Museum, historical/archaeological site

Centre d'interprétation Archéo-Topo

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Three walkers available
  • The entrance and the accessible restroom are located on the ground floor, in the space occupied by Croisières Essipit
Exterior of the facility
Exterior of the facility
Front door on the ground floor (Croisières Essipit)
Front door on the ground floor (Croisières Essipit)
Ground floor (Croisières Essipit)
Ground floor (Croisières Essipit)
Restroom - Gender-neutral - Ground Floor
Restroom - Gender-neutral - Ground Floor
Salle de toilette - Non genrée - Rez-de-Chaussée
Salle de toilette - Non genrée - Rez-de-Chaussée
Restroom - Gender-neutral - Ground Floor
Restroom - Gender-neutral - Ground Floor
Lift platform accessible from the ground floor
Lift platform accessible from the ground floor
Lift platform
Lift platform
Lift platform
Lift platform
Ti-Louis Café and Shop
Ti-Louis Café and Shop
Ti-Louis Café
Ti-Louis Café
Shop
Shop
Bookstore
Bookstore
Multimedia Room
Multimedia Room
Multimedia Room - Exit leading to the exhibition hall
Multimedia Room - Exit leading to the exhibition hall
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Permanent Exhibition : «Tours de force»
Semi-permanent exhibition : «La Faune du Québec»
Semi-permanent exhibition : «La Faune du Québec»
Semi-permanent exhibition hall
Semi-permanent exhibition hall
Outdoor Staircase
Outdoor Staircase
Reserved Parking
Reserved Parking

Establishment details

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 85,8

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 88,2

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 122
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 122

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Type of faucet : round
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 80,8
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 58,6
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 53,1

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : no

Exhibit

  • Type : temporary
  • Module(s) with clearance : no

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

The objects are displayed at heights ranging from 20 to 180 cm above the floor. Some of the texts are placed very high up.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Performance hall

  • Number of reserved seats for people with disabilities : 0

Seat

  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no
  • Wider seats available : no

Additional Information

The chairs are removable and can be moved as needed.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel
  • Type of obstacles : uneven

Parking-Information

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

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 20

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : no

Staircase

  • Open risers : open

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 84,8

Additional Information

The museum is located on the second floor of the building. The main entrance is accessible via a staircase. An accessible entrance is available on the ground floor, in the space occupied by Croisières Essipit. A fixed ramp with a steep incline (20%) leads to this entrance, and a platform lift then provides access to the museum.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 200

Maneuvering space

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

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 84
  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 82,6
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 151
  • Control panel symbols and characters : in braille and raised

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 100
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : fixed
  • Fixed/wired payment terminal-Keyboard/paypass height (cm) : 110

Seating furniture

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

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Height of surface (cm) : 71,6
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 67,6
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 30,6

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 77

Maneuvering space

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

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 70

Additional Information

The sales counter is shared with the café.

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 170

Seating furniture

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

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent
  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 100

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Additional Information

Several texts are displayed vertically, in small font size.

Description

Discover the historical and archaeological treasures of the North Shore at the Archéo-Topo Interpretation Center, located in Les Bergeronnes! Through various exhibits, explore more than 8,000 years of history, discover the traces left by the peoples who once inhabited the region, and immerse yourself in the world of Quebec’s wildlife and traditional trades.

Contact details

498, rue de la Mer, Les Bergeronnes, Québec

581 475-0387 /

info@archeotopo.com

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