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An enjoyable way to explore Canada
RV is a great way to explore Canada. It give you time to explore at your own pace, stop to see the wildlife as the opportunity arises and a chance to stay in the same bed each night
BC Road Trip
We had an amazing road trip thanks to Authentik's expert help and experience. Our RV trip took us from Vancouver Island, up through the Rockies and back to Vancouver through the Okanagan Valley.
The itinerary and campgrounds arranged for us by Authentik were absolutely perfect for our needs. We wouldn't hesitate to use and recommend Authentik who represent incredible value for money!
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Western Canada 3 week roadtrip
Even before booking and right to then Authentik Canada and Alyssa have been great. Using the website was easy to make plans or adapt anything you wanted. The amount of information available was so helpful, the amount of knowledge from Alyssa was great, the communication from her was great and always answering my questions.
Booking the trip was super easy to have everything in one place and suggested activities you can book on.
I couldn't recommend this company enough and will definitely be using them again as so much more of Canada to see.
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20 days RV road trip: Vancouver - The Rockies - Vancouver Island
Everything was excellent. In particular:
Communication with Meridian RV was easy. Collection of RV was friendly and helpful. The RV irself was slightly higer spec than expected and was less than a year old and had covered only 12,000 km. We drove 3,00 km on our trip. Return of the RV was also friendly and straightforward. Deposit refunded on the day.
The campsites were all very good too. We didn't even have to show paperwork. On arrival I just gave each one my name and our reservation was confirmed. Overall no real issues with anything. I'd be happy to provide more information on each campsite if you wish.
The advice given by Authentik Canada ahead of our holiday was accurate and timely.
OVERALL EXCELLENT
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Great family RV experience in the western part of Canada
Thanks to the team (Alyssa) we had a truly great RV experience. It all started with the easy to use trip configuration that allows adjustments to the tour, selection of different campground and planning of activities, so that we got a first positive impression what to expect. The booking process afterwards was transparent including a nice to read and useful roadblock. All campgrounds booked by Alyssa had been at wonderful locations with many activities to do. The RV was great and the activities recommended and pre booked had been great as well. The country is just to big to see everything, so we will need to come back. [...]
Fantastic trip!! Thank you Authentik
Marine and Authentik made our trip of a lifetime so easy. All I did was select the trip I wanted, the excursions I wanted and Marine then booked and arranged every single thing. The communication and help received was fantastic. The support during trip was so appreciated; there were wild fires at one destination, so Authentik contacted me immediately and re-routed us to a different destination. All excursions were superb; loved walking the Athabasca Glacier, the Seaplane in Whistler, River Safari (managed to see a bear), the white water rafting (gentle version) and then Orca watching in Victoria. I wouldn't hesitate to use Authentik again. [...]
Our west Adventure
Our trip was fantastic,The itinary showed the most scenic routes, All reservations were in order, the guide book proved to be very helpful in planning .Everything went off well. Michelle was helpful in streaming out vacation.I have recommend your services to others. For us it has been strip of a lifetime Thanks
Fantastic holiday
We had a wonderful time during our 3-weeks trip in Canada. Everything was well organised, communication was clear and any questions were quickly resolved. The roadbook was very useful and nicely put together. Although some of the practical information was somewhat outdated (2019) so an update would be recommended.
Nice but too much driving
We were off for over 3 weeks but the driving was punishingly long. With the RV, we had to add about 1/3 to the travelling time. The campsites were lovely but sometimes quite out of the tracks so it added extra journey time. Also, most times, even if we stayed in the same area, we had to change campsite, which was sometimes inconvenient.
Activity wise there are two we didn’t enjoy that much, the hat creek park and the river safari: both really added very little to our experience and were over priced. The travel book we received was out of date, telling us details of festivals that took place in 2019 or businesses that were no longer in operation.
All in all, it was convenient to use Authentik Canada, but we feel it was not always what we were expecting. Of course we should have paid more attention at those details once we received the itinerary and we will make sure we review those next time.
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Canada 2022
It’s was a great four weeks. Everyday as good as the previous. BC and Alberta are so different from Australia and so very scenic. The Canadian people are so friendly and helpful. The history of the areas we visited was so so interesting
The CanaDream van was exactly what we wanted and the trip book provided by Authentik was a great help
Amazing Experience
We were doing a 3 week customized round trip starting from Vancouver based on one of the standard Authentik trips. We were late with the planning but Casandra from Authentik made sure we still got great locations on short notice.
We liked most the Okanagan for its stunning nature and the area around Banff for all the visible wildlife.
Such a long round trip comes with a trade off, you get to see a lot, but you have usually not enough time to enjoy each place. Even if you stay 2 nights, you will be constantly unpacking and packing within the RV to be ready to move.
