Heart of Quebec
Fabulous Quebec
We've just returned after a wonderful 2 week Quebec road trip. The Authentik itinerary was spot on, and we particularly enjoyed the warm welcome we received at the Auberge and B&B establishments we stayed at.
Particular mention must go to John and Daniel at Gîte La Vieille École in Grand Piles. John goes out if his way to help his guests get the most out of the Mauricie region.
Just a couple of the many highlights included whale watching from Tadoussac, and bear watching at Saint-Aime-des Lacs.
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Family trip
(Translated by Google) Our advisor, Virginie, was there for us throughout the preparation until departure. During the trip, everything went well (car, accommodation, activities).
A perfect trip
magnificent road trip, exceptional choice of season
(Translated by Google) impeccable flight, very functional car, top route and timing, accommodation and catering 80% good.
Discover Quebec in the fall foliage season
(Translated by Google) A 3-week road trip that allowed us to discover a part of Quebec, fabulous autumn landscapes, and the kindness of Canadians. As with all trips, there were unforeseen events that were overcome, and good memories remain, with over 2000 photos taken.
A flawless trip
(Translated by Google) Improve this comment after a trip: After several exchanges with Marion for the organization, she proposed a very suitable itinerary from France. It turned out to be perfect once we were there. The accommodations and activities were in line with our request, neither too much nor too little, a good balance between driving and activities. Overnight stays with locals allowed us enriching exchanges. Nothing to complain about during this trip, not even the weather... [...]
Excellent experience in Quebec
(Translated by Google) We had a great stay in Quebec, everything went perfectly. The choice of itinerary, accommodation, and visiting tips were very relevant.
Delighted! I 100% recommend your services.
(Translated by Google) I am delighted with your services, and with Marika's follow-up throughout our stay! Whether it was the activities or the accommodation, everything met our expectations!
Dream trip perfectly organized
(Translated by Google) We were very satisfied with the organization of our trip. The itinerary was very well thought out and perfectly suited to our criteria and desires. The chosen region fully met our expectations, and the different stages were well distributed over the duration of the stay.
Most of the proposed activities were very well chosen and allowed us to discover the region in a varied and pleasant way. One small reservation, however, regarding the cruise in the Hautes-Gorges: we would have preferred to discover this route by bike, along the Hautes-Gorges, rather than from the boat. In our opinion, this would have allowed us to enjoy the landscapes and the natural setting more.
We also appreciated the travel time between the different stages, which remained reasonable and allowed us to fully enjoy the trip without spending too much time on the road.
One small remark regarding the last night: it would have been preferable to have accommodation closer to Montreal. Due to the extensive roadworks and heavy traffic around the city, the journey to Montreal was longer and more restrictive than expected.
Overall, we have a very good impression of this trip and its organization. The stay generally fully met our expectations, with a well-balanced program and interesting activities.
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Superb discovery of Quebec and its magnificent landscapes.
Very nice trip
(Translated by Google) I sincerely thank Authentik Canada for this trip, which allowed us to discover the province of Quebec as a family. The trip was perfect from start to finish. The services offered and chosen were of very high quality. We were not a family of adventurers and we didn't want an organized trip from A to Z. Authentik Canada perfectly met our vision of travel. We built our trip ourselves by choosing from the different activity and accommodation proposals. Our feeling of satisfaction was reinforced during our exchanges with the service providers who only gave us positive feedback about Authentik Canada throughout our trip.
I RECOMMEND AUTHENTIK CANADA TO ORGANIZE YOUR TRIP! GO FOR IT WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED!
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magnificent landscapes and beautiful encounters
(Translated by Google) We particularly enjoyed our homestays (welcome, advice for visiting and good restaurant, Gîte de l'Orchidée and Manoir Hortensia).
Note for future travelers that it is preferable to book the Auberge du Jardin (Petit Saguenay) only when the owners are present, because it is disappointing to find only a key on the door and some provisions in a fridge.
On the advice of our host from Charlevoix, we did the Hautes Gorges cruise one day before the scheduled date (easy to change as there were few people in June);
Stay optimized in Quebec by doing Canyon Ste-Anne and Montmorency Falls on the same day to have more time to visit the city the next day.
