Bathgate General Store, Resort & Marina Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Lever style faucet controls
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
Vision
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
- Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
- Staff are trained to use alternative communication tools such as Apps or text messaging
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- 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
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
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
A unique resort offering a deluxe waterfront motel overlooking beautiful Sechelt and Jervis Inlets. This BC Tourism Approved facility provides a wheelchair accessible suite, rooms with kitchenettes, balconies, voice mail and free internet service, and a fully stocked general store with convenience items, groceries, and hardware and fishing supplies. They can also arrange boat tours to Princess Louisa Inlet. Additional services include a laundromat and boat rentals. Besides abundant fishing, the Egmont area provides easy access to world class scuba diving, sea kayaking, white water rafting at Skookumchuck Rapids, biking, hiking, photography and of course, west coast wildlife viewing. We are a starting point for two world-famous sites – two blocks to Skookumchuck Trail entrance, and at head of beautiful Princess Louisa Inlet.
