Western conquest
three magical weeks
(Translated by Google) Hello all,
We have grouped 2 "road trips" in three weeks: conquest of the West and discovery of the East. A thousand THANKS to Joannie from Authentik Canada who helped, advised and accompanied us so well in the preparation and realization of this wonderful trip. After thousands of kilometers covered, we can say that the beauty of the landscapes, the power of nature, the kindness and benevolence of the Canadians transported us like on a cloud from city to city, from lake to lake, from river to river. ..it is difficult to summarize what we experienced in a few words but each moment will remain unforgettable. Every day we experienced something strong and intense. This country is incredible and we will come back to it with Authentik Canada...
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A great vacation
(Translated by Google) We chose Authentik for our 3rd trip to North America.
The proposed itinerary was brilliant, it allowed us to visit this part of the continent that we did not know. Being able to choose your excursions even before the start of the trip is great. The hotels booked for us were very nice.
Have a great vacation!
A great trip organized to perfection
(Translated by Google) We loved this very beautiful trip of almost 3 weeks.
Our advisor was very available and attentive to our needs. There were no hitches, everything went perfectly.
The accommodations were very good: clean, well located, with comfortable bedding. Beware, however, of parking (often paid or free if the license plate is registered beforehand).
Three beautiful holidays
Very good family experience
(Translated by Google) A very nice trip during which we were lucky to have beautiful weather! Emilie was responsive and attentive in adapting the route and the activities to our requests.
We really liked the wild side of the coast of Pacific Rim.
Unforgettable
(Translated by Google) Superb trip with a circuit that meets our expectations which allowed us to discover magnificent landscapes worthy of postcards. The selected hotels offer large rooms and are very well located. Only downsides, many (too) many people in Lake Louise even early (Lake Moraine just as pretty and less crowded) and the smoke from forest fires very present in British Columbia. We escaped it in Alberta which allowed magnificent views and all along the superb "Icefields Parkway". [...]
Damage to the smog
(Translated by Google) Well organized trip in general.
In the roadbook it might have been useful to specify that the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria is Twanwassen and not Horshoebay (although this is also possible but significantly longer).
The steps are long walls; and we spend a day in the car driving: maybe plan optional stops to visit on the way, and to take into account in the timing.
Bad luck for Jasper and Banff national parks. Due to the wildfires in British Columbia (over 600 fires), the sky was leaden, pinkish, opaque and did not let the sun shine through. With the consequences: cold temperatures, dull landscapes, no views of the mountains and a lingering smell of fire. It seems that it's the same every year in August; but, that this year it was particularly marked.
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First discovery of western Canada
(Translated by Google) Beautiful program: for a first discovery of this region of Çanada, everything is there.
Splendid natural scenery and we went there for that, we are amazed!
Choice of very disparate hotels: we go from excellence to more average establishments, guided by concerns about availability in the summer on the major sites. In other words, hoteliers know that they are going to sell their room and do not always make the effort to welcome tourists in good conditions. Is it normal to pay extra for wifi in 2018? Not in my opinion...
The fires in British Columbia generated a lot of smoke on the plain and only the rains allowed a return to optimal vision...
A summary of a beautiful trip and a beautiful discovery: the excursions on each stage were really nice and nourish the interest of the trip.
Authentik Canada on top with the presence of Marie Michèle without imposing herself during the trip. Easy exchanges by email, in the event of an incident. We were reimbursed during the stay for a service not consumed for reasons of bad weather, that is to say...
A big thank-you
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A great family trip!
(Translated by Google) We left at 6, including 1 baby of 1 year and 1 child of 10 years.
Marie Pascale, helped us to customize the road trip in the opposite direction, and to modify some dates to stay longer in certain places.
There were no problems with reservations (car/hotel/activities), everything went well.
We were even warned of the risk of work on the main roads in order to adjust our arrival time: top!
All the restaurants recommended in the road book were up to par.
It was really a great family trip!
In the improvement points:
1) At the Clearwater accommodation (Wells Gray Gold Resort) we would have liked to have been warned in advance that there was only Clearwater to buy food (50 minutes away), because there was no restaurant in Wells Gray park.
2) In Vancouver, 1 adjacent street from China Town, we came across the intersection of East Hastings & Columbia Streets, right in the junkie/illness district. It really shocked us because it's almost in the city center.
Otherwise, once again, it was really a great trip!
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Beautiful landscapes but
(Translated by Google) Wonderful landscapes but 2900 km of car in 2 weeks and some disappointments.
Contents
(Translated by Google) Apart from 2 or 3 hotels and one place (the village of Whistler, which is much too touristy), everything went well and we saw magnificent landscapes and did some interesting activities (bear safari, rafting).
People are very welcoming.
Crossing the Rockies
(Translated by Google) Great trip to the Canadian Rockies
What happiness, what pleasure!!
(Translated by Google) Exceptional trip from all points of view: the organization of the Road trip, the stages, the hotels, the activities... thanks to Laurence's good advice!
Honeymoon
(Translated by Google) the trip went well, we had some problems when delivering the car, but it was quickly resolved.
The number of kilometers is sufficient, we would have liked to have stayed 2 more days on Vancouver Island to discover it a little more, it is the place that we preferred with Jasper National Park.
The passage to Clearwater is pleasant with the visits of the waterfalls all along this road which is unique.
We were able to walk in the middle of nature without having too many people.
The different waterfalls are worth their detour.
What we did not like was the stopover at Lake Louise, the small town only exists for Lake Louise and Le Lac Moraine. We were less quiet to admire the landscape. This place is very popular with tourists from all over the world, and coming to the site at 9:00 am can sometimes be complicated and the car parks closed for lack of space.
