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Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

Proud of our country in all his beauties and specificities.
From our languages to our landscapes, you'll get the best experiences possible while you in Canada.
Always trying to support the local entrepreneurs, our network of partners will definitely fit your needs from coast to coast.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Canada is an amazing country with so much nature wonders. From the Rockies out west to the cliff on the Atlantic Coast, there is so many amazing places where you feel so small beside those natural wonders.
BUT being from Montreal, I do LOVE our amazing cities and the communities that lives in all of them. Food, nightlife, markets... I can share some great spots with pleasure :)
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How did you get involved in travel?

"Luckily, my mom sent me to France with the school for my first travel experience.
As soon as I got there I felt something I've never experienced before and knew that it would be part of my life.
I was lucky enough to travel around the world at a young age and decided to make it a career. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"For me there is nothing like connecting with local communities and to meet amazing people. Growing up my grand father was always talking about Moscow and Russia and I had imagine the city just by all the stories he shared with me.
I was so intrigued by Russia growing up...
As soon as I was able to visit, I went and will always remember the first sight of the Red Square and the feeling I had at that time. I ended up sipping vodka with a local and talking about my grandfather stories. "

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Recent trip reviews for Carl

Canada Parks
Canada | Sep 16 - Oct 7, 2024

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Michael L.
Mililani Town, HI | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
My trip was independent. Kim Kim planned about half the itinerary, including lodging and the car rental. This part of the itinerary was fine!
I also spent time in Waterton Lakes, Glacier NP, Winnipeg and Churchill.
Since Glacier NP was outside Canada, I was told I had to make my own arrangements for that park. That sounds like a strange policy.
I also had to make my own arrangements for Waterton Lakes, Winnipeg and Churchill, which are in Canada. I am not sure of the reasoning behind...
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My trip was independent. Kim Kim planned about half the itinerary, including lodging and the car rental. This part of the itinerary was fine!
I also spent time in Waterton Lakes, Glacier NP, Winnipeg and Churchill.
Since Glacier NP was outside Canada, I was told I had to make my own arrangements for that park. That sounds like a strange policy.
I also had to make my own arrangements for Waterton Lakes, Winnipeg and Churchill, which are in Canada. I am not sure of the reasoning behind this. I used Booking.com for all my lodging and the accommodations and it worked out fine.
The travel agency would not book a small group tour (2-6 people max), 4x drive, to see the Polar Bears in Churchill. They said they only worked with a company that transported large amounts of people (30+) in massive transport vehicles.
I make my own arrangements for small group tours and my tours were fantastic!

The car company - Avis - gave me a credit for a half empty gas tank when I picked up the car.
I have not seen this refund from Kim Kim yet.

Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

We had a wonderful 2 weeks in Canada. Lived ...
Canada | Jul 1 - Jul 14, 2024

Debbie
Debbie W.
| Reviewed on Jul 21, 2024

We had a wonderful 2 weeks in Canada. Lived Banff and Jasper. The scenery was spectacular! I would say the only downside to the trip was the amount of time from place to place. That’s on us ,we wanted to see as much as possible. All in all it was a wonderful experience.

Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon
Carl
Carl Saulnier-Gagnon
Local specialist in Québec | Replied on Jul 30, 2024

Awesome Debbie, the pictures are amazing. I'm happy that you enjoyed your time in the rockies.
P.S saw you hoodie #gobills :)

Trip to Canadian Rockies
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Asuncion
Asuncion B.
Ridgewood, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2023

It was an amazing experience !
Our tour guide John and driver Mike were so accommodating , excellent trip planning . They went above and beyond my expectations. Kudos to this team in Kimkim. I highly recommend them !

Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

Our tour guide John and the coach driver were...
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Maribel
Maribel T.
Marlboro, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Our tour guide John and the coach driver were awesome. we had a wonderful experience . Read more

Our tour guide John and the coach driver were awesome. we had a wonderful experience .

Hotel Review
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
Calgary

The ambiance was very good.

Authenticity & Character
Huge and spacious rooms.
Location
It’s close to downtown , walking distance to the places we want to explore.
Staff
Accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It has all the comforts of home away from home.
Activity Reviews
Explore around Banff
Explore around Banff
British Columbia

Banff is so beautiful. The lake ar pristine. we visited when there was not a lot of tourists.It’s like having the place to ourselves. we had a great trip .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour guide
Calgary Int. Aiport ( YYC)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

What a wonderful lifetime axperience with our...
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Evelyn
Evelyn A.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 08, 2023
What a wonderful lifetime axperience with our group Canadian rockies. John our guide was friendly, exprienced and knowledgeable. The places we went are exactly the one in my bucket list. The trip was well planned with few changes but amazing alternates. Thanks to you Carl. Read more

What a wonderful lifetime axperience with our group Canadian rockies. John our guide was friendly, exprienced and knowledgeable. The places we went are exactly the one in my bucket list. The trip was well planned with few changes but amazing alternates. Thanks to you Carl.

Hotel Review
Forest Park Hotel
Jasper

Staff are friendly and accommodating. Nice room homey, and hotel generally clean and neat. Breakfast is superb! Will be back there for sure.

