Festival

Réverbère

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible
Good to know
  • Event taking place at Place D'Youville, Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, the Hôtel-de-Ville Gardens, Parc de l'Artillerie, and Rue Saint-Jean
  • Site assessment conducted in 2026—subsequent editions may differ
  • Free admission for everyone
Réverbère - Street Arts Event
Réverbère - Street Arts Event
Place D'Youville - Reserved Parking Spaces
Place D'Youville - Reserved Parking Spaces
Place D'Youville - Bus and Paratransit Stop
Place D'Youville - Bus and Paratransit Stop
Place D'Youville - Tables and food trucks
Place D'Youville - Tables and food trucks
Place D'Youville - Side view of the stage
Place D'Youville - Side view of the stage
Place D'Youville - Access to the lawn at the bottom of the steps
Place D'Youville - Access to the lawn at the bottom of the steps
Parc de l'Artillerie - Viewing area accessible from the top of the steps
Parc de l'Artillerie - Viewing area accessible from the top of the steps
Rue Saint-Jean Pedestrian Zone - Walking Performances
Rue Saint-Jean Pedestrian Zone - Walking Performances
Path leading from Saint-Jean Street to the sites near City Hall
Path leading from Saint-Jean Street to the sites near City Hall
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville - Access
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville - Access
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Intersection near City Hall
Intersection near City Hall
Rue Sainte-Anne - Walking performances
Rue Sainte-Anne - Walking performances
Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville - Access
Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville - Access
City Hall Gardens - Services for Grassed Areas
City Hall Gardens - Services for Grassed Areas
City Hall Gardens - Access to the Clock Area
City Hall Gardens - Access to the Clock Area
City Hall - Access to Restrooms and Underground Parking
City Hall - Access to Restrooms and Underground Parking
City Hall - Access to Restrooms and the Elevator
City Hall - Access to Restrooms and the Elevator
City Hall - Reserved parking spaces and elevator access
City Hall - Reserved parking spaces and elevator access
City Hall - Women's Restroom
City Hall - Women's Restroom
City Hall - Men's Restroom
City Hall - Men's Restroom
City Hall - Sink and Changing Table
City Hall - Sink and Changing Table

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign

Pedestrian crossing

  • Pedestrian crossing with ground marking : lines (paint)

Additional Information

One of the two spaces does not have a side aisle. It is 3.5 meters wide in total.

Accessible stall

  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 0

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Grab bar available : no

Additional Information

The restrooms at the ice rink do not have accessible stalls.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Table

  • Table type : picnic

Accessible chemical toilet

  • Accessible chemical toilet(s) in each section : no

Additional Information

- Several types of performances taking place at different locations on the grounds
- Viewing available from the top of the steps at the entrance to the Palais Montcalm
- Path between the parking lot/Palais Montcalm and the parterre has a steep slope (9–11%)
- Step-free access to the lawn, but exposed wires and wire covers on the steep slope

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 144
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Additional Information

- Steep slope (9–11%)

Rest area

  • Rest area available : no

Additional Information

- Street reserved for pedestrian traffic during the event
- Relatively flat route
- Concrete sidewalks and cobblestone streets that are sometimes uneven

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Guardrail

  • Presence of guardrail : no

Additional Information

- Performances take place on the lawn at the bottom of the steps.
- Access to the lawn involves uneven cobblestone steps and a steep slope. You can watch the performances from the top of the steps (accessible), but there are no reserved seats.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : indoor
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 4

Reserved parking

  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign

Curb cut

  • Presence of a curb cut : yes

Additional Information

- The exterior entrance door requires significant physical effort to open.
- Access to the indoor multi-level parking garage is via an elevator.
- There is one reserved space on each floor, for a total of 4 spaces.

Door-Stall

  • Clear width (cm) : 80

Accessible stall

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

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Additional Information

- Adequate transfer space in the men's restroom
- Transfer space in the women's restroom: 64 cm due to the trash can

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone
  • Type of obstacles : uneven

Additional Information

- Street performances may take place on Rue Sainte-Anne (pedestrian street)
- Relatively flat route
- Street with cobblestone pavement that is sometimes uneven

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 99

Wire cover

  • Slope(%) : 20

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Accessible chemical toilet

  • Accessible chemical toilet(s) in each section : no

Additional Information

- A venue featuring several performances taking place primarily on grassy areas
- Spectators can watch from the paved walkway that runs along the perimeter of the performance areas.
- A multi-level venue with various access points:
1 - Via Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville: a slope (6–7%) with sufficient width (2.5 m)
2 - Via Rue Sainte-Anne: 4-cm threshold, with sufficient width (1.4 m)
3 - Via Rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau: sloped (6%)

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Additional Information

- The path is relatively flat throughout the entire site.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone
  • Type of obstacles : uneven

Pedestrian crossing

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

Circulation aisle

  • Presence of steps : no

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : yes

Additional Information

The route along Rue Saint-Jean (when it is open to pedestrians) is relatively flat and free of obstacles.
At the intersection with Côte de la Fabrique, the route slopes at a 6–7% grade for several dozen meters. This section may require assistance.

PSM services and equipment

  • Reserved seat near stage : no
  • Availability of hearing assistance devices : no

Additional Information

For most street performances, sound is not essential to understanding the performance.
Some artists may offer performances accompanied by a sign language interpreter. Check with the organizers for more information.

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
  • Accessible shuttle : no
  • Accessible cart : no

PAM services and equipment

  • Type of site map : large print
  • Site map audio version : no
  • Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no
  • Reserved seat near stage : no

Description

Discover Réverbère, the free street arts event! Let yourself be surprised by a host of spontaneous, eclectic, and lively performances. Around every corner, in every park, and in every public square in Old Quebec and Old Limoilou.

Contact details

800, Place d'Youville, Québec, Québec

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