Festival

Rendez-vous naval de Québec

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • The ships are not accessible due to the presence of stairs and ladders. However, a virtual tour is available through four virtual reality headsets provided on site, allowing visitors to explore the interior of the ships.
  • 4 virtual reality headsets available for virtual tours of the ships
  • See the Kéroul fact sheets in the “Related Facilities” section for information on the Port of Québec site
  • Site assessment conducted in 2026—subsequent editions may differ
Access to the site - Place des Canotiers
Access to the site - Place des Canotiers
Access to the site - Quai Saint-André
Access to the site - Quai Saint-André
Site traffic
Site traffic
Site traffic
Site traffic
Access ramp to the ship
Access ramp to the ship
Access ramp to the ship
Access ramp to the ship
Access ramp to the ship
Access ramp to the ship
Access to the booth for the immersive experience (virtual reality headset)
Access to the booth for the immersive experience (virtual reality headset)
Entrance to the booth for the immersive experience
Entrance to the booth for the immersive experience
Virtual Reality Headset and bench
Virtual Reality Headset and bench
Amerigo Vespucci World Tour Kiosk - Viewing area
Amerigo Vespucci World Tour Kiosk - Viewing area
Amerigo Vespucci World Tour Kiosk - Information Desk
Amerigo Vespucci World Tour Kiosk - Information Desk
Filling station
Filling station
Foodtruck
Foodtruck
Portable toilets - Place des Canotiers
Portable toilets - Place des Canotiers
Portable toilets - Near the river station
Portable toilets - Near the river station

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Wire cover

  • Type of wire covering : wire cover
  • Slope(%) : 22

Fountain-Refill station

  • Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
  • Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 100

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : bench
  • Back support : yes

Accessible chemical toilet

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

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 84
  • On the same level : yes

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 82
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 50
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 120

Hand sanitizer

  • Height (cm) : 110

Additional Information

The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 110
  • On the same level : yes

Door

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 81

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 82
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 50
  • Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130

Hand sanitizer

  • Height (cm) : 116

Additional Information

The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Maneuvering space

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

Access ramp

  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 84
  • Slope(%) : 6,3

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Presence of a threshold : no
  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 2

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 104
  • Clearance available : no

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : chair
  • Back support : yes
  • Armrest available : no

Additional Information

Shop, information kiosk, and viewing area.

Additional Information

9 ships to visit along a 1-kilometer route. Access to the ships is via steep ramps and/or stairs. Some corridors on the ships are narrow.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 2

Circulation aisle-Threshold

  • Level difference (cm) : 1

Maneuvering space

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

Seating furniture

  • Type of seating : ottoman
  • Height (cm) : 50
  • Back support : no
  • Armrest available : no

Additional Information

An indoor kiosk featuring four virtual reality headsets for viewing a video showcasing two ships. The immersive experience, complete with sound and visuals, lasts about 7 minutes.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Maneuvering space

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

Additional Information

Food trucks with raised counters.

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor

Additional Information

There are several paid public parking lots near the site (Espace Dalhousie Parking Lot, La Jetée Parking Lot). Reserved parking spaces are available at these lots.

PSM services and equipment

  • Sign language interpreter : no

PN services and equipment

  • Sensory kit : no
  • Shell available on request : no
  • 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
  • Site map audio version : no

Description

The Rendez-vous naval de Québec transforms the Port of Québec into a maritime hub where the public can board and tour exceptional ships. This event, open to everyone, features tours, entertainment, and activities in a festive atmosphere in the heart of the Port of Québec.

Contact details

150, rue Dalhousie, Québec, Québec

rendezvousnavaldequebec@gmail.com

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