Festival

Le Festival DécouvrArts du Vieux-Cap-Rouge

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Several sites on the lawn
  • A route between the sites with some slopes
  • Free shuttle (not wheelchair-accessible) between the sites
  • The site assessment was conducted during the 2026 event; subsequent events may therefore differ
Site 1 - Gérard Boulanger Studio
Site 1 - Gérard Boulanger Studio
Site 1 - Indoor Exhibition
Site 1 - Indoor Exhibition
Cobblestone sidewalks connecting the sites
Cobblestone sidewalks connecting the sites
Site 2 - Exhibition tent and canopy
Site 2 - Exhibition tent and canopy
Site 2 - Desjardins Tent
Site 2 - Desjardins Tent
Site 3 - Entrance to the marquee
Site 3 - Entrance to the marquee
Site 4
Site 4
Sloped sidewalk between sites 4 and 5
Sloped sidewalk between sites 4 and 5
Site 5
Site 5
Site map
Site map
Site 6
Site 6
Site 7
Site 7
Shuttle stop - Near Site 2
Shuttle stop - Near Site 2
Bus
Bus
Reserved parking space - Near Site 2
Reserved parking space - Near Site 2
Portable toilet - Near Site 2
Portable toilet - Near Site 2
Adapted portable toilet
Adapted portable toilet

Establishment details

Additional Information

Designated parking spaces are available near Site 2.
There are also 6 public parking lots located at varying distances from the site. Two of these lots have designated parking spaces: the one at the Caisse Desjardins de Cap-Rouge and the one at the Cap-Rouge Community Center.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Curb cut

  • Curb cut-Threshold (cm) : 2

Pedestrian crossing

  • Pedestrian crossing with ground marking : lines (paint)
  • Pedestrian call button present : no

Directional signage

  • Signage type : signs

Additional Information

The festival features 9 venues spread out over approximately 1 km. Visitors move between venues via streets and sidewalks. Some sections are on a slope (3% to 6%), and there are short sections with steep inclines (9% to 14%).
A free shuttle (not wheelchair-accessible) is available and connects all venues and public parking lots.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Presence of a threshold : yes

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Accessible chemical toilet

  • At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
  • Accessible chemical toilet(s) in each section : no

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 84
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 132

Hand sanitizer

  • Height (cm) : 136

Additional Information

Accessible portable toilet located near Site 2.
Grab bars on three sides (back, left, and in front of the toilet bowl).

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Number of steps : 3

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

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

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 3,6

Door

  • Clear width (cm) : 82

Exhibit

  • Displayed objects-Height (cm) : 130

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92

Maneuvering space

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

Additional Information

The exhibitors' booths are located on the lawn. There is a paved path running through Site 6.
Both sites are at ground level. Access to Site 6 is via a sloped path (4% to 7%).

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 92
  • Level : one-level

Maneuvering space

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Table

  • Height of surface (cm) : 74
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 69

Additional Information

Exhibitors in the tent. Art workshops are offered at set times in the tent at Site AA.

Description

The art event brings together about 100 visual artists and craftspeople spread across several locations in Old Cap-Rouge. Creative workshops and musical performances are also on the program.

Contact details

4473, rue St-Félix, Québec, Québec

info@festivaldecouvrarts.ca

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