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RESTAURANTS
Alambe Vietnamese Coffee, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible washrooms available upstairs via elevator
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Very accomodating
Parking: Accessible parking in parkade
Outside the coffee shop there is an accessible parking spot on Kent street
Easier entrance is in from the Mall site
Interior: Counters are high up for someone in a chair
No officially marked seated spots, but one can sit at multiple tables in their chair
Linda’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Charlottetown
Linda’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant
Doors: Wide enough, no automatic door opener.
Washrooms: Not accessible.
Seating: Yes, chair can be removed to convert tables.
Maneuvering room: Very tight/narrow, difficult to move between all of the tables. No clear path through the restaurant.
Stairs: No.
Peakes Quay, Charlottetown
Parking: There is an accessible spot when entering Peakes Quay on Great George Street, opposite to Island Beach Co./Billy Timber ice cream. There is also accessible parking available in the parking lot next to Peakes Quay called Confederation Landing Parking Lot, entry from Prince Street.
Entry and Maneuvering Room: Almost all of the businesses have metal ramps for entry, some have wooden ramps with a small lip (How Bazaar, Tidewater Merchants, Funnels & More, Red Dirt Shirt, Beaver Tails). They are almost all smaller sized, some have more maneuvering room than others, but they are all generally accessible.
Washrooms: There is one accessible washroom at ground level next to Beaver Tails.
Entrance: There is no automatic door opener.
Maneuvering room: It is a smaller but sufficient size. The sink, soap dispenser and hand dryer are a bit high, and there is a small mirror that is at a good height.
Seating: There are a few accessible picnic tables in the centre of Peakes Quay, as well as by the How Bazaar store.
Floating Dock Restaurants:
Entrance: Steep ramp to access the floating dock.
Seating: Picnic tables, accessible seating from the side of a picnic table. All of the restaurant’s counters are bar-height without table service.
Maneuvering Room: Quite narrow and tight, not much maneuvering room.
Peakes Quay Restaurant:
Doors: Elevator access to the rooftop-restaurant.
Seating: There is seating available by removing a chair from one of the tables.
Maneuvering Room: Sufficient.
Billy Timber (Inside of Island Beach Company)
Doors: Wide entrance, ramp, doors left open.
Maneuvering Room: There is a good amount of room around the counter, and the counter is accessible to pay at.
Cow’s Ice Cream
Doors: Wide entrance, doors are typically left open.
Maneuvering Room: The ice cream counter and retail counter are accessible. The counter to pay at both are accessible. The retail space is narrow, and displays are close together, not easily accessible.
The Kettle Black, Charlottetown
Doors: Automatic door button does not function at time of review. Doorway is wide enough, but the door is heavy. Small lip on doorway.
Washrooms: Accessible washrooms available, however the pathway to get to the washrooms is narrow, and there is no automatic door button.
Seating: Yes: there are tables that can be converted to be accessible by removing a chair. No designated accessible seating.
Stairs: No.
Maneuvering Room: Sufficient. The counter to pay is accessible, but the side counter to pick up your order is high, and that side of the counter has little room to move around. If dining in, you can order and have your food & drink brought to your table, but payment is at the counter only.
Blaze Pizza, Charlottetown
The Island Restro & Bar, Charlottetown
Doors: 2 doors, sufficient size. There is an automatic door opener for the inside door.
Seating: Yes, there are tables that can be converted by removing a chair. The counter to order is high.
Maneuvering room: Sufficient.
Stairs: No.
Pink Crow, Charlottetown
Doors: Two doors at entrance, both have automatic door openers. The outside door is a suitable size; however, the inside door is narrow (88cm wide). Small lip on outer door.
Washrooms: Gender-neutral accessible washroom available, small lip upon entrance, suitable size. There is a door to access the hallway of washrooms that does not have an automatic opener. (They are still under construction, there may be one to come.)
Stairs: No.
Maneuvering room: Sufficient.
Seating: Yes. No marked seating, but lots of tables that only requite a chair removed to be accessible. There is no accessible seating at the bar. Table service available for payment.
Parking: Closest accessible parking is across the street in front of the Root Cellar.
