Western conquest

Conquered by the West

(Translated by Google) We have been enchanted by the road trip "Conquest of the West" which every day made us discover the beauty of the cities and landscapes crossed. The walking options at; feet or at there are many bikes to discover parks, forests, lakes and fantastic waterfalls. Everything is perfectly indicated; and signposted. Do not hesitate to stop en route at many viewpoints. There is always something to do; admire. Regarding hotels, the "economic" category offers good quality. of comfort well above a simple motel. On the whole, the welcome is attentive, the rooms are clean and well equipped (kitchenette). We would like to thank Stéphanie, our advisor, for her wise advice during the preparation of the trip and her attention during the trip. Upon our arrival at Clearwater, major forest fires were raging in the area. Before even contacting her, Stéphanie had sent us a message. an email to confirm that the hotel was waiting for us. We have also studied with her our tour options since Wells Gray Nature Park was closed. as a precaution. A big thank-you. Authentik is an efficient and transparent agency. We've had no problems with bookings, and there's no secrecy around the various activity providers, which helps verify that Authentik has the benefit of good rates. [...]

We would have needed more time!

(Translated by Google) The organization of the trip and the documentation were perfect, beyond that. from this to what we expected.
In addition to the discovery of the superb landscapes, this trip was the opportunity to become aware of the history of Canada and the culture of the Amerindians.
The reservation on our satisfaction relates only to the lack of time to really enjoy all that there is. discover.
Just a (small) remark: the search for a gas station before returning the car to the station. Calgary has been complicated. [...]

great trip but choice of some hotels to review

(Translated by Google) Nice trip very well organized. but some hotels not up to standard such as clearwater lodge (noisy, breakfast worthy of a holiday camp) and tekkara lodge jasper "cabin" room (?????) without chair very small microscopic bathroom and poorly equipped ;, bad breakfast and little choice)

Western Canada

(Translated by Google) Travel

s wonderful with all the information you need to make great discoveries and an extraordinary experience with Authentik Canada.




Thanks to; Laurence Gibeau

Magnificent and grandiose trip

(Translated by Google) Region with breathtaking landscapes, grandiose, we were amazed.
And thank you for the GPS with the addresses of the hotels programmed it was great what a time saver.

The landscape and wild nature lover will literally be amazed.

(Translated by Google) I want you to enjoy our trip to Canada and more specifically Western Canada (Alberta and British Columbia).
This road trip, that Authentic Canada to; organized and reserved 6 months to advance, has been a success!!! We didn't want to stress or waste time on hotels, car rentals, itineraries or activities, especially when we don't speak good English. Traveling taught me how to have confidence in life, in myself and in embrace the unknown with serenity. If I had planned this road-trip with a purely Cartesian reflection, I would certainly never have attempted it; because there were too many uncertainties. Good excuses, there are tons of them when you let yourself be ruled by fear. But then, at the beginning of September, the magic of the unknown manifested itself. The landscape and wild nature lover will literally be amazed. But I was really far from imagining the beauty. from this place… Thanks to; Authentic Canada, and more specifically to Laurence, Advisor, for your professional and personalized service. I'm already thinking about to California... [...]

Circuit compliant with; our expectations and well-documented road book

(Translated by Google) Very friendly telephone reception from Sophie-André. Listening and good understanding of our expectations.
Customization of your offer of well-placed and very pleasant accommodation.
our photos are too long to read. load

A beautiful itinerary for a moment out of time!

(Translated by Google) Superb stay!

It all starts at; the arrival at Vancouver, where our detailed roadbook; travel waiting for us in the room. This is a nice little hardcover book. which is extremely well done and which made our stay and our travels extremely simple and pleasant. We only got to no moment felt lost and not knowing what to do, it is extremely appreciable in the context of a traveling stay like this.
Western Canada is absolutely beautiful and the Canadians we met; were adorable. Lovers of hiking, wild life and warm human experiences, you will be won over!
The itinerary offers a very interesting contrast of landscapes and atmospheres over 2 weeks. The Pacific Coast fills your heart with tranquility as the Rockies the following week take your breath away with their majesty. !
We particularly fell in love with Jasper National Park, a real gem that deserves to stay there for a whole week. This is perhaps the only "negative" point of the stay, since 14 days seemed too short to us compared to the previous stay. the quantity things to do to do and to see on the route.

In any case, we will keep fond memories of this superb romantic getaway, which allowed us to find time for both of us after a year of racing in our professional lives.

Many thanks to; Gabrielle from the Authentik Canada team for her attentive listening to our preferences and requests. [...]

