Conference Venues & Accessibility
If you have any accessibility questions or concerns that are not addressed here,
please email Nathalie at npicard@heritagebc.ca.
Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8
The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is the host for the Opening Reception on Thursday May 1st. Taxi services can be arranged at the hotel’s front desk, if preferred.
Details:
- The 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.
- For full details visit their accessibility webpage on their website.
Restroom:
- 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.
Venue Website: Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
Contact the Venue: (250) 352-3433
The Capitol Theatre – Nelson
421 Victoria St, Nelson, BC V1L 4K6
The Capitol Theatre is the host for the Heritage BC Awards Reception on Thursday May 2nd. It is a 1km walk from the Prestige Lakeside Resort, with some elevation gain (35m). Taxi services can be arranged at the hotel’s front desk, if preferred.
Details about the Theatre:
- Doorway width: Front doors – 180″, doors into theatre are 145″.
- While there are no stairs to enter the lobby.
- You cannot access the theatre seating without using stairs.
- A total of 11 steps: 4 steps down to the first row of seats, then 2 to the next row, 2 more steps to the 3rd row, a final 3 steps to the centre floor section of the theatre.
Restroom:
- There is a wheelchair-accessible bathroom in the theatre lobby.
- The door has a width of 34” .
- There are gender neutral washrooms.
Venue Website: The Capitol Theatre Nelson
Contact the Venue: (250) 352-6363
The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery
502 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E7
The Nelson Museum is the host for the Final Reception of the conference on Friday May 3rd. It is a 500m walk from the Prestige Lakeside Resort, with some elevation gain (20m). Taxi services can be arranged at the hotel’s front desk, if preferred.
Details about the Museum:
- The main entrance is not accessible. The doorway is 30” wide. There are 7 steps to access it.
- The Ward Street entrance is wheelchair accessible. It has a ramp, and the doorway is 35” wide.
- The building has three floors. There is full elevator access to all floors. There is a lift between the main floor and gallery B.
Restroom:
- There is a wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a 35” wide door.
- There are 3 gender neutral washrooms on the main floor.
Venue Website: The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery
Contact the Venue: 250-352-9813