Attractions

Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Type of parking

  • Outside

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

Reserved seat identification

  • Using the panel and on the ground

Pathway leading to the entrance

  • Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

Front door

  • Exterior maneuvering area : 76 m width x 1,5 m depth in front of the door
  • Interior maneuvering area : 1,1 m width x 1,5 m depth in front of the door
  • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3 cm
  • Steep Slope Bevel Level Difference : 5,5 %
  • Free width of at least 80 cm
  • Exterior door handle located at : 77 cm above the ground
  • No electric opening mechanism

Additional information

    • The sugar bush is open at certain times in winter and spring for special events. These include tours of the premises where maple taffy is made. In winter, the driveway leading to the sugar bush is cleared, but some snow remains.

      Trail

      • Accessible Trail

      Additional information

        • Smaller compacted rock dust trails run along Allée du Sieur-de-Coulonge. These forest trails are framed by raised wires.

          Trail

          • Accessible Trail
          • Asphalt/concrete pavement

          Outdoor furniture

          • Accessible bench

          Drinking fountain

          • Fitted out for people with disabilities
          • Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front

          Additional information

            • The Allée du Sieur-de-Coulonge and the Allée Sir-Henry-Atkinson are two asphalt paths that lead to the Écurie, where the disabled toilets are located. It is possible to use Allée Sir-Henry-Atkinson to avoid the 6.5% asphalt hill (see photo).

              Signaling

              • Signage indicating entry on the front door

              Pathway leading to the entrance

              • On a gentle slope
              • Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

              Front door

              • Interior maneuvering area : 1,37 m width x 1,5 m depth in front of the door
              • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 3,5 cm
              • When you have to pull the door: lateral clearance on the side of the handle of at least 60 cm
              • When you have to push the door: lateral release on the side of the handle : 15 cm
              • Free width of at least 80 cm
              • Exterior shackle handle
              • Exterior handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the ground
              • Opening requiring significant physical effort
              • No electric opening mechanism

              Additional information

                • It's best to use this door to access the whole building, including the toilets and rental room.

                  drinking fountain

                  • Restricted Maneuvering Space : 1,45 m width x 1,5 m deep
                  • Raised spout : 987 cm

                  Door

                  • single door
                  • Free width of at least 80 cm
                  • No electric opening mechanism

                  Washbasin

                  • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 78 cm width x 120 cm deep
                  • Clearance under sink : 63 cm above floor

                  Sanitary equipment

                  • Raised Mirror Bottom : 1,06 cm above floor
                  • Easy-access soap dispenser
                  • Hard-to-reach paper towel dispenser

                  Accessible washroom(s)

                  • Maneuvering space in front of the door : 1,5 m wide x 1,3 m deep
                  • Dimension of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
                  • Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep

                  Accessible toilet cubicle door

                  • Clear door width : 77,5 cm

                  Accessible washroom bowl

                  • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 87.5 cm

                  Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

                  • Oblique right
                  • At least 76 cm in length
                  • Located : 105 cm above floor

                  Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

                  • Toilet paper dispenser near the toilet

                  Additional information

                    • In this toilet, the side clearance when pulling the door open is obstructed by the urinal divider (see photo).

                      Access

                      • Circulation corridor at least 1.1 m wide

                      Door

                      • Insufficient lateral clearance on the side of the handle
                      • Free width of at least 80 cm
                      • No exterior handle
                      • Inside shackle handle
                      • Interior handle located between 90 cm and 110 cm above the floor
                      • Opening requiring significant physical effort

                      Washbasin

                      • Raised surface : 89,6 cm above floor
                      • Clearance under the sink of at least 68.5 cm above the floor

                      Sanitary equipment

                      • Bottom of mirror less than 1 m above floor
                      • Easy-access soap dispenser

                      Changing table

                      • Raised Surface : 97 cm above floor

                      Accessible washroom(s)

                      • Maneuvering space in front of the door : 1,5 m wide x 1,3 m deep
                      • Dimension of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
                      • Interior Maneuvering Space : 1,1 m wide x 1,1 m deep

                      Accessible toilet cubicle door

                      • Free width of the door at least 80 cm
                      • Door opening to the outside of the cabinet

                      Accessible washroom bowl

                      • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm

                      Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

                      • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
                      • Horizontal behind the bowl
                      • At least 76 cm in length
                      • Located : 90 cm above floor

                      Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

                      • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 106 cm above the floor

                      Signaling

                      • Accessible toilet room: no signage

                      Sanitary equipment

                      • Paper towel dispenser far from the sink

                      Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

                      • Garbage can in the clear floor space

                      Additional information

                        • Lateral clearance is 7 cm when the door to the washroom has to be pulled out.

                            Additional information

                              • It is possible to reserve the lieutenants-governors hall for different events. When an event is planned and someone needs to park close to L'Écurie, a request can be made to the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec (otherwise, this parking lot is not accessible to the public).

                                Pathway leading to the entrance

                                • On a gentle slope
                                • Accessible driveway leading to the entrance

                                Front door

                                • single door
                                • Maneuvering area on each side of the door at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep
                                • Difference in level between the exterior floor covering and the door sill : 5 cm
                                • Free width of at least 80 cm
                                • Opening requiring significant physical effort
                                • No electric opening mechanism

                                Indoor circulation

                                • Uniform general lighting
                                • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
                                • Maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m in diameter available

                                Interior access ramp

                                • Fixed access ramp
                                • Rim Height : 5 cm
                                • Free width of at least 110 cm
                                • On a gentle slope
                                • Handrails on each side
                                • Handrail between 86.5 cm and 107 cm above the floor

                                Exposure

                                • Maneuvering space of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m in front of the descriptive panels
                                • Descriptive panels at 1.2m height
                                • Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m

                                Description

                                Bois-de-Coulonge park features trails made of asphalt, compacted rock dust and large stones. Allée du Sieur-de-Coulonge and Allée Sir-Henry-Atkinson are asphalt, and include several rest areas with signage, additional information, water troughs and accessible benches. Water troughs are also adapted for service animals.
                                The parking lot is located to the east of the park, and is the only place to park your car.
                                The area below the Écurie (where the toilets are located) is mainly made up of large stone paths. These include Allée du Belvédère, Allée du Bord-du-Fleuve and Allée des Lieutenants-Gouverneurs.
                                A staircase links the park to the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain. This staircase has no contrasting anti-slip strip on the nosing of the steps.

                                Contact details

                                1215, Grande Allée Ouest, Québec, Québec

                                418 528 0773, 800 442 0773,

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