The journey of my life

(Translated by Google) Hello to; all,
I am French and I wanted to go to Canada since the age of 10... I am 28.
Very nice trip in Western Canada! enriching by its landscapes and by the people we met. People are welcoming, say "Hello", ask if "how are you", they are also open-minded and open-minded. the discussion. We did a road trip from Vancouver to; Calgary.
Side organization, I really recommend Authentik Canada for your trips to Canada. The road book delivered "by hand" to; the first hotel room has brought us additional activities (Venue advice, restaurants, festival) despite our already busy schedule. well filled. A word of advice if you wish to have a well-loaded program, do not hesitate to plan a personal road book before leaving with many activities that you will have found; in documents. The weather can change your plans sometimes.
This trip allowed me to open my eyes to human relationships, the "zero waste" solution applied; in Canada; And the beauty decor.

Thanks to; Virginia and to Authentic Canada
Without hesitation I will return

Sincerely
Stephane [...]

Fabulous wilderness immersion

(Translated by Google) The discovery of the great Canadian spaces completely charmed us, the relaxed atmosphere, the calm and the cleanliness. cities, the impeccable hotel services have contributed to to make this stay unforgettable.

vastness landscapes, exceptional views: a great family trip!

(Translated by Google) A journey that is shared between ocean and mountains: water pleasures (beach, swimming and observation of killer whales, whales, and other animals) and altitude pleasures (hiking, breathtaking landscapes). All in family, it is ç has happiness.
Very well organized roodbook. Has evolved well; since our stay in Quebec in 2008.
Thanks for the easy return. GPS and pre-stored destinations. [...]

Excellent service that we could see on site

(Translated by Google) We chose this route because our daughter had taken a train ride from Chicago to; Vancouver. Vancouver Island was our main objective. Marion helped us. to complete with the Rockies and we are delighted.
We could not use the GPS Authentik because programmed; in Montreal I believe, and program the Avis Hotel route to; Vancouver has messed things up. Luckily the car's GPS was fine and we only used it. than this one
As far as the car is concerned, the Avis service is minimal (for French people) because they are limited to; return the key (in Florida we had a minimum of practical information...). The model differs from those already shown. taken in hand, and there are "tricks" that we obtained while stopping at Ford to have explanations on the delay of closing the doors, that nobody should be behind the vehicle except the The boot lid does not lock, the driving position adjustment is not "simply".
I would like to attract your attention to the fact that the "normal" driving position without using the cruise control (many changes due to works) leads to a kind of tendinitis of the right knee (we have noticed many cases of people pulling the right leg). In your advice to drivers a warning would perhaps be welcome.
Driving in Canada is a bit surprising for a European. Draw attention to the fact that you must constantly monitor the authorized speed displayed on the GPS. Limits to; 20 KM/H in the middle of the mountains or at 30 surprise a little, it seems that it is to because of the bears...which could arise...
It spoils a bit but the rest is great, so... [...]

Western Canada personalized trip-tour with family (3 weeks)

(Translated by Google) We are delighted with our stay. The landscapes are within walking distance. Breathtaking. We had the chance to approach many animals (whales, bears, caribou...) Each day was different from the previous one with new discoveries and new activities. The organization is absolutely perfect. We blindly followed our road-book which was so clear. absolute. A big thank you for the GPS where all the addresses were recorded chronologically.
Beware of bank cards for which the Canadian reading system may be different, which posed a problem for us. a problem when borrowing the car from avis. This could be solved (on a Sunday!) thanks to efficient and friendly telephone assistance from Authentik Canada. [...]

Very good organization, very good adviser!

(Translated by Google) The organization has been perfect, the hotels were on the other hand sometimes very average...we had the impression of receiving the least good rooms of each establishment. But it still allowed us to discover Western Canada without having to worry about the organization.

Nature, cities and hikes

(Translated by Google) It is absolutely necessary on Vancouver Island to access the side Pacific island (Tofino for example)
But for that, provide accommodation on site
Define when creating the trip, where the priorities go: cities and culture or landscape and hikes /> THANK YOU to; Laurence for her help in design this trip
everything was perfectly reserved; and the correct description (too bad the roadbook is not printed in color)
why not provide a duplicate of the voucher (once delivered, you no longer know what services are provided - breakfast for example)
the GPS has been very useful sometimes to get directly to the hotel [...]

trip corresponding to; our expectations

(Translated by Google) Program ébalanceé

discovery of extraordinary landscapes thanks to; this semi-free formula

(Translated by Google) The semi-free formula allows you to travel with complete peace of mind: the hotels are already at your disposal. reserved and thanks to the very complete RoadBook which allows you not to miss anything...

(Translated by Google) We will not forget the beauty. landscapes in particular: Jasper - and contact with Canadians. This changes with the French who are always in a bad mood and not courteous. The organization and relationship of Auhentik Canada is great and reassuring. In France we do not have the same services with agencies; even the most expensive ones.

