Museum, historical/archaeological site

Site historique maritime du Phare de Cap-des-Rosiers

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Not accessible
Good to know
  • Facility offering free admission to a companion and accepting the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL)
  • Access to the lighthouse via a staircase with 122 steps
  • Restroom: the main barrier to accessibility
  • Virtual tours available upon request via tablet
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse Maritime Historic Site
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse Maritime Historic Site
Parking
Parking
Ticket counter and access through the fence
Ticket counter and access through the fence
Site
Site
Site
Site
Access to the lighthouse and observation deck
Access to the lighthouse and observation deck
A staircase with 122 steps in the lighthouse
A staircase with 122 steps in the lighthouse
Barrier-free access to the platform
Barrier-free access to the platform
Binoculars
Binoculars
Access to restrooms
Access to restrooms
Access to restrooms
Access to restrooms
Doors leading to the cabins
Doors leading to the cabins
Sink
Sink
Wider cabin interior
Wider cabin interior

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : compacted stone dust

Parking-Information

  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : lawn

Circulation aisle

  • On the same level : yes

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Table

  • Table type : picnic
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 68,5

Additional Information

- Most of the site is covered in grass, and there are paths made of coarse gravel.
- The observation deck is 135 cm wide (with no threshold), but the binoculars are raised.
Access to the tables and the front of the stage is via the grassy area.

Counter

  • Surface height (cm) : 120
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Additional Information

Coarse gravel surface
Width of the fenced gate: 107 cm

Staircase

  • Step depth : irregular

Staircase-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side
  • Easy-to-grip shape : yes

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Elevator available : no

Access ramp

  • Single accessible passage-Clear width (cm) : 104
  • Slope(%) : 5

Access Ramp-Threshold

  • Level difference at the bottom (cm) : 6

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Presence of handrails : on one side

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 4

Accessible stall

  • Interior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 120
  • Interior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 70

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 56

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Description

The historic site of the Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse invites visitors to explore one of the Gaspé Peninsula’s most iconic landmarks, either at their own pace or accompanied by a docent. Depending on the option chosen, visitors can wander freely around the site to admire the scenery, enjoy a virtual tour with visual and audio content on a tablet, or take a guided tour that includes a climb up the lighthouse. The guided tour allows you to learn more about the site’s history while enjoying an exceptional view in an intimate setting, as each tour is limited to 5 people.

Contact details

1331, boul. de Cap-des-Rosiers, Gaspé, Québec

418 892-5767 /

info@pharecapdesrosiers.org

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