Regional Park

Parc du canal de Soulanges

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Some facilities are partially accessible, such as the Promenade du canal, the Le Phare trail (both paved and without significant elevation changes), and the L’Embouchure entertainment area. Parking and restroom facilities are not always nearby. At this time, no adapted equipment is available for rent, and boat launches are not accessible (project in progress).
Park Office - Pointe-des-Cascades Hub
Park Office - Pointe-des-Cascades Hub
Restroom - Park Office
Restroom - Park Office
Le Placottoir - arts and culture space
Le Placottoir - arts and culture space
Wooded area trails - natural ground cover (partially accessible)
Wooded area trails - natural ground cover (partially accessible)
Anchor Park
Anchor Park
Restrooms - Saint-Pierre Park
Restrooms - Saint-Pierre Park
Bicycle path
Bicycle path
Dry toilet at the edge of the bike path
Dry toilet at the edge of the bike path
Parking lot walkway to the entertainment area
Parking lot walkway to the entertainment area
L'Embouchure - Thomas-Monro Park
L'Embouchure - Thomas-Monro Park
Food kiosk
Food kiosk
Food court - L'Embouchure
Food court - L'Embouchure
Equipment Rental Center
Equipment Rental Center
Launching near the Rental Center
Launching near the Rental Center
Route from L'Embouchure (Thomas-Monro Park) to Emblème Park
Route from L'Embouchure (Thomas-Monro Park) to Emblème Park
Embleme Park
Embleme Park
Restroom - Emblem Park
Restroom - Emblem Park

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation aisle

  • Level : one-level

Additional Information

Arts and culture space - bleachers, benches, and tables not accessible

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : asphalt

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : less than 2%

Trail

  • Length(km) : 1,2

Rest area

  • Rest area available : no

Additional Information

Accessible linear trails: No. 1 Canal Walk (1.2 km) and No. 2 Le Phare (0.7 km)
Other trails: wooded area, natural clay surface—linear and loops (No. 4, 5, and 6 partially accessible; No. 3 and 7 not accessible)

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Outdoor site-Information

  • Number of accessible/partially accessible trails : 3

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Additional Information

Nearby:
- Saint-Pierre Park - rest areas and washrooms (accessible)
- Parc des Ancres - open-air museum and lock no. 3 (partially accessible)
- Village des Écluses - resort (not evaluated) offering food, shows, bike and boat rentals, boat launch, camping
- Bike path - 35 km (accessible), dry toilets (partially accessible - 4 to 6 cm threshold, no grab bars)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Additional Information

Parking located at the entrance to the site—approximately 1 km from Le Phare trail and the Nature Park—additional parking ($) on dirt road in the Nature Park.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation aisle

  • Level : one-level
  • Slope(%) : 10

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Kiosk type

  • Service provided : at kiosk exterior counter

Additional Information

Nearby boat launch - lawn and steps (not accessible). No accessible equipment available.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Accessible chemical toilet

  • At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : no

Circulation aisle

  • Level : one-level

Circulation aisle

  • Level : one-level

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side

Toilet

  • Transfer zone : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 178

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 6

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150

Additional Information

Located in Emblème Park—about 300 meters from L'Embouchure

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Available : no

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 75

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 135

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : left side
  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet

  • Transfer zone : angled
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 37

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Description

Soulanges Canal Park is an enchanting place where nature, heritage, and culture come together: enjoy trails for biking, hiking, kayaking, and SUP, discover the history of the canal and its heritage sites, and experience outdoor cultural and artistic events in a peaceful setting along the water.

Contact details

2, chemin du Canal, Pointe-des-Cascades, Québec

438 405 2300 /

direction@canaldesoulanges.ca

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