Gaspesie road trip
FABULOUS TRIP
(Translated by Google) Thank you to Authentik Canada for helping us in the realization of this beautiful road trip. We had a very pleasant stay in Quebec, saw magnificent landscapes, made beautiful walks. Thanks to Emilie for her advice. The road book is very well elaborated, it summarizes all the activities, the numbers of the service providers. He allowed us not to forget anything. tips on things to do and must stops are much appreciated.
We just regret that some stages were too short, generally only 1 night is too short to visit, like at Lac Saint Jean, in Gaspé or at Domaine de Valga. To do again with Authentik.
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Tour of Gaspésie: 3 fabulous weeks!
(Translated by Google) For our second roadtrip with Authentik Canada, we were not disappointed!
After a first unforgettable experience in Western Canada in 2016, we were eager to discover Quebec.
After 2 years of waiting due to the health crisis, we were finally able to realize our dream.
This time, we chose the "Tour de la Gaspésie" circuit in 21 days.
We kept the stages as proposed but reversed the direction of departure and did not regret this choice (after almost 3 weeks of wide open spaces, we did not want to end the stay in the big cities).
We had three big favorites in terms of accommodation: Le Domaine Valga in St Gabriel de Rimouski, the Natakam condos in Les Escoumins and the Seigneurie du Triton in Lake Edouard, absolutely enchanting places and an extremely warm welcome!
The kindness of Quebecers is not a myth, everywhere we received a charming and attentive welcome.
The design of the travel diary was perfect, everything went well (except for a small setback of about 2 and a half hours to get our car from the rental company Thrifty)
The circuit is quite intense and requires a fairly good physical condition if you wish to take advantage of the hikes and visits offered, but this is done well, the 2-night breaks are therefore appreciable and judiciously programmed, we would however have added a night to the Natakam condos ;)
In June the reservation of entries to the national parks (although highly recommended) is not essential, we were able to take our entries the same day, either on site or online, but before the last week of the month, some activities are not open (though the low attendance at the parks at this time may have been due to the slow recovery of tourism after the pandemic).
Finally, for those who leave in June, the mosquitoes are not a legend either :D:D We had provided head mosquito nets for the hikes (in addition to the essential mosquito repellent) and believe me, this n It wasn't luxury, we came across swarms of mosquitoes and other voracious insects! Do not hesitate to invest!
Despite this small inconvenience, we had a wonderful holiday...but maybe come back in the fall next time ;)
A big thank you to Emilie who helped us in the design of this trip and to Authentik who accepted the postponement of this project from year to year since 2020!
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A very pleasant trip to the land of courtesy
(Translated by Google) We left for three weeks to discover the forest landscapes of the Mauricie region with the jagged shores of the Gaspésie. More than 3000 km during which we were able to appreciate the fauna (from the whale to the mosquito) and the various parks (Mauricie-Saguenay-Le Bic-Bonaventure-Forillon-Mont Albert) encountered throughout our journey. A quick word on the culinary specialties that often combine sweet (thanks to maple) and salty and know how to surprise us. The weather during this period (June) was not always good but apart from two very rainy days we managed to get through the drops. The big plus is the kindness of the Quebecers we meet during our stages. So goodbye Quebec and thank you for your welcome. [...]
An unforgettable trip
(Translated by Google) Indeed, unforgettable trip by the beauty of the landscapes, especially at this time (straddling September-October), and the quality of the welcome of Quebecers. We did well to choose a duration of 3 weeks in relation to the course chosen.
We can only recommend Authentik-Canada for organizing a trip to Quebec. The advice and support by an advisor (Thomas) from the start of our preparation for our trip but also (with Christina) just before our departure and during our stay were valuable and effective.
The road-book, given upon our arrival, is of exceptional quality (it has moreover made “envious people”) and very useful because it is very practical. We really appreciated the detailed map attached to the book. The GPS we had rented was also very useful (except that we realized in the middle of our stay that all the details of our destinations had been pre-recorded in the device).
The accommodation offered, from the simplest to the most luxurious, was, for the most part, satisfactory or even very satisfactory. On the other hand, with hindsight, if we had to do it again, we would prefer a little more accommodation in bed and breakfasts to have closer contact with Quebecers.
The activities offered, which are free or paid for, are up to everyone's choice, and we were perfectly satisfied.
In general, the opinions of travelers or advisors have been very useful to us in making our choices for both accommodation and the activities offered.
Advice: Do not hesitate to stop at the Information Points located in the Relay Villages, among others. You will be given booklets on the regions visited.
Note: The 2nd Monday in October is a statutory holiday (Thanksgiving Day). From this date, many places, sites or parks may be closed.
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Wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) The very good organization of the trip should be commended. Everything went as planned, not the slightest grain of sand.
Thanks to Véronique who responded effectively to all our travel modification requests.
Based on the tour of Gaspésie in 21 days, we did this trip in 24 days in September, removing the two legs of Haute-Mauricie and Lac St-Jean. We spent two whole days in Montreal and Quebec (Ile d'Orléans and Montmorency Falls on the 2nd day). Despite this, the trip was very dense, and we did not see the time passing... We appreciated having mostly at least 2 nights in the same place.
The accommodations, from simple to luxurious, each in their category, are satisfactory.
This trip gives a good idea of Quebec, with a wide variety of landscapes depending on the regions crossed.
We will retain from this trip above all the quality of welcome of the Quebecers, their warmth, their kindness, their cordiality. Quebec is an endearing country, one that is really hard to leave...
In the end, a very beautiful trip that we will keep in our memories for a long time.
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Wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) Perfect organization, really impeccable choice of accommodation and activities, always a little something special, pleasant people, a view, a place....
Thank you very much to Emilie who gave us very good advice (do the circuit in the opposite direction to make the most of the fall colors).
We recommend Authentik Canada to our friends, colleagues with eyes closed.
Ingrid and Didier
Belgium
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great discoveries along the way
(Translated by Google) wonderful region of Quebec, to discover
with the precious help of GPS!
thank you for everything
Disappointed at any time
(Translated by Google) Magnificent trip, exceptional landscapes, magnificent nature, friendly and simple people. During the three weeks of our journey, we never regretted having chosen Quebec for what is our longest stay abroad, despite the language barrier! :-) We returned to France "on the kneecaps", but with wide eyes. It was made for that, and it worked. Now we remember. [...]
A guaranteed change of scenery in a huge country with magnificent autumn landscapes and very kind people.
(Translated by Google) If you like nature, wide open spaces and if you like contact with sincere and warm people, then Quebec is the place to go. I recommend it without moderation...
Top
(Translated by Google) Everything was great, and well suited especially with an 11 month old baby.
A repeat without hesitation !
unforgettable
(Translated by Google) three dream weeks in fantastic landscapes to meet inhabitants proud of their country and doing everything to share their passions
Excellent organization of Authentic Canada for the discovery of Gaspésie, Saguenay and the Charlevoix region. To recommend !
(Translated by Google) Thanks to good weather, we were able to photograph gannets, whales, as well as the beautiful colors of autumn. Thanks to good organization in terms of accommodation, twice 2 nights in the same place and one night, repeated 3 times in a row, we had "15 good sleeps" without being tired for 2000 km by car!
Not to mention the excellent welcome from Quebecers with their smiles (in Tadoussac, a breakfast in the form of a smile!) and excellent breakfasts every day that put us in shape for our excursions!!!! If the GPS is wrong, the Quebecers show us the right way!!!!!
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Good program of quality accommodation stages adapted to our visits we are very satisfied
(Translated by Google) Authentik has a very good organization the follow-up of the customer is real we appreciated the relations with the various interlocutors
If we have to leave one day we will trust you
SUPERB TRIP
(Translated by Google) From the commercial proposal, to the exchanges during the preparation of the trip and finally the choice of accommodation, the quality of the road-book, everything has lived up to our expectations.
The website is very well done and allows you to adjust your trip according to your financial objectives and visit wishes.
AUTHENTIK CANADA staff are attentive and responsive.
I recommend without problem, because it is relaxing to be able to rely on a quality organization.
We were even contacted on a Sunday, following a question on the site for clarification.
Thank you for your organization
Cordially
Christine, Jade, Yannick and Jean-Marc PODVIN (Lyon)
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Very nice trip
(Translated by Google) Very good organization without any problem, and type of trip well suited for a first discovery of Canada. The choices of destinations and activities were varied and interesting.
