Event venue/theater

Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Services and facilities for
Deaf and hard of hearing people
Good to know
  • To reserve a seat for a person with a disability, the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault invites visitors to contact its ticket counter staff by phone.
  • The Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault offers visitors audio assistance for attending various performances. This assistance takes the form of an audio player synchronized with the local radio station. The establishment will lend you all the equipment (player and headphones) free of charge during your visit (photo ID will be required). It is not possible to reserve this equipment. Ticket counter staff are trained to assist you if necessary.
Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault
Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Public parking - P10 (yellow zone) - Godmer Street
Drop-off zone - In front of the main entrance
Drop-off zone - In front of the main entrance
Path going from the parking (P10) to the main entrance
Path going from the parking (P10) to the main entrance
Path leading to Place de la Gare - In front of the main entrance
Path leading to Place de la Gare - In front of the main entrance
Main entrance
Main entrance
Vestibule
Vestibule
Ticket counter
Ticket counter
Stalls - Odd side - Access ramp - In front of the bar
Stalls - Odd side - Access ramp - In front of the bar
Stalls - Odd side - Removable seats
Stalls - Odd side - Removable seats
Stalls - Even side - Seats removed
Stalls - Even side - Seats removed
Even side - View
Even side - View
Elevator - In front of the bar
Elevator - In front of the bar
Mezzanine - Even side - View
Mezzanine - Even side - View
Theater hall
Theater hall
Seating plan
Seating plan
Audio assistance - Equipment available for loan
Audio assistance - Equipment available for loan
Cloakroom
Cloakroom
Bar
Bar
Bar
Bar
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Women
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Washrooms - Men
Drinking fountain - Near the ticket counter
Drinking fountain - Near the ticket counter
Water filling station - Near the bar
Water filling station - Near the bar

Establishment details

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Ramp status : multiple accessible passages
  • Multiple accessible passages-Clear width (cm) : 138
  • Slope(%) : 8
  • Edge : 2 sides
  • Edge-Height (cm) : 10
  • Landing available : yes

Access ramp-Handrails

  • Location : 2 sides
  • Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
  • Height (cm) : 98

Staircase

  • Steps-Depth (cm) : 28
  • Step depth : regular
  • Risers-Height (cm) : 16
  • Step riser height : regular

Staircase-Handrails

  • Location : 2 sides
  • Continuous along ramp : continuous both sides
  • Height (cm) : 95

Access to floors

  • All floors are accessible : no
  • Number of floors(total) : 3
  • Number of accessible floors : 2

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 300

Elevator-Platform lift

  • Door opening-Width (cm) : 105
  • Interior surface finish : mirror
  • Interior surface tone : light
  • Control panel symbols and characters : in braille and raised
  • Visual indicator showing floors inside : yes
  • Sound signal at each floor passed : yes

Noise disturbance

  • Noise disturbance present : echo

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes
  • Type of seating : chair
  • Height (cm) : 46

Table

  • Table type : low (café)
  • Height of surface (cm) : 75
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70

Directional signage

  • Site map showing accessible services/routes : yes
  • On-site directional signage-Quantity : sufficient
  • Signage type : signs
  • Visibility : easily visible from afar
  • Font legibility : easily readable
  • Pictograms : easy to understand

Service signage

  • Signage near service present : yes
  • Font legibility : easily readable
  • Pictograms : international accessibility symbol

Additional Information

The elevator is located near the bar.

Counter

  • Counter type : welcome
  • Surface height (cm) : 90
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : wireless

Additional Information

The cloakroom is located near the bar.

Fountain-Refill station

  • Location : in corridor
  • Controls-Access : easy access
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 110
  • Controls-Use : hard to use
  • Clearance available : no

Counter

  • Counter type :
  • Surface height (cm) : 111
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 97
  • Clearance-Knee depth (cm) : 17

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire
  • Keyboard type : analog (3D keys)

Fountain-Refill station

  • Location : in corridor
  • Controls-Access : easy access
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 77
  • Controls-Use : easy to use
  • Spout-Height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 70

Counter

  • Counter type : sales
  • Surface height (cm) : 86
  • Retractable shelf available : no
  • Clearance available : no

Payment terminal

  • Payment terminal type : removable with wire
  • Keyboard type : analog (3D keys)

Staircase

  • Steps-Depth (cm) : 25
  • Step depth : irregular
  • Risers-Height (cm) : 15
  • Step riser height : irregular
  • Stair location : end of corridor

Staircase-Handrails

  • Location : 1 side
  • Continuous along ramp : interrupted
  • Height (cm) : 108

Access to sections

  • All sections are accessible : no
  • Number of sections(total) : 3
  • Number of accessible sections : 2

Interior surface

  • Surface type : wood

Circulation corridor

  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Lighting

  • Lighting : sufficient

Performance hall

  • Room capacity : 800
  • Number of reserved seats for people with disabilities : 14

Reserved seating

  • Type of reserved seating : removable benches
  • Two adjacent reserved seats available : yes
  • Companion space available : yes

Seat

  • Height (cm) : 43
  • Wider seats available : yes
  • Wider seat-Width (cm) : 10

Additional Information

The auditorium has 3 sections. Only 2 sections are accessible: stalls and mezzanine. The balcony is only accessible by stairs.
To learn more about the seating plan, the information on reserved seats, and seat widths, the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault encourages you to visit its website: www.theatregillesvigneault.com/billetterie/plans-de-salle-2/

