Signfan Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Well we made the trip this weekend. Thanks to everyone that replied to my inquiries. Here's what we learned about this stop. - It's remote and as such you should adjust your expectations - there is no plowed road into it. They are bringing everything in and out on a sleigh to Casey about 8km away - power is from solar and wind. As such they do work to conserve power. The place has low voltage lights and you're asked to shut them off if not needed. Don't think it's closed if it's dim showing up at night. They are just in power conservation mode. - heat is from a wood furnace. It was warm, but could be warmer. We slept with sweaters and wool socks on. They told me they have plans for more insulation in the room we were in, so we might have just got the cold one. It wasn't terrible. A room at 15 degrees celcius vs 20. - toilets are composting toilets. At first it creates some apprehension, but once you use them you realise they work just fine. They are vented properly and don't smell. Bathrooms are shared for the entire facility. There was two of them. Hand sanitizer is pushed to clean your hands vs soap and water. - There is one shower and one sink with running water in the bathroom area. We chose not to shower. Not sure if it would have been allowed or not. I didn't get into the details on their water situation with them. I suspect it's somewhat limited as well. I was able to brush my teeth. - they have good wifi. I had a video call with the kids at home - they wouldn't allow us to charge our electronics. Back to the power conservation discussion. Not a big deal, but something to plan for if it matters to you - food choices were limited. No issues with quality, but don't expect a meal like you get at 100 lacs de Suds. Supper was burger and fries or a small plate of spaghetti. Breakfast was a good portioned eggs and toast. They were running short on food, but I think this is just an experience thing that they will get better at. I left supper a little hungry. Breakfast was as good as anywhere else I've ate in Quebec. - the place isn't large. There is two main rooms for accommodation and a third room acts as overflow for the dining room which is converted to a bedroom. This was our room. - beds I thought were fine. My wife complained to me some the next day, but I really didn't think they were bad at all. They are cots, but are new and I thought there was plenty of material in the mattress. - the young man running the place is awesome. Very nice and welcoming. I can't remember his name, but they have the right person running it. Very hospitable. He even asked us if we wanted to go out and look for the northern lights. They weren't out, but the thought was there. - price was $130 per person per night taxes and fees included. Included supper and breakfast. - cash only for payments. Plan for this. I did send them an e-transfer which they accepted, but that was an exception vs a normal thing. No credit or debit - there was 7 of use (a group of 5 plus my wife and I there for the night). I would say we were pushing their capacity for winter stays. With larger groups sharing rooms a few more may have fit. - they have beer and wine on site - the place still has that new feeling to it. Some of the construction you can tell wasn't completed by skilled trades though. Just rough on the finishes - no tvs or anything of that sort. I taught my wife monopoly using the resorts french version of the game which was fun. Translating it while teaching her made it interesting for us two English folk. Much to my luck she beat me terribly. I knew I was done when she bought all 4 railroads and started building houses everywhere. My wife left joking that I took her glamping. I think it was better than that. I probably won't get her back there. I'd stay again myself though. At the end of the day it was a budget friendly option, we left fed and didn't freeze. Definitely a good lunch stop for burgers and fries. If you go in with clear expectations it's a good night stop to sleep as well. Fills a gap in a remote part of the province. I wish them well in their future operations. I do think it will get better as they learn how to operate the place and make improvements. MrsGTRider, NSHM, towing and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EastMark Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Great review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 30 minutes ago, EastMark said: Great review. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee Troller Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) Do they have fuel? We're riding past there on Friday. We'll be full leaving Kanawata, and plan to stop in Parent. We don't need to stop for it, but we never pass up a gas stop when we're in that northern section. Edited January 16, 2023 by Yankee Troller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 No gas at Casey that I saw. Yankee Troller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) No gas, no plans for gas, (too many government regulations to get around for now). Raphael is running it, very good english and very friendly. StarLink internet, so very, very fast, no issues. His pricing is overly fair I think, and based on how many in a room. - single occupation $145.00/night/person - double occupancy $130.00/night/person - triple occupancy $125.00/night/person Edited January 16, 2023 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Yankee Troller said: Do they have fuel? We're riding past there on Friday. We'll be full leaving Kanawata, and plan to stop in Parent. We don't need to stop for it, but we never pass up a gas stop when we're in that northern section. ~85 miles I think from Kanawata to Parent, no worries with any modern sled. Yankee Troller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Great reporting Signfan. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Really great and considerate review…. Lots of the details aren’t much of an issue in the warmer months…it will get better P Hardy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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