The Essence of Quebec

Change of scenery and complete happiness!!! ????

(Translated by Google) An extraordinary and unforgettable first trip to Canada! We are delighted with our three-week stay and do not regret our choice of Gaspesie in any way! The landscapes are breathtaking, we thought we were at the end of the world!
Thank you to our advisor Émilie Boivin for guiding us throughout the preparation of this trip, whether it was for the choice of destinations, accommodation, activities... Everything was magical!
Outfitter accommodation is not to be missed. Our two stays at the Seigneurie du Triton and the Valga outfitter were rich in encounters and exchanges... Nothing better to get to know Quebecers and immerse yourself in their values and lifestyles! The environment guarantees a complete change of scenery and absolute serenity!
Thanks again for everything ! We return to France with memories in our heads and stars in our eyes!! ?????????????
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Unique adventure!!

(Translated by Google) We discovered Authentik a bit by chance on the internet, and made a request, the quick responses and the follow-up immediately reassured us.
The proposed trip has been modified according to our wishes and well advised.
The follow-up fact of having a single adviser who takes care of your file for the follow-up was very efficient and pleasant.
On site everything was well organized according to the roadbook.
We really loved this trip, only downside, too short ;-)

We will not hesitate to contact the team again for a future trip. [...]

Unforgettable family road trip in Quebec

(Translated by Google) We did an amazing 3 week road trip in Quebec, from Montreal to Gaspésie via Lac St Jean, the Saguenay Fjord and ending in Quebec City. On the program, seaplane tour in La Tuque, kayaking with the whales in Tadoussac, crossing the St. Lawrence, lobster tasting, canoeing on the Bonaventure River, and so on. During the trip, we stayed in quality B&Bs and inns (apart from the Le Caribou motel near Gaspé, which disappointed us because of its lack of comfort). We particularly enjoyed our 2 stays at an Outfitter (Club Odanak in La Tuque and Domaine Valga in St Gabriel de Rimouski), always on the edge of a lake and during which we could do water activities (canoe, kayak, pedal boat, Paddle ). We come back from this trip with wonderful memories in our heads. We miss the landscapes as well as the kindness of Quebecers already!! Thanks to Tiffany Grégoire for the collaboration and the organization of this trip. We highly recommend Authentik Canada! :) The Rihet family [...]

3 weeks in Quebec

(Translated by Google) A wide variety of landscapes. Very diverse activities. A total change of scenery while keeping the advantage of the French language.

Welcoming and warm population - grandiose landscapes.

(Translated by Google) This trip has thrilled us. The organization was perfect and we encountered no logistical difficulties. We made discoveries and lived unforgettable experiences. Quebecers are open, very welcoming and helpful. We were charmed! The experience at the Seigneurie du Triton was unique and very exotic. Gaspésie and the St. Lawrence, incredible.

Wonderful trip / absolutely amazing advisor

(Translated by Google) Our trip amazed us both by the beauty of the landscapes, and by the many exchanges and encounters that occurred during this road trip. All of this would not have been possible without the kindness, professionalism and intelligence of Joannie Bruyère, who organized an unparalleled stay for us and followed us throughout this journey with her constant good humor, attentive listening and their ability to take initiatives. (Air France had lost one of our bags, they took care of it and we got it back to where we were staying very quickly). Thank you to the entire Authentic Canada team and especially to Joannie Bruyère for her skills, her joie de vivre, her ability to listen, all of which made for a fabulous road trip, totally in line with our expectations. Goodbye.
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Exceptional

(Translated by Google) Everything went as it should thanks to an exceptional organization,
A beautiful country, kind people and animals were there, even hummingbirds not expected at the peogram

Authentik Canada is particularly appreciated everywhere

thank you

Very well organized trip, only good memories

Fabulous and very well organized stay

(Translated by Google) Everything was perfect, however a little disappointment for the interest of the visit to Montreal

Organization and exceptional trips

(Translated by Google) We were very satisfied with the service offered by Authentik Canada, both before the trip (advice in preparing the circuit and in the choice of itinerary, adaptability of the proposals in terms of accommodation and activity) and during the trip. (very good quality of the service providers chosen) and after the trip (help with solving a small problem). So positive! [...]

Unforgettable

Very good discovery of Quebec

(Translated by Google) The trip is completely in line with our expectations and the proposed program, it allowed us to discover a beautiful sample of landscapes, customs and hospitality in Quebec.
Beautiful encounters and mind-blowing images
We just spent an hour commenting on our trip, every place, every accommodation, every activity, sending it all got erased because every note was missing titles...
Never mind.... [...]

PERFECT

(Translated by Google) The tour of Gaspésie is superb, everything is to be seen. We just regret leaving the Fjords, the Parc de la Gaspésie or even the bic when we like walking. Either we stay longer or we skip steps!!

A big THANK YOU to Authentik for its organization, its hostels and everything.

Magic Tower

(Translated by Google) Our trip went wonderfully well.
Upstream, our advisor listened to our wishes. We were even able to contact her on site for further details.
She was able to respond to all of our requests.
The circuit was fabulous, the distances between the destinations were not too long and the routes sublime.
We have always been very well received by our various guests and the activities have lived up to our expectations.
Experience to repeat!
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QUEBEC better than I imagined, an unforgettable stay

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and exciting country welcoming and friendly people I would come back an unforgettable stay, we eat very well and the beer is excellent I did not want to go back I would come back ........

It was tiguidou!

(Translated by Google) Me and my brother appreciated the availability of our adviser Marie-Pascale, the personalization and flexibility of the route and the very precise indications in our roadbook. We spent 3 wonderful weeks with only the concern to make the most of it.

Wonderful Family Road Trip

(Translated by Google) Superb family tour of Gaspésie. Wonderful landscapes and places to discover, nature on a large scale! And full of enriching encounters. All activities were particularly appreciated and flawless organization.

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

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. [...]