Festival

Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • Official boat landings are available for each section
  • Most sections are accessible via paved or cobblestone paths
  • Service animals are allowed on the festival grounds (it’s important to have the animal’s certification, as you may be asked to present it)
  • Accessibility to temporary booths (bar, shop, restaurants) varies depending on their layout
  • Please note that the site assessment was conducted during the 2024 edition; subsequent editions may therefore differ
  • For more information, please visit the “Reduced Mobility” section on the FEQ website
Bell Stage - Plains of Abraham
Bell Stage - Plains of Abraham
Bell Stage Parking Lot (located at the Plains of Abraham Museum)
Bell Stage Parking Lot (located at the Plains of Abraham Museum)
Bell Stage Parking Lot (located at the Plains of Abraham Museum)
Bell Stage Parking Lot (located at the Plains of Abraham Museum)
Bell Stage - Area reserved for people with disabilities
Bell Stage - Area reserved for people with disabilities
Bell Stage - Access to the Members-Only Area
Bell Stage - Access to the Members-Only Area
Bell Stage - Reserved Area
Bell Stage - Reserved Area
Bell Stage - Chemical Restrooms (Restricted Area)
Bell Stage - Chemical Restrooms (Restricted Area)
Chemical toilets - Interior (may vary)
Chemical toilets - Interior (may vary)
Bell Stage - Reserved Area Bar
Bell Stage - Reserved Area Bar
Signage on the site
Signage on the site
Hydro-Québec Stage - Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale
Hydro-Québec Stage - Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale
Hydro-Québec Stage - Entrance
Hydro-Québec Stage - Entrance
Hydro-Québec Stage - Side Entrance
Hydro-Québec Stage - Side Entrance
Hydro-Québec Stage
Hydro-Québec Stage
Hydro-Québec Stage - Walkway
Hydro-Québec Stage - Walkway
Hydro-Québec Stage - Reserved Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Reserved Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Access Ramp: Restricted Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Access Ramp: Restricted Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Access Ramp: Restricted Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Access Ramp: Restricted Area
Scène Hydro-Québec - Restroom Access
Scène Hydro-Québec - Restroom Access
Hydro-Québec Stage - Outdoor Dining Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Outdoor Dining Area
Hydro-Québec Stage - Bar
Hydro-Québec Stage - Bar
Crave Stage - Place D'Youville
Crave Stage - Place D'Youville
Crave Stage - Slope on the grounds
Crave Stage - Slope on the grounds
Place Georges-V - Ticket Office
Place Georges-V - Ticket Office
George V Stage - STAC Landing Stage
George V Stage - STAC Landing Stage
George V Stage - Reserved Area Admission
George V Stage - Reserved Area Admission
George V Stage - Aisle leading to the reserved seating area
George V Stage - Aisle leading to the reserved seating area
George V Stage - Access ramp and walkway leading to the bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Access ramp and walkway leading to the bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Access ramp and walkway leading to the bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Access ramp and walkway leading to the bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Access Ramp
George V Stage - Access Ramp
George V Stage - Reserved Area
George V Stage - Reserved Area
George V Stage - Reserved Area
George V Stage - Reserved Area
George V Stage - Bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Bar and portable restroom
George V Stage - Step-free access to general admission
George V Stage - Step-free access to general admission

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Wire cover

  • Slope(%) : 30

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : no

Additional Information

The Crave Stage is the smallest stage at the festival. The drop-off point is located at the intersection of Rue des Glacis and Rue Saint-Jean, near where taxis wait. The site has an 8% slope.
Since the 2024 assessment, a platform for people with limited mobility has been added, along with accessible restrooms nearby.

Wire cover

  • Slope(%) : 30

Staff

  • Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes

Additional Information

Boat landing located at the intersection of Rue d'Auteuil and Rue Saint-Louis.
During the 2024 event, there was a step between the temporary flooring and the pavement (10 cm).

