Museum, historical/archaeological site

Parc d'amusement familial du Moulin des Pionniers

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible
Good to know
  • An augmented reality tour, “Sur les traces de nos pionniers ”, connects several points of interest on the site
  • Reception Building: Several thresholds (4.5 cm)
  • Mill: Basement accessible via a staircase or a steeply sloped exterior entrance. Several steep slopes in the basement. Guided tours available
  • Lookout: A steep slope extending approximately 1 m
Lookout and view of the Rivière aux Saumons
Lookout and view of the Rivière aux Saumons
Reception Building
Reception Building
Reception Building
Reception Building
Reception Building
Reception Building
Reception Building - Universal Restroom
Reception Building - Universal Restroom
Reception Building - Universal Restroom
Reception Building - Universal Restroom
Reception Building - Ramp Leading to the Site
Reception Building - Ramp Leading to the Site
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
The Workshop
A sloping trail between the Workshop and the Mill
A sloping trail between the Workshop and the Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
The Mill
A sloping trail just outside the mill
A sloping trail just outside the mill
Footbridge leading to the lookout point
Footbridge leading to the lookout point
Walkway leading to the lookout point - Steeply sloping landing
Walkway leading to the lookout point - Steeply sloping landing
Lookout
Lookout
Parking
Parking

Establishment details

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 130
  • Slope(%) : 6,8

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 90

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 23

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 108
  • Slope(%) : 15

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 3

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 93

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 95,3

Maneuvering space

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

Staircase

  • Open risers : open

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Elevator available : no

Seating furniture

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

Guardrail

  • Height (cm) : 115

Additional Information

The basement is accessible from inside via a very steep staircase. However, it is also possible to access it from outside through the exit door located on this level. In the basement, several walkways have steep slopes ranging from 17 to 32 percent.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 122
  • Slope(%) : 3

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 2,8

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : no

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 8
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 6

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 12,7

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : no

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 5,5
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 3,5

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Clear width (cm) : 250

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Maneuvering space

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

Guardrail

  • Height (cm) : 91

Additional Information

There is a narrow passageway at the entrance (83 cm). The other hallways are 135 cm wide.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 3,5

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 85,1

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Additional Information

Sidewalk ramp leading to the steep entrance: 22%.

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 110
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : large gravel

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 4,5

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 3

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 83,5

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 131

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Grab bar available : no

Sink

  • Type of faucet : round
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87,5
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 78,4
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 44

Additional Information

Sidewalk ramp leading to the steep entrance: 16%.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : hard-packed earth

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 300
  • Slope(%) : 7

Additional Information

The site is generally gently sloping, with a few slopes of up to 7% between the buildings.

Description

Immerse yourself in the history of the region’s first settlers by visiting the Moulin des Pionniers! Learn how an old sawmill worked, explore the exhibits in the workshop, and stop by the lookout to admire the surrounding landscape. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover the heritage and traditional crafts of days gone by!

Contact details

4230, chemin des Pionniers, La Doré, Québec

418 256-8242 /

info@moulindespionniers.qc.ca

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