Centrale hydroélectrique de la Rivière-des-Prairies (Hydro-Québec)

• One or more reserved parking spaces : 1

• Reserved parking spaces near the entrance

• Reserved parking space width: more than 2.4 m

• Parking space identification on a blue and white information panel

• Walkway to the entrance width: more than 1.1 m

• Fixed ramp

• Non slip ramp

• Access ramp: clear width between 87 cm and 92 cm

• Access ramp: steep slope : 9 %

• Access ramp: handrail between 86.5 cm and 96.5 cm from ground or floor

• Bevelled exterior door sill with built-in ramp

• Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm

• Outside door handle with thumb-latch pull

Driveway leading to the entrance

• Free width of at least 1.1 m

Door

• Maneuvering space outside : 1,37 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door
• Interior maneuvering space : 1,5 m wide x 1,44 m deep in front of the door
• Restricted clear width : 79 cm

Toilet bowl

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

Grab bar(s)

• Horizontal to the right of the bowl
• Horizontal behind the bowl

Washbasin

• Surface between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm above the floor
• No clearance under the sink
• Round faucets

• Path of travel between display tables exceeds 92 cm

• Manoeuvring space diameter larger than 1.5 m available

• Objects displayed at a height of less than 1.2 m
• Objects not titled in glassed displays

• Descriptive labels too high : 170 cm

• Guided tours available on request

• No audio guides available

• Some sections are non accessible

• Path of travel between display tables exceeds 92 cm

• Guided tours available on request

Additional information

• To reach the hydroelectric power station, you have to climb a steep slope. You have to enter through a secondary door, which looks like a garage door. The ground is uneven in places. In the usual tour, there is a section on a footbridge, which passes over the turbines, and is only accessible by steps. A wheelchair user could wait at the bottom, accompanied by an employee. Some sections of the tour are therefore less accessible than others. It's best to ask at reception to check availability for guided tours.

• It's best to know in advance what you need before coming to the Centrale Hydroélectrique.