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 110

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 2,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Reserved area

  • Seating available : yes
  • Elevation : elevated
  • Surface type : wood

Additional Information

The reserved area for the Hydro-Québec Stage is located near the control tent and offers a good view of the stage. The water refill station near the reserved area is not accessible, but there is a pitcher of water in the reserved area. To access the various related services (portable restrooms and food court), you must leave the reserved area.
Since the 2024 assessment, the water fountains on the site have been upgraded to improve accessibility.

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 8

Reserved circulation

  • Signage-Use of international accessibility symbol : no

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Surface area

  • Width (cm) : 145
  • Depth (cm) : 145

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 80

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 160
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Table

  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68,5

Additional Information

The food court located at the Hydro-Québec Stage features various food stands and food trucks. The counter heights vary. In addition, the bars in this section are not accessible, as there are thresholds and stairs leading to them.

Circulation aisle

  • Presence of steps : no

Accessible chemical toilet

  • Accessible chemical toilet(s) in each section : yes

Staff

  • Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes

Additional Information

You can access the reserved area of the Bell Stage via the parking lot of the Plains of Abraham Museum. This reserved area is located near the drop-off point for the Capitale Adapted Transportation Service (STAC). Accessible portable restrooms are located nearby. A bar is located at the bottom of the access ramp.

Access ramp

  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 110
  • Slope(%) : 5

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 2

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides

Reserved area

  • Seating available : yes
  • Location : sides
  • Elevation : elevated
  • Surface type : wood
  • Toilet nearby : yes
  • Bar service available : bar nearby

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Reserved circulation

  • Signage-Visibility : easily visible from afar

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Surface area

  • Width (cm) : 145
  • Depth (cm) : 145

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 80

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

There are several models of portable toilets on the festival grounds. This means that the heights of the toilet paper dispensers and the types of grab bars vary, among other things. We encourage you to check the layout of the interior to make sure the toilet meets your needs.

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 107
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Menu

  • Type of menu : wall-mounted

Wire cover

  • Slope(%) : 5

Fountain-Refill station

  • Controls-Access : easy access

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Directional signage

  • On-site directional signage-Quantity : insufficient

Additional Information

- STAC landing at the corner of George V and Wilfrid-Laurier (pedestrian street during the FEQ)
- Access to the reserved area at the corner of Wilfrid-Laurier and Rue des Parlementaires (sidewalk ramp with a threshold)
- General admission entrance available without stairs on Grande-Allée

Reserved circulation

  • Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar

Access ramp

  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 120
  • Slope(%) : 5,5

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on both sides
  • Height (cm) : 107

Guardrail

  • Type of guardrail : bar fence

Reserved area

  • Location : sides
  • Elevation : elevated
  • View of stage : full

Additional Information

- The bottom section of the access ramp is steeper and has no handrails, which may require assistance
- 12 seats reserved for people with disabilities (+12 companions)
- Guardrails with two bars at eye level for a seated person (88 and 107 cm)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 160

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 87

Accessible chemical toilet

  • At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

There is little room to maneuver between the bar and the door to the portable toilet. The door to the portable toilet opens on the wrong side (near the fence), making it difficult to enter.

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 170
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 160

Counter

  • Retractable shelf available : yes
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 62

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • With-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 390
  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign

Ticketing

  • Ticket reservation method : online or with an agent by phone
  • Accessible ticket purchase methods : advance purchase only

Website information

  • Presence of an accessibility page on the website : yes

Additional Information

The reservation process requires purchasing a regular pass and then filling out a form to indicate the shows for which you would like a seat in an area reserved for people with limited mobility. For more details, see the “Limited Mobility” section on the Québec Summer Festival website.

Access ramp

  • Access ramp available : no

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 106
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Additional Information

The FEQ store has a 20-cm threshold at its entrance. The walkways are sometimes less than 92 cm wide.

Description

The festival takes place in the heart of Quebec City’s historic district during the month of July. There are a total of six stages. The festivities take place on the Plains of Abraham, at Place George V, at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, at Carré d’Youville, and at the Manège Militaire. Numerous artists from all over the world perform on stage. This music festival offers a wide variety of styles.

Contact details

835 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, Québec

418 800-3347 / 1 855 800-3347 /

infofestival@feq.ca

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