Establishment details
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 105
- Clearance available : no
Service signage
- Signage near service present : no
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 5,4
- Top maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 127
- Top maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Access ramp-Handrails
- Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
Reserved area
- Reserved zone present : yes
- Location : back
- Elevation : elevated
- View of stage : full
- Protection : uncovered
Additional Information
Access to the bar from the platform is through the crowd. Access to the restrooms from the platform is through the same line as the regular restrooms.
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Rest area
- Rest area available : no
Staff
- Trained staff available to assist if needed : yes
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Additional Information
The queue is made of compacted snow. The entire sidewalk is made of wood, varying in width from 80 cm to 110 cm. Most of the path (sidewalk) is gently sloped.
Throughout the route, there are thresholds of approximately 10 cm between the wooden sidewalk and the ground. The path has no curbs or handrails.
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Door
- Manual door-Required effort : low effort
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 2,7
- Edge : 2 sides
Access ramp-Handrails
- Available : no
Counter
- Counter type : bar
- Surface height (cm) : 108
- Clearance available : no
Table
- Table type : high (cocktail)
- Height of surface (cm) : 100
Circulation corridor
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Interior surface
- Surface type : carpet
Additional Information
No regular tables. The only seating available is high stools.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Additional Information
The transition between the paver-paver surface and the compacted snow was seamless during the evaluation.
Reserved circulation
- Reserved circulation space : no
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Additional Information
Access to the reserved section is via the VIP entrance. The gently sloping path is made of compacted snow.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 92
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
Access to the area reserved by the crowd
PAM services and equipment
- Site map audio version : no
- Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no
PRM services and equipment
- Number of manual wheelchairs : 0
- All-terrain wheelchair : no
- Accessible shuttle : yes
- Free entry for companion : yes
PN services and equipment
- Sensory kit : no
- Shell available on request : no
- Dedicated low-stimulation times : no
- Quiet space available(room,tent,retreat zone) : no
PSM services and equipment
- Vibrating vest : no
- Vibrating floor : no
- Sign language interpreter(LSQ/ASL) : no
Parking-Information
- Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0
Additional Information
There are a few public parking lots nearby with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility (Place D'Youville, City Hall, Marie-Guyart).
Drop-off points:
Loto-Québec area: Corner of D'Auteuil Street and Grande Allée (via Saint-Jean Street).
On weekdays, when the pedestrian zone is not in operation, it is possible to get closer according to the road signs in force.
Place Érable du Québec and Scotiabank Sculpture Garden: Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East (via Taché Avenue or Cour du Général de Montcalm).
Gougoune et doudoune: In front of Espace Quatre Cents, 100 Quai Saint-André.
Night parade – Limoilou (February 7, 2026): Near Jean Coutu, 320 Chemin de la Canardière.
Night parade – Grande Allée (February 14, 2026): Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East (via Taché Avenue or Cour du Général de Montcalm)
Corner of D’Auteuil Street and Grande Allée (via Saint-Jean Street)
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Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Pedestrian crossing
- Pedestrian call button present : yes
- Audible signal : yes
Additional Information
Travel between sites is via streets paved with cobblestones or asphalt. Sidewalks and streets are cleared of snow but may be slippery in places. Some sections are gently sloped.
In a few places, the sidewalk is damaged and poses a risk of falling. Sidewalk curb with a 6% slope.
An adapted shuttle is available for travel between the upper town and lower town sites.
Circulation aisle
- Level : 1 step
Additional Information
When the weather is nice, the attendant is outside. Otherwise, the counter is not accessible.
Circulation aisle
- Level : 2 steps or more
Circulation aisle
- Level : 2 steps or more
Counter
- Counter type : cashier
- Surface height (cm) : 128
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 2,4
- Top maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 132
- Top maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 151
Access ramp-Handrails
- Location : 2 sides
Exterior surface
- Surface type : paving stone
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 80
Door-Thresholds
- Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4,2
- Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 2,6
Counter
- Counter type : cashier
- Surface height (cm) : 128
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 5
Access ramp-Handrails
- Location : 2 sides
Exterior surface
- Surface type : paving stone
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 80
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Additional Information
Access in a steep hill
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Exterior surface
- Presence of obstacles : slippery
Circulation aisle
- Slope(%) : 10
Additional Information
Steep slope from the entrance to the exits. Bumpy and slippery surface (packed snow) in the sculpture garden.
Door
- Manual door-Required effort : low effort
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 3,5
Access ramp-Handrails
- Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
Circulation aisle
- Level : 1 step
Additional Information
L'accès à la glissade glacée est enneigé, glissant et en terrain inégal.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Exterior surface
- Surface type : concrete
Additional Information
Threshold-free entrance on cement and compacted snow surface. The entrance has a slope of 5% to 6% along its entire length. It leads to the cottage located at the bottom of the site.
Circulation corridor
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Interior surface
- Surface type : wood
Table
- Clearance-Height (cm) : 66
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 106
- Clearance available : no
Seating furniture
- Type of seating : bench
- Height (cm) : 46
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Counter
- Counter type : cashier
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Counter
- Counter type : cashier
- Surface height (cm) : 129
- Clearance available : no
Additional Information
Regular picnic tables on site.
Table
- Table type : picnic
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Staff
- Trained staff available to assist if needed : yes
Seating furniture
- Variety of seating : yes
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Additional Information
The site is located in the lower town. Flat surface and compacted snow throughout the site. An adapted shuttle bus is available for transportation to the site.
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Exhibit-Text
- Character size : sufficient
- Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient
Seating furniture
- Seating available : no
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Additional Information
Access with elevator.
For information on the exterior entrance and restrooms, please consult the Kéroul fact sheets for Espace Quatre Cents.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 110
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 110
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Play modules
- Play modules accessible from ground : no
- Access to elevated play modules : steps
- Adaptive swings available : no
- Sensory play available(music,textures,mirrors,etc.) : no
- Adapted equipment or games available : no
Additional Information
Most of the games at Gougoune et Doudoune are not accessible to people with disabilities:
- Large slide (twenty steps)
- Ball pool (boards with 73 cm edges)
- Mini hockey (boards with 60 cm edges)
- Giant Guess Who (narrow rows)
- Obstacle course
Circulation aisle
- Level : 2 steps or more
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 132
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120
Kiosk type
- Kiosk type : experience
Additional Information
Kiosk accessible via steps. Dark interior with lighting effects and music.
Seating furniture
- Type of seating : bench
- Height (cm) : 77
Counter
- Counter type : bar
- Surface height (cm) : 110
- Clearance available : no
Threshold
- Threshold over 1.3cm-Beveled slope(%) : 4,1
Table
- Table type : high (cocktail)
- Height of surface (cm) : 104
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
No tables or seating nearby.
Reserved area
- Reserved zone present : no
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Additional Information
Revêtement en neige compactée.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Seating furniture
- Seating available : no
Staff
- Trained staff available to assist if needed : yes
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Additional Information
Trail on gently sloping terrain. Compacted snow surface, uneven and slippery in places.
Circulation aisle
- Level : 2 steps or more
Additional Information
Access via steps. No adapted facilities.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Additional Information
Paved surface and compacted snow.
The width of the traffic corridor is sufficient.
Circulation aisle
- Level : one-level
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Description
Spread across four main sites throughout Quebec City's Upper Town and Lower Town, the Quebec Winter Carnival features an ice palace, night parades, ice canoe races, sculptures, snow baths, slides, sports, carnival games, and more.
For more information, visit the Accessibility section of the Quebec Winter Carnival website: https://carnaval.qc.ca/mobilite-reduite/