Westbank Museum & West Kelowna Visitor Centre 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
- Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
- 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
- Information displays (if applicable) at a lower height
- 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
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
Overall Space
- Staff are trained to use alternative communication tools such as Apps or text messaging
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
The Westbank Museum and The West Kelowna Visitor Centre is open. We are a community museum as well as a Visitor Information Centre. We strive to promote our community’s history and to give visitors outstanding service! We are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm. We will be closed from December 16th to January 2nd to allow our staff to enjoy the Holiday season with their loved ones. Thank you all for a wonderful year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2023.