Museum, historical/archaeological site

Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Admission to the museum is free, as is reserved parking; however, regular parking is subject to a fee
  • Wheelchairs are available for loan on site
  • A map at the trailhead shows the trails’ difficulty levels and accessibility, and signs at each intersection indicate whether they are wheelchair accessible
  • The door of the interpretive center leading to the trails has a 5-cm exterior threshold
Main entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Inside the facility - Ground floor
Inside the facility - Ground floor
Coffee corner
Coffee corner
Showroom - Momenti
Showroom - Momenti
Showroom - Nymphéa
Showroom - Nymphéa
Louis St-Cyr room
Louis St-Cyr room
Louis St-Cyr room
Louis St-Cyr room
Lifting platform
Lifting platform
Lifting platform
Lifting platform
Inside the building - Basement
Inside the building - Basement
Restroom - Women's - Basement
Restroom - Women's - Basement
Restroom - Women's - Basement
Restroom - Women's - Basement
Restroom - Men's - Basement
Restroom - Men's - Basement
Restroom - Men's - Basement
Restroom - Men's - Basement
Espace éducatif - Basement
Espace éducatif - Basement
Wheelchair
Wheelchair
Reserved parking spaces
Reserved parking spaces
Start of the trails
Start of the trails
Path connecting the trailhead to the interpretive center
Path connecting the trailhead to the interpretive center
Chemical toilet located at the trailhead
Chemical toilet located at the trailhead
Chemical toilet located at the trailhead
Chemical toilet located at the trailhead
Des Étangs trail
Des Étangs trail
Des Étangs trail
Des Étangs trail
Petit houx trail
Petit houx trail
Petit houx trail
Petit houx trail
Parking near the trailhead
Parking near the trailhead

Establishment details

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 5

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Additional Information

There is a 2.5-cm threshold on the walkway leading to the front door. The mechanism for opening the exterior door was not working at the time of the visit.

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : no

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 200
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 200

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 120

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Interior space-Width (cm) : 87,7
  • Interior space-Depth (cm) : 147

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Counter

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

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 75

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 73

Additional Information

The terrace on the second floor is not accessible, as the elevator only goes to the basement.

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 85,1

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 89,2

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type of obstacles : bin
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 95,7

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87,2
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71,2

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 1

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance
  • No-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 400

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Trail

  • Adapted equipment rental available : no
  • Length(km) : 0,5
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : over 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%
  • Steep slope present : no

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust

Rest area

  • Type of rest area : with shelter

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : yes

Additional Information

There is a 15% grade over a short distance between the parking lot and the trailhead. Access to the trail from the interpretive center involves a 5-centimeter threshold at the exterior door.

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench

Trail

  • Adapted equipment rental available : no
  • Length(km) : 0,6
  • Average trail clear width (cm) : over 150 cm

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%
  • Steep slope present : no

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : compacted stone dust

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : yes

Additional Information

There is a 15% grade between the interpretive center and the trailhead, while access from the parking lot is on level ground.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Door-Thresholds

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

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 83,1

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : frontal
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 149

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Service signage

  • Pictograms : international accessibility symbol

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 210
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 183

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 88,4

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 88,5

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Urinal

  • Type : adapted for people with disabilities

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 85,9
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 146

Noise disturbance

  • Type of noise disturbance present : loud music

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Type of seating : bench

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Additional Information

An immersive exhibition featuring loud sounds and subdued lighting to enhance the video experience.

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 118

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Armrest available : no

Exhibit

  • Type : temporary

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 280
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 280

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 100

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : no

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Exhibit-Text

  • Reading aids available : no

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Clear width (cm) : 87

Maneuvering space

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 200
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 200

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Armrest available : no

Table

  • Table type : regular
  • Table leg type : each end

Door

  • Type of door : double
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 83

Second door-Thresholds

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

Additional Information

You can access the trails from the parking lot next to the facility.

Description

The Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises is a protected ecosystem located just a short distance from downtown Magog. It offers approximately 6 km of trails year-round, as well as an interpretation center featuring art exhibitions focused on environmental themes, making it a must-see destination.

Contact details

69, chemin Roy, Magog, Québec

819 843-8118 /

info@maraisauxcerises.com

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