Authenticity & Character
The fireplace
Location
Walking distance to everything
Staff
Friendly and accomodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

One of my best travel experiences. Priceless....
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

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Virginia C.
Irvine, CA | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
One of my best travel experiences. Priceless. From the time we're gathered at the arrival area by our tour guide, Joao aka John, and picked up by Big Mike with an attractive new and clean coach all to ourselves, onward along the famous Canadian rockies it's like stepping into paradise. Being emerged in such beautiful, stunning, esmerizing, captivating, amazing views, I felt kinda overwhelemed. Yes, we took thousands of pictures any seconds chance. As John said "hit or miss chance" to capture... Read more

One of my best travel experiences. Priceless. From the time we're gathered at the arrival area by our tour guide, Joao aka John, and picked up by Big Mike with an attractive new and clean coach all to ourselves, onward along the famous Canadian rockies it's like stepping into paradise. Being emerged in such beautiful, stunning, esmerizing, captivating, amazing views, I felt kinda overwhelemed. Yes, we took thousands of pictures any seconds chance. As John said "hit or miss chance" to capture it. The hotels we stayed were good, special mention of Forest Park in Jasper- homey nice ambience. The John - Mike is a perfect team. Thank you Carl. Outstanding rate of 10!

Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

Our Canadian Rockies vacatiion was an excelle...
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

RIZALINE
RIZALINE L.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2023
Our Canadian Rockies vacatiion was an excellent one , relaxing and enjoying God's creation together with friends for life.. our tour guide John was very knowledgeable and our coach driver was excellent and make us feel safe for the whole journey...thank you Kimkim team for making it a memorable trip for all of us..our hotels are beautiful and very comfortable...i would recommend it to friends on their future travel. Read more

Our Canadian Rockies vacatiion was an excellent one , relaxing and enjoying God's creation together with friends for life.. our tour guide John was very knowledgeable and our coach driver was excellent and make us feel safe for the whole journey...thank you Kimkim team for making it a memorable trip for all of us..our hotels are beautiful and very comfortable...i would recommend it to friends on their future travel.

Hotel Reviews
Mountaineer Lodge
Lake Louise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the center
Forest Park Hotel
Jasper

The staff are amazing

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the center of the city
Staff
Very accomodati g
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
Calgary

Very spacious...good for the whole family

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity & Character
Location
At the center of the city
Location
At the center of the city
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

We had have an amazing &1 wonderful time on o...
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Maria Helen
Maria Helen M.
the Philippines | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
We had have an amazing &1 wonderful time on our Canadian Rockies vacation....we have a super experience driver Big Mike that took us everywhere we go from flat lands to uphills to see the scenery...to our very knowledgeable tour guide John, who provides all info that we need to know about Canadian Rockies, all about Jasper, Banff, Calgary etc..etc & also in & out of our hotels we're all staying....super nice guy & smart John....
Never a dull moment to be with them
We were happy to have...
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We had have an amazing &1 wonderful time on our Canadian Rockies vacation....we have a super experience driver Big Mike that took us everywhere we go from flat lands to uphills to see the scenery...to our very knowledgeable tour guide John, who provides all info that we need to know about Canadian Rockies, all about Jasper, Banff, Calgary etc..etc & also in & out of our hotels we're all staying....super nice guy & smart John....
Never a dull moment to be with them
We were happy to have them as part of our journey to Calgary, Canada..
I would rate them as superb 10 & would recommend them to our friends who wants to explore Calgary, Canada...
Thank you....

Activity Review
Tour guide
Calgary Int. Aiport ( YYC)
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

Very good trip overall. Disappointed with som...
British Columbia | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2023

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John M.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

Very good trip overall. Disappointed with some of the planning as certain places were closed for 3 years and were still on the intinerary. Overall service was pretty good, barring the weekend replacement Fernanda who dropped the ball. Carl did an overall good job.

Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon

Not impressed with Carl and his team; could b...
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Lani
Lani A.
Bergenfield, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2023
Not impressed with Carl and his team; could be more organized and responsive
Their site is not easy to navigate
John was an excellent guide; our bus driver was excellent as well
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Not impressed with Carl and his team; could be more organized and responsive
Their site is not easy to navigate
John was an excellent guide; our bus driver was excellent as well

Hotel Reviews
Mountaineer Lodge
Lake Louise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Forest Park Hotel
Jasper

Love the vibe; perfect for the theme; love love the food and service; surprised with how good our dinners were Can’t give you 5 stars because our bathroom was not cleaned when we arrived; someone was doing repairs; caulking/glue gun left on bathroom floor, etc.. informed front desk and was taken cared of

Authenticity & Character
Love the overall vibe; decor, muted, fits the town, food was good
Location
Accessibility and ambience
Staff
Very responsive; anticipate needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff

Too big; tough to navigate; very expensive restaurants

Authenticity & Character
Old but have modern necessities but bathroom was so small; can’t put bath and makeup essentials together in there
Location
A castle in the woods!
Staff
Welcome team! Touched they knew my birthday!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
Calgary

Clean, smell good, great location, great staff

Authenticity & Character
Just enough size, very clean and smells good, comfortable bed, sheets smell good, feels like home
Location
Staff
Very helpful and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
British Columbia

John our tour guide was top notch; our driver Mike was very skillful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Columbia Icefield Excursion
Columbia Icefield Excursion
British Columbia

They made it so easy to love the place; my first time to step on ice outside of where I live.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jasper to Banff
Jasper to Banff
Jasper

Surprisingly passed my expectations

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore around Banff
Explore around Banff
British Columbia
Quality of Experience
I am a tea drinker; I love the new teas I found here
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Discover Banff and it's Wildlife
Private Discover Banff and it's Wildlife
Banff

Not really fond of seeing wildlife but I was in awe of what I saw here!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Despite the challenges of the weather; they still were able to provide the experience
Transport
Thanh’s fir the new coach!
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon