Founded in 1979, GVQ Canada assists professionals in the tourism industry with the design and organization of group travel throughout Canada. Established in Quebec more than 45 years ago, this family-owned company has gradually become a major player in Canadian inbound tourism, relying on in-depth knowledge of the territory, a network of preferred local partners, and a constant demand for quality. The company's goal is to enable travel agencies, tour operators, and tour wholesalers to offer their clients authentic, original, and perfectly managed Canadian experiences, while benefiting from personalized support at every stage of their project. Today, more than 120,000 travelers trust GVQ Canada each year, through more than 2,300 departures operated by its teams. This activity relies on more than 200 employees, distributed between its headquarters in Quebec and eight offices across Canada. This presence allows the company to combine national expertise with local presence close to the destinations. GVQ Canada works exclusively with professionals in the travel industry who wish to develop or strengthen their offerings in the Canadian destination. The company's job is to design, organize, and operate programs adapted to the needs of each market and the specific expectations of each clientele. Guided tours, customized groups, GIR (Groupes Individuels Regroupés) or FIT programs: the company builds flexible solutions designed to respond to the different commercial strategies of its partners. Because no group is the same, each program receives particular attention to find the best balance between discovery, comfort, pace, budget, and experience. The company's perfect knowledge of the territory allows it to select with rigor the accommodations, activities, restaurants, guides, and local service providers who contribute to the success of each trip. This on-the-ground expertise is one of its main strengths: it allows the company to offer reliable and competitive programs, but also to go off the beaten path to discover a more authentic Canada. Beyond the must-see attractions, the company wants each traveler to experience an opportunity to better understand the country, its landscapes, its cultures, its traditions, and the communities that make up its richness. Since its creation, GVQ Canada has based its development on four essential values: The relationship with its partners occupies a central place in its approach. The company believes that the success of a trip depends above all on close collaboration based on listening, responsiveness, and transparency. This philosophy is also found in the relationships it maintains with its suppliers. The company prioritizes as much as possible sustainable partnerships with local actors, in order to contribute to the economic returns of the territories visited and to promote more authentic experiences for travelers. The company's team shares a genuine passion for Canada and wants to pass it on through each of the programs it designs. Why choose GVQ Canada? Trusting GVQ Canada is choosing a partner who knows perfectly the realities of the tourism market and the requirements of travel professionals. More than 45 years of expertise in Canadian inbound tourism; in-depth knowledge of all provinces and territories; a French-speaking team specialized in group travel; a wide network of local partners selected with rigor; the possibility of integrating air services into the programs; a flexible offer: customized groups, GIR and FIT programs; an excellent quality-price ratio allowing the creation of competitive products; a strong local presence thanks to its offices spread throughout Canada; a dedicated team for commercial follow-up, production, and operations. This organization allows the company to build durable relationships with partners from many international markets, notably in Europe, and to accompany them in the development of their activity on the Canadian destination. An offer designed for all seasons and all desires Canada is a destination that can be discovered all year round. GVQ Canada develops thus a range of programs allowing to explore the multiple facets of the country, from its vast landscapes to its cities, passing through its cultures and traditions. Canadian winter: a destination in its own right Winter constitutes one of the main specialties of GVQ Canada. In the snowy landscapes of Quebec and Canada, the company's programs allow travelers to experience emblematic experiences: dog sledding, snowmobile, snowshoeing, ice fishing, Nordic spas or discovery of Quebec winter traditions. Far from being limited to a simple discovery of landscapes, these stays associate adventure, culture, and relaxation moments to offer a real immersion in Canadian winter. From spring to autumn: a Canada with multiple faces As soon as the good weather returns, Canada reveals the full diversity of its landscapes and territories. The company's itineraries allow discovering the major Canadian cities, charming villages, maritime regions, national parks, the Rockies and some of the most emblematic natural sites of the country. But the trip to Canada does not only consist of its classics. Travelers today are looking for more immersive experiences and encounters that give meaning to their stay. Attending a hockey game, sharing an evening with a local family, celebrating Halloween in Quebec, taking the Charlevoix Train along the Saint Lawrence, tasting a traditional meal in a sugar shack, discovering indigenous cultures, participating in a western festival or experiencing the atmosphere of a Pow Wow: all these experiences allow discovering Canada differently. These privileged moments often constitute the most memorable memories of a trip and add real value to the programs offered by its partners. An accompaniment from the design to the return of travelers For GVQ Canada, the quality of a trip depends as much on its design as on its execution. This is why each file benefits from the expertise of specialized teams bringing together sales advisors, package specialists, sales coordinators, and product managers. From the first reflection on the program to the return of travelers, the company's teams ensure personalized follow-up and ensure the smooth running of each stage. The company's expertise includes: The design of customized itineraries; The selection and booking of accommodations, restaurants, and activities; Coordination of transportation; Availability of French-speaking guides; Follow-up and coordination of on-site operations; 24/7 assistance; Permanent support for partners and travelers. This organization allows its professional clients to benefit from a real operational partner on site, capable of taking charge of the different components of the trip and intervening quickly when necessary. For a more responsible Canadian tourism GVQ Canada also wants to contribute to a more responsible development of tourism in Canada. The company favors collaborations with local companies and prioritizes experiences that better highlight the territories, their skills, and their communities. For the company, responsible tourism must create value for the entire ecosystem: travelers who experience more authentic experiences, local companies that directly benefit from the tourist activity, and communities that can preserve and showcase their heritage. The company is convinced that tourism can be a powerful engine of economic, cultural, and human development when it is built with respect for the destinations and those who make them live. GVQ Canada, more than just a tour operator For more than four decades, GVQ Canada has put its passion for the country, its expertise, and its operational know-how at the service of tourism professionals. Thanks to a strong local presence, experienced teams, and a network of partners carefully selected, the company designs trips that combine quality, authenticity, safety, and emotion. The company's role goes beyond the simple organization of an itinerary. It is alongside travel agencies and tour operators to help them build differentiated products, adapted to their markets, and capable of giving their clients a real Canadian experience. At GVQ Canada, the company does not only create itineraries. It gives your travelers the opportunity to discover the soul of Canada.