iceman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 For all you Safari guys, i am Seeing a Sold sign in front of the motel. I knew it was for sale but now says sold. Got no news of the new owner(s) will try to get some for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I never met Bernard, but sounds like he was quite a character and always went above and beyond for sdledders. The new owner has big shoes to fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 He was full of passion and one of a kind super likable guy, and man could he tell a story. The Motel itself never really worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Started a few trips from the Safari back in the day , Bernard defiantly introduced many Americans to Quebec snowmobile trails , made it easy ... feel safe it seems too. Wish the new owners well for sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Allways greeted you with a "Heck of a Beer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 "Back in the Day" two of the greatest ambassadors for Quebec Snowmobiling were Bernard at the Safari and Gaetan Aubin at the Cuillere a Pot. Those guys introduced so many US snomobilers(and a shit-load of Canadians) to trails in La Belle Province. Some of you with gray hair may remember "The Devil's Tour" where Gaetan organized four other Hoteliers to set up the first loop tour through Lenaudiere, Laurentides and Outaouais. Camille at the St Michel "Sawmill", Real Masse, Crazy accordion playing Pierre at the sugar shack near Entrelacs, La Glaciere, etc, etc. All good memories! Back in the day way cigarettes were way expensive, I enjoyed sitting in Bernard's office talking with him. I did not have to "light up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaffrey Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 First saddle bag trip I ever took in 95 was out of the Safari, Bernard talked me into a 275 mile trip first day, he was going to call me for trail reports on my first night, never made it to the place, 100 miles short. Sitting having a drink that night and the owner hands me the phone and says phone call for you, what! Its Bernard and he asking me only the way Bernard could ask the question, WHAT THE F*x^@! ARE DOING THERE! I told him why didn't you give me chainsaw being the first ones up that trail that season. When I got back from that trip we could not get our sleds in the trailer before we gave trail conditions, his wife did the online reports. Bernard would drop us off at the bars and come get us, first heated garage ever used, I liked that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Doo Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 For those that don't remember or never met Bernard {actually no one could ever forget him} go to You Tube and search for Bernard's Debut. Quite the character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 A great friend, may he rest in peace. Hope the hotel goes to a sledding future. Some of my best memories of Quebec riding. It was like having a bad uncle in Quebec, and I say that with the most respect possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0novpU6MJXQ rest in peace buddy Edited May 12, 2015 by zeusand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The first time I met Bernard I walked into the lobby of the Safari and he was on the phone to some guys from NY. Basically the conversation was you are going to come to my motel and then I am taking you downtown! We are going to meet some girls and you will...... then we will go for a nice steak! RIP Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 My first time to Quebec was to Bernard's Safari, he did not have room so he drove us to I believe it was a Governor in his "Bus"... He was a piece of work. R I P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_bluyamaha54 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Back in the day, people on HCS would chat w/Bernard the way we do here with Groomer. It was a real shock to when Bernard passed away. I know his wife Jocelyn tried to keep the Safari going but he was too tough an act to follow. He also was a guide for hunting trips and I think that is where the name of the motel came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The "Ring Dang Doo, now what is that? It's round and fat like a Bowler Hat. It's good for me, and it's good for you, and it's what they call the Ring Dang Doo". Thanks for the memories, Bernard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Seems like the End. Safari is no more. There has been alot of work going on there, and friday i noticed the Safari sign had been removed. I'm gonna stop there monday to see if I can get the old Safari sign if they still have it. I will also try to find out just what they are gonna do there now. For sure it is not a motel any longer. I'm thinking a retirement home or some kind of shelter for battered women or a rehab of some sort (judging by the name on the new sign) just guessing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks for the info. Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 That Safari sign will be an item in your garage or perhaps on eBay to the lucky one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Talked to a contractor there today. It is gonna be a drug rehab now. Waiting to see the new owner this week to see if i can get the old Safari signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Good luck with the signs, Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Met the owner today, no dice on the signs, he is keeping them. I guess if the Rehab don't work out Safari may live again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Met the owner today, no dice on the signs, he is keeping them. I guess if the Rehab don't work out Safari may live again. Funny stuff thanks for the info. Sad to see the safari go but for the most part it left when Bernard passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Should be a couple safari signs on the feeder trail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Should be a couple safari signs on the feeder trail? Yeah Scorp, Very true, was hoping to Score them big ones from the sign out front of the place. Oh well no biggie. I was gonna probably just pass them off to someone else here anyway. Chillin like a villain Gary? How goes it mon ami? Did you get up thru QC for a summer car tour? Days are getting shorter bud, will be white before you know it. Ready, set, ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Well it seems the project for a rehab did not work out. I see a Sign now (not Safari) but just says Motel. And advertises rooms rennovated from $69.95. So it's still alive. Not sure if the Phone number has chaged but I will get it and post it here for those interested. Edited October 16, 2015 by iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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