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4th EDITION EXPLORE ENJOY AND FEEL QUEBEC OVER 2000 FULLY OR PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS VISIT QUÉBEC IN 15 DAYS AGROTOURISM GEMS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ACCOMMODATIONS TRAVEL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION
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SUMMARY Visit Québec
in 15 days 4 Agrotourism
gems 10 Outdoor
Adventures 14
Accommodations
18 Travel
services 23 Transportation
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Go to the QuebecForAll.com website to use the search engine!
TRAVEL IN QUÉBEC,
REGARDLESS OF YOUR ABILITIES!
WHAT IS KÉROUL The accessible rating means that the
QUÉBEC FOR ALL? CERTIFICATION establishment meets all of the
visitor’s accessibility criteria and
offers a satisfactory visitor experience for
Québec for All is the perfect platform for Based on the barrier-free design standards the majority of people with a mobility
planning your next vacation in Québec. of the Québec Construction Code, Kéroul’s impairment.
Its database includes over 2,000 tourism accessibility criteria provide an overview
businesses certified as “accessible” or of accessibility from a visitor’s standpoint The partially accessible rating
“partially accessible” by Kéroul, and the for each type of establishment. The rating means that the establishment meets
search engine enables you to geolocate is a reliable indicator, but we recommend the visitor’s main accessibility
establishments that fit your needs. With looking at each establishment sheet criteria but has some missing elements that
information on accessible transportation, before making a decision, especially for could affect the experience of some people
travel tips and a blog featuring ideas for accommodation establishments. with a mobility impairment.
outings based on your interests, it has
Establishments evaluated by Kéroul earn The two other ratings
everything you need to plan your stay.
three ratings. The accessibility rating evaluate the adapted services
indicates the establishment’s accessibility provided for customers with
level, mainly for customers with a mobility a visual or auditory impairment.
impairment.
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CÔTE-NORD
EEYOU ISTCHEE BAIE-JAMES
SAGUENAY–LAC-SAINT-JEAN
GASPÉSIE
ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE 9
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MAURICIE CHARLEVOIX BAS-SAINT-LAURENT
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QUÉBEC
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LANAUDIÈRE 5
OUTAOUAIS 4
CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES
LAURENTIANS
CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC
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11 12 2
LAVAL
3 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
MONTRÉAL
MONTÉRÉGIE
1 13 14 15
VISIT QUÉBEC IN
15 DAYS
LET GO
Allow yourself to let go, enjoy a great trip and create lasting
Check out the
Agrotourism gems,
memories. Pack your bags and explore the wonders of Québec for
Outdoor adventures,
two weeks! This suggested itinerary could inspire you in planning
your own getaway. Transportation and
Accommodations sections
for additional information.
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DAY 1 DAYS 2 AND 3 • Verger Champêtre, the perfect spot
for a close encounter with alpacas
MONTRÉAL CANTONS-DE-L’EST • Verger Le Gros Pierre, the only
If you arrive in Québec by air, Montréal will ET MONTÉRÉGIE orchard with an accessible cart
no doubt be your first stop. Visiting this • Bromont tourist information centre,
What makes the Eastern Townships and where visitors can borrow, free of charge,
major urban centre is a must, but why not
Montérégie so special? Their astonishing an all-terrain wheelchair (a Dahü) for an
start with the province’s beautiful wide-
valleys and endless flavours! Over and outing in the woods
open spaces? The day after you arrive, rent
above the many attractions, the charming
an adapted minivan for 11 days. • The Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand
urban centres of Magog and Sherbrooke
If you arrive by car from Ontario or the make a visit to this region even more Bombardier, an immersive and interactive
U.S., head to the first stop on this itinerary: worthwhile. museum showcasing the snowmobile
the Eastern Townships and Montérégie! empire
TOP ATTRACTIONS • Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno,
a lovely location for communing with
• Cidrerie Michel Jodoin, for its nature
delicious bubbles and accessible facilities
• Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises, a
park with a magnificent boardwalk
CIDRERIE MICHEL JODOIN
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VERGER CHAMPÊTRE PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-SAINT-BRUNO
CIDRERIE MICHEL JODOIN
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THE CITADELLE OF QUÉBEC
DAYS 4 AND 5 DAY 6
QUÉBEC CITY QUÉBEC CITY REGION
After two days in the heart of nature, The wide-open spaces surrounding Québec
it’s time to head to Québec City, North City are equally stunning. Head outside the
America’s only fortified city. Its splendour urban area to enjoy the nearby wilderness
earned its recognition as a UNESCO World and agrotourism!
