Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- 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%
Vision
Overall Space
- Audio description headsets available for presentations, films or movies
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
Overall Space
- Hearing loop technology available
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
General
Emergency Plan
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has a dog relief area on site
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
Additional Information
Our current site is accessible via wheelchair and further improvements are being made on an annual basis.
Enjoy Shakespeare, and Shakespeare-inspired works in modern theatre tents in the heart of Vancouver, against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky! Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festivals 36th Season runs June 10 to September 20, 2025. This year’s Festival lineup includes Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], and The Dark Lady. Details and tickets: bardonthebeach.org or 604-739-0559.
