Museum, historical/archaeological site

La Cité de l'Énergie

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Staff on site to assist with movement, particularly in the elevator to the observation tower
  • Manual wheelchair loan upon request
  • Establishment offering free admission to accompanying persons upon presentation of the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL) card.
La Cité de l'Énergie
La Cité de l'Énergie
View from the observation tower
View from the observation tower
Reserved parking spaces (4)
Reserved parking spaces (4)
Electric charging station
Electric charging station
Outdoor entrance
Outdoor entrance
reception desk
reception desk
Inside the building
Inside the building
Elevator - observation tower
Elevator - observation tower
Observation tower
Observation tower
Sign - observation tower
Sign - observation tower
Universal restroom - observation tower
Universal restroom - observation tower
Exhibition venue
Exhibition venue
Exhibition venue
Exhibition venue
Broadcast location
Broadcast location
Broadcast location
Broadcast location
Exhibition venue
Exhibition venue
Door to outdoor amphitheater
Door to outdoor amphitheater
Path to the outdoor amphitheater
Path to the outdoor amphitheater
Access ramp - outdoor amphitheater
Access ramp - outdoor amphitheater
Terrace
Terrace
Door leading to the outdoor amphitheater (entrance view)
Door leading to the outdoor amphitheater (entrance view)
Men's restroom
Men's restroom
Washbasin - men
Washbasin - men
Bathroom - women
Bathroom - women
Washbasin - women
Washbasin - women
Indoor dining area
Indoor dining area
Cafeteria counter
Cafeteria counter

Establishment details

Staircase

  • Open risers : closed

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Performance hall

  • Room capacity : 90
  • Number of reserved seats for people with disabilities : 5

Reserved seating

  • Type of reserved seating : reserved section without benches
  • Two adjacent reserved seats available : yes

Additional Information

Another smaller venue has space that can accommodate people in wheelchairs.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Presence of slope : yes
  • Slope(%) : 10

Access ramp

  • Ramp status : single accessible passage
  • Slope(%) : 9,5

Access ramp-Warning strip

  • Available : no

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Location : 2 sides
  • Continuous along ramp : interrupted

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Performance hall

  • Room capacity : 900

Reserved seating

  • Type of reserved seating : reserved section without benches
  • Two adjacent reserved seats available : yes

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : firm carpet

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : +92
  • Presence of slope : no

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped
  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : no

Door

  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Clear width (cm) : +80

Switch

  • Height (cm) : 136

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 140
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 140

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : +90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Available : no

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : Toilet flush located on the side of the transfer area

Sink

  • Clear floor space-Depth (cm) : 107
  • Type of faucet : lever
  • Clearance available : yes

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : near sink
  • Fixed drying device-Location : near sink

Color contrast-Toilet

  • Sufficient color contrast of all elements : yes

Door-Maneuvering spaces

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

Door

  • Type of door : double

Glass door/panel

  • At least one opaque strip : no

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 76
  • Push plate/button-Outside door swing : yes
  • International accessibility symbol : yes

Vestibule

  • Route type : straight line

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Accessible stall

  • Number of stalls-Total : 2
  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : +85

Coat hook

  • Height (cm) : 143

Switch

  • Height (cm) : 133

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 85
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 58

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : Toilet flush located on the side of the transfer area

Urinal

  • Type : regular

Sink

  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : +28

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : near sink
  • Fixed drying device-Height (cm) : 122

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance available : yes
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : +68,5

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless
  • Keyboard type : analog (3D keys)

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Front maneuvering space-Width (cm) : +100
  • Front maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Location : outside corridor

Door

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

Accessible stall

  • Number of stalls-Total : 6
  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1
  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : +85
  • Door swing direction : indoor

Coat hook

  • Height (cm) : 164

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 52
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 50

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : Toilet flush located on the side of the transfer area

Sink

  • Type of faucet : lever
  • Clearance available : yes

Sink-Accessories

  • Fixed soap dispenser-Location : near sink
  • Type of drying device : paper towel dispenser
  • Fixed drying device-Location : near sink

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped
  • Glass module(s) : reflective
  • Module(s) with clearance : yes

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

Additional Information

Guided tours available
This information concerns the two permanent exhibitions at the Cité de l’Énergie: Planète Énergie, on energy and the environment, and the Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Museum, which displays diplomatic gifts illustrating Canada's role on the international stage.

Description

A museum complex unique in Canada, offering an immersive, entertaining, and educational experience on history, industrial heritage, and science.

Contact details

1000, avenue Melville, Shawinigan, Québec

819 536 8516 /

infocite@citedelenergie.com

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