Marie-Christine Desjardins
I feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful country and to be able to share it with the rest of the world!
How did you get involved in travel?
"When I was in high school I traveled for the first time to the Caribbean and I fell in love with traveling - literally. I then decided to study in Tourism and pursue a career in this wonderful industry."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"All of my travel experiences are unique to me, but probably walking on the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia, it was just amazing."
Featured trips & expertise
Discover Québec's Wildlife & Nature on a Fall Road Trip – 14 Days
Discover Québec's wildlife and nature on this two-week fall road trip. The journey takes you from Montréal to Québec City via stunning parks, river gorges, and fjords. Along the way, you'll soar above the Saint-Maurice River on a seaplane, hike among blazing fall foliage in the Charlevoix region, and visit mighty Montmorency Falls. Wildlife encounters await on safari in Parc Oméga, a whale watching cruise, and a unique black bear spotting experience.
Canadian Culture & Nature: Toronto & Niagara Falls – 5 Days
Experience Canada's urban and natural wonders on this fast-paced five-day tour. Touchdown in Toronto, where historical buildings, aquariums, and sprawling markets await. You'll scale the iconic CN Tower for panoramic city views and tour the epic Royal Ontario Museum. For a dose of nature, ride the ferry to the scenic Toronto Islands and take a day trip to mighty Niagara Falls.
Canada's East Coast Winter Tour - 10 Days
Enjoy the wonders of a Canadian winter on this 10-day self-drive tour of the east coast. Start with city sightseeing in Montréal before escaping to the famous Mont-Tremblant for skiing and a Scandinavian-style spa session in the forest. Next, continue to Québec City, where you'll stay in an ice hotel and spend an adrenaline-pumping day dogsledding. The adventure ends in La Mauricie National Park, a snowsport-lovers paradise.
Canada's East Coast Summer Tour - 10 Days
Discover the beauty of Canada's east coast on this 10-day summer tour, which combines scenic train journeys with self-drive routes. Before escaping to Mont-Tremblant, where gondola and zipline adventures await, you'll enjoy food and walking tours in historic Montréal. Head east to UNESCO-listed Québec City, your base for whale watching and waterfall trips, and then take the train to Charlevoix to hike to your heart's content in pristine national parks.
Western Canada Northern Lights & Ski Adventure: Whitehorse, Banff & Calgary - 10 Days
Between viewing the northern lights and skiing in the Rockies, you'll enjoy the best of western Canada on this 10-day winter adventure. Arrive in Whitehorse, where you'll go dogsledding by day and witness the aurora borealis by night. See mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and wolves at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, then head south to Banff and hit the slopes for four glorious days of world-class skiing. Finish your trip in Calgary with a luxurious meal atop Calgary Tower for sparkling night views of the city.
Self-Drive Eastern Canada: Montréal, Québec City & Mont-Tremblant – 7 Days
Discover eastern Canada's natural and historical treasures on this self-drive tour. Touchdown in Montréal, where French-soaked history and food tours await, before driving to UNESCO-listed Québec City. You'll enjoy a day trip to the tranquil Île d'Orléans and continue to Mont-Tremblant, a nature-lover's paradise. Here, you'll traverse forested bike trails and soak in Scandinavian spas beneath the stars.
Recent trip reviews for Marie-Christine
Good communication and when we had to make ch...
British Columbia
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Sep 5 - Sep 12, 2022
Good communication and when we had to make changes due to forest fires the team came thru!! read more
Thank you for your review Jose! It was a pleasure helping you organizing this trip and I am glad that you enjoyed it even with the wildfires events.
Canadian Rockies Road trip (Banff & Jasper)
British Columbia
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Aug 1 - Aug 7, 2022
Overall our Rockies Road trip (Banff & Jasper) was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Our specialist Marie-Christine quickly understood what we wanted and tailored a trip plan to suit our needs, including booking hotels, rental car and the Banff Gondola ride (which was amazing!) .
The drive from Banff to Jasper and back was exhilarating. Even though we only stayed overnight at Jasper It was worth doing - the views of the Rockies on the drive were fantastic and we stopped off at... read more
Thank you Virender for your review - I am so glad that you had a wonderful trip in the Rockies!
Thank you as well for your feedback, it is very helpful. I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with the car rental company, we'll follow up with them. As for the Parks Canada Passes, we've never had any issue before in terms of waiting time at the gates, but it's good that your friend recommended to buy the Discovery Pass ahead of time! In regards to access Lake Louise, finding a parking... read more
Marie Christine was super to deal with. She responded quickly to any questions I asked!
British Columbia
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May 26 - Jun 1, 2022
Marie Christine was super to deal with. She was attentive and listened to my requests for destinations. All of our accommodations exceeded our expectations.
The only disappointment was the itinerary said breakfasts were included, when in fact most of our accommodations did not (there is a discrepancy from the itinerary and the information about the hotels.). If I had noticed this at the beginning of the trip, I may not have taken advantage of the KimKim service as pricing was now... read more
Thank you so much for your review, Sue. It was a pleasure organizing your trip - it took me back a few years ago when I did the almost same itinerary! As for the breakfasts, I understand it was disapointing. It was raised to kimkim support and we are all working on a solution so it does not happen again. I am so glad you enjoyed your trip and do not hesitate to reach out if you are planning another roadtrip, maybe Eastern Canada this time? :) Take care!