Establishment details
Pedestrian crossing
- Pedestrian call button present : yes
- Audible signal : yes
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Additional Information
Travel between sites is via streets paved with cobblestones or asphalt. Sidewalks and streets are cleared of snow but may be slippery in places. Some sections are gently sloped.
In a few places, the sidewalk is damaged and poses a risk of falling. Sidewalk curb with a 6% slope.
An adapted shuttle is available for travel between the upper town and lower town sites.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Additional Information
When the weather is nice, the attendant is outside. Otherwise, the counter is not accessible.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Exterior surface
- Surface type : paving stone
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 2,4
- Top maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 132
- Top maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 151
Access ramp-Handrails
- Location : 2 sides
Door-Thresholds
- Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 4,2
- Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 2,6
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 80
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 128
Exterior surface
- Surface type : paving stone
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 5
Access ramp-Handrails
- Location : 2 sides
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 80
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 128
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Seating furniture
- Seating available : no
Exhibit-Text
- Character size : sufficient
- Color contrast between text and surface : sufficient
Additional Information
Access with elevator.
For information on the exterior entrance and restrooms, please consult the Kéroul fact sheets for Espace Quatre Cents.
Play modules
- Play modules accessible from ground : no
- Access to elevated play modules : steps
- Adaptive swings available : no
- Sensory play available(music,textures,mirrors,etc.) : no
- Adapted equipment or games available : no
Additional Information
Most of the games at Gougoune et Doudoune are not accessible to people with disabilities:
- Large slide (twenty steps)
- Ball pool (boards with 73 cm edges)
- Mini hockey (boards with 60 cm edges)
- Giant Guess Who (narrow rows)
- Obstacle course
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Seating furniture
- Variety of seating : yes
Table
- Table type : picnic
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Staff
- Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes
Additional Information
The site is located in the lower town. Flat surface and compacted snow throughout the site. An adapted shuttle bus is available for transportation to the site.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 110
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).
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 129
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
Regular picnic tables on site.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Additional Information
Access via steps. No adapted facilities.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Additional Information
Paved surface and compacted snow.
The width of the traffic corridor is sufficient.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Seating furniture
- Seating available : no
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Staff
- Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes
Additional Information
Trail on gently sloping terrain. Compacted snow surface, uneven and slippery in places.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved area
- Reserved zone present : no
Additional Information
Revêtement en neige compactée.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Kiosk type
- Kiosk type : experience
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 132
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 120
Additional Information
Kiosk accessible via steps. Dark interior with lighting effects and music.
Threshold
- Threshold over 1.3cm-Beveled slope(%) : 4,1
Seating furniture
- Type of seating : bench
- Height (cm) : 77
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 110
- Clearance available : no
Table
- Table type : high (cocktail)
- Height of surface (cm) : 104
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
No tables or seating nearby.
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 2,7
- Edge : 2 sides
Access ramp-Handrails
- Available : no
Door
- Manual door-Required effort : low effort
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Interior surface
- Surface type : firm carpet
Circulation corridor
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Counter
- Counter type :
- Surface height (cm) : 108
- Clearance available : no
Table
- Table type : high (cocktail)
- Height of surface (cm) : 100
Additional Information
No regular tables. The only seating available is high stools.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Additional Information
The transition between the paver-paver surface and the compacted snow was seamless during the evaluation.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved circulation
- Reserved circulation space : no
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Additional Information
Access to the reserved section is via the VIP entrance. The gently sloping path is made of compacted snow.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Access to sections
- All sections are accessible : yes
Rest area
- Rest area available : no
Staff
- Trained staff available to provide assistance if needed : yes
Additional Information
The queue is made of compacted snow. The entire sidewalk is made of wood, varying in width from 80 cm to 110 cm. Most of the path (sidewalk) is gently sloped.
Throughout the route, there are thresholds of approximately 10 cm between the wooden sidewalk and the ground. The path has no curbs or handrails.