Heritage Site. Abounding with treasures, it
TOP ATTRACTIONS
is so much more than a museum town.
TOP ATTRACTIONS • Canyon Sainte-Anne, where you can
admire the 1.2 billion-year-old rocky cliffs
• The Citadelle of Québec, a unique from a suspension bridge
star-shaped fort • Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, a
• The Musée national des spectacular site
beaux-arts du Québec, an art museum as • Île d’Orléans, a designated historical
varied and eclectic as its pavilions island, awash with agrotourism
• The Plains of Abraham, a magnificent experiences
urban park dotted with artifacts
• Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a popular CANYON SAINTE-ANNE
sanctuary
• The Bus rouge, a hop-on, hop-off
double-decker tour
• Tours Accolade’s Touch & Feel, a
SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ BASILICA specialized guided tour for people with a
visual impairment
Note: It is possible to return to Québec City
QUÉBEC-LÉVIS FERRY
for the next two nights.
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
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FJORD DU SAGUENAY
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ONHOÜA CHETEK8E
DAY 7 DAYS 8 AND 9
WENDAKE CHARLEVOIX,
Few First Nations communities are located SAGUENAY–
close to large urban centres. Wendake, a
Huron-Wendat reserve, opens its doors for
LAC-SAINT-JEAN
you to discover its magnificent heritage. AND CÔTE-NORD
TOP ATTRACTIONS Don’t miss the Saguenay Fjord! At this
juncture of three regions, powerful natural
• Artisans et artistes indiens du forces created a magnificent site.
Québec, a boutique filled with Indigenous
TOP ATTRACTIONS
art
• Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, • Centre d’interprétation des
whose restaurant specializing in Mammifères Marins, for observing little-
Amerindian flavours is in itself worth the known marine wildlife
trip
• Whale-watching cruises with
• Onhoüa Chetek8e Huron Croisières AML, departing from Baie-
traditional site, for discovering age-old Sainte-Catherine, the only accessible
Indigenous cultures terminal
• Tadoussac bay, with its exceptional
seascapes and where you can observe
hundreds of migratory birds
• Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay,
with its breathtaking landscapes
OLD QUÉBEC
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PARC NATIONAL D’OKA
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PARC NATIONAL D’OKA CLIP N’ CLIMB
DAYS 10 AND 11 DAY 12
LAURENTIANS LAVAL
After this fabulous change of scenery, Last stop before returning to Montréal:
follow the river back toward Montréal. Laval! This little-known destination has a lot
But don’t head into the big city just yet: to offer.
the Laurentians region beckons you to come
TOP ATTRACTIONS
sample its many flavours!
TOP ATTRACTIONS • Bois de l’Équerre
• Centre de la nature de Laval
• Vieux-Saint-Eustache public market,
brimming with local artisans in a • Clip n’ Climb, a lively climbing
charming setting centre that adapts to all clienteles
• Parc national d’Oka, offering • SkyVenture, a free-fall simulator for
top-notch accessible trails and camping! a thrilling and safe experience using a
harness specifically designed for people
• Route des gerbes d’Angélica, with reduced mobility
botanical eclecticism at its best
In the evening, drive directly to Montréal to
• Vergers Lafrance, the ideal spot for
drop off your vehicle and spend the night.
tasting ice cider
• Maison Lavande, a delight for the
senses
SKYVENTURE
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS SAINT JOSEPH’S ORATORY TACTILE MODEL OF THE MONTRÉAL TOWER
DAYS 13, 14 AND 15 TOP ATTRACTIONS This unforgettable itinerary will have
allowed you to explore a large part of
MONTRÉAL • Saint Joseph’s Oratory, a place of
culture and spirituality, welcoming over
Québec! You’ll have to come back to
discover other regions and experiences…
Your last three days will be just as full of two million visitors annually or to just relax and let go.
exciting discoveries as the first part of • The Montréal Tower (Olympic
your trip! Montréal combines a distinctive Stadium), for a bird’s eye view of the
European charm with North American city, or to explore the Stadium with your
eclecticism. Its cosmopolitan fingertips using the tactile model OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL
neighbourhoods reflect a rich palette
• The Notre-Dame Basilica, where
of ethnic diversity. Drawing from its
Moment Factory’s Aura brings its history
multicultural roots, it affirms its flair for
to life with a luminous multimedia
modernity. All in all, a compelling urban
experience
centre!