A beautiful trip that will leave us with very fond memories.
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Very pleasant and well-organized trip.
(Translated by Google) This trip allows you to discover the different faces of Quebec, in terms of landscapes, weather, and lifestyles.
The proposed activities were great, it's a shame we went a bit early in May and some options weren't yet available. Quebecers are very welcoming and kind.
Thank you Alexia for this wonderful trip to Canada.
(Translated by Google) A magnificent trip, perfectly organized by Alexia! A varied itinerary mixing city and nature. A special mention to the Hygge Motel-Boutique in Baie-Saint-Paul, our favorite, and to Le Silo in Charlevoix, an unforgettable experience. Le Baluchon offers an exceptional setting and facilities, but the meals were disappointing. Overall, everything went smoothly and was well thought out: thank you again Alexia, we really appreciated your support throughout this adventure, a superb trip to Canada! Thanks to you, this trip will remain etched in our memories for a long time.
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Beautiful encounters and incredible landscapes
(Translated by Google) Well-organized trip, the accommodations and activities met our expectations, beautiful unspoiled nature, and we were very pleasantly surprised by the kindness of Canadians.
An unforgettable trip/journey
(Translated by Google) I've been waiting for this trip for 30 years and I wanted something tailor-made and above all not to have to manage anything: to enjoy 100% of the trip and the splendor of Canada. Thanks to Alexia, this was the case: we first exchanged emails and then phone calls to define my expectations in terms of itinerary and hotels. Alexia offered me a perfect trip with different styles of accommodation (one night in a motel, a first), and booked activities. The personalized roadbook is great, it's a great help once you're there. During the stay I kept in touch with Authentik and I always had someone to answer my requests (a last minute change). The organization of Authentik and the splendor of the Laurentians, despite a little rain, I would leave again tomorrow if I could.
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A top-notch trip!
(Translated by Google) From the trip design, to the quality of the activities and accommodations offered, right up to the on-site assistance, I recommend this trip and Authentik Canada!
Discovery of Canada
(Translated by Google) Nice itinerary, only downside, we would have preferred to spend more days between Tadoussac and Charlevoix, and not stay 2 days on the south side of the Saguenay Fjord.
The whale watching sea excursion was one of the highlights of our trip.
We did not appreciate the accommodations in St Felicien (rectory) and Charlevoix (superb apartment but in the middle of a winter ski resort without any charm: concrete, parking lot, gravel...).
Canadians are excellent hosts, we had a lot of fun interacting with them during our trip.
I recommend Authentik Canada.
Thank you.
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Change of scenery guaranteed with TOP accommodations and activities
(Translated by Google) Perfect help in preparing for this trip
It's aptly named, because we had some lovely encounters.
(Translated by Google) We will definitely tell our family and friends about Authentik Canada, and especially about the "Gens Du Pays" trip, to encourage them to do it too. The Authentik Canada website has all the good advice and lots of activities as well as points of interest that allow you to customize your trip, including if you want to include round-trip flights and car rental... The availability of the specialist allows you to adjust the trip according to your requests in terms of accommodation and activities. The "Gens du Pays" road trip allowed us to have wonderful encounters, not only with the people who welcomed us in accommodation or during activities, but also by chance, in restaurants, bars, shops or at the beach, basically everywhere throughout our trip. All of this will indeed leave us with very good memories.
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a beautiful experience discovering this vast region
(Translated by Google) The proposed itinerary allowed us to discover several different lifestyles. Even though the distances were long, alternating with days on site allowed us to visit the various locations at our leisure. The welcome from our hosts in Quebec City was very warm and friendly! We really appreciated our exchanges!
A beautiful life experience and very pleasant encounters during the different stays. The seaplane flight was also a highlight with a top-notch pilot!
However, be aware that standard vehicle rentals may include electric vehicles which can be stressful given the distances to be covered.
Our trip was very well organized and we had the answers to our questions from the agency before leaving by the very available and responsive team. If we have to come back we will not hesitate to use Authentik again!!
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Welcome to paradise
(Translated by Google) As usual, Authentik met our expectations. Nothing to complain about regarding the organization and bookings. This trip offered us many encounters with animals (Deer, Wolf, Bear, Whales...) and beautiful hikes in the parks. It was our 5th trip and our 5th visit to Domaine Valga, it remains an exceptional and essential stop (Eric, Chantal, Catherine, Maxime and their team are warm, welcoming hosts, all in a very good atmosphere and in a place offering rest and tranquility).
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A great vacation in Quebec
(Translated by Google) We loved our first time in Quebec. Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see, wilderness, water and lakes everywhere, black bears, whales, nature walks, but especially the endearing and open Quebecers!
What we liked less: the blueberry bike ride because it wasn't very scenic (maybe replace it with a bike ride along Lac St Jean); the 5-star farm because of too many flies and insects getting into the rooms and cars. We very much enjoyed meeting hosts like Régine at Petit Saguenay, Huguette and André at Les Éboulements, and Francine in Quebec City. In general, we preferred the nature part rather than the city part.
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Perfect trip with exceptional encounters
(Translated by Google) Our trip was very well organized with time to visit without having to rush. We met travelers as well as super friendly and very welcoming locals. Breathtaking landscapes and magnificent visits.
Quebec road trip
(Translated by Google) Excellent trip to discover Quebec. Great app allowing you to get to the different stages and activities!!! Good organization and very nice hosts with good advice. A must do.
A magnificent experience..we can't wait to come back
(Translated by Google) I used Authentik Canada to help me organize our road trip in Quebec. Tanya was great with practical advice, booking accommodations, activities, a car, and suggesting places to see that I wasn't aware of. There's also flexibility with some accommodations/activities that can be chosen outside of Authentik. I appreciated the transparency regarding the trip price, which allows for better budgeting. Everywhere we booked through Authentik, we were very well received, no bad surprises...la maison Zacharie, le 2800 du parc, Hotel Alt in Montreal, Exode en nature, Auberge Val Jalbert...superb addresses that we recommend. For activities, we loved having family-run businesses with passionate people: the visit to the Wendake reserve, the whale watching tour (special mention for the captain and Mélissandre the naturalist), la maison Zacharie, the zookeepers at the St-Félicien wildlife zoo, the visit to the sugar shack (thanks to Alexandre for sharing information about his profession). For the car rental, there were several choices and we chose Avis and everything was well organized through Authentik, great! In short, we regret nothing...except that it's already over. But what is certain is that we will return and I know who I will call to prepare this future trip (which will come quickly I hope). If you have any doubts, make an appointment with an advisor and you will be convinced. Thank you again!
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First time in Canada
(Translated by Google) Hello
Thank you for this organized trip, my first time in Canada. Beautiful scenery, nice people. Everything was well organized, no problems, thanks again =)
Excellent trip, perfectly suited to our expectations.
(Translated by Google) We were delighted with this first trip to Canada. Beautiful stops, beautiful accommodations.
A beautiful fall road trip
(Translated by Google) Our local road trip, which we adapted with Susyane's professional and informed help by making sure to stay at least 2 nights with breakfast at each stop, allowed us to fully enjoy each resort. All the accommodations were of good quality and mostly corresponded well to the descriptions. Worth highlighting is the welcome of our hosts, with two favorites, 'Almatoit' in Alma and 'Nature et pinceaux' in Baie Saint Paul, and one downside for 'Le gîte aux orchidées' in Shawinigan where the frugal breakfast in a crate left in the refrigerator was not up to par with the others. We enjoyed our two excursions, the seaplane in La Tuque despite the cloudy weather, the whales in a zodiac boat in Les Escoumins with ideal weather and many humpback, blue, and beluga whales observed.
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An unforgettable experience; top-notch personalized service
(Translated by Google) Our specialist managed to organize a trip that matched our expectations closely. The roadbook is very comprehensive and prevents feeling lost when arriving in this new country. Every possible question was anticipated! On-site, everything was reserved, and we were well-expected, both for activities and accommodations. The "Gens du pays" circuit is really worth doing to better understand the local customs and traditions. We were welcomed by incredible and caring people. We returned with stars in our eyes and a strong desire to go back! [...]