Museum, historical/archaeological site

La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Musée régional

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • The exhibition spaces are all on one level, with the exception of the exhibition “Arthur Villeneuve – Prophet in His Own Land,” which is accessible via a flight of stairs
  • Guided tours are available in French and English
  • The outdoor route includes several steep slopes, except for the one leading to the 1912 building
Exterior of the facility
Exterior of the facility
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Interior of the facility
Interior of the facility
Interior of the facility
Interior of the facility
Reception desk and store entrance
Reception desk and store entrance
Store
Store
Chek8timi Exhibition
Chek8timi Exhibition
Temporary Exhibition
Temporary Exhibition
Dubuc – roi de la pulpe Exhibition
Dubuc – roi de la pulpe Exhibition
Access ramp inside the Arthur Villeneuve Loin d’être naïf!
Access ramp inside the Arthur Villeneuve Loin d’être naïf!
Staircase leading to the Arthur Villeneuve exhibition – Prophète en son pays
Staircase leading to the Arthur Villeneuve exhibition – Prophète en son pays
Women's Restroom
Women's Restroom
Women's Restroom
Women's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Lookout
Lookout
Lookout
Lookout
Jardin des vestiges
Jardin des vestiges
Jardin des vestiges
Jardin des vestiges
Jardin des vestiges
Jardin des vestiges
Freight elevator providing access to the auditorium in the 1912 building
Freight elevator providing access to the auditorium in the 1912 building
Reserved parking space
Reserved parking space

Establishment details

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 84,8

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 77,7

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 87,8
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 87,8

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88,1
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70,9
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 20,5
  • Clearance-Foot depth (cm) : 60

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 84,8

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 77,5

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 117
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 117

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Type : regular

Urinal-Grab bars

  • Presence of grab bar : no

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 88,1
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70,9
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 20,5
  • Clearance-Foot depth (cm) : 60

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : no

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Additional Information

There is an 8-cm step between the ground and the sidewalk near the reserved parking space. The nearest curb-side dock is located near the landing stage, which requires crossing the traffic lane to reach it.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Additional Information

A steeply sloped ramp in front of the door (15%).

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 500
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 500

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 78,4
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 74,2
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 51,6

Seating furniture

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

Table

  • Table type : regular

Service signage

  • Raised elements present : no
  • Braille present : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 228

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 420
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 420

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 140

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Maneuvering space

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

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 30

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 10

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Seating furniture

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

Additional Information

A lookout point offers a view of the ruins garden. Visitors can also walk through the ruins of the old buildings, although some sections are accessible only by stairs.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 90

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 400
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 400

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 65
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : flat

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 170

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 400
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 400

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : no

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Maneuvering space

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

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 12

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Staircase

  • Open risers : open

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 140

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

The exhibition “Arthur Villeneuve – Prophète en son pays” located on the mezzanine, is accessible only by stairs.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 500
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 500

Lighting

  • Shadow area : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 120
  • Displayed objects-Inclination : sloped

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Description

Discover the history of the Saguenay at La Pulperie de Chicoutimi, a place where heritage, art, and culture come together. Explore its exhibitions, discover the unique world of Arthur Villeneuve, and wander through the remnants of this former industrial complex in the heart of a site steeped in history.

Contact details

300, rue Dubuc, Saguenay, Québec

418 698-3100 /

info@pulperie.com

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