Festival

Plein Art - Le salon des métiers d'art de Québec

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Event taking place at Parc de l'Esplanade, near Porte Saint-Louis
  • Free admission for everyone
  • People with disabilities are invited to use the restrooms located in the Poudière de l'Esplanade building.
  • Site assessment conducted in 2026—subsequent editions may differ
Tent on the Rue Saint-Louis side
Tent on the Rue Saint-Louis side
Parc de l'Esplanade Parking Lot
Parc de l'Esplanade Parking Lot
Access to the tent near the parking lot
Access to the tent near the parking lot
Chemical restrooms that are not accessible
Chemical restrooms that are not accessible
Access to the tent near the parking lot
Access to the tent near the parking lot
Main entrance on Rue Saint-Louis, near the STAC ferry landing
Main entrance on Rue Saint-Louis, near the STAC ferry landing
Access to the big top from the entrance on Rue Saint-Louis
Access to the big top from the entrance on Rue Saint-Louis
Inside the big top
Inside the big top
Inside the big top
Inside the big top
Information kiosk and access to accessible restrooms
Information kiosk and access to accessible restrooms
Access to accessible restrooms
Access to accessible restrooms
Restroom doors
Restroom doors
Women's Restroom
Women's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Men's Restroom
Sink
Sink

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 3

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 2

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Additional Information

During the festival's operating hours, the building's doors remain open at all times.

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Accessible stall

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

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 90

Additional Information

The water trough is 93 cm tall and has adequate clearance.

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 78

Accessible stall

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

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : diagonal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Sink

  • Counter surface height (cm) : 90

Additional Information

The water trough is 93 cm tall and has adequate clearance.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 400
  • Presence of slope : yes

Additional Information

There are two accessible routes to the big top:
- Rue Saint-Louis, along the side of the former powder magazine (5% slope and cable covers)
- Via the public parking lot at Parc de l'Esplanade (no slope)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes
  • Presence of steps : no

Additional Information

Live demonstrations of ceramics, jewelry making, textiles, stained glass, and woodworking.
No reserved seating—tables will be available

Additional Information

- Only standard portable restrooms are available.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to use the restrooms located in the Poudière de l'Esplanade building.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : click flooring

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Fountain-Refill station

  • Controls-Access : easy access

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : yes
  • Use of pictograms : yes

Additional Information

- Beveled thresholds (20%) at the tent openings to allow for crossing the entrance thresholds
- The width of the walkways between the booths is approximately 3 meters

Maneuvering space

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

Counter

  • Retractable shelf available : no

Additional Information

Stalls of varying heights, depending on the artisans

PSM services and equipment

  • Sign language interpreter : no
  • Availability of hearing assistance devices : no

PN services and equipment

  • Dedicated low-stimulation times : no
  • Quiet space available(room,tent,retreat zone) : no

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 0

Guidance strip

  • Presence of a guidance strip in an open area : no

PAM services and equipment

  • Type of site map : standard

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : yes

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Additional Information

- STAC bus stop on Saint-Louis Street
- No official parking, but other paid public parking lots are available nearby (De Beaucours and Place D’Youville, D’Auteuil Street)
- Parking at Parc de l’Esplanade nearby, but no reserved spaces—payment kiosk on the curb, but easy access to the festival
- Site served by the RTC, notably near stop 1268 – St-Louis / D’Auteuil

Description

Plein Art is a summer event dedicated to Quebec’s arts and crafts, bringing together numerous creators in the heart of Old Quebec. Visitors can discover and purchase original works, meet the artisans, and explore a wide variety of craftsmanship in a friendly atmosphere.

Contact details

60, rue D'Auteuil, Québec, Québec

514 861 2787 /

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