• The Botanical Garden, for
KEY NEIGHBOURHOODS TO DISCOVER exploring nature through a sensory visit
to the Courtyard of the Senses
• Old Montréal, where the particular
atmosphere of colonial times lives on • Jean-Talon Market, for its culinary
through vestiges and monuments evoking eclecticism featuring flavours from all
the era of New France corners of Québec
• The Quartier des spectacles, Montréal’s • The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts,
vibrant entertainment district featuring home to top-notch permanent and
festivals all year long: Festival temporary exhibitions
international de Jazz de Montréal, • Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal
Montréal en lumière, Francos de Montréal museum of archaeology and history
• The Gay Village, a thriving, inclusive • La Grande Roue de Montréal, for a
neighbourhood that’s abuzz 24/7... breathtaking view of the city
especially at night! • The Mount-Royal lookout, where the walk
• Plateau Mont-Royal, a neighbourhood to get there is as beautiful as the view
that’s as upscale as it is endearing
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Take the time to meet authentic Québecers who know their region inside out! Many proud, enthusiastic and friendly producers open their doors wide to tourists who are curious about agriculture and keen to try new products. AGRO- TOURISM GEMS 10 QuebecForAll.com
FROMAGERIE VIGNOBLE ÉRABLIÈRE
DU PIED-DE-VENT LA GRANDE ALLÉE BERNARD
The Pied-de-Vent cheese factory on Nestled in Mont-Saint-Hilaire in Celebrating sugaring-off season is a
Îles-de-la-Madeleine is far more Montérégie, the Vignoble La Grande uniquely Québecois tradition. An
than a producer: it’s an Allée has developed five wines from annual trip to the sugar shack is a
economuseum. This network brings its harvests. This vineyard makes social must for Québecers, who love their eggs in
together craft enterprises that strive to inclusion a priority! Its site is accessible for syrup, oreilles de crisse (crispy pork rinds),
preserve and share their traditional all. The shop, washroom and even one of and pets de soeur pastries! Érablière
know-how. There’s no better way to the paths through the blueberry patch are Bernard’s reputation for delicious
discover cheese! Your visit will teach you designed to accommodate people in homemade meals and delicacies dates back
about dairy farm operations and the wheelchairs. Knowing that inclusion also to 1978. Its recently renovated facilities
challenges of managing a cow herd. The comes through work, the vineyard has now provide even greater accessibility.
reception counter does not have clearance, employed people with disabilities since its
but the washroom is accessible. inception, for tasks involving administration,
maintenance, customer service and product
and service development. A forward-
looking enterprise with a tasty product to
boot!
Visit Maison Lavande to discover
this flowering plant in its every
dimension. This exquisite site
features lavender bushes stretching out in
orderly rows, and armchairs and picnic Boasting more than 15 varieties of
This orchard, home to more than tables inviting you to linger. Even the apples and pears, Ferme Le Beau
8,000 apple trees, features U-pick buzzing bees add to the ambiance! The Markon extends over several
apples, an apple interpretation trail lavender is transformed into a wide variety hectares on the stunning Île d’Orléans, just
and a shop where visitors can taste of innovative products—some you can a stone’s throw from Québec City. Fresh
delicious natural apple juice and pastries smell, others you can taste! Lavender apple juice, maple products and delicious
made on site. Last spring, Verger Le Gros essential oil, hand soap and cream, home-style sauerkraut await you. Tour
Pierre acquired an accessible cart to allow lemonade, jam and tea. So much to through a dozen rows of fruit trees, along a
people with reduced mobility to access the discover! The washrooms are partially rubber-matted path installed to facilitate the
entire site. Equipped with a motorized lift, accessible, mainly due to the lack of transfer visit for people with reduced mobility. Take
this new cart is a huge hit! zone. a picnic and make the most of it!
VERGER LA MAISON LA FERME
LE GROS PIERRE LAVANDE LE BEAU MARKON
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THE GOURMET ROUTES!
A gourmet route is a constellation of agrotourism
attractions just waiting to be explored by your taste Visit
buds! A multitude of enthusiastic producers—of wine, QuebecForAll.com
chocolate, cider, cheese and beer, among other products—
to learn more about
happily welcome visitors and share the secrets of their
the attractions along
trade. The Chemin du Terroir (Farmlands Route) and the
these routes.
Circuit du Paysan (Countryman’s Tour) include several
accessible or partially accessible establishments.
12 QuebecForAll.comCHEMIN LES VERGERS LAFRANCE
DU TERROIR
The Chemin du Terroir des Laurentides showcases the region’s
agrotourism, as well as its culture, heritage and history through a
series of surprising attractions. This route is perfect for a romantic,
family, educational or... gourmet getaway! Public markets, orchards,
sugar shacks and vineyards vie for your attention and a visit.
8 accessible establishments
17 partially accessible establishments
SAINT-EUSTACHE PUBLIC MARKET INTERMIEL
CIRCUIT
VIGNOBLE DU MARATHONIEN
DU PAYSAN
Located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, the Circuit du Paysan
is a 194-km sign-posted route. As it leads you through the most
stunning scenery in the Montérégie region, you will discover a
world of unique products. The Circuit du Paysan is recognized
as one of the province’s best gourmet routes. Its main highlights
include U-pick berries and apples, wineries and cider mills, dairy
and meat products, honey and mead, and livestock and lavender
farms.
7 accessible establishments
25 partially accessible establishments
FROMAGERIE FRITZ KAISER CHARCUTERIE STEFAN FRICK
QuebecForAll.com 13OUTDOOR ADVE NTURES Québec’s great outdoors fascinate and attract visitors of every stripe! An increasing number of sites and activities are adapted for disabled persons with a penchant for thrill-seeking. 14 QuebecForAll.com
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PARC NATIONAL MARAIS DE LA PARC NATIONAL DU
D’OKA RIVIÈRE-AUX-CERISES MONT-SAINT-BRUNO
Located a short distance from Over an area of 1.5 km2, woodlands, Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno
Montréal, Parc national d’Oka is marshes, swamps and bogs are is located a few kilometres from the
famous for its rich historical and intertwined, forming an impressive Greater Montréal area. Five lakes, an
natural heritage. The park is particularly biodiversity. In the heart of Magog, Marais orchard, a historic windmill and dozens of
proactive about accessibility. A paved de la Rivière aux Cerises has many kilometres of trails make this park an oasis
multi-use trail winds through a pine forest accessible trails, each about 600 m long, as of nature in an urban setting. Le Petit-Duc
on the edge of Lac des Deux-Montagnes, well as a boardwalk stretching nearly 2 km, trail, 1.5 km long, was designed specifically
leading to the beach. Two types of enabling you to cross the marsh from east for people with a mobility impairment. In
equipment are available free of charge at to west. The picnic area is also accessible, winter, a Ski-Vel is also available free of
the visitors centre: the Hippocampe and the as are the interpretation centre’s toilets. charge, depending on snow conditions.
Ski-Vel, on which you can install a What’s more, it’s the only site in Québec to
wheelchair for access to snowy trails. date with electrical outlets for recharging
motorized mobility aids!
In the heart of Laval, the delightful
Offering a completely different Bois de l’Équerre offers a natural
experience, the eclectic Route des refuge and a rural landscape. An
A true natural jewel of the Abitibi- gerbes d’Angelica is simply accessible and age-friendly trail (SAADA)
Témiscamingue region, Parc national wonderful. Located on a country road in has been created to provide easier access
d’Aiguebelle is home to a variety of Mirabel, 14 themed gardens with visual and for all. And the site now boasts a new
geological phenomena with evocative musical elements take you to other worlds belvedere overlooking the pollinator garden.
names: giant’s kettle and pillow lava, for rich in history and magic. The outdoor tour An access ramp and strategically placed
instance. The self-guided discovery trail, is fully accessible, as is the main building. benches encourage visitors to observe the
La Castorière, which is adapted for people In winter, the site is transformed into an surrounding nature as it takes back its
in wheelchairs, was awarded the Mention enchanted forest decorated with over rightful place in this formerly uncultivated
Kéroul. The Abijévis campground also has 250,000 lights and where Santa Claus and land. An accessible picnic table and a
accessible campsites. the Ice Queen can be seen taking a stroll. chemical toilet are also available on site.