PSM services and equipment

  • Type of hearing assistance system : FM

PRM services and equipment

  • Number of manual wheelchairs : 1

Curb cut

  • Width (cm) : 150
  • Curb cut-Slope(%) : 4

Payment terminal

  • Access to terminal : concrete base
  • Controls-Height (cm) : 115
  • Presence of braille, raised or voice instructions : none
  • Payment possible via online app : yes
  • Online app instructions-Legibility : easily readable

Drop-off area

  • Official drop-off zone for paratransit : yes
  • Indicator sign present : yes
  • Sign-Type : written instruction

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : away from entrance
  • No-side-aisle space-Width (cm) : 390
  • Reserved space identification : ground marking and sign

Parking-Information

  • Parking type : outdoor
  • Total number of spaces : between 101 and 200
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 3

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Additional Information

The “yellow zone” parking spaces (located on Godmer Street) and “blue zone” parking spaces (located on Latour Street) belong to the City of Saint-Jérôme.
Parking is free for people who can park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
For others, payment can be made at the parking meter or online on the city's website: www.vsj.ca/stationnement/tarification/paiement-par-plaque
To access the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault, visitors can use the various sidewalks or Place de la Gare.

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : paving stone

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 500

Door-Thresholds

  • Exterior threshold present : yes
  • Level difference between exterior floor and door sill (cm) : 1
  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 1

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : high effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Automatic door opener

  • Type of automatic door opener : push plate
  • Push plate/button-Height (cm) : 105
  • Push plate/button-Location : easily visible
  • Push plate/button-Outside door swing : yes
  • International accessibility symbol : yes
  • Door full opening time : more than 5 seconds
  • Safety sensor stops door if obstacle present : no

Vestibule

  • Route type : diagonal

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 230

Door-Maneuvering spaces

  • Exterior maneuvering space-Width (cm) : 171
  • Exterior maneuvering space-Depth (cm) : 200

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 84

Accessible stall

  • Number of stalls-Total : 11
  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 82
  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Alignment : on transfer zone

Latch

  • Use : easy to use

Coat hook

  • Available : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete
  • Surface appearance : glossy

Toilet

  • Transfer zone : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 124
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 44
  • Center/axis from side wall (cm) : 47
  • Back support : backrest

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Length (cm) : 90
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Available : yes
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Grab bar-Length (cm) : 62
  • Grab bar-Height (cm) : 90

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : Toilet flush located on the opposite side of the transfer area
  • Manual flush-Ease of use : easy to use

Sanitary bin

  • Sanitary bin-Location : easy access

Changing table

  • Handle-Height (cm) : 155
  • Surface-Height (cm) : 97
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 89

Sink

  • Type of faucet : push button
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71

Sink-Accessories

  • Type of soap dispenser : fixed dispenser
  • Type of drying device : paper towel dispenser

Emergency call button

  • Available : no

Fire alarm system

  • Smoke detector : audible

Circulation aisle

  • Clear width (cm) : 108

Door

  • Type of door : single
  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 85

Accessible stall

  • Number of stalls-Total : 3
  • Number of accessible stalls-Total : 1

Door-Stall

  • Manual door-Required effort : low effort
  • Clear width (cm) : 81
  • Door swing direction : outdoor
  • Alignment : on transfer zone

Latch

  • Use : easy to use

Coat hook

  • Available : yes

Interior surface

  • Surface type : concrete
  • Surface appearance : glossy

Toilet

  • Transfer zone : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : 124
  • Seat-Height (cm) : 44
  • Center/axis from side wall (cm) : 47
  • Back support : backrest

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Horizontal component-Length (cm) : 90
  • Horizontal component-Height (cm) : 90

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Available : yes
  • Type of grab bar : horizontal
  • Grab bar-Length (cm) : 62
  • Grab bar-Height (cm) : 90

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : Toilet flush located on the opposite side of the transfer area
  • Manual flush-Ease of use : easy to use

Changing table

  • Handle-Height (cm) : 155
  • Surface-Height (cm) : 97
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 89

Urinal

  • Type : adapted for people with disabilities
  • Edge-Height (cm) : 49

Sink

  • Type of faucet : push button
  • Counter surface height (cm) : 87
  • Clearance available : yes
  • Clearance-Height (cm) : 71

Sink-Accessories

  • Type of soap dispenser : fixed dispenser
  • Type of drying device : paper towel dispenser

Emergency call button

  • Available : no

Fire alarm system

  • Smoke detector : audible

Description

Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault offers an annual program of more than 250 shows covering all disciplines of the performing arts. With shows held throughout the year, Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault is a major economic catalyst, as well as a must-see tourist attraction in the region.
The outdoor space adjacent to the Gilles-Vigneault Theater, known as Place de la Gare, is home to the Old Saint-Jérôme Train Station (www.laurentides.com/membre/vieille-gare-de-saint-jerome/), the starting point (KM 0) of the Le P’tit Train du Nord Linear Park (www.ptittraindunord.com), and the Saint-Jérôme Public Market (www.marchespublicsduquebec.ca/marches-publics/marche-public-de-saint-jerome).

Contact details

118, rue de la Gare, Saint-Jérôme, Québec

450 432 0660 /

info@enscene.ca

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