Posts by Vandfaure

Hi, do you know the Pom Pom Mussah Poteh Resort on Pom Pom Island? It’s not the most luxurious resort—I’m waiting for their response—but Poteh has availability... Thanks!

Hi, thanks for your travel journal! Where did you stay in the Perhentians? Thanks

Thanks! Do you have any ideas for accommodations near the islands around Borneo, by the way? Thanks

Hi there,

I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling. For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees? We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo. Thanks for your tips and help!

It was a really beautiful trip. Back in France, I live in a region of mountains and lakes too—the Jura. But everything is so much bigger where you are! I had several favorites, but I think the Mauricie was an incredible stop. And flying over it in a seaplane was magical! The northern gannet colony in Bonaventure was also a highlight, and seeing the blue whale was extraordinary—even though I’d already seen whales in Costa Rica! In short, 22 extraordinary days. I regret ending my trip in Quebec City, though. It was hot, and after all that nature, finishing in a bustling city wasn’t my favorite, even though it’s a beautiful city! We’ll definitely be back—next time in the fall.

So we went to a snack bar "Chez Gaston"; my son really wanted to try poutine again—our first attempt wasn’t great... honestly, poutine isn’t that interesting in my opinion! We ate some amazing lobster and crab sandwiches in Les Escoumins, bought some delicious canned goods at Atkins, and had lobster at La Maison du Pêcheur in Percé... all in all, poutine was just okay.

As for souvenirs, I saw a little stone bear statue in a shop in Montreal that I didn’t buy, thinking I’d find another one—well, I never did. So I ended up bringing back some pebbles I collected on the beach (in Sainte-Anne), maple syrup, and nothing else... I really wanted to avoid anything made in China. Thanks a bunch!

And thank you all in advance.

Hi everyone! We’re nearing the end of our trip and have 3 nights in Quebec City. What are your must-try spots for a good poutine? Our previous attempts haven’t gone well, and where’s the best place to buy souvenirs that actually scream "Quebec"? Also, what are your top picks for sights and walks? We’re thinking Old Quebec, Lévis, and Montmorency Falls. We’ll be there for 3 nights but only have 2 full days. Thanks in advance for your ideas!

thanks, I’ve read so much that my head’s totally full—but hey, the bookings are moving along...

Hi there! We’re doing La Mauricie—we’ve already booked our stay. After that, I’m following your advice and heading to the Charlevoix region. How many nights do you recommend: 1 or 2? Is Île aux Coudres worth it? In general, how many nights would you suggest for Charlevoix and how many around the Saguenay Fjord? We don’t plan on doing a whale-watching boat tour in Tadoussac since we’ve already done it in Costa Rica and weren’t super impressed—we mostly saw a few backs. So, we’ll try to spot them from the shore instead.

After that, we’ll cross over to Gaspésie. We’ll start with Parc du Bic and do a little 6-day loop—does that sound good to you? We’ll finish up in Quebec City with Montmorency Falls and the Canyon Sainte-Anne. Someone also mentioned Île d'Orléans to us...

For now, we’ve got 3 nights in Montreal and 3 nights in La Mauricie Park.

Thanks again, and looking forward to hearing from you!

Hi! I’m really interested in your blog—where can I find it? Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

If I want to take a seaplane tour... is it necessarily around Mauricie, or do you have other spots to recommend? If I want to see whales... it's around Grandes-Bergeronnes from land. If I want to see belugas... it's around Baie-Sainte-Catherine. If I want to see seals... where is it? If I want to see moose... it's in Gaspésie. If I want to see bears... it's around Saint-Jean-des-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice River. If I want to visit the Museum of First Peoples' Civilizations... where is it? If I want to go canoeing... it's around Lac de la Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant. If I want to see a beautiful waterfall, it's Montmorency Falls. If I want to eat the best poutine, where is it?

Just to remind you, my round trip is: Montreal – Mauricie – Lac Saint-Jean – Tadoussac – Gaspésie – Charlevoix – Quebec City... but I'm really hesitating between Montreal, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Tadoussac, the Gaspésie ferry, and back to Montreal.

Thank you for your valuable tips—I’m taking notes! If you have other suggestions, as well as restaurants and accommodations along the way, I’d really appreciate it!

thanks a million for these tips, I’m taking notes.

I arrive in 10 days and I still haven’t booked my accommodations! But what do you recommend in Mauricie? Thanks

Thanks, that’s a great idea! I’d thought about ice hockey...

We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets; 3 days in Montreal 2 days in La Mauricie Park drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean 2 days in Tadoussac ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there Charlevoix region for 3 days Quebec City for 2 days Back to Montreal

If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,

Hello,

Les Bergeronnes, on the North Shore, are renowned for whale sightings.

We went "to meet them" by Zodiac (there were 6 or 8 of us) and it was absolutely incredible! Definitely much better than the big boats that leave from Tadoussac with dozens and dozens of people on board.

Didn’t see anything in the Bay of Fundy, but we were there for other adventures.

Hi! Which company did you use for the boat tour? Thanks

Hi, could you share your thoughts on your trip? Thanks!

Hi there, We’re planning a trip for about twenty days and thinking of a fairly traditional itinerary. We’d love to see wildlife, do some hikes, enjoy beautiful beaches, and meet local indigenous communities. Our kids are adults—20 and 23—and they’d like to surf and do some volunteering. They’d stay about two extra weeks longer than us. I’m feeling totally overwhelmed by all the info I’m finding online. Thanks so much for your reply and help!

Hi there! We’ve decided to head to Panama this summer and would love to do a road trip with a rental car—there are four of us, and our kids are 20 and 23. Do you have any recommendations on must-see spots and things to avoid? Any great tips for accommodation, restaurants, or activities? Thanks so much for your help