Little Caesars, Charlottetown
Accessible parking
Accessible doors
Good space to move around in
Staff is helpful
Feast Dinner Theater (Rodd’s), Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Ramp
Maneuvering room: Great
Tables: Great
Staff: Great
Family Friends restaurant, Kensington
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Lots of room
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accommodating
Papa Johns, Charlottetown
Accessible Parking: Yes
Doors: Not accessible
Washrooms: Large
Maneuvering room: Easy to enter and move around
Staff: Very accomodating
Notes: Counters are high for ordering and paying
Holy Cow, Morell
Accessible Parking: Yes
The ramp is on the grass
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Has grab bars, but tight to get into bathroom and not accessible bathroom door
Maneuvering room: Space area to sit and eat is good
Notes: Pay at the table, so no need to worry on the counter tops
The Local Pub and Oyster Bar, Charlottetown
Accessible Parking: Yes
Washrooms: Not Accessible
Staff: Accomodating
Notes: Ordering at the table, so that simplies paying and avoids high counter tops.
Accessible seating
Bombay Cuisine, Charlottetown
Doors: Not fully accessible but manageable
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Accommodating
Boom Burger, Charlottetown
Accessible parking: Yes
Doors: No automatic opener
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Tight, but usually manageable
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Accommodating
Notes:
While the ramp leading to the door is well made and easily used, the door is heavy and
difficult to use without help.
When ordering your food, the counter is not lower.
Casa Mia Cafe, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Tight but manageable
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Charlottetown Beer Garden
Charlottetown Beer Garden and Seafood Patio
Doors: Mostly accessible but ramp to leave the building is very steep, assistance may be
required
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accommodating
Himilayan Curry (Eden Street), Charlottetown
Doors: Narrow but manageable
Washrooms: Mostly accessible but door may be too narrow for larger wheelchairs
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Accommodating
John Brown’s Richmond Street Grille, Beer and Wine Bar, Victoria Row
John Brown’s Richmond Street Grille, Beer and Wine Bar
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Merchant Man
Doors: Narrow and awkward, help may be required.
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Noodle House, Charlottetown
Doors: No automatic opener
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accommodating
Notes: Buffet only at lunchtime – may be awkward for those who have difficulty moving with trays
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca, Charlottetown
Doors: Mostly accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accommodating
Receiver Coffee Co., Victoria Row
Receiver Coffee Co.
Doors: Sufficiently
wide
Washrooms: No accessible washroom
Stairs: Small step; would need
assistance to get up
Maneuvering room: Spacious, very manageable
Tables:
Some suitable tables available
Staff: Accomodating
Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, Charlottetown
Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Doors: Somewhat accessible but no automatic door opener; sloping sidewalk leading up to door
with small but manageable threshold
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No, but slope leading up to door is not ideal
Maneuvering room: Manageable
Tables: Some wheelchair-friendly tables available
Staff: Fair
Notes: Overall, a visit to Sims is doable, but tricky. May be best to bring able-bodied friends
to help if necessary.
Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House, Charlottetown
Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
Doors: Wide doors,
but they are inaccessible at top of steep set of stairs
Washrooms: Upstairs, not
accessible
Stairs: Yes, steep set of stairs
Maneuvering room: Tight but
manageable
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very
Accomodating
Notes: Outdoor patio is more accessible than inside
the restaurant if you have a friend with you to boost you up small step; difficult but not impossible to eat at
this restaurant
Taco Boyz, 2 locations – Charlottetown (Recommended for takeout)
Doors: Very narrow and heavy doors, may not be manageable
Washrooms: Available
Stairs: May need boost up small step from friend
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accommodating
Notes: Not very accessible for dining, but customers with mobility issues can call to have
employee bring their food out to their car
Yumi Sushi
Doors: Side door is accessible, main door is not.
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Notes: The buffet choices are delivered to your table, making it ideal for anyone with a
mobility impairment.
Richard’s Fresh Seafood, Covehead
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: No ramp to get to washrooms
Stairs: Ramp to get up to order
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Marked seated spot for a chair, but need someone with you to move the chair.
Staff: Accomodating
Dundee Arms Inn, Charlottetown
Doors: Ramp at back of building
Washrooms: Not accessible
Stairs: Yes
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Linda’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Charlottetown
Doors: Sufficient
Washrooms: Not accessible
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Staff: Very accomodating
Clam Diggers Restaurant, Cardigan
Accessible parking
Accessible ramp to go in
Deck outside and inside seating accessible
Accessible Bathrooms
Montana’s BBQ & Bar, Charlottetown
Accessible parking
Bathrooms accessible
Power doors
Seating accessible
Ramp to get into the site
Outdoor site is accessible
The Shed Coffee, Charlottetown
Accessible parking outside on queen street
Located in the Library/ Learning center
Accessible doors to get in
Easy spot to maneuver and get waited on for a drink
Accessible washrooms, door handles a little challenging to use
SUMMER DECKS
Tabali Grillz, Charlottetown
Sunny’s Dairy Bar, Summerside
Not overly accessible.