The town of Whistler / uninteresting for non-athletes and 2 days is way too much. We stayed two nights with locals in a house in the basement: for the French it's not terrible. We were three; he missed a bed at the inhabitant and a bed in the furnished residence at Whistler/sauna was not necessary. Thank you for everything ! [...]

(Translated by Google) Advantages: 1/choice of hotels 2/organization of the trip as a whole 3/advice before the trip on the stages.

Cons: 1/more or less long waits for certain activities. (prepaid reservation solution) 2/lack of information & comments in French (this caused us some setbacks).

(Translated by Google) Days spent in the Rockies, Vancouver Island have great tourist interest.

Qalicum Beach without much tourist interest Not enough days spent in the rockies where there are many activities on offer. We would have liked to be able to add activities to our stay until the last moment. Lack of precision concerning the breakfast (mentioned included in the stay guide, whereas this was not the case), error of road indications to get to an activity Reserved (Boundary Ranch).
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(Translated by Google) I am very satisfied with your availability. during my questions for the preparation of the circuit.

(Translated by Google) Ease contact. Excellent services provided and corresponding to demand, quality hotels.

Air Transat hotel service below everything. For the rental of the car (group of 6) you offered us 2 cars. We therefore had to look for a larger vehicle ourselves, which is possible (ford grand caravan) at national.

(Translated by Google) Great for seaplane proposals, bear safari in tofino, the excellent choice of the black resort at; Ucluelet and the Clearwater spring chalet and the becker àgrave; Jasper, at a lesser degree.

The deplorable reception of Avis with an attempt to downgrade and refusal to hand over the GPS: a very negative point. mediocrity from the hotel to; Whistler, not too bad for one night. Sadness of the Royal Scott in Victoria, there is surely better. mediocrity du lake Louise hotel while there is the paradise bungalow which looks good and the real charm of the moraine lake lodge, not to mention the bow lake hotel, it's a shame. Finally, it is a mistake to end up at the bow view lodge which is grim for 2 nights. So, good rhythm, good ideas but mediocre choice of hotels, while we do not pay attention to the bestwestern in Vancouver when arriving and which is sufficient.
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(Translated by Google) The personalized notebook has been well appreciated as well as the road map. Also no problem with the vouchers, thanks again Valerie!!!!

(Translated by Google) Thank you for having been able to respond with great availability, patience and flexibility to your questions. our changing expectations. Thanks also for the roadbook found here. to our arrival, despite some distance errors (July 19 - Banff 3828 km & July 20 - Banff/Calgary 3705 km! )

(Translated by Google) Perfect organization. There is no detail in the roadbook on the equipment of certain hotel rooms (in particular the presence or not of a kitchenette) in order to be able to do shopping in advance before arrival ;e to destination and no details in the roadbook on the time change between british columbia and alberta.

(Translated by Google) Good advice and excellent experience from the travel consultant. Very good choice of hotels (quality and proximity to places of interest).

Ucluelet: Many Kilometers for the interest we had for this place. Whistler: Some things are up to the Executive Inn and some things up to the Mountain Side Hotel, which complicates the stay.

Thanks to; Karine Beaudin (Authentick Canada) for her availability; and his good advice. [...]

(Translated by Google) Clarity of the offer. No organizational hassles. No unpleasant surprises on the benefits.

(Translated by Google) I liked have the possibility to meet the local wild fauna (even at the edge of the road), the wide open spaces and the freedom; to manage my time as I see fit.

Itineraries and addresses of activities and accommodation sometimes poorly indicated. Lack of addresses to tell us where to go. eat (not too expensive) as meals are not included.

A huge thank you to; Brian from River Safari. He is very friendly and warm. Very good explanations during the encounter with the bears. A great experience. [...]

(Translated by Google) Efficiency/quality/speed exchanges with my travel consultant -retrieving the travel diary with all the details of the directions/routes/activities, it was perfect!

At the reception of the car, at the my surprise there was a full tank of gas. On the other hand, no time, Avis notified me. that the car had to be returned with the same fuel. When returning it to the airport (which is already a very stressful moment), I was told that if I didn't return the car with a full tank, I was going to be charged for it, very expensive. Can be improved this kind of information, logical for some surely, but it depends so much on the renters....

Accommodation: nothing to do; report, everything was perfect! In terms of activities, nothing to do. to say again, activity managers have always been very accommodating and very nice, calling them the day before is very important, especially you have to do it!

Perfect travel diary, very detailed, essential, with the contact numbers of the accommodations/activities. A few small misdirections from time to time, but nothing serious.

Nothing to do report at the organizational level, everything was perfect!
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