Gaspesie road trip
Gaspesie tour 7 aug - 27 aug 2019
Very well organized tour, no surprises. Good balance between travel-days and time for visiting / hiking and other activities. Total driven km = 3477, which is very reasonable for a 3 weeks roundtrip. The roadbook and downloaded Guide were well made, clear and easy to use. The pre-programmed GPS was most helpfull to get to destinations.
Suggest you add some general info on the National Parks system: costs and practical details - in promotion an anual fee is announced, equivalent to 9 or 10 access-days to the parks - reduces queing. Is that open to tourists? I've asked but did not get straight answers.
Well done, thanks and Best Regards,
Jef Van Schuerbeek.
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Quebec road trip
We were very happy with our road trip. Marie-Eve was very responsive to any questions and requests for changes to the trip beforehand, but also to questions we had during the trip.
We would probably have preferred to do the trip the other way around, doing Quebec city after starting in Montreal, before doing all the parks and (small) towns. But only to spend as long as possible in the parks instead of cities before heading home.
Gaspésie NP was our favourite park, with Bic being a good second along with the Mishuaga fossil park. Percé was a surprisingly bustling town and we loved the Geopark with the multimedia museum.
Highlights have to be the wildlife: we saw at least 10 different whales on our zodiac excursion in Les Bergeronnes, including 1 that swam right up next to our boat. Our guide said we had had a brilliant viewing of these magnificant animals, that we were very lucky.
We were also fortunate to see black bears on an observation outing in Tadoussac, including a mum with 2 young cubs.
The stop at Nemiskau outfitter was a very pleasant surprise. We didn't know what to expect, being in the middle of nowhere for 2 days, but it ended up being one of our favourite stops.
I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who likes road trip holidays, seeing plenty of places and parks, but keeping a good pace and never spending too much time in the same spot.
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Trip that lived up to our expectations
(Translated by Google) Everything went well, with a few incidents without consequences... Breathtaking landscapes in an immensity of forests and waters...
-a + for the very exotic outfitters…
- a little regret for our stop in Percé, perhaps too short and an unattractive town
A big thank you to the Authentik team and to Emilie
Very nice trip to Quebec
(Translated by Google) Despite the significant distances, our different stages were generally well balanced.
The accommodation we chose was really very good, we were spoiled, particularly at Domaine Valga where we were lucky enough to get an entire chalet instead of a room. The place, very remote, is sublime with a sunrise and sunset over the lake. It is better to plan half board. The owners, who work as a family, are very welcoming.
We also enjoyed the whale outing in Les Escoumins where we had the chance to see, for about ten minutes, two whales performing a ballet in front of us.
The Percé site is also particularly magnificent, despite the bad weather which prevented us from taking the cruise to Bonaventure Island.
We were also lucky enough to see a black bear casually crossing in front of our car on the road. Lots of animals, therefore, belugas, seals, whales, dolphins, deer and even a whistler but no moose which shunned us.
The landscapes in this season are magnificent, the autumn colors were there, particularly at Domaine Valga.
On the gastronomy side, many nice surprises also with lobster, fish but also poutines which are available endlessly.
We really appreciated the kindness of the Quebecers and their thirst to show us their region.
In short, it was a very nice trip. The road book was also very practical and very comprehensive.
However, we would have appreciated if Authentictik Canada would have heard from us when we arrived.
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Superb trip with very good organization!
(Translated by Google) For a road trip through Mauricie, Haute Mauricie and all of Gaspésie with the parks of Gaspésie, Forillon, Bonaventure Island Park, Bic, Montmorency Falls... plus a great tour of Quebec with a guide costumed and very nice, everything really went well! we just had a timing problem quickly corrected (in 1 day on a Sunday!) by Authentik Canada after a simple email.
Car rental through Authentik Canada was quick, convenient and most affordable / compared to other offers (plus we were upgraded!)
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Enriching and emotional stay
(Translated by Google) Perfectly organized trip. Good time in. The Authentik GPS app was a plus.
The accommodation was all very good and the welcome everywhere was very warm, with a big favorite for the inn "la Fjordelaise" in Saguenay and a big minus for the young girl at the reception and service at the "Seigneurie des Monts" in Haute-Gaspésie.
Activities: seaplane flyover... great, whale watching trip in a zodiac... great!
On the other hand, the cruise on the Saguenay Fjord was less spectacular than we expected.
We did many hikes in national parks and enjoyed the fabulous landscapes (Mauricie, Gaspésie, Bic, Saguenay, North Shore).
