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. "
Featured trips & expertise
Spot Canada's Northern Lights in the Wild Yukon – 5 Days
Experience Canada's natural wonders, from iconic wildlife to the northern lights, on this compact five-day tour. Touchdown in Vancouver, where you'll explore the magnetic city's history, parks, and Chinatown before escaping north to the wild Yukon region. Using Whitehorse as a base, you'll whiz through the snow on a dogsledding adventure and spot everything from arctic foxes to moose on a tour of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. By night, head out to search for the magical northern lights.
Explore Eastern Canada's Food & Culture by Train: Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City & Montréal - 7 Days
Travel by train through eastern Canada's iconic cities on this seven-day tour. Along the way, you'll delve into the country's food and culture, tasting poutine on a Montréal food tour, wandering the UNESCO-listed walls of Old Québec, and exploring world-class museums. Other highlights include a cruise on Ottawa's famous Rideau Canal, visiting Toronto's iconic CN Tower, and a trip to mighty Niagara Falls.
Explore Québec's Food & Culture: Québec City & Montréal – 5 Days
Get a taste of Québec's food and culture on this compact five-day tour. Touchdown in Québec City, where you'll explore its UNESCO-listed Old Town and art galleries before day-tripping to the Ile d'Orléans, a mecca for history fans and food lovers. Enjoy a scenic train journey to Montréal to feast on Canadian cuisine, soak up fine art, and admire panoramic city views from Montréal's observation wheel.
Explore Canada's National Parks: Banff & Jasper - 5 Days
Welcome to western Canada, chock-full of spectacular national parks and diverse wildlife. This five-day road trip starts in Calgary as you set off for Banff National Park through the Canadian Rockies. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore the park and its glacially-fed lakes before visiting the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Then it's on to Jasper National Park, where you'll base yourself in the charming mountain town of Jasper for hiking, wildlife spotting, and a boat trip to the famous Spirit Island.
Explore the Canadian Rockies by Train: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff & Jasper - 7 Days
See some of the most beautiful mountains and lakes in the Canadian Rockies by train on this superb week-long trip. Explore Vancouver's key sights before riding the rails past Cascade Mountain to the shores of Lake Kamloops. Cross the Rockies to the mountain town of Banff and spend some time discovering the wilds of Banff National Park. Follow the Icefields Parkway to the old-world charm of Jasper, then settle into your cabin and travel back to Vancouver in style by overnight train.
Western Canada Mountain Road Trip: Vancouver to Whistler - 5 Days
Spend five days in western Canada, starting in Vancouver, where you'll visit museums, historic landmarks, and trendy neighborhoods. Then, take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to the picturesque village of Whistler. Hike, bike, ski, or take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to enjoy the outdoors before returning to Vancouver and touring Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
Recent trip reviews for Carl
Excellent vacation and Carl was very helpful ...
Canada
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Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2022
Excellent vacation and Carl was very helpful in trip planning in advance as well as help during the trip. Will definitely continue to use KimKim for our next vacation.
Thank you !
Really glad that you enjoyed your time in Canada.
It will be a pleasure to help you for another trip maybe one day.
Merci
Missed Details
Canada
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Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2022
We have used kimkim in the past and like that it advertises specialists in the country in which you want to travel. The service provided for this trip was disappointing. Granted, we were a large group (initially 12 people), but there were many significant details that were missed creating complications and producing unneeded anxiety. The kimkim platform seemed to overly complicate communication and our travel specialist frequently did not check in on the platform for days at a time - so it... read more
Hi Tom,
We are sorry about the stress that you were put on into but at least we were able to make everything happen even with so many out of our controls things happening.
Sorry for some delay with our messages over the weekend, it can happen during high season.
Thank you
Great City/Outdoor Adventure
British Columbia
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Jul 26 - Aug 2, 2022
Carl did a great job of balancing out city sightseeing opportunities with outdoor adventures around Vancouver. The best part was trying out things like cycling around the sea wall and city, something I wouldn’t normally think about doing. The accommodations were in fantastic locations. I appreciate the thoughtfulness into my itinerary since it was so last minute.
I will definitely use this company again. Thank you! read more
Hi Desiree,
So happy that you enjoyed your vacation.
Thank you for your review and let us know it will be a pleasure anytime :)
Merci
Enjoyed the people of Montréal
Canada
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Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2022
Both the historic tour and the foodie tours were fun and meeting people from all over the country (USA) made it enjoyable. I don’t remember our guide’s names. But the daily interactions with the people of the city, the Uber drivers, people we met on the tours was probably the most fascinating. read more
Thank you Lynda,
Montreal is always full of suprise :)