PARC NATIONAL LA ROUTE DES GERBES LE BOIS
D’AIGUEBELLE D’ANGELICA DE L’ÉQUERRE
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SHERBOOKE DOG ADAPTED STAND-UP
SHARED RUNS SLED PADDLEBOARDING
Sherbrooke Shared Runs in the Eastern In Rawdon in Lanaudière, Kinadapt offers Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a sport
Townships gives people with a mobility sensory activities around dogs and sled that has exploded in popularity over the
impairment the chance to take part in rides. Created in 2005 by a kinesiologist past few years. In Montréal and Québec
runs around Lac des Nations each week. and a psychoeducator, the organization City, you can try the adapted version. In
They ride in a Kartus wheelchair, designed uses several models of classic sleighs Québec City, it is practised sitting almost
specifically for running. It’s a fantastic way on which it has made modifications to flat on a board, while in Montréal, it is
to discover a tourist site with a local guide! accommodate people with reduced mobility. practised in a wheelchair fixed to a modified
This event takes place every Wednesday People with an intellectual disability are also paddleboard. The Montréal approach
morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. welcomed with open arms on the site! means someone who cannot paddle can be
accompanied by a standing paddler. With
the Québec City approach, the participant
sits on the paddleboard, which is equipped
with a removable back support. It’s easier to
get back on this type of paddleboard should
it capsize.
• Montréal: O’sijja sponsored by CIVA
[Centre d’intégration à la vie active]
• Québec City: Adapted SUP run by
Adaptavie.
The city of Saguenay offers disabled
At the Bromont tourist information centre, people an adapted bicycle rental service in
local residents and visitors can borrow, for its three boroughs: at Parc de la Rivière-
free, two Dahüs—one-of-a-kind, all-terrain du-Moulin in Chicoutimi, at Parc de la
wheelchairs crafted in Québec—and Île Saint-Quentin in Trois-Rivières acquired Rivière-aux-Sables in Jonquière and at the
explore the city’s 140 km of trails. The Ville a vélo-Pélican, an adapted electric-assist Saguenay International Cruise Pavilion
de Bromont teamed up with the Adaptive bike equipped with a platform on front to in La Baie. At each rental outlet, a safe
Sports Foundation for this initiative. hold a person in a wheelchair. This family route is recommended to users and safety
Under this partnership, Dahüs can also be park is the perfect spot for this equipment, helmets are provided. Cyclists have the
rented at the foundation’s head office in because of its accessibility and its 2.3 km of choice of a handcycle, a tandem, a tricycle
Lac-Brome. A partnering system allows paved and dirt bike paths circling the island. or a Hippocampe wheelchair. Rentals are
people with disabilities to find partners We recommend calling ahead to book the offered at a discounted rate for visitors with
keen to embark on an adventure together vélo-Pélican. It can be borrowed free of disabilities, and are free for membership
out on the trails. charge for one hour, a half day or a full day. cardholders.
DAHÜS VÉLO- ADAPTED BICYCLE
AVAILABLE PÉLICAN RENTALS
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16 QuebecForAll.comTHE FAMOUS The Hippocampe is a beach wheelchair
specially designed to operate on sand.
AQUATIC
This water-resistant equipment has
two rear wheels and one front wheel.
With its detachable wheels, you can
WHEELCHAIR
use balloon wheels to go into the water,
inflatable wheels for buoyancy and skis
for snow.
A growing number of Québec beaches
offer adapted facilities and equipment.
Please note that some of those beaches
have not been evaluated by Kéroul.
• Parc national d’Oka beach
(Laurentians)
• Saint-Zotique beach
(Montérégie)
• Longueuil municipal beach
(Montérégie)
• Belley Campground & Beach
(Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)
• Douglass Beach
(Eastern Townships)
• Jean-Doré Beach
at Parc Jean-Drapeau (Montréal)
• Parc régional des
Îles-de-Saint-Timothée beach
(Montérégie)
Gaspé’s Haldimand Beach and the
municipal beaches of Saint-Luce,
Matane and Gatineau have gone one
step further. They have a rubber access
mat so wheelchairs can get right to the
water’s edge!
What’s more, at Parc de la Rivière-du-
Moulin, Parc de la Rivière-aux-Sables
and the International Cruise Pavilion in
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, you can rent
Hippocampes and adaptive bikes!
For all your travels, if you cannot borrow
a Hippocampe, you can rent one! La
Maison André-Viger rents out equipment
for use in Québec and abroad. It’s best to
book in advance, as the demand is high!
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Finding accessible accommodation in Québec can be
a big challenge, but there are many attractive options
for visitors with disabilities. Kéroul has compiled
a list of over 300 accommodation establishments,
rated accessible or partially accessible. Please see
our website for details. Our sheets usually include
photos, including several of the bathroom.
