Inviting a CELEBRITY on a VANLIFE TOUR of my homeland. - RICARDO has arrived in the Pontiac.

It's hard to believe - RICARDO, one of Canada's iconic chefs, accepted to come along with us and discover the agricultural wonders of the Pontiac. On the menu today: honey from a family bee-farm, cider from the oldest orchards in the Quebec West and wine tasting with the Pontiac's most famous vineyard.

Because the Pontiac isn't only about being remote in a wild environment - It's also being surrounded by fresh food and local producers from the moment you eat breakfast in the morning, to the moment you finish drinking tea at night.

Oh, and Ricardo even cooks us S'mores for dessert.

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CHAPTERS
Intro - 00:00
Ziplining at Chutes Coulonge - 01:31
Who is Ricardo - 02:11
Meeting Ricardo - 03:02
Ricardo's Vantour - 04:33
Coronation Hall Cider Mills - 08:29
Bristol Bee Honey - 09:59
Little Red Wagon Winery - 12:03
S'mores Competition - 14:59
French Lesson - 17:33

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PLACES WE VISITED
Coronation Hall Cider Mills
Bristol Bee Honey
Little Red Wagon Winery

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VISAGES RÉGIONAUX

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WHO ARE YOU? WHAT’S WITH YOUR ACCENT?
I'm Dom, a Canadian content creator and vanlifer. I spend most of my time behind my camera or behind the wheel, exploring North America while making a living out of my marketing skills. I spent the last 5 years travelling part time around to world to create content for travel and adventure brands, including van rental companies.

My mission: inspire and entertain people who want to start #vanlife.__________
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WHO ARE YOU? WHAT’S WITH YOUR ACCENT?
We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella toast and live in a van. Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director). We have spent the last 2 years travelling around North America in our Promaster 136'' named Vanessa. In 2020, after a 12-month trip that was cut short because of Covid, we decided to sell our van to start a new project: a BIGGER van.

Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife​​ and to help build their very own home on wheels while living and enjoying a balanced online and offline life.

[ricardolarrivee]

Thanks again Dominic, it was great to spend time with you and your team. Where are we heading next ?
See you my friend.

[vanlifesagas]

Heyyyy, good morning people! we are indeed on the road with Ricardo this week! If you feel like we haven't covered something, or if there are some French parