Ferry

Traverse L'Isle-aux-Grues–Montmagny

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible
Good to know
  • Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. Cyclists board first, followed by vehicles, and then pedestrians last.
  • Once on board, it is not possible to move between decks because there is no elevator.
  • Crew members may provide assistance during boarding and/or when moving around the ship.
  • It is essential to check in before boarding and inform the dock attendants of your needs. Checking in does not guarantee priority boarding.
Isle-aux-Grues–Montmagny
Isle-aux-Grues–Montmagny
Montmagny River Terminal - Reserved Parking Spaces (2)
Montmagny River Terminal - Reserved Parking Spaces (2)
Montmagny River Terminal - Path leading from the parking lot to the terminal entrance
Montmagny River Terminal - Path leading from the parking lot to the terminal entrance
Montmagny River Terminal
Montmagny River Terminal
Montmagny River Terminal - Information desk
Montmagny River Terminal - Information desk
Montmagny River Station - Main Entrance and Restroom Doors
Montmagny River Station - Main Entrance and Restroom Doors
Montmagny River Terminal - Restroom
Montmagny River Terminal - Restroom
Montmagny River Terminal - Restroom
Montmagny River Terminal - Restroom
Montmagny River Terminal - Access to the Ship
Montmagny River Terminal - Access to the Ship
Montmagny River Terminal - Access to the Ship
Montmagny River Terminal - Access to the Ship
NM Grue-des-Îles - Reserved Parking Spaces (2)
NM Grue-des-Îles - Reserved Parking Spaces (2)
NM Grue-des-Îles - Access to the restroom
NM Grue-des-Îles - Access to the restroom
NM Grue-des-Îles - Bathroom
NM Grue-des-Îles - Bathroom
NM Grue-des-Îles - Access to the Passenger Lounge
NM Grue-des-Îles - Access to the Passenger Lounge
NM Grue-des-Îles - Restricted traffic lane on the vehicle bridge
NM Grue-des-Îles - Restricted traffic lane on the vehicle bridge
NM Grue-des-Îles - Restricted traffic lane on the vehicle bridge
NM Grue-des-Îles - Restricted traffic lane on the vehicle bridge
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Access to the ferry via the footbridge
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Access to the ferry via the footbridge
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Path leading from the ship to the river terminal
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Path leading from the ship to the river terminal
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Reserved Parking Area
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Reserved Parking Area
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Path leading to the main entrance
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Path leading to the main entrance
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Main Entrance
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Main Entrance
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Interior
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Interior
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Information Kiosk
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Information Kiosk
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Access to Restrooms
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Access to Restrooms
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Sink
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Sink
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Restroom
Isle-aux-Grues River Terminal - Restroom

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : metal

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • No-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 320

Additional Information

The boat is small, and when it is at full capacity, it can be difficult to navigate between cars and bicycles. The reserved parking spaces are located near the restroom.

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : yes

Additional Information

Pedestrian and bicycle access presents several obstacles. The footbridge is 84 cm wide, has no handrail, and features a 2 cm threshold. The observed slope was approximately 3% (varying with the tides). The footbridge is over 9 m long with no intermediate landing. The intermediate ramp has a 6% grade and a bumpy surface with cracks up to 5 cm wide. There is a covered shelter for waiting for the ferry.

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : yes

Additional Information

Pedestrian and bicycle access is generally in good condition. The paved bike path has a gentle slope. The footbridge has a slope of 3 to 5 percent, a width ranging from 106 to 128 cm, and is equipped with handrails. However, there are some obstacles, notably the absence of a curb ramp between the sidewalk and the roadway, as well as thresholds of 2 to 3 cm on the footbridge. The intermediate ramp has no threshold.

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 102
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 136

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2
  • Threshold under 1.3cm-Beveled exterior slope (%) : 3

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : frontal

Crossing

  • Safety instructions : audio

Additional Information

- No seating on the vehicle deck or the observation deck
- Very limited space for movement and access to restrooms and slides on the ship when it is at full capacity (50–70 cm between vehicles)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Curb cut

  • Curb cut-Slope(%) : 7

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 91

Door-Thresholds

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

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes
  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate

Additional Information

A path leading to a narrow door (91 cm) that may not be suitable for someone with a wider wheelchair.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance available : yes

Fountain-Refill station

  • Controls-Height (cm) : 84
  • Spout-Height (cm) : 68,5

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 250
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 46

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

Two identical accessible restrooms with mirrored layouts.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • With-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 500

Curb cut

  • Presence of a curb cut : yes

Pedestrian crossing

  • Pedestrian crossing with ground marking : lines (paint)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 4

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : no

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : ceramic

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 108
  • Clearance available : no

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 84

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 83
  • Clearance available : yes

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 100
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 100

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 84

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 83
  • Clearance available : yes

Description

The crossing takes about 30 minutes. The Montmagny–L’Isle-aux-Grues Ferry connects Montmagny to L’Isle-aux-Grues, in the heart of the St. Lawrence River. This ferry service allows you to reach the island with or without a vehicle and is a wonderful way to explore the river’s scenery and this island destination.

Contact details

45, avenue du Quai, Montmagny, Québec

418 248 9268 /

stq-iag@traversiers.gouv.qc.ca

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