Accessible room facilities vary greatly, as do the
needs of people using them. Some rooms have roll-in
showers, others have a bath. Some have beds that
are too high, others have space under the bed.
To ensure that all the hotel and room features reflect
your needs, please see our website for full details on
the establishment in question. When booking, insist
on having the features you require, since accessible
rooms for the same establishment may differ.
accessible
partially accessible
18 QuebecForAll.comLE WESTIN RITZ-CARLTON
HÔTEL MONVILLE MONTRÉAL MONTRÉAL
This new independent and A stone’s throw from Old Montréal, A historic icon among boutique
connected hotel offers 269 rooms, the Westin is at the heart of the luxury hotels in Québec, the
including 27 accessible ones. action but quiet all the same. There Ritz-Carlton Montréal offers fine
Spacious and functional, they provide are many spacious rooms, and 18 are dining and elegant rooms. The technologies
comfort for everyone. Each one has a roll-in accessible! Groups will love it, especially if available are impressive. Everything can be
shower, signage in braille and various other they’re here for a conference, as it’s very controlled remotely, including the
features to enhance your stay. However, close to the Palais des congrès. The temperature, lights and blinds. Plus, the
there is no space under the bed. In 2018, accessible rooms have a roll-in shower. The bathroom and bedroom are very spacious.
Hotel Monville won the Tourism Excellence height of the beds is 70 cm. Hotel services The marble bathroom, equipped with floor
Award in the Accessible Tourism category include gaZette, a contemporary restaurant heating, has a bath and roll-in shower. The
for its expertise and creativity in improving offering exciting Franco-Canadian cuisine. shower is not the best in terms of
accessibility. accessibility, but is functional. The height of
the bed is 70 cm, and there is no space
underneath for a lift. The hotel also has a
gourmet restaurant, a tea room and a
champagne bar. The whole package!
ACCOMMODATIONS IN
Located on the Plateau Mont-Royal In many cases, accessibility and
neighbourhoods, this elegant, luxury go hand in hand. However, Enjoy being in the heart of
affordable hotel is part of the ITHQ the UQAM student residences can Montréal’s financial district in the
hotel school. Full breakfast, served in a be rented during the summer, providing Embassy Suites hotel by Hilton
student-run restaurant, is included. The Montréal accommodations without breaking Montréal. There are many spacious rooms:
hotel only has one accessible room, but it is the bank. The decor is minimalist yet 3 are fully accessible and 19 are partially
quite well laid out and has a roll-in shower. functional. It is definitely the best value for accessible! Groups will love it, especially if
Path of travel in the room is 67 cm wide, your money! The downtown location can’t they’re here for a conference, as it’s very
and there is no space under the bed. The beat: Sainte-Catherine Street, the Gay close to the Palais des congrès. The three
website deserves a special mention, as it’s Village and the Quartier des spectacles— accessible rooms have a roll-in shower. The
one of the few promoting its accessible Montréal’s entertainment district—are at height of the bed is 60 or 70 cm, depending
room with a description and photos! your doorstep. on the room.
HÔTEL UQAM EMBASSY SUITES
DE L’ITHQ RESIDENCES MONTRÉAL DOWNTOWN
QuebecForAll.com 19LE BONNE HILTON UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC
ENTENTE QUÉBEC RESIDENCES
Located a short drive from This skyscraper hotel is four Just like those in Montréal, the
downtown, Le Bonne Entente is minutes’ walk from Parliament and Université du Québec residences are
peaceful, relaxing and luxurious. eight minutes’ walk from the Gare an excellent option given their value
With sophisticated rooms and modern du Palais. The rooms’ bathrooms are top for money. This apartment-hotel, which
facilities with clearance, this five-star hotel quality in terms of accessibility: everything requires a minimum stay of two nights, is
is outstanding. The well-trained staff add to is up to standard, including the roll-in perfect for long stays. The spacious room in
its charm. The accessible room is huge, so showers. The height of the bed is 67 cm. this modest and modern establishment has
there is ample room to move around. There The hotel also has two lovely accessible an accessible bath. The bed is 67 cm high
is also a roll-in shower and a comfortable restaurants. and has no clearance. The adapted
63 cm high bed. kitchenette is really handy!
ACCOMMODATIONS IN
Hôtel Château Laurier is Le Monastère des Augustines’
Connected to the Québec City conveniently located both near the unique concept blends culture,
Convention Centre by an Musée national des beaux-arts du heritage and holistic health. This
underground walkway, this seminar Québec and the historic district of Old new complex provides a 21st century retreat
hotel is a short distance from the National Québec City. The impeccable service and experience in an environment rich in history.