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 5,4
- Top maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 127
- Top maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Access ramp-Handrails
- Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
Reserved area
- Reserved zone present : yes
- Location : back
- Elevation : elevated
- View of stage : full
- Protection : uncovered
Service signage
- Signage near service present : no
Additional Information
Access to the bar from the platform is through the crowd. Access to the restrooms from the platform is through the same line as the regular restrooms.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 105
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 92
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
Access to the area reserved by the crowd
Access ramp
- Type of ramp : fixed
- Slope(%) : 3,5
Access ramp-Handrails
- Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
Door
- Manual door-Required effort : low effort
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Interior surface
- Surface type : wood
Circulation corridor
- Clear width (cm) : 92
Seating furniture
- Type of seating : bench
- Height (cm) : 46
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 106
- Clearance available : no
Table
- Clearance-Height (cm) : 66
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps :
Additional Information
L'accès à la glissade glacée est enneigé, glissant et en terrain inégal.
Exterior surface
- Surface type : concrete
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Additional Information
Threshold-free entrance on cement and compacted snow surface. The entrance has a slope of 5% to 6% along its entire length. It leads to the cottage located at the bottom of the site.
Exterior surface
- Presence of obstacles : slippery
Circulation aisle
- Slope(%) : 10
Accessible chemical toilet
- At least one accessible chemical toilet on site : yes
Additional Information
Steep slope from the entrance to the exits. Bumpy and slippery surface (packed snow) in the sculpture garden.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
Reserved circulation
- Signage-Visibility : hard to see from afar
Door
- Clear width (cm) : 81
Surface area
- Width (cm) : 146
- Depth (cm) : 143
Toilet
- Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 81
- Seat-Height (cm) : 50
- Toilet paper dispenser-Height (cm) : 130
Hand sanitizer
- Height (cm) : 130
Additional Information
The toilet has grab bars on three sides (behind, to the left, and in front of the bowl).
Maneuvering space
- Maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 150
- Maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 150
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 100
- Clearance available : no
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Additional Information
Access in a steep hill
Parking-Information
- Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0
Additional Information
There are a few public parking lots nearby with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility (Place D'Youville, City Hall, Marie-Guyart).
Drop-off points:
Loto-Québec area: Corner of D'Auteuil Street and Grande Allée (via Saint-Jean Street).
On weekdays, when the pedestrian zone is not in operation, it is possible to get closer according to the road signs in force.
Place Érable du Québec and Scotiabank Sculpture Garden: Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East (via Taché Avenue or Cour du Général de Montcalm).
Gougoune et doudoune: In front of Espace Quatre Cents, 100 Quai Saint-André.
Night parade – Limoilou (February 7, 2026): Near Jean Coutu, 320 Chemin de la Canardière.
Night parade – Grande Allée (February 14, 2026): Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East (via Taché Avenue or Cour du Général de Montcalm)
Corner of D’Auteuil Street and Grande Allée (via Saint-Jean Street)
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PSM services and equipment
- Vibrating vest : no
- Vibrating floor : no
- 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
- All-terrain wheelchair : no
- Accessible shuttle : yes
- Free entry for companion : yes
Additional Information
Most food trucks have raised counters (+120 cm).
PAM services and equipment
- Site map audio version : no
- Audioguide(route,works,etc.) : no
Exterior surface
- Surface type : asphalt
Circulation aisle
- Presence of steps : yes
- Clear width (cm) : 110
Reserved circulation
- Reserved circulation space : no
Additional Information
Access to the reserved area is via streets and sidewalks that are sometimes snow-covered, uneven, and slippery.
The platform planned for the reserved area had not been installed at the time of the assessment.
Description
Spread across four main sites throughout Quebec City's Upper Town and Lower Town, the Quebec Winter Carnival features an ice palace, night parades, ice canoe races, sculptures, snow baths, slides, sports, carnival games, and more.
For more information, visit the Accessibility section of the Quebec Winter Carnival website: https://carnaval.qc.ca/mobilite-reduite/