Be careful when purchasing, in Canada the taxes are not automatically on the label, but during payment: a small detail that may surprise you when you come from France where VAT is already applied to the sale price.
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Great Adventure in the Rockies
A honeymoon full of adventures!
(Translated by Google) The trip was fantastic, very well prepared; ! The Authentik Canada road book was perfect!!
A honeymoon full of adventures!
We did a long trip of 3 weeks, covering the Western and Eastern part of Canada, with transfer by plane from Calgary to Montreal. Montreal.
For my part (and how I imagined Canada), the western part, British Columbia, represents CANADA! Immense spaces, nature at its best; as far as the eye can see, wildlife is present everywhere, the Canadians, super welcoming, curious, with a fantastic sense of humor! We spent a few evenings in small villages, with the inhabitants, simply unforgettable!
Even the long stages, 5-6 hours by car, passed very quickly, there is always a place to stop, walk (more or less long) to access fantastic landscapes! The best, if you have time, and to choose the walks of more than 30 minutes, because there are a lot less people around. the arrival!!
The only difficult point for us Europeans (I am French and my wife Italian) was gastronomy". It is possible to eat very well, but for a higher budget, otherwise, even when shopping for hikes, it is not always easy to find enough to have a good picnic . But it was also part of the travel experience! We often ate well. in small villages, where there were small restaurants, or in the Ranches on the road!
Quebec is very beautiful too! Perhaps a little less spectacular than the other side... We were also very out of place there, the Quebecers are also very friendly ! We felt the European influence more! Montreal is a fabulous city, where you quickly feel good!
A plus for the Auberge la Fjordelaise, at; l'Anse-Saint-Jean, where the welcome was fantastic, we also ate very well there. ! The sugar tart for dessert, a treat!! We were lucky to fall along with a group of friends from Quebec who met there every year! And the atmosphere was very festive! As soon as you are able to make 2/3 jokes you are quickly integrated!!
The experience has been incredible, it took me at least 3 weeks to my return, to "recover" from all these positive emotions, these landscapes, this nature and these inhabitants!
For sure, we will be back!!
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Completely successful trip
(Translated by Google) We are very pleased with our vacation in Western Canada. Everything went wonderfully well.
Everything was perfect
(Translated by Google) Everything was perfect. this is the first time that an agency has "pampered" us at; this point.
Their availability, the clarity and the many explanations of the road book without forgetting its neat presentation.
I recommend and would recommend their services
Authentik Canada made it easy for us to life
(Translated by Google) Very nice trip having responded to my expectations. Wonderful landscapes. At the organizational level, the road-book has been very valuable. It allowed me to keep my diary from day to day. Very good advice on sites to visit. see and about restaurants. We tested very good restaurants indicated in the booklet (but the budget was somewhat exceeded!!!). Very warm welcome in the hotels as well as in the restaurants or shops. For hotels not all at equality. Not a good memory of the one in Revelstoke located near the railway; large number of freight trains passing through (minimum 200 wagons). A + for the Clearwater Springs Ranch. Too bad I wasn't notified. that he made guest tables which would have avoided us; to drive 1 hour there and back for dinner... Pick up and return of the rental car without any problems. Thanks for coming back. the addresses in the GPS. Pleasant outward and return flights on Air Transat. We were placed (at my request) on the last two seats at the end of the plane. For meals when they arrived at our level there was no longer any choice (vegetarian sandwich for example not very good). We reported to them. The weather has been very pleasant. A little more time on Vancouver would have been nice. good. Overall we are satisfied and thank you. Cordially [...]
The nature at; the pure state
(Translated by Google) To recommend without hesitation. The +: GPS, choice of hotels, proposed circuit;
Superb trip, beautiful lands
(Translated by Google) We are very happy with the service received, the ease of to modify the route and the hotels offered (all very good) as well as pre-programmed GPS; Free. The proposed route is ideal for discovering British Columbia and the parks of Alberta, but leaves little time for hiking. Next time ...
Wells-Gray Park has been a real and magnificent discovery, excellent advice to include it in the route. We particularly liked the detour to; Telegraph Cove, the whale watching outing has been sensational. Worth extending the route by two days, despite the journeys (the road is very beautiful). Whistler has been the biggest disappointment of the trip, really too touristy.
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Very satisfied
(Translated by Google) A week between Vancouver and Vancouver Island and a week in the Rockies (excluding flights) with a Victoria Vancouver air link, it's perfect for discovering Western Canada
Exotic, varied and very well designed.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful discoveries, memorable observation of animals in the wild, impressive landscapes.
A fantastic experience
(Translated by Google) If you are looking for large green spaces and a change of scenery, the conquest of the West is made for you!
Superb and well organized trip.
You are beautiful travels!
(Translated by Google) Very nice to go from the peaceful ocean to the rocky mountains!
Varied and grandiose landscapes
Superb trip
(Translated by Google) Sublime landscapes.
Impeccable organization.
Beautiful "nature" trip in western Canada
(Translated by Google) intensive trip: 9 hotels and 2500km. Circuit from Vancouver to; Calgary. A journey close to nature and exotic, the beauty of Canadian landscapes were there. At the end of the route at From Lake Louise and Banff, many tourists, crowded parks, impossibility of to visit certain sites in the afternoon. Plan visits or hikes in the morning. We enjoyed it very much. Vancouver Island, it deserves to be looked at longer. It is better to plan reservations for bear or killer whale excursions and even on the maligne lake at the end of the day. advance. No problem encountered. on the organization of the trip by Authentik Canada. [...]
Perfect except information availability
(Translated by Google) Overall excellent! only downside on the availability of establishments which are confirmed by telephone and then several weeks later not available. Need to have a system to real time day