Assembly and the Capitole de Québec, a modern, classic style set this hotel apart. The silent breakfast is destabilizing but
historic theatre. The Delta Québec is a good Some adapted rooms have an accessible fascinating at the same time. Le Monastère
comfortable option for a stay in the Old bath, others have a roll-in shower stall. The is the perfect place to reconnect with
Capital. The accessible rooms are not glass panel may make movement difficult yourself without the added worry of
perfect, but functional. There is carpet, and for some people, especially as the built-in accessibility. Two types of rooms are
the bed is 61 cm high and has space bench is far from the door. There is, available: modern and traditional. The
underneath for a lift. The bathroom is however, a removable shower bench. In traditional adapted rooms have space under
magnificent and has roll-in shower. both types of adapted rooms, the bed, the bed, and the private modern rooms
The design really has been taken into which is at the proper height, has space have a roll-in shower. In both rooms, the
account—it doesn’t look medical at all! underneath for a lift. bed’s height is 60 cm.
HÔTEL DELTA HÔTEL LE MONASTÈRE
QUÉBEC CHÂTEAU LAURIER DES AUGUSTINES
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CHALETS LE FLORAL HÔTEL-MUSÉE DES
U HOTEL PREMIÈRES NATIONS
Located in the charming Magog- Located near downtown Sherbrooke In Wendake, near Québec City, you
Orford region in the Eastern in the Eastern Townships, Le Floral can enjoy a not-to-be missed
Townships, Chalets U offer two is a wonderful hotel that is both Indigenous experience! Featuring
single-level cottages that can each house modern and affordable. The spacious longhouse-inspired architecture overlooking
up to six people. The cottages are adapted rooms have space under the bed. the Akiawenrahk River, the hotel marries
comfortable, modern and spacious, and The bathroom has a cleverly designed modern with traditional. The adapted rooms
surrounded by nature. The Chalet des roll-in shower. The hotel offers continental have an accessible bath. A visit to the
Diligences provides visitors with a breakfast free of charge and on-site museum, created to protect and promote
spectacular view of Lac Orford and the parking. The friendly service is the cherry the heritage of the Wendat people, is well
mountains, while Chalet Malaga’s beautiful on the cake! worth your time! The museum’s mandate is
forest setting is nestled between to teach and popularize the history, culture
Lac Malaga and Étang Holland. Both and art of the First Nations in order to give
establishments have roll-in showers and a visitors a better understanding of their
height-adjustable bed with space present way of life.
underneath.
ESTABLISHMENTS ELSEWHERE IN QUÉBEC
Gîte Vita Bella is the only fully
accessible B&B in Québec! Located
in a natural setting close to a lake in
the Laurentians, the accommodation offers
breathtaking views all year round. The This remarkable hotel, restaurant
three-bedroom B&B is decorated in the Enjoy spectacular sunrises at Chalet and spa is nestled in the heart of a
style of a traditional Québec rustic country DORÉMI, set on the shores of Lac bird and deer sanctuary on Mont
home. Two of the rooms have roll-in Saint-Jean in Saint-Félicien. The Rigaud, in Montérégie. With its rustic,
showers, and all three have space under the bathroom is fully adapted with a roll-in modern style, Auberge des Gallant
bed. Without doubt, the showpiece is the shower. The kitchen sink and bed have combines luxury and nature. In terms of
unparalleled hospitality of the two hosts! clearance for accessibility. A great accessibility, the adapted rooms’ roll-in
No wonder this establishment won the swimming beach is located nearby, showers are smartly designed. This
2017 Tourism Excellence Award in the equipped with a Hippocampe for easy establishment has two beds in each room.
Accessible Tourism category. access! A rare find in Québec!