We were able to observe many animals and had a very powerful moment in the Gaspésie park during an encounter with a family of moose: a large male, a female and a young one.
We are on our fourth trip to Canada and we are still a fan
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Fantastic discovery: absolutely grandiose nature
(Translated by Google) The program and the organization were top notch. If I had to do it again, I would only change the following points:
- spend more days at different destinations, even if it means driving more on certain days
- bring sheets to the ready-to-camp: much too expensive and not practical: it is better to buy sleeping bags in Canada
Very nice trip to Quebec
(Translated by Google) Trip very well organized in advance, great responsiveness from the specialist and a particularly well-made and practical site.
Very quick reaction from the agency during the two problems encountered which were not their fault.
Very nice trip and great memories... to do again!
(Translated by Google) We did a 1 month road trip doing Eastern Quebec (tour of Gaspésie). First of all, a big thank you to our advisor Maxim for his availability, his kindness and his professionalism. Thanks to Authentik for its seriousness. Our road trip was designed so that we could take our time and not be on the roads for too long between two destinations. Our car rental agency was Thrifty, everything went well, we got a 7-seater vehicle as planned but of a higher range without any additional cost. We loved this trip. We hope very quickly to repeat the adventure with Authentik and will ask that Maxim be our advisor. THANK YOU [...]
An unforgettable stay in Quebec
(Translated by Google) Everything was perfect, both in terms of the organization before the trip (advice, adjustments, etc.) and during the trip itself. Thanks to Authentik Canada, we were able to take full advantage of our trip and discover magical places for great family moments.
A big thank you to Tanya for accompanying us for this long-standing project! We highly recommend Authentik Canada!
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Fabulous tour of Gaspésie
(Translated by Google) We loved the magnificent landscapes, this extraordinary nature in front of which we felt very small, the kindness and availability of the inhabitants, the discoveries all more surprising and stunning than the others. We can't wait to come back
Very good travel agency
(Translated by Google) Trip to Quebec very well organized by Elise, professional and always available. good advice. agency to recommend for a road trip.
Happy with our stay.
3 unforgettable weeks
(Translated by Google) Discovery of Montreal and Quebec: hotels well located near sites of interest
Well-constructed circuit for immersion in nature: outfitters on the edge of wild lakes, kayaking in superb sites (Gaspésie, Bic islands, Anse St Jean)
Great encounters with warm and welcoming Quebecers.
The Gaspésie park offers a lot of hikes, we would have preferred to spend 2 days in Gaspé and only one day in Percé
To deplore the situation of the Hôtel de Québec in the middle of the summer festival, we asked for an upgrade so as not to have a room for the shows.
It would have been wise to offer us permanent access to national and regional parks. (we had to pay one entry per day)
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Very nice trip, easy to organize with Authentik Canada
(Translated by Google) We enjoyed every day of this Quebec road trip.
The different landscapes every day, the very warm welcome of Quebecers, the choice of accommodation recommended by Authentik Canada.
We were unlucky with the weather, this month of June was particularly cold, following a heat wave and forest fires which led to the closure of some national parks. Although the weather is an unpredictable factor, you should know that the month of June is the favorite month for very aggressive mosquitoes and small black flies, especially in Mauricie.
We loved alternating between different accommodations, going from a 4-star hotel with spa to a century-old inn or a former presbytery.
All were very good except the Riotel de Percé where we expected a beautiful view of the rock, which was not the case at all, pay attention to the room category!
We were not in the main building of the hotel but in an annex which looked more like a roadside motel and in addition no sheets in the bathroom…an oversight…surprising for a 3 star hotel…
Apart from this bad experience, everything went well.
The zodiac excursion near Tadoussac was great even if no whales given the weather, a little early perhaps to see them in June
The lobster meal at the Maison du Pêcheur in Percé, good but very touristy so noisy, there is a way to eat well elsewhere if you prefer a quiet place (example: the Mathilde house)
In Quebec, the experience at Le Ciel restaurant is to be recommended.
The C3 art de vivre hotel is original and well located, but we were a little disappointed with the breakfast, where the buffet is very basic compared to what we were offered elsewhere.
I usually like to organize my trips alone, but the help of Authentik Canada was invaluable for this road trip in Quebec.
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Super Road-Trip in Quebec with the very good advice of Authentik
(Translated by Google) Overall well-constructed journey with certain essential stages: Bic Parks, Forillon, Gaspésie, Saguenay Fjord, Hautes Gorges... Percé, Essipit, Val-Jalbert and others of little interest: Amqui in particular.
In terms of accommodation, we particularly appreciated inns with character such as La Fjordelaise, Valga, Gite Fleury, Auberge sous les Arbres, Condos Natakam and hotels on a human scale: Le Mirage in Percé for example, Much less interest for larger hotels where the welcome is colder and more undifferentiated, without catering (lunch not included or formulas at high prices). Stage in St Félicien in an inn at the end of the course (Maison Banville) in spite of a sympathetic reception of the owner one feels a let go of end of activity.
Satisfaction with the activities offered, although the whales did not want to show up in Tadoussac, and we were unable to land on Bonaventure Island due to rough weather.
We do not recommend working with Thrifty (car rental), because of a vehicle that was obviously not made to ensure 3 weeks of worry-free driving: the non-existent assistance service (1 hour and a half of waiting to not have them) to fix a wheel problem; No refund, to date, from the Thrifty agency on this incident related to a lack of maintenance of the vehicle.
Some shortcomings of Authentik: Hotels - no information on the taking of deposits by certain hotels. Road to Valga badly indicated (it would have been better to indicate St Donat instead of St Gabriel de Rimouski). Stopover in Amqui in an inn deserted by its staff (!) next to the busy railway tracks (2 freight trains in the middle of the night) and the city "where we have fun" was deserted and morose: No interest.
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Authentik, a very professional agency (3 week stay)
(Translated by Google) Very good contact, from the start of the exchanges, during the preparation of the itinerary and the choice of accommodation. (trip postponed several times following the pandemic) We particularly appreciated the sending of the roadbook, more than a month before our departure (service however payable). We were therefore able to finalize the preparation of our visits for this tour of Gaspésie.
Important choice offered at the level of accommodation which should satisfy the desires of each client.
Authentik made us want to come back to Quebec by exploring other provinces. We will then choose a shorter circuit but staying several days in the same place.
We strongly recommend Authentik for the seriousness of the agency and the preparation of the circuit.
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3 Weeks of Intense Road Trip
(Translated by Google) We particularly liked Niagara, Omega Park, Val Jalbert, Saguenay, Percé and Quebec. For the less, there are... At the stages of Mauricie, Gaspé, Ste Anne des monts and Carleton sur mer we did not find any activities to our liking but we only do short hikes without much elevation gain and no water sports.
2 years of waiting... and an unforgettable trip
(Translated by Google) 27 years that I waited to return to Canada to discover it to my family and I was not disappointed
A very well organized 17 day road trip.
An exceptional experience.
Our teenagers came back with unforgettable memories. My son already wants to go back....
The accommodations requested were of good quality.
The last accommodation in Quebec was exceptional. You parked us.
I thank Authentik Canada for organizing our trip. Customer follow-up is efficient and responsive when preparing your road trip.
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Superb experience
(Translated by Google) Very nice support from Authentik for the preparation of our road trip.
Good advice and no worries afterwards!
I recommend.
Pleasant trip with some minor imperfections
(Translated by Google) Overall, we are completely satisfied with what has been proposed.
In terms of small imperfections, I would point out, however, that the car rental agencies located in the city centers have very limited hours and do not necessarily answer the phone.
In the same chapter, the travel time estimates are a little too optimistic, it is prudent to provide some margin.
The very positive points are the high quality of the documentation provided, in particular the "roadbook", which is more precise and more up-to-date than the documentation available in France, as well as the professionalism and friendliness of our contacts at the agency.
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Unforgettable
(Translated by Google) We loved our road trip. The hotels were of high quality and very well located according to the activities we did. We particularly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Sacacomie, the place and the staff were very good, as well as all the meals. We did not like the Monday lunch at the Chateau Laurier hotel less because it was simple for a 4-star hotel, but it is nevertheless very well located for visiting Quebec. [...]
Fantastic road trip in Quebec
(Translated by Google) Magnificent tour of Quebec with Gaspésie
3 weeks are not too much to make this journey.
Beautiful landscapes, nature.
We loved the Mauricie as well as the Parc du Bic.
We did not like the south of Gaspésie less.
The accommodations that we preferred being the Poweries (Triton and Domaine Valga) as well as the cabin at the Omega Park.
Unforgettable experiences such as the seaplane in the tuque, sleeping in the omega park and meeting the bears at woodpecker.
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Very nice family trip
(Translated by Google) We spent a wonderful 3.5 weeks with our two children aged 8 and 12. The organization at the top! we had anticipated a few excursions, booked the seaplane, the saint-felicien zoo, the kayak and the guided tour of Quebec and Montreal... everything was wonderfully organized...
Be careful, you need TWO visas.. one for covid (arrivcan) and one for AVE immigration.. :(
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A very beautiful discovery tour of Quebec
(Translated by Google) We made a very nice trip to discover Quebec in 2 weeks. By varying the sites and the types of accommodation, the stages were well paced and balanced (road trip with teenagers, etc.) Authentik's advice was very profitable. We appreciated the systematic proposal of activities at each stage; very effective in not wasting time. Bravo for the proposal of activities in contact with the inhabitants (cooking workshop +++ and discovery of Montreal). Thank you and congratulations to Tanya and the authenticik team. [...]
Wonderful trip.
(Translated by Google) This is the second time that we have trusted Authentik Canada to concoct a tailor-made trip to this magnificent country of Canada and we have once again been completely seduced and satisfied. We had only positive experiences, everything went perfectly, no worries. This time we took a trip to Gaspésie and by car, the previous time: Montreal-Quebec region, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Tadoussac, Saguenay…in a motorhome. The landscapes are very varied since a large maritime part in particular in the Parc du Bic, great place but also the villages of Gaspé, Percé... The Parc de la Gaspésie is very extensive, a tip: fill up with fuel before enter because to reach certain departures of walks, it takes an hour's drive. We stayed in ready-to-camp accommodations, a nice lodge on the island of Orleans and also in very beautiful hotels full of charm, very well located with magnificent views (the Normandie in Percé and the Auberge de la pointe in Rivière duLoup for example)
Tanya who prepared our road trip for us was attentive, was very responsive to our requests, good advice, in short, happiness. I can assure you that we will use Authentik Canada again. Fabienne, Alexia and Virginie.
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wonderful journey
(Translated by Google) the trip went very well. no problem. the car was very good, the accommodation really great, (Sacacomie, Seigneurie des Tritons, Riotels, Domaine de Valga, Auberge Fordjelaise) 1 reservation about the hotel in the garden, which we found a little "cold" and impersonal.. discovering the accommodation each day was a surprise, it was fun, the voucher system is great because everything is fluid, you come, you settle in, you leave, nothing else to do...the seaplane tour was great, and the very nice people from La Tuque.. in general, the people were very nice and welcoming. the whales at Les Escoumins, great we had the chance to see several of them nearby (which is not necessarily the case).. our general opinion is very positive, we really loved this trip which will leave us with beautiful memories for a long time.. thank you very much for the organization. Elisabeth [...]
The wait was long but well worth it!
(Translated by Google) After 2 very long years of waiting due to the pandemic, we were finally able to do our road trip in Gaspésie and live our dream.
It was incredible and the organization as we saw it with you at the 1 day / 2 day rhythm was very good. even if, of course, we would have liked to have stayed longer everywhere (but in this case it is no longer a road trip but a sabbatical year!).
Big crush for the cottage the old school and the Triton outfitter as well as the national parks of Bic and Gaspésie.
You have absolutely understood everything about your relationship with nature and know how to share it perfectly. The sympathy and benevolence of Quebecers is indeed not a myth.
We recommend everyone to go through your services which are very professional and very well organized (road book, organization of activities, reservations...) and hope to leave as soon as possible (with you of course) in your wonderful country.
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awesome vacation
(Translated by Google) Itinerary from Toronto with Niagara Falls then tour of Quebec (Mauricie, Lac Saint Jean, Saguenay, Tadoussac, Gaspésie, Quebec, Parc Jacque Cartier and Montreal) very well organized. No nasty surprises. all campsites/hotels/seigneuries had our reservations.
Hike in fabulous parks with encounters with wild animals and breathtaking landscapes.
Successive pleasures and discoveries
(Translated by Google) The quality of service with Caroline suggested a beautiful trip full of discoveries, beautiful places and beautiful activities. The reality was far beyond our expectations. My children are wide-eyed throughout the 15 stops and I have learned to love nature more. A big thank you Authentik!!!!
Simply incredible
(Translated by Google) We had a dream trip. Each experience was unique and rich in encounters.
Among the highlights of our stay: the Valga estate, sleeping with locals in Quebec, spending a night in a sailboat on the Saguenay fjord and sleeping in a chalet at Mont Valin.
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