You need to consider if you want to spend more and go one way (Vancouver-Calgary or vice versa) or do a round trip. For us, that would have been around 10% higher cost.
Small tip, especially if you travel with smaller kids: If you have a log travel day (5hrs+) get up very early, pack the kids sleeping in their seats and cover the first 2hrs, then make a breakfast break.
It would have been very difficult for us to manage this trip on our own with all these stops within reasonable travel distances. The trip included the RV rental with Canadreams, which worked very well as well.
Casandra responded to any request in a timely and professional manner.
We as a family of 5 highly recommend Authentik to cater for your travel needs.
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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful discovery, but about 4000km in 3 weeks in an RV. Unfortunately, an activity that was not suitable for our son's age, who was terribly scared. No solution or compensation found. (Our son is 6 years old, a teenager around 14 years old was at least as scared as him and had to stop the activity as well)
(Translated by Google) Very beautiful road trip in the heart of the Canadian Rockies' nature. The truck camper perfectly met our expectations with very attentive support assistance. We would have appreciated a more complete service with water and electricity in Banff, which would have allowed us to be in a more isolated spot. No shower available in the camp due to renovation! It’s really a shame. We highly recommend the small national parks, Kootenay, Yoho, and the very pretty Wells Gray Provincial Park for their calm and the beauty of the landscapes and nature. The fires in Jasper led us to go down to Okanagan Lake with absolutely magical colors. We highly recommend the advice from Authentik Canada. It is just a shame that they do not offer campground reservations in the small parks, but we booked them quite easily ourselves. [...]
Super great experience with Authentik - Canadian West August 2024
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(Translated by Google) Thank you for organizing this incredible adventure. We loved the various campgrounds where we were able to stay. We had only 2 small negative points:
- The handing over of the RV keys, the agency was not up to par and did not take the time to clearly explain the operation of the RV. A regret that we reported directly to the agency.
- On the last day, we drove up to Coquihalla, making us do 1h30 of driving towards the campground while passing 1 km from the RV return location for the next day. We think this step could have been avoided, even if it meant returning the RV a day earlier and ending our stay in Vancouver at a hotel.
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(Translated by Google) We called on Authentik Canada to organize our road trip in August 2024 and everything went very well. Despite a very tight schedule (we approached Authentik Canada 2 weeks before departure), our contact Véronique Blanchette showed responsiveness and efficiency in securing the reservations for the RV and campgrounds. Additionally, she had to deal with changes in the itinerary due to events in Jasper and managed this last-minute unforeseen situation quickly.
This trip to Western Canada was excellent, we were able to see beautiful landscapes and take lovely walks. We also got close to the local wildlife to the delight of the children. Certainly, we drove a lot of kilometers, but even the journeys themselves were an activity in their own right with the landscapes being so magnificent.
It will remain a wonderful memory.
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Unforgettable Family Trip to the Canadian Great West!
(Translated by Google) Left Calgary to reach Vancouver, passing by the must-see stops through the Rocky Mountains until Vancouver Island... almost 3000 km in an RV and as many incredible landscapes. Western Canada is truly a region rich in diversity and "postcard" scenery.
A trip we awaited with impatience, and which leaves us with an unforgettable memory. Canada is truly an immense country, where each stop dazzles with its panorama, the lakes are countless each with their own personality... Special mention for Lake Moraine's pure natural beauty.
The alternation between half-days of road trips, days of walks, hikes, restaurants, discoveries, and activities was ideal. Even if the pace was still sustained over these 3 weeks, we were so awestruck every day that we didn't even feel tired. Not to mention the many animal species we encountered up close and in their natural environment: black bears, wapitis, deer, bald eagles, prairie dogs, squirrels by the dozen... The children keep rewatching the videos over and over ;)
A big THANK YOU to Veronique for her listening, support, and availability throughout the preparation of our trip. Everything went smoothly, the reserved spots in the campgrounds were great, we were able to fully enjoy our trip without worrying about anything on site!
An excellent experience with Authentik Canada!
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Nice trip but some disappointments
(Translated by Google) Western Canada undeniably offers breathtaking landscapes. No regrets about the destination. The accommodations are generally decent, but we often found ourselves in noisy environments (chalet by the roadside, room above a pedestrian street in Banff...). The proposed activities were very good, with an exceptional mention for the bear safari at Pacific Rim. Nevertheless, I think the planning was largely improvable, and some choices are questionable (choice of certain stages, duration). Furthermore, it is regrettable that Authentik Canada does not handle the ferry reservations in Vancouver, given that nothing is mentioned on this subject in the roadbook. [...]