Ramp but no marked parking
Can sit at the picnic tables
Viva La Crêpe, Summerside
Accessible deck
No marked parking
Some gravel to maneuver on
Carr’s Oyster Bar, Stanley Bridge
Accessible entrance
No marked parking
Room to sit and eat
Bathrooms not accessible
Fisherman’s Wharf, North Rustico
Extremely accessible
Accessible parking
Accessible bathrooms
EDUCATION
Holland College, Charlottetown
UPEI, Charlottetown
SEASONAL RESTAURANTS/ICE CREAM STOPS
What’s the Scoop?, Stratford
Doors: N/A
Stairs: There is a ramp
Maneuvering room: Good
Staff: Accommodating
Icy Scoops, Sherwood
Doors:Not accessible
Washrooms: Ok
Stairs: There is a deck
Maneuvering room: Sufficient inside, picnic table outside
Staff: Accomodating
Also has a drive through
Kool Breeze Ice Cream Barn, Summerside
No accessible Parking
Deck is accessible
Jewell’s Country Market, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Tables: Very usable from a wheelchair
Maneuvering room: Pretty open
Staff: Very accommodating
Outdoor area is accessible
Ship to Shore, Darnley
Doors: Deck leads to door, non accessible
Washrooms: Ok
Stairs: Use the deck
Maneuvering room: Sufficient inside and on the deck outside
Staff: Very accomodating, owner stated to call ahead if coming, so they can have a space all ready for individual and family
Black & White – Café and Bistro, St Peters Bay
Black & White – Café and Bistro
*Gravel driveway
*Accessible parking space marked
*Deck to go up on and go into the coffee shop
Sufficient maneuvering room
Bathrooms are around back of the building and are accessible
Fritz Chocolates, St Peters Bay
Uses the same parking lot as st peters landing
Deck to get up into
Not an accessible door to get in, but can get in turning the knob of door
Space to shop and maneuver
Julios seafood, St Peters Bay
Uses the same parking lot as st peters landing
No power doors to get in, but can get into the site
Space to move around and look at the food to buy
No marked accessible seating
Decker’s Dairy Bar & Grill, Cornwall
Washrooms: Not Accessible (accessible washroom at Esso across the Street)
Stairs: Ramp at far end of building
Tables: Very useable for a wheelchair
Maneuvering room: Loads of room
Staff: Very accommodating
Sprinkles Ice Cream, Hunter River
Doors: N/A
Washrooms: N/A
Stairs: Ramp
Staff: Extremely Accommodating
ENTERTAINMENT
City Cinema
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Very accomodating
Kings Playhouse, Georgetown
parking accessible
power doors to get into the playhouse
signage is marked well
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall,
Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Great
Tables: Great
Staff: Great
Harmony House, Hunter River
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: Ramp
Maneuvering room: Great
Staff: Very accomodating
Restaurant Working on making accessible
The first 2 rows of the theatre have removable seats so we recommend the first seats
(seats 1-4) in either Row AA or BB as easiest to remove and access for wheelchairs.
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Doors: Good
Washrooms: Good
Stairs: Ramp
Maneuvering room: Great
Staff: Very accomodating
Cineplex, Charlottetown
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Accommodating
Notes: Each theater has a couple of designated empty spots in an accessibe area for wheelchairs. Companion tickets are free of charge.
Their full accessibility policy is available here
PonyBoat, Charlottetown
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Accomodating
Brackley Drive-In Theatre, Brackley Beach (SCREEN #1)
Brackley Drive-In Theatre (SCREEN #1)
Screen 1 is accessible. Two accessible washrooms and the canteen is accessible as well you can now order food online on the website www.drivein.ca.
OUTDOORS, FITNESS & RECREATION
PEI National Park (Various locations)
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible (Note: Stanhope Beach Washrooms
NOT ACCESSIBLE)
Stairs: No
Staff: Available for supervised swimming if desired
Notes: Assistive devices such as beach wheelchairs and mobility mats are available upon request.
Click on the link to the PEI National Park website above to find out more about what resources and facilities
are available for people with mobility issues.
Cavendish Beach
Beach Access Includes: mobility mats, sand wheelchair, buoyant wheelchair
**Reserve a Beach Wheelchair!!Minimum of 2 days in advance by calling 902-566-7050 or emailing pc.pnipe-peinp.pc@canada.ca
Brackley Beach
Beach Access Includes: mobility mats, sand wheelchair, buoyant wheelchair
**Reserve a Beach Wheelchair!!
Minimum of 2 days in advance by calling 902-566-7050 or emailing pc.pnipe-peinp.pc@canada.ca
Stanhope Beach
NOT accessible, and no washrooms
Basin Head Beach
Beach mats, accessible parking, and accessible bathrooms
North Rustico Beach
Not accessible to get to the beach. There is an accessible parking spot, but no washrooms
Lakeside Beach
Once was accessible with a ramp, now not accessible. No bathroom.
Canoe Cove Beach
Accessible ramp to get to the water, accessible bathrooms, accessible parking. *would recommend someone with a person in a chair to help push on the grass and or parking lot area
Argyle Shore Beach
Grass area is accessible, bathrooms accessible, there is a nice ramp to look off of- not accessible to get down to the beach area. Recommend someone helping you in a chair on site
CrossFit 782
Doors: Fully accessible
Washrooms: Fully accessible
Stairs: No
Staff: Extremely accommodating
Notes: CrossFit 782 offers an Accessible CrossFit program for people with mobility issues. Staff
will guide you through your own CrossFit routine based on your physical abilities. Click on the link above to
book ahead and secure your spot in the class.
Cornwall Curling Club
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Accessible Elevator Available
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accomodating
Notes: Easy access ramp to ice. Stick curling on Sundays organzied by our friends at
PraraSport Pei
Seated Fitness in the PEI Boxing site Royalty Center (PVI)
Seated Fitness in the PEI Boxing site
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Not accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accommodating
Notes: When the owner comes in, he always asks if something needs to be changed or adjusted
Cavendish Wellness Center
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Accessible Elevator Available
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accomodating
Notes: Good signage for outside parking
Many accessible parking spots
1st floor rink has accessible seating and walking track to roll in a chair
2nd floor community room very accessible for one in a chair and a walking track
Lots of space to manouver in the facility
Elevator as soon as you go in
SPAS & SALONS
Soho
Doors: Fully accessible with opener
Washrooms: Fully Accessible
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accommodating
The Humble Barber, Charlottetown
Doors: Fully accessible from outside, no automatic door opener inside but manageable
Washrooms: Somewhat accessible, no automatic door opener
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Accommodating
CHURCHES
Trinity United Church, Charlottetown
Can access Sanctuary or Gymnasium,
space available for chairs in Sanctuary
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accommodating
Central Christian Church, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible, includes a ramp
Washrooms: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accommodating
Evangeline church, Evangeline community
Accessible in terms of getting into the church
No marked parking
BUSINESS
Royalty Centre, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Elevator located in main lobby
Maneuvering room: Good
Fitzroy Center
Doors: Access to building and outback with ramp
Washrooms: Washroom on the main floor accessible
Stairs: Elevator
Maneuvering room: Excellent
Staff: Very accommodating
Cornwall Quick-STOP
Doors: Sufficient
Washrooms: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Staff: Very accommodating
Home Depot, Place
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Good
Staff: Very accommodating
Old Navy, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Some isles are not wide enough
Staff: Very accommodating
Gap, Charlottetown
Parking: Accessible
Doors: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Some isles are not wide enough
Staff: Very accommodating
Sleep Country, Charlottetown
Parking: Accessible
Doors: Accessible
Staff: Very accommodating
No Frills, Stratford
Doors: Accessible
Maneuvering room: Aisles are not the greatest for moving around
Town of Stratford Recreation Centre, Stratford
Town of Stratford Recreation Centre
Parking: Lots of accessible parking
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: Accessible
Stairs: Elevator
Maneuvering room: Great
Staff: Very accommodating
Island Mobile Dental Hygiene, Cardigan
Great Canadian Dollar Store, Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Parking: Accessible
RBC (University Ave), Charlottetown
Doors: Accessible
Washrooms: n/a
Stairs: No
Maneuvering room: Sufficient
Tables: n/a
Staff: Very accommodating
(Tellers are accessible and the bank machines)
Paul’s Flowers, Charlottetown
Rustico Bay Wool Sweater Company, North Rustico
Rustico Bay Wool Sweater Company
Accessible parking
Ramp