Trail

Promenade des Capitaines

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • The length of the course is 600m (0.6 km).
Pathway
Pathway
Pathway
Pathway
Digital Historical Marker along the path
Digital Historical Marker along the path
Interpretive signs along the path
Interpretive signs along the path
Seating furnitures
Seating furnitures
Pathway
Pathway
Elevated seating furniture
Elevated seating furniture

Establishment details

Parking-Information

  • Total number of spaces : less than 25
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Curb cut

  • Curb cut-Threshold (cm) : 3

Additional Information

Curb ramps are located at each end of the promenade (0.6 km).

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Height (cm) : 43
  • Armrest available : no

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : wood

Additional Information

The entire trail is flat, except for a short section of approximately 25 m with a slight slope of about 5%.
Some of the seating is located on raised platforms aith two steps to access.
The picnic tables do not have extended ends.
Some raised planters protrude into the pathway.
The interpretive panels along the route are tilted.

Description

Located in downtown Matane, the Promenade des Capitaines invites visitors to discover the region’s maritime history during a short walk along the banks of the Matane River. The trail highlights the captains and notable figures who contributed to the town’s development through interpretive panels, photographs, and heritage features. This promenade offers a pleasant spot to walk, take a break, and enjoy the scenery in the heart of Matane.

Contact details

Promenade des capitaines, Matane, Québec

loisir@ville.matane.qc.ca

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