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Biodôme – Espace pour la vie

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • Stroller and wheelchair rentals
  • Sensory kits available
  • iPad rentals with the Biodôme app
Level 2 - Main Entrance
Level 2 - Main Entrance
Level 2 - Reception
Level 2 - Reception
Level 2 - Reception Desk
Level 2 - Reception Desk
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2 - ''Sub-polar regions '' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Sub-polar regions '' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Laurentian maple forest '' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Laurentian maple forest '' exhibition
Level 2 - '' Laurentian maple forest '' exhibition
Level 2 - '' Laurentian maple forest '' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Gulf of St.Lawrence'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Gulf of St.Lawrence'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Gulf of St.Lawrence'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Gulf of St.Lawrence'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Tropical rainforest'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Tropical rainforest'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Tropical rainforest'' exhibition
Level 2 - ''Tropical rainforest'' exhibition
Level 2 - Cafeteria
Level 2 - Cafeteria
Level 2 - Restaurant
Level 2 - Restaurant
Level 2 - Shop
Level 2 - Shop
Level 2 - Universal restroom
Level 2 - Universal restroom
Level 2 - Universal restroom
Level 2 - Universal restroom
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 3
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 3
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 3
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 3
Level 3 - “The Bio Machine” exhibition
Level 3 - “The Bio Machine” exhibition
Level 3 - “The Bio Machine” exhibition
Level 3 - “The Bio Machine” exhibition
Level 3 - Restroom - Women's
Level 3 - Restroom - Women's
Level 3 - Restroom - Women's
Level 3 - Restroom - Women's
Level 3 - Restroom - Men's
Level 3 - Restroom - Men's
Level 3 - Restroom - Men's
Level 3 - Restroom - Men's
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 2
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 2
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 2
Elevator from Level 1 to Level 2
Level 1 - “A Tightly Woven Nature” exhibition
Level 1 - “A Tightly Woven Nature” exhibition
Level 1 - “A Tightly Woven Nature” exhibition
Level 1 - “A Tightly Woven Nature” exhibition
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1 - Restroom - Women's
Level 1 - Restroom - Women's
Level 1 - Restroom - Women's
Level 1 - Restroom - Women's
Level 1 - Restroom - Men's
Level 1 - Restroom - Men's
Level 1 - Restroom - Men's
Level 1 - Restroom - Men's
Level 1 - Access ramp leading to Parking Lot P5
Level 1 - Access ramp leading to Parking Lot P5
P5 Parking Lot Entrance
P5 Parking Lot Entrance
Reserved Parking Spaces - P5
Reserved Parking Spaces - P5
Sensory Kit
Sensory Kit

Establishment details

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 79,4

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 85,8

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 85,4
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 90
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 67,7
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 60

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 79,4

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 86,2

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 85,6
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Type : adapted for people with disabilities

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Location : each side

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 90
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 67,7
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 60

Door

  • Type of door : chicane entrance
  • Clear width (cm) : 88,1

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83,1

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 176
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 176

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 176
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Type : adapted for people with disabilities

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Location : each side

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88,1
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 78,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 60

Door

  • Type of door : chicane entrance
  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 83,1

Accessible stall

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

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 141,8
  • Presence of back support : no

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88,1
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 78,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 60

Door

  • Type of door : chicane entrance
  • Clear width (cm) : 99

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 82,6

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 118
  • Type of back support : backrest

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87,6
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 79,6
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 48

Door

  • Type of door : chicane entrance
  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 75
  • Transfer zone-Type of obstacles : sink
  • Type of back support : backrest

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Type : adapted for people with disabilities

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Location : each side

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 85,9
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 77,8
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 48

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 86,7

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Height of surface (cm) : 73,7
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71,8
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 64

Sink

  • Faucet-Distance from edge (cm) : 56
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68,5
  • Clearance-Width (cm) : 86,7
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 49

Additional Information

Limited space to move around between the tables. Microwaves located 160 cm above the floor.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 320
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 320

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 170

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

Objects displayed at heights ranging from 40 to 170 cm above the floor.

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Clear width (cm) : 114

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : indoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • No-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 320

Payment terminal

  • Access to terminal : without obstacles

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 183

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 76,5
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 69,5
  • Clearance-Width (cm) : 91,7
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 48

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 127
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 247
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes
  • Sound announcing floor before doors open : yes

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 384
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 243
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes
  • Sound announcing floor before doors open : yes

Additional Information

The central elevator (narrower) serves Levels 1 through 3, while the elevator near the ticket office (wider) serves Levels 1 and 2 only.

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 92
  • Slope(%) : 8

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door

  • Type of door : sliding
  • Clear width (cm) : 153

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Additional Information

The secondary entrance is located inside the Planetarium. There is an access ramp along the path leading to the Biodôme entrance on Level 1.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 150

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 250
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 250

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 86
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 82
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 53

Buffet-Cafeteria

  • Tray rail-Height (cm) : 86

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 200
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 200

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 77,5
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 74,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 60

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 60

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 200
  • Slope(%) : 7

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Door

  • Type of door : double

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Guardrail

  • Height (cm) : 91

Additional Information

The mezzanine is accessible via the central elevator, located outside the exhibition hall, at the junction of the various rooms.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 200
  • Slope(%) : 9

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 250
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 250

Door

  • Type of door : double

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Guardrail

  • Height (cm) : 91

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 130
  • Slope(%) : 7

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side

Door

  • Type of door : double

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Guardrail

  • Height (cm) : 91

Additional Information

The mezzanine is accessible via the central elevator, located outside the exhibition hall, at the junction of the various rooms.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 145
  • Slope(%) : 5

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 280
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 280

Door

  • Type of door : double

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 200

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 300
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 300

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 100

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Maneuvering space

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

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 86,5

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 95,1
  • Type of back support : backrest

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87,3
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 79,9
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 36

Description

Discover the Montreal Biodome and immerse yourself in natural worlds as varied as they are fascinating! Explore different ecosystems, observe numerous animal and plant species up close, and be amazed by the richness of biodiversity. An immersive and educational outing that will delight young and old alike!

Contact details

4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, Québec

514 868-3000 /

webespacevie@montreal.ca

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