Reduced Mobility
The FestiVoix of Trois-Rivières has measures put in place to make the outdoor sites accessible to people with reduced mobility. The measures put in place have been approved by Bail-Mauricie.
Sites accessibility
Most of the FestiVoix sites are accessible to people with reduced mobility*.
Please note that depending on the site’s capacity, space can be limited (places will be assigned on a first come, first served basis).
The Desjardins Club FestiVoix Desjardins and Lavery Avocats lounges are accessible to people with reduced mobility.Please note that the following areas are not wheelchair accessible: the Belitec V.I.P. area, Zone 25 and the Hangar-29 Frontstage Area.
THE COMPANION
The companion for a person with reduced mobility can enter the FestiVoix site for free if they have a Tourist and Leisure Companion Sticker (TLCS). This sticker gives free access (general admission) to the companion of a person aged 10 and older with a disability or mental health condition in need of a companion to take part in touristic or leisure activities. Get your TLCS sticker: www.vatl.org/formulaire.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms for guests with reduced mobility are available on all of our sites.
AREAS FOR FESTIVAL-GOERS
Designated areas for special needs festival-goers are made available to any person with permanent difficulties to move around and thus needing a manual or electrical wheelchair, a three or four-wheeled scooter or the help of a guide dog.
Several seated areas are available on our sites for people using a multi-point cane, a white cane, crutches or a walker.
*Please note that seats are distributed on a first come, first served basis and that spaces for four-wheel electric scooters are limited, due to their size. We offer instead the possibility of parking your four-wheel electric scooter near the entrance in a safe location and be accompanied to the reduced mobility area.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE FESTIVOIX SITE
Volunteers at our information kiosk (located at the end of des Forges Street at the HarbourFront Park) will be able to answer all of your question to ensure you enjoy a memorable experience!
A landing stage to access the main site is also available near the information kiosk.
How to get to the FestiVoix using paratransit?
The STTR transport services include a door-to-door, collective paratransit service, available by reservation only. To use this service, you must apply by contacting the STTR at 819 373-4533. More details at: qc.ca/transport-adapte
Taxi Elite also offers accessible transportation in a van equipped with an access ramp or in regular taxis. It is best to book your travels in advance. More details at: ca/transport-adapte
PARKING
Public parking lots and street parking are available for free to holders parking sticker for people with disabilities. To obtain a sticker visit the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) website. Find details on parking available near the FestiVoix here: festivoix.com/english/transport-and-parking/
