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

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Reserved seating

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

Performance hall

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

Staircase

  • Open risers : closed

Maneuvering space

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

Additional Information

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

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Maneuvering space

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

Reserved seating

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

Performance hall

  • Room capacity : 900

Access ramp

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

Circulation aisle

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Access ramp-Warning strip

  • Available : no

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Location : 2 sides
  • Continuous along ramp : interrupted

Circulation corridor

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

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Interior surface

  • Surface type : carpet

Exhibit

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

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Color contrast-Toilet

  • Sufficient color contrast of all elements : yes

Switch

  • Height (cm) : 136

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Available : no

Sink

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

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : +90

Sink-Accessories

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

Door

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

Maneuvering space

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

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : hard access

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

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

Glass door/panel

  • At least one opaque strip : no

Vestibule

  • Route type : straight line

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Switch

  • Height (cm) : 133

Sink-Accessories

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

Coat hook

  • Height (cm) : 143

Toilet

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

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : +85

Sink

  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : +28

Accessible stall

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

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : hard access

Urinal

  • Type : regular

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless
  • Keyboard type : tactile

Counter

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

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : yes

Elevator-Platform lift

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

Maneuvering space

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

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Location : outside corridor

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

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

Coat hook

  • Height (cm) : 164

Toilet

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

Sink

  • Type of faucet : lever
  • Clearance available : yes

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

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

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : hard access

Door-Stall

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

Door

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

Sink-Accessories

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

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Exhibit

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

Maneuvering space

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

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, C.P. 156, Shawinigan, Québec

819 536 8516 /

infocite@citedelenergie.com

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