Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont - The Gallery

High Speed Internet Service

• Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use

Overall Space

• Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
• Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
• Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
• Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
• Minimal visual clutter and obstacles, with clear central access throughout the space
• Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
• Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
• Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency

Signs & Navigation

• Signs are well lit
• Signs have minimal glare or reflection

Activities & Transportation

• Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
• Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
• Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%

Elevator

• Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)

Entrance

• Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
• Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
• One or more entry points are automated

Lobby or Reception Area

• Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk

Parking

• Space specifically marked with a van-accessible sign, at minimum 4.7 metres wide, large enough to accommodate a vehicle with a side lift/ramp

Overall Space

• Audible alarm and/or public service system
• Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
• Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights