Attractions

Micromusée Carleton-sur-Mer

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible

Establishment details

flooring

  • Coarse gravel ground

Number of reserved places

  • No seating reserved for disabled persons

Ramp

  • Uniform surface
  • Maneuvering area at the bottom of the ramp of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m
  • Area of the landing(s) of at least 1.2 m x 1.2 m
  • Free width of at least 87 cm
  • Handrail on one side only
  • 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
  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3 cm
  • Difference in level between the interior floor covering and the door sill : 2 cm
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Opening requiring significant physical effort

Additional information

    • 5 cm door threshold without bevel, door may be heavy to open.

      Indoor circulation

      • Maneuvering area present at least 1.5 m in diameter

      Additional information

        • Bench dimensions: 46 cm high, 57 cm deep, and 180 cm long.
        • Screen located 122 cm above the floor.

          Description

          The visit is free and self-guided. A 7-minute audio-video presentation provides historical information about the barachois area:
          its formation, which dates back thousands of years;
          its rich and diverse ecosystem;
          the Mi'kmaq and Acadian families who frequented it;
          the transportation of wood used in the forestry industry.
          Important note: entrance threshold is over 3 cm.
          Important note: parking lot with large gravel, 6 cm entrance threshold.

          Contact details

          250 avenue du phare, Carleton-sur-Mer, Québec

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