Accessibility and Reduced Mobility

Reduced mobility

Québec Winter Carnival aims to offer an inclusive, safe, and enjoyable experience for all Carnavaleux, including visitors with reduced mobility. Below you will find all the information you need to plan your visit.


General site accessibility

Our outdoor sites are partially accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. For safety and accessibility reasons, access routes to all activities are cleared. Visitors with reduced mobility may enter the sites, but some access paths may remain difficult to use. We strongly recommend being accompanied.

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Companions

Companions are granted free access to the sites and musical evenings when the visitor with reduced mobility has their Effigy and presents a Leisure Companion Card (CAL). One companion is permitted per visitor with reduced mobility, regardless of age.

Reserved areas

Reserved spaces for visitors with reduced mobility are available during musical evenings and Night Parades. These areas include:

  • Access ramp
  • Raised platform or area offering good visibility
  • Accessible washrooms nearby
Recommended drop-off zones

Zone Loto-Québec

Corner of D’Auteuil Street and Grande Allée, via D’Auteuil Street from Saint-Jean Street.

On weekdays, when the pedestrian zone is not in effect, it may be possible to get closer depending on current road signage.

Place Érable du Québec and the Scotiabank Sculpture Garden

Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East, via Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue from Taché Avenue or the Cour du Général de Montcalm.

Gougoune et doudoune

In front of Espace Quatre Cents, located at 100 Quai Saint-André.

Night Parade - Limoilou (February 7, 2026)

Near the Jean Coutu located at 320 Chemin de la Canardière.

Night Parade - Grande Allée (February 14, 2026)

  • Corner of Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue and Place George-V East, via Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue from Taché Avenue or the Cour du Général de Montcalm
  • Corner of D’Auteuil Street and Grande Allée, via D’Auteuil Street from Saint-Jean Street
Parking

Parking spaces reserved for holders of a reduced-mobility permit are available near our sites:

Nearby

  • Place D’Youville: 965 D’Youville Street
  • Édifice Marie-Guyart: 1050 Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau Street
  • Plains of Abraham Museum: 835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
  • Laurier (Plains of Abraham): 655 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue

Other options

  • Free of charge in spaces managed by parking meters, for a maximum duration of three hours.
  • No time limit in spaces where the permitted parking duration is 30 minutes or more.
Free shuttles

From February 6 to 15, 2026, enjoy free Vidéotron Shuttles to travel easily between Québec Winter Carnival sites and Bonhomme’s winter beach, Gougoune et doudoune. Two shuttles will be in service, including one adapted for visitors with reduced mobility. Click here for more information.

Schedule
Monday to Friday: 12 PM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
* Departures approximately every 30 minutes

Animals

Animals are not permitted on Carnival sites. Only assistance dogs are allowed.