Monument, public place, public art

Parcours en art public - Promenade Samuel-De Champlain

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • Most of the artworks are located between Côte Station and Cageux Station (see the Kéroul listings for these stations for information on parking and restrooms)
  • Flat or gently sloping route (4.5 km)
  • Surface made of concrete, compacted rock dust, or paving stones
  • Several rest areas along the route and a few accessible tables at the stations
  • 4 artworks located in the Boisé de Tequenonday (not accessible)
Public Art Trail - Samuel-de-Champlain Walkway
Public Art Trail - Samuel-de-Champlain Walkway
Reserved Parking Spaces - Côte Station
Reserved Parking Spaces - Côte Station
Section of the course on compacted rock dust
Section of the course on compacted rock dust
Part of the route is under renovation
Part of the route is under renovation
Concrete section of the course
Concrete section of the course
Pedestrian walkway and bike path
Pedestrian walkway and bike path
Rest area on the lawn
Rest area on the lawn
Accessible rest area - Les Cageux Station
Accessible rest area - Les Cageux Station
Restroom - Station de la Côte
Restroom - Station de la Côte
Restroom - Station de la Côte
Restroom - Station de la Côte
Access to the Tequenonday Woods
Access to the Tequenonday Woods
Trails - Tequenonday Woods
Trails - Tequenonday Woods
Trails - Tequenonday Woods
Trails - Tequenonday Woods

Establishment details

Additional Information

- Restrooms are available at both ends of the trail
- The restroom at Station des Cageux is partially accessible, and the one at Station de la Côte is fully accessible
- For more details, see the Kéroul profiles for the stations in the “Related Facilities” section

Additional Information

- Designated parking spaces are available at both ends of the route (Station des Cageux and Station de la Côte)
- On-street parking along the entire route
- For more details, see the Kéroul profiles for these stations in the “Related Facilities” section

Trail

  • Average trail clear width (cm) : under 100 cm
  • Steps : yes

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : between 2% and 6%

Trail-Surface

  • Type of obstacles : roots

Additional Information

- 4 artworks located in the Tequenonday Woods
- The woods are accessible via several dozen steps or via Chemin du Foulon (steep slope)
- No reserved parking or accessible restrooms
- Trails are made of compacted earth, gently sloping

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Exhibit

  • Type : permanent

Exhibit-Text

  • Character size : insufficient
  • Color contrast between text and surface : insufficient

Additional Information

Several works are visible without obstruction from the main concrete path or the gravel trails.
Some works located on the lawn are visible only from a distance.
Some installations have steps or access points that are currently under renovation.

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Trail-Elevation

  • General elevation change on route : less than 2%

Trail-Surface

  • Main surface type : concrete
  • Secondary surface type : compacted stone dust
  • Presence of trail Markings : on both sides

Additional Information

Most of the artworks are located along the Samuel-de-Champlain Promenade
Pedestrian and bicycle paths
Pedestrian paths with an average width of approximately 160 to 200 cm, with some narrower sections of about 1 m made of compacted earth and rock.
Accessible tables at the Cageux Station
Rest areas along the route

Description

The contemporary artworks lining the promenade punctuate the many views offered by the landscape opening onto the St. Lawrence River. The beauty of the setting, combined with the discovery of these artworks, creates an atmosphere that inspires wonder. A must-see experience!

Contact details

2795, boulevard Champlain, Québec, Québec

artpublic@ville.quebec.qc.ca

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