GÎTE CHALET AUBERGE
VITA-BELLA DORÉMI DES GALLANT
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AT PARC NATIONAL D’OKA AT PARC NATIONAL D’OKA AT GATINEAU PARK
Staying in a tent in the great Parc national d’Oka also offers Only a short distance from the city
outdoors will satisfy your inner accessible compact cabins. The on Philippe Lake, Gatineau Park
adventurer! Les Dunes campground name may be off-putting, but there offers an easy escape into nature.
houses a number of ready-to-camp tents. is enough room to move around easily in a The popular yurts are circular structures
Fully equipped and furnished, these tents wheelchair. Everything has been designed with a cone-shaped roof. Wanakiwin Yurt is
include everything you need for cooking. to maximize the space: there is an accessible thanks to a long, gently sloping
Two tents are specially designed for people accessible kitchenette, a 40 cm high sofa ramp. Bring a sleeping bag and some food,
with a mobility impairment (Dunes 149 bed, a 45 cm high single bed and two and you are sure to have a wonderful time
and 150). However, there is no space under 20 cm high loveseats for visitors. The in this unusual, rustic establishment! There’s
the beds. There is a washroom facility with bathroom has an accessible bath. an accessible picnic table on-site, and an
a shower stall nearby. In addition, the adapted washroom facility nearby with a
campground has an accessible trail and a shower stall and large toilet.
Hippocampe all-terrain beach wheelchair!
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LEISURE CARD ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE
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Some companies Some companies
rent mobility aids and offer support, care or
adapted equipment companion services for
to meet your travel activities outside the
needs. This includes home and during travel.
The CAL grants free admission The Access 2 Entertainment lifts, wheelchairs and
to the companion of the card provides free admission
person with a disability. It is (or a significant discount) for
removable shower
valid in leisure, cultural and support persons accompanying seats!
tourist partner organizations. a person with a disability
In this context, the companion at member movie theatres
responds to the needs of the across Canada. The person
person with a disability that with the disability pays regular
could not be met by the staff admission.
on site. The CAL is free and
For more information, call
available to residents of Québec
1-877-376-6362 or visit their
from the age of five.
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Check out the
To find out all
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AIRPORT VEHICLE PARKING
Aéroports de Montréal is committed RENTAL The parking permit is internationally
to providing accessible airport recognized! People from a country
facilities. One company rents adapted that is a member of the International
vehicles with an access ramp. These Transport Forum (ITF) can bring their
In the public international arrivals minivans with side entry access can own permit.
hall at Montréal-Trudeau airport, a accommodate up to three people
changing place is available for you in motorized wheelchairs and four Simply check the permit’s terms of
to freshen up. It is equipped with a companions. It is possible to rent use with the municipalities to be
winch and changing table for adults. a vehicle with brakes that can be visited, in particular as regards time
activated manually. limits, parking fees and parking in
To get to or from the airport, the
residential zones.
747 shuttle bus, an adapted taxi or Location Jean Légaré.1-877-457-5342
rental vehicle are some of the options
available. Other companies rent cars with hand
controls or spinner knobs:
Avis..............................1-888-879-4273
Alamo..........................1-800-651-1223
............................ATS: 1-800-522-9292
Enterprise...................1-866-225-4284
24 QuebecForAll.comTRANSPORTATION
ADAPTED TRAIN BUS
TRANSIT A number of VIA Rail routes— The intercity transit network is
for example, between Montréal accessible to everyone and comprises
Every Québec municipality offers and Québec City—are accessible. more than 200 terminals across
adapted transit services. To make Bookings can only be made by Québec. For information on bus
bookings, you will need a user telephone. In certain circumstances, companies, routes, schedules and
number, which can be obtained if you the companion can travel free. To fares, visit the Bus Carriers Federation
already use adapted transit in your obtain a free ticket, you will need to website. You may also obtain an
municipality. Availability varies by fill in a medical certificate attesting Accompanying Card. If you are
region. to your requirement for a companion. travelling in a wheelchair, be sure to
Details are available on the VIA Rail specify this when you book.
website or by phone (1-888-842-
7245 / ATS 1-800-268-9503).
REGULAR TAXI FERRIES
BUS AND Accessible taxi services are offered The Société des traversiers du
METRO in a number of Québec cities. The
Transportation page on the
Québec operates several crossings
and offers river ports and ferries
Quebecforall.com website provides that are accessible to people with a
Many municipalities have accessible a non-exhaustive list of companies mobility impairment. Please enquire
public transit services, including that offer this service in each region about the specific features of each
low-floor buses with an integrated of Québec. site to ensure you have a hassle-free
access ramp. Sometimes, however, crossing. It is also important to inform
the access ramps are out of order, or the staff about your disability when
some bus stops are not accessible. you book and when you arrive.
The Montréal metro has 16 accessible
stations. Please visit the STM website
for full details. The map of metro
stations with elevator access is really
useful.
For further details
about transportation
in Québec, consult the
Transportation page on the
QuebecForAll.com website
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QUÉBEC FOR ALL
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