Gaspesie road trip
Best holiday of my life
(Translated by Google) We (family with 2 children) want to go back to Canada as soon as possible. What did we like most? Parc du Bic, Parc Forillon, Perce, Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes, Fjord du Saguenay, Haut-Mauricie, etc. ? It's nearly impossible to take a decision, we didn't want to miss anything. But in our memories some persons and events will have a special place:
Bruce - Auberge Wanta-Qo-Ti (Parc national de Miguasha)
Jordane - Cime Aventure (7 hours in an canoe in Bonaventure)
Antoine - Cap Aventure (kayak in Cap-aux-Os)
Wabush - Rencontre avec un Amerindien in Parc nature de la Pointe-aux-Outards - maybe the best experience for all of us, very touching
Our gest house Ferme 5 Etoiles - Fjord du Saguenay - a mink whale passed when he had breakfast
Thierry - Dormir avec les Caribous (Zoo Sauvage de St-Felicien)
Veronique and his husband - Pourvoirie Club Odanak in Haute-Mauricie
Michel, Jonny and their friends - Amishk Aventures Amerindiennes
Thanks Emilie from Authentic Canada for organizing this wonderful trip!!!
Wolfgang (Austria)
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A wonderful trip to Gaspésie with picturesque accommodations in breathtaking places that we could never have discovered on our own.
(Translated by Google) Since our first contact with Authentik on our return from 3 weeks in Gaspésie, we can only praise the professional and fast services of this agency as well as the sympathy of Sophie-Andree.
Enchanted
(Translated by Google) We were very happy with our trip.
Canada is splendid, and the inhabitants of an unparalleled kindness. The car rental was without problem.
The hotels offered were very good except for the one in Montreal, which was really below the others in terms of service quality.
The problem of breakfast at the hotel des commandants (a set amount and a waitress who takes the tip!!!)
We appreciated the road book, it just lacked a space to leave notes, photos, it would have been very practical and nice; especially since we will keep it as a souvenir.
Thanks again to Marie Pascale who listened and met our expectations.
I will strongly recommend your agency to people who want to visit your beautiful country.
Thanks again
Fabienne and Moreno Fagotti
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wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) personalized itinerary and services
knowledgeable and caring professionals
very complete road book
marvelous landscapes
An unforgettable tour!
(Translated by Google) What an exceptional trip! We were amazed with a deep immersion in the endless nature of the Mauricie, with walks in the various national parks and other activities (museum, interpretation centers, excursions, ...) and the meeting of many animals in their element. We also met and appreciated the Quebecois, super welcoming and always very caring... we discovered (part of) America, in French (and not France in America), change of scenery guaranteed :)
The hotels offered by Authentik all met our expectations, even keeping the “basic” version of the offer: always well located and comfortable. All the services (seaplane, ferry, excursion, etc.) were well managed: we just had to present the vouchers and that was it, no need to queue)
Afterwards I realize that Authentik really provides a very good level of service! I lost a lot of time comparing because I didn't want to entrust the whole trip to a single organizer... what a waste of time!
Personal advice:
- do not buy or take too many tourist guides, each point of interest offers you excellent documentation such as a guide by region or a leaflet for each Park (with the different walks, their duration and their difficulty). .. a Backpacker/Lonely/Clever will suffice :)
- take a sufficiently large and comfortable car because you will spend quite a lot of time there and will often have to un/load it
- do not spend more time than necessary for the big cities, I made the mistake of removing 2 days from the route to gain 1 day of visit to Montreal and another to Quebec and I regret it ( mea culpa)
- don't bother too much with cash, merchants are rather surprised if you use this means of payment
- don't waste too much time getting a local SIM card, the numbers to call are almost all free numbers and there is wifi almost everywhere
- if like me, you compare everything: don't forget to consider taxes and insurance to compare with an equivalent offer, it can hide surprises!
Hint:
- find an alternative to accommodation in Tadoussac to get closer to Godbout or simply cross to Baie-Comeau … otherwise it's a lot to drive for a fixed arrival time (the departure of the ferry)
- when you arrive in Matane, and if you are a fan, visit the Reford Gardens...they are exceptional! (NB: 1 hour for the round trip)
- to reach Gaspé, take the 132 along the coast to the end at Cap Bon-Ami (and not cross the point via the 198 as suggested)
A big thank you to Marie-Michèle Ouellet for her help and her tenacity in satisfying us as well as to the Sauvageau staff who really ensured to replace our car when it had a problem.
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Wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) We just got back so it's still fresh. We are very satisfied. The lodgings and hotel establishments are well chosen, very different from each other. We really enjoyed it. The book is also perfect. Everything is there. We had a GPS but we also referred to the indications provided. Our advice would be not to overload with activities because there are a lot of km to cover. Sometimes it was very fair, but you can really feel the professionalism of the agency. I usually organize my own trip, I'm not disappointed to have trusted Authentik Canada. I could have done almost as well but spending a lot more time. [...]
Our Quebec dream come true.
(Translated by Google) Superb holidays, organization at the top, only good surprises throughout our stay. With Authentik Canada no unnecessary thinking during the circuit, GPS programmed, at each stop you are welcomed with open arms on presentation of vouchers. Completely different overnight stays at each stage (hotels, lodges, outfitters...), good memories of our hosts who are always ready to advise you on your visits. Reserved rooms with great views.
Cons: The stage between Mon Petit Coin de Pays and the ferry is a bit long. Small update of the GPS to review, the latter wanted to stop us at all the ferries present on the way; for the gîte de la petite chute and the zoo of Saint-Félicien he told us the arrival between 5 and 10 km before the stage.
The little extras: the 2 outfitters, Le Triton where you get into the postcard and La Valga for its owners worthy of the welcome of our Quebec "Cousins"
Circuit recommended for nature and wildlife lovers. We already plan to return to your country.
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an experience to live, you can not come back without wanting to start again.
Génial !
wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) We liked the contact with the inhabitants of Quebec, discovering the culinary specialties, the splendid landscapes, also the contact with nature in the various national parks. We particularly liked the Valga domain as well as the Odanak inn, the campfires have added; a touch of authenticity During our trip, the evening in the maple grove of Lac Beau-port was memorable. Guided tours in the old towns are very interesting.
We appreciated it less. the hotel Roberval where the meals were in the basement of the hotel.
The night of September 29, at the gîtes des chutes, our expectations were not met. affected by the fact that the inhabitants have not shared dinner with us. In addition, we had to make a big detour to go to; this place.
Nevertheless, this trip was extraordinary and will remain a wonderful memory for us.
A huge thank you to; Authentik Canada and particularly to; Stephanie Hotte!
Christine and Laura
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Superb trip!
Almost perfect ! Just 2 small problems in the final, due to; the end of the season.
(Translated by Google) The roadbook is exceptional. We travel a lot and have never had one so complete and so well presented. Great !
We have been conquered by the kindness, the sense of welcome and the human warmth of the people of Quebec... truly extraordinary.
It is a country where we feel good and where you don't feel any stress. Nature is grandiose and even if the constant is the forests and the lakes, each national park has its particularity. and offers very different walks.
We also bcp appreciated; the variety accommodation: lodges, inns, hotels... the lodgings for the brilliant human contact that they allow (some memorable experiences!) and the point of honor that each host puts in serve an amazing lunch.
The circuit was well balanced, generally a day of driving followed by a day of rides. A very complete approach. Ideal.
Thanks to; Authentik and in particular to; Emilie for the follow-up, the instant answers, the good advice. A really recommendable agency!
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A tour of the Gaspésie that we really enjoyed
(Translated by Google) Our trip happened without any problem in terms of vehicle, journeys and accommodation. A little more sun in the Gaspé would have been nice. We enjoyed it very much. welcome at the Gite de la Tempérance and at the Domaine de Valga. There are many places where we would have liked stay longer... (2 days in Percé and just 1 in Bonnaventure for example).
The general rhythm, although sustained, allowed us to canoe. almost alone in the world on lakes in the middle of the forest, beautiful hikes in the Parc de la Gasp&sie; to observe many birds and mammals (no bears however), to learn a little the history of Acadia and New France, strolling the streets of Montreal and Quebec, eating Poutine and Lobster and I forget some.
A few points that can further improve the preparation and progress of the trip: Report activities that require two nights on site, such as the hike to Waber Falls, which we were unable to do. The restaurants on offer are sometimes too far from the accommodation (Gite de la Tempérance for example, we went to the Lutin Marmiton in Sainte-Elie de Caxton which would have its place in the road book). The directions in the road book and the map provided are sometimes a little different. the map.
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The circuit is very easy by car and the hospitality unique hosts.
(Translated by Google) I appreciated Montreal, the Mauricie region (seaplane flight), Lac St Jean (wildlife zoo of St Félicie and especially the historic village of Val-Jalbert) the Saguenay Fjord (whale safari in a zodiac), Gaspé Park ;sie, Percé (cruise to Ile Bonaventure followed by lobster dinner).
Many thanks to; Emilie for her good advice
Very satisfied
(Translated by Google) Very well organized trip with many possibilities for activities, very nice accommodation and landscapes to explore. Breathtaking
A more than perfect trip!
(Translated by Google) Stephanie has been perfect from start to finish the end!
It was the first time that we went through a "travel agency" to organize our holidays and we really do not regret having chosen Authentik!
Everything was perfectly organized, we didn't have to. ask us any questions!
On top of that, the activities offered were really great!
The quality report trip price is excellent!
In short, we come back more than delighted with our trip to Quebec, and really want to come back in winter :)
Thank you again Authentik and more particularly thank you to; Stephanie!
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GPS and accommodation
(Translated by Google) GPS: It is regrettable not to have had the GPS as soon as the car was handed over to Discount or the arrival at the airport because we had big problems getting to the 1° accommodation at; Montreal
The addresses registered for Quebec and Montreal (return) perfect, however all other addresses have been corrected. erroneous and difficult to understand. find because very often, they gave us the address to; 3 or 400 meters from reality or for the N&émiskau outfitter, the proposed road was rutted and longer than the forest road taken on the way back, the same for the Valga outfitter.
The accommodations were correct except at the end of the day. Notre Dame du Portage where the hotel is noisy and the staff not friendly.
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very pleasant trip,
Trip that meets our expectations
(Translated by Google) Very good advice, a very complete program to discover Quebec.
Very well designed stay
Un reve réalisé
A guaranteed change of scenery.
(Translated by Google) An exceptional wild nature with a particularly welcoming population.
Québec - Gaspésie 2017
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful trip thanks to; your organization. The welcome was everywhere exceptional and we appreciated the kindness and the numerous discussions with all the hosts that you have advised us.
20 day road trip
(Translated by Google) Magnificent trip via Parc de la Mauricie-St-Félicien-Tadoussac-Mingan-Tour de la Gaspésie and return via Quebec-Montréal. Excellent organization from Authentik Canada (Thank you Emilie). No organizational concerns throughout the stay. The vouchers were correct and the course satisfied us. If you can, going to the Parc des île Mingan is really worth the detour even if it is very far away. to a priori. In fact, the road is very pleasant and traffic is fluid. The change of scenery is total (tundra, monoliths, wild and intact environment, not to mention the friendliness of the local people). Authentik Canada should absolutely find local partners in this region that deserves it! Many thanks to; all and to maybe next time, who knows? [...]
Very nice organization
(Translated by Google) All the services offered have been perfectly rendered. All the hosts who received us are charming people with whom we were able to chat for a long time, and that's exactly what we were looking for.
Good preparation and pleasant trip.
(Translated by Google) No problem with Authentik Canada. Sometimes the choice of inns did not correspond to the our expectations. Quality animations. Request and return the car with Easy Discount. Good quality car.
a trip to; the height of my expectations!
(Translated by Google) I had been preparing for this trip for several months at; the help of the guide du routard, intending to personally book the hotels, but when I discovered the Authentik Canada site, my task was to facilitated. Everything I had envisioned to see was there, many accommodations offered were also recommended in the guide du routard. Your website is really very good, you can find everything there, and as you are from Quebec you know better than any French agency what is to be done. to do and to see. I had few exchanges with your adviser because for me everything was already there. stalled. I really feel like I was able to enjoy everything: grandiose landscapes (our Vosges in XXXL), very welcoming and cool people, unforgettable encounters with wild animals (moose, whales, seals, porcupine , beaver, etc.). Only one regret: not to have stayed. more than one night at Condo Natakam. Special mention also for the Nemiskau outfitter and the Valga+++ inn. [...]
QUALITY SERVICE
(Translated by Google) SOME IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE ON ONE OR TWO POINTS (HOTEL IN GASPE FOR EX) BUT WHICH DO NOT HARM THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICE AS A WHOLE
a very nice trip
(Translated by Google) A very nice trip despite two hiccups regarding accommodation. It would be useful on your part to carry out "mystery shopper" surveys to really realize certain things. Indeed, concerning the Triton, your guard adviser on 06.08 indicated to me; having visited the site in May. Fine, but when you work with a service provider by talking to him about the volume of turnover, it is obvious that he is rolling out the red carpet for you and hiding the reality from you....by completing this survey ;te it is we who play this role of "mystery shopper" ???? In addition, we had the impression that "authentik" customers were treated less well than others: we had to 2 or 3 times from rooms located at the top of the stairs leading to the lobby of the hotel or inn. Finally, on a more general level, some stages could have been shortened and others lengthened. [...]