The welcome of Quebecers and the beauty of the landscapes
(Translated by Google) Reservations have always gone well. Authentik enjoys a good image of seriousness with service providers
The accommodations chosen are generally of good quality (apart from the Chrome Hotel in Montreal)
Quebecers are charming and caring, and they are courteous behind the wheel.
Be vigilant at the pace of steps/activities
Do not count only on the activities offered by Authentik to fill the day. Increase the offer of acTivities proposed at the stages in the travel guide (for example Acadian museum in Bonaventure, MIC Mac interpretation centre)
We sometimes made useless kms (accommodation in Tadoussac and cruise in Les Escoumins)
Unnecessary step(?): ND of the port.
We were unable to reserve our seats on the planes
But we met lovely people (cap chat/Valga, Quebecers on vacation), you offered us a good selection of activities.
Thank you for this beautiful trip
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Great experiences in Quebec
(Translated by Google) Thanks to Authentik and especially to Marie-Michèle. We spent 17 unforgettable days in Quebec. See you soon for new Canadian adventures!
Eyeful
(Translated by Google) Family trip with our children aged 15 and 23. Superb trip, we were lucky to see moose, black bears, beavers, whales of different species, seals, gannets, squirrels... Very different landscapes between Montreal, Saguenay Fjord, Percé, Quebec. Hikes of Mount Xalibu, on the island of Bonneaventure, Bic Park, ... superb. Cayak on the fjord, canoe on the magnificent and very exotic ponds. Effective management of natural parks to safeguard both fauna and flora while receiving a lot of public. Functional rented vehicle although the "roads?" and tracks in Quebec have not improved its comfort! Good to very good accommodation even if the ready-to-camp is more pleasant without the rain and with more blankets (claimed at reception - blankets because of the sun...). Montreal and Quebec have charmed us with their cleanliness, the atmosphere that is both festive and calm. The welcome of the Quebecers, their colorful, sometimes incomprehensible talk seduced us all. Convenience stores so convenient. The perfect organization in the Triton outfitter stems from a long habit of total autonomy in very remote places.
We were less fond of the American diet without vegetables or fruit or cheese unless we paid a lot more. Personally, I don't find the poutine very good, choose your establishment well to taste it. Roads in poor condition. The principle of tipping impractical. Note the absence of laundromat, be sure to identify the laundries available in some accommodations. Quebec is a tourist region very appreciated by the French, too much at this season especially by adding the often French staff too, little change of scenery on this side! Also flat about the impact of our boat trips (9 at the same time on the site) on the whales in full feeding.
We will return to Quebec, rather to Gaspésie, rather in September or squarely in winter and with locals in order to better understand their way of life and perhaps eat traditional dishes?
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AUTHENTIK MAKES THE PREPARATION OF YOUR FIRST TRIP EASIER
(Translated by Google) Good preparation for the trip with Authentik, especially for a first. We undeniably gain in efficiency and safety. Support from a dedicated advisor is a plus. Having local support in the same time zone is also reassuring. The advantage of Authentik is to open the doors to unusual places of residence for you to provide accommodation in keeping with your budget and your type of accommodation. Authentik lets you organize part of the Road Trip (limited to half the nights of the stay). this makes it possible to maintain a certain freedom in the course. Cleverly the entire route is integrated into the Road Book. This is superbly presented. It is waiting for you on the first night of your stay and is a guide that can be invaluable during your stay with the best places to visit. It is also a beautiful memory book.
If it were necessary to quote expectations:
- a more dynamic route interface (in almost all frequented places, Wi-Fi would make it possible to retrieve data on your phone, including routes on Google Maps). The GPS option offered by rental companies or Authentik is now outdated.
- greater originality in the choice of accommodation or restaurants to deviate from what is offered by the Guide du Routard
- ditto for places to visit
- a clearer description of the advantage we have of booking activities through Authentik (price, speed on site, better services, etc.)
- a questioning of some obsolete accommodation and the integration of new hotels that deserve it
- a real guide to the micro-breweries that remain a strong point of the part visited and a link between all of Quebec visited.
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Magnificent Quebec and great Quebecers
(Translated by Google) Very pleasant, fluid, varied trip
On the other hand, you have to leave early in the morning to take advantage of the very complete program of the road book.
Very beautiful landscapes (but less grandiose and breathtaking than the American West) In fact the landscapes are closer to ours
With forests, mid-mountains, lakes and rugged coastlines
Quebecers are really adorable, a little slow in the service at the restaurant but we forgive them everything
Varied hotels ranging from the classic hotel to the cozy inn like the wonderful Auberge de la fjordelaise whose superior room overlooks the Saguenay Fjord and the meals are delicious
Avoid rooms 208 and 209 of the inn on the sea whose noisy kitchen extractor rejects odors and heat just below the balconies (we were insisting on changing rooms and very good table)
All our accommodations were well located and the alternation of one and two nights was perfect
Absolutely lovely hotel staff everywhere
The outfitters are absolutely to try especially Valga very cozy and great owners
No problem with the car
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Exceptional trip .... organization in the image of the trip!
(Translated by Google) 3 weeks to travel through the Mauricie, Haute-Mauricie (Experience among the Amerindians -top, Pourvoirie du Triton-top top) then express passage through Lac St Jean (not of much interest for us), Fjord Saguenay (magnificent) then Tadoussac (chalets in Les Escoumins : it's nice to find yourself "at home" and the possibility of making a machine!), essential to then cross to Gaspésie, much less touristy (at least for international tourists) and go around it ( Parc de la Gaspésie, magnificent even if we didn't see any moose, Parc du Forillon disappointing, but surely because the weather was not on our side at the time), Percé (very beautiful) then Bonaventure River (which has nothing to envy to the Gorges du Tarn) to end with Pouvoirie Valga, relaxing and finally Quebec, charming.
The organization was impeccable, the hotels up to the expected standard, except for the Riotel in Bonaventure (never seen such a small bathroom!) and thanks to Tiffany for her support during the necessary rescheduling of our crossing of the St Laurent following damage of the ferry.
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Family trip
(Translated by Google) We spent 20 days in Canada with 2 children aged 8 and 10.
The on-site services were consistent with those offered by Authentik Canada.
The proposed course was at the top and perfectly compatible with a family trip with young children.
The choice of hotels was also relevant. Special mention for the Auberge Saint Mathieu, the Valga estate and the fjordelaise.
Flat for the Manoir de Perce and the Auberge sur Mer a Notre Dame, but we had confirmed our trip too late to have other choices.
Authentik Canada also provides a very detailed road brook allowing you to organize your day to day very easily.
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We will return !
(Translated by Google) We will come back because we loved this region, its nature, the welcome of Quebecers, the sweetness of life.
We will also come back because the principle of the "Road trip" has frustrated us: barely arrived to discover a corner, that already we have to leave.
Nice discovery of Quebec
(Translated by Google) The service received from our adviser was exceptional and his responsiveness when there was a problem!
We appreciated the good organization of the circuit, the choice of hotels and their location.
What we liked least was our experience with Thrifty.
Superb trip
(Translated by Google) Superb organization everything went as planned. We have always been greeted by very friendly, helpful people who like to talk to each other.
Good representation of the landscapes of Quebec. Quality visits.
Unforgettable experience
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful and unforgettable trip!
The excellent organization allowed us to take full advantage of each experience without asking logistical questions!
We particularly liked the meetings we had with our hosts.
During our trip we have the opportunity to go on a sailboat trip as well as a night! It was one of the highlights of our stay.
We appreciated the Valjalbert site a little less, but after so many unusual experiences, the site seemed a bit...flat, as Quebecers would say!
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look forward to the next one!
(Translated by Google) wonderful trip, the landscapes like the people are great.
everything went smoothly, we were even upgraded for the car.
the Authentik advisers had perfectly and quickly responded to our requests.
the tips are very helpful and the prices seem competitive.
only remark: for the natural parks we would have liked to know the prices in the roadbook and perhaps the purchase of the all parks card from the start would have been wise...
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Discovery of Quebec
(Translated by Google) Very pleasant trip to discover Quebec. We were able to discover the diversity of Quebec through Mauricie, Haute Mauricie, Lac St-Jean, the Saguenay Fjord and Gaspésie. All on a 21-day rhythm allowing us to take advantage of the national parks to breathe between each stage. We particularly enjoyed the stage in the upper Mauricie, the Saguenay Fjord and in Gaspésie, with in particular Forillon and the region of Gaspé and Percé. The Lac Saint Jean region did not particularly thrill us.