Pleasant trip, decent service but expensive
(Translated by Google) If making a next trip reduce the distances otherwise plan for a significant fuel budget because the vehicles' engines are large. Everywhere there are mosquitoes that make the trip unpleasant.
(Translated by Google) We are completely satisfied with this trip. Everything worked without any problems. Motorhome, camping...
Canada is a beautiful country, the Canadians are very welcoming and always ready to help. What can we say about the magnificent landscapes.
Therefore, it would be necessary for this ETA information to be mentioned in the road book and even reminded in email exchanges.
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Western Canadian getaway
(Translated by Google) The most beautiful trip of our life as a family!
tremendous
(Translated by Google) I thank Carolin Dion for the advice and follow-up of all the journeys we did together. a very attentive girl, patient, good advisor etc... thank you very much
One of our most beautiful trips
(Translated by Google) We liked the experience of traveling in an RV and the itinerary was very good too, we had no problem with the reservations everything was perfect.
As for the negative points, I'm still looking.
vacation with friends
Superb hassle-free trip with Authentik Canada
(Translated by Google) We had a memorable western Canadian trip (Alberta and BC) for 3 weeks with an RV from Fraserway. No worries with Parks Canada camping reservations and the online queue, they take care of making your reservations. Completely satisfied and I will eventually make another trip with them. Thank you so much.
A second remarkable experience!
(Translated by Google) In 2019, we hired Authentik for an amazing 20-day family RV trip in the western United States.
This year, we added a level of complexity by asking them to organize an experience of similar duration in Western Canada, but with our 3-year-old dog and with children who have become teenagers. The planning was once again flawless and hassle-free, leaving us to make the most of this family vacation.
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A dream trip to Western Canada!
(Translated by Google) Thanks to Authentik and Caroline Dion for preparing our trip to Western Canada. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
Incredible stay!
(Translated by Google) We had an incredible stay thanks to the magnificent preparation of our trip made by Authentik Canada. Our requests and desires were taken into account and their advice allowed us to take full advantage of our stay without worrying about the organizational aspect.
It was very nice to have our Roadbook with suggestions for hikes and places to discover.
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back to paradise
(Translated by Google) Second time we go on a road trip in the parks of western Canada with Authentik. Once again a flawless course that allows us to enjoy 1000% of our stay. Émilie (Road trip specialist in Canada) was very available. She offered us a route adapted to our desires and provided us with all the information necessary for our trip. We already recommend Authentik and we will continue to do so with pleasure.
Goodbye !
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An unforgettable trip
(Translated by Google) After 2 years of postponement (covid), we have just completed our motorhome or rather RV trip in Western Canada - Grandiose. A 21-day family trip (3 people) from 29/08 to 19/09, carried out in the A30 (Fraserway), a vehicle with comfort and dimensions commensurate with the beauty of the landscapes crossed. The chosen "Nature enthusiast" road trip allowed us a very complete discovery of Western Canada, from Vancouver to Vancouver Island (Victoria, Ucluelet, Tofino), then to the parks of Whistler, Wells Gray, Jasper , Lake Victoria, Banff, then the Okanagan, Harrison Hot Springs before returning to Vancouver. We particularly appreciated the awe-inspiring nature, from Vancouver Island to the riches and beauty of the various national parks in the Rocky Mountains. Each lake more beautiful than the next, with a special mention for Peyto, Moraine and Emerald lakes. The encounter with wildlife during our hikes or along the road (Elk, Bear and even Coyotte). The quality of the different campsites or campgrounds selected (3 services for the most part). A big thank you to the teams of Authentik Canada and especially to Marie-Eve Dignard who knew how to take into account our expectations and showed reactivity by "relocating" us to another campsite following the fires which affected the Jasper park. during our visit. A big thank you also to the professionalism of the Fraserway teams who provided us with an almost new vehicle, in line with our expectations, both in terms of cleanliness and on-board equipment (dishes, bedding, towels, etc.), a connection by free shuttle to and from the hotel/agency/hotel. Everything was perfect. Thank you all, this trip will remain unforgettable.
The only downsides that could be improved would be a somewhat long waiting time at the campervan check-in, the absence of Fraserway staff speaking French. Note also valid for National Parks agents where for the vast majority only English is used while Canada formalizes the 2 languages (English and French). But these are details and we manage despite everything to make this understood. In our case, our daughter, also on the trip and perfectly English-speaking, greatly simplified our life...We knew the eastern part of Canada for having made 2 road-trips in Quebec, and in Gaspésie / New Brunswick. We enjoyed it immensely. But Western Canada is, from our point of view, another trip, far more grandiose.
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