Arctic Divide Lodge Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- 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
- 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
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Easy pull or push door (max 22 newtons or 2.24 kilograms-force)
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Lowered bed height (550-600 mm)
- 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)
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Insulated pipes under sink vanity, where these pipes are exposed
- Lever style faucet controls
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Bath bench or chair with backrest
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Hearing
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Specific times are available for quiet visits to support people requiring low stimuli
- 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
- 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
- Fragrance-free areas
- Designated quiet spaces with comfortable seating for individuals feeling anxious or confused
General
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- 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
Lodge has one accessible room that has a small kitchen with an island that can be rolled under.
Welcome to the beginning of your Dease Lake adventure! The Arctic Divide is a truly unique, inviting lodge accommodation located in the heart of Dease Lake British Columbia, along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. We are locally owned and operated, and are rated #1 on Trip Advisor. We put every effort into maintaining that high rank by establishing a memorable experience for all of our guests. We have a passion to promote sustainable tourism in this remote wilderness region, and have brought the wilderness right to your room with custom-designed and hand-crafted nature-themed rooms! Enjoy a quiet and cozy sleep in our organic and handmade quilted bedding, a bath and clean air from special cleaning system to ensure COVID-19 health protocols are exceeded! Wake up to our raved-about coffee, lattes and cappuccino’s, locally hand roasted beans from Yukons Bean North! We aim to have you leave rested and full of positive energy for your travels!
