• Obstacles) : Revêtement en neige compactée

Additional information

• Sugar shack: Located at the bottom of the slope at the site entrance, raised counter (120 cm).

• Ice bar: Difficult access due to steep slope, raised counter (100 cm).

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• On a gentle slope

Ramp

• Protective edge on both sides
• Clear width of at least 1.1 m
• Gentle slope
• Handrail without extension at each end

Counter

• Counter surface : 105 cm above the ground
• No clearance under the counter

Additional information

• Restricted circulation during busy periods.

• Non-accessible tables: restricted clearance of 63 cm.

Tour on the site

• On a gentle slope
• Obstacles) : Revêtement en neige compactée

Outdoor furniture

• No accessible table

Additional information

• On-site activities:

Pathway leading to the entrance

• On a gentle slope

Chemical toilet signage

• Signage difficult to spot

Aisle leading to the toilet

• On a gentle slope
• Obstacles) : Revêtement en neige compactée et surface irrégulière.

Chemical toilet door

• Free width of at least 80 cm

Bowl

• Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 80 cm width x 1,5 m depth
• Toilet bowl seat located at a height of : 51 cm above the ground

Grab bar to the left of the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Grab bar behind the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Toilet paper dispenser

• Toilet paper dispenser located at a height of : 128 cm above the ground

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• Without slope
• Obstacles) : Revêtement de neige compactée

Additional information

• The counters of the ice bar (102 cm) and the food counter (126 cm) are raised. Removable payment terminals are used.

• No accessible outdoor tables due to fixed benches (48 cm high).

Tour on the site

• Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide

Outdoor furniture

• Bench height : 36 cm
• Back support on the bench

Additional information

• The entire site is flat or gently sloping. The surface is made of compacted snow and wood (sentier du Palais).

Pathway leading to the entrance

• On a gentle slope

Additional information

• Threshold-free driveway on solid pavement and compact snow.

• Traffic corridor is wide enough.

Pathway leading to the entrance

• On a gentle slope

Additional information

• Threshold-free driveway on solid pavement and compact snow.

• Traffic corridor is wide enough.

• Barrier-free path of travel between entrance and reserved seating

• No hearing assistance system

Additional information

• The site is gently sloping.

• The ice bar, container bar and food counters are elevated (100-105 cm from the ground). A person on the reserved area platform can reach the ice bar and receive his or her beverage while remaining on the platform.

• The VIP platform is not accessible (access by a dozen steps only).

Reserved area

• Raised
• Covered
• Toilet far from the reserved area

Pathway leading to the reserved area

• Obstacles)

Ramp

• No difference in level between the ground and the ramp
• Gentle slope
• Handrail : 110 cm above the ground

Additional information

• Compacted snow surface for access to the wooden platform.

Trail

• Gentle slope
• Wood cladding
• Uneven surface : Neige compactée on
• Width over 1.1m
• Well marked trail

Rest area

• No rest area

Additional information

Entrance:

• Entrance: Queue and ramp access is compacted snow. Ramp leading to trail: threshold between surfaces (3 cm), raised handrails (110 cm) and bumpy surface at ends.

• The entire trail is made of wood. A few places have an 8% gradient over a short distance, but the majority of the trail is gently sloping. To reach the exit, you must pass through a container in the dark (2 cm threshold).

Exit:

• Exit: We recommend using the alternative exit that joins the main site. The main exit is located at the end of the raised platform, which can only be accessed by steps.

Chemical toilet signage

• Signage difficult to spot

Chemical toilet door

• Free width of at least 80 cm

Bowl

• Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 80 cm width x 1,5 m depth
• Toilet bowl seat located at a height of : 51 cm above the ground

Grab bar to the left of the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Grab bar behind the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Toilet paper dispenser

• Toilet paper dispenser located at a height of : 130 cm above the ground

Additional information

• A mound of snow at the end of the walkway leading to the removable access ramp.

• Removable access ramp: 4 cm threshold, ice at end, no edge on sides.

Aisle leading to the toilet

• Obstacles) : Différence de niveau en pente raide

Chemical toilet door

• Free width of at least 80 cm

Bowl

• Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 80 cm width x 1,5 m depth
• Toilet bowl seat located at a height of : 51 cm above the ground

Grab bar to the left of the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Grab bar behind the toilet

• Horizontal grab bar

Toilet paper dispenser

• Toilet paper dispenser located at a height of : 130 cm above the ground

Additional information

• Compacted snow surface for toilet access.

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• On a gentle slope
• Obstacles) : Revêtement en neige compactée

Additional information

• Counters for the ice bar and food counter are raised (102-115 cm from the floor). Removable payment terminals are used.

Ramp

• No protective edge on the sides of the access ramp
• Gentle slope
• Handrail : 105 cm above the ground
• Handrail without extension at each end

Counter

• Counter surface : 108 cm above the ground
• No clearance under the counter
• Wireless or removable payment terminal

Indoor traffic

• Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
• Present maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m

Additional information

• Entrance door over 80 cm wide.

• No accessible tables: raised surfaces (96 to 106 cm) with stools.

Tour on the site

• On a gentle slope

Additional information

• The pavement is made of uni-stone and was well cleared of snow and ice when we visited.

• In a few places, the sidewalk is damaged, posing a risk of falls. Sidewalk boat with 6% slope.

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• On a gentle slope

Additional information

Kiosks in the street :

Aisle leading to the kiosk

• Obstacles) : Trottoir endommagé

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Street kiosks:

Acoustics

• Music is played at a high volume in public spaces : Musique forte près des scènes et près des cabanes à appel surprises

Temperature

• Some spaces are very hot compared to others : Le chalet et le Bistro SAQ présentent des écarts de chaleur importants

Calming room

• No Calming Room or Calming Tent Available

Place of broadcast

• No representation adapted for people with sensory sensitivities

Outdoor course

• Dangerous path : Trottoirs endommagés

External access ramp

• Handrail without extension at each end
• Rectangular or square handrail

Front door

• Abrupt transition of light intensity levels from the outside to the inside : Espace très sombre dans le Palais de Bonhomme et le Musi-Quiz

Counter and payment

• Numeric keypad (screen) without removable touchscreen device

Identification of facilities

• Identification of facilities difficult to identify : toilettes chimiques

Additional information

• Intersections near the sites have no audible signals for pedestrian crossings.

Counter

• No magnetic loop system at the counter

Acoustics

• Music is played at a high volume in public spaces : Musique forte près des scènes et près des cabanes à appel surprises

Broadcast location

• No seats reserved for deaf and hard of hearing people
• No hearing aid system
• No vibrating device
• No direct translation into sign language