The organization was perfect (no hiccups), the hotels, inns and other outfitters corresponded to the descriptions and each welcome was always of high quality.
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Enter the Top 3 of our best trips
(Translated by Google) Dear Authentic Canada Advisors,
We have only one word in mouth "Thank you".
Not only is your site extraordinarily well done and built, congratulations to the IT specialists on your team, but your team is extremely efficient (especially Joannie Bruyère who was extremely efficient and exceptionally kind). I am one of your biggest fan and your best advert. I tell everyone about you. I tell them that if they want to go to Quebec, they just have to go through your site. That's what happens when you're good. The good attracts the good and the good the best. What we wish for you.
Our trip is unforgettable, one of the best we have done so far after Australia and Japan. But we will come back in winter to taste your winters and see your wonderful landscapes under the snow. "with a good big, very thick and very warm down jacket, good mittens and a cap with earmuffs on the other hand", equipped with what LoL.
The places where we slept were exceptional.
If I go back to the order of our stay, the C10 hotel in Montreal, great, we even were there during the filming of a very funny reality TV series. The Saint-Mathieu-sur-lac inn, brilliant, welcoming very well. There one of the best moments of our life, the return to the sources at La Pourvoirie du Triton (which moreover bears its name "La Seigneurie du Triton"), it is a magical place, all the staff are exceptionally kind, benevolent , welcoming, loves. And the 3 days, cut off from the world, from the internet, from the telephone, from everything, from getting together with the family by the fireside, it really does feel good. Alone with nature, wolves in the distance, the lake and mosquitoes, just pure moments of happiness. And at La seigneurie, everyone was extremely nice. Big plus for them. So the hotel in the garden... what can we say about this hotel, that we have never seen such relaxed staff, that fortunately we were there to tell them that their swimming pool was out of order and the price for washing clothes at the machine down. But otherwise comfortable room and bed. The only one that we did not appreciate at all, "l'auberge des Cévennes". The people there weren't very helpful, a definite no for a spoonful of oil and vinegar, I found that not very nice, we spent 2 more nights there, I really had regret. On the other hand, the trip in a great sea kayak, the only strong point of the place, the great team. If I had known, I would have preferred to sleep 2 nights in Natakam, an extremely well-kept, sublime place, we loved it. The Auberge de Valga, love of people, super endearing, a truly beautiful place filled with love and an exceptional place as well. The ready-to-camp, what can I say, we are not camping at all, my husband and I and that was a confirmation. But the mattresses are very comfortable and we slept well. Luckily the weather was with us too, for that we were very lucky too, in the rain we wouldn't have experienced it the same way. Highlight of the area, the "Mange Grenouille" inn, a magical and baroque, magical place, we ate extremely well there, the meat in butter, tender, a real treat. Congratulations to the team and the kitchens, it was the strong point of the Parc du Bic. The Auberge sur Mer, very good, we were treated to a very pretty sunset, which was not won when we arrived in heavy rain. And finally, Quebec, one of our favourites. We preferred Quebec to Montreal. The C3 hotel has just exceptional bedding, I've never slept so well in my life as in their bed, and the city is really very pretty. The meal at Le Concorde hotel was great, we're not even talking about the exceptional view. We ended our stay with the icing on the cake. Moreover, our son told us that when he graduates, he will want to settle there to work.
So I'm going to repeat myself, but we thank you for your wonderful advice, for this stay engraved forever in our memory, with lots of sublime memories. Thank you to your super, adorable and very helpful advisor Joannie Bruyère.
We will come back to you without hesitation for our next project, in winter this time, because we are sure and certain that you will again be able to advise us very well.
We wish you a good continuation and only the best. Congratulations and THANKS
The Caenevet family
P.S.: Hope my review wasn't too long.
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Everything was in line with our requests, no bad surprises.
(Translated by Google) We did a 3 week road trip, everything was well organized, no bad surprises.
It was a very nice trip, we discovered a large part of Quebec with great pleasure, grandiose nature and incomparable hospitality.