The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 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
- 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
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- 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
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- 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)
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
- Space on both sides of bed for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
- Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
- Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- 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
- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
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
55-room boutique hotel and spa opened in May 2007. Located on the waterfront in the charming seaside town of Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island – just 10 minutes from the Victoria International Airport, BC Ferries to Vancouver, and Washington State Ferries to Anacortes, Washington. 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria. Complimentary use of 24 hour Fitness Centre. 3 Meeting/Function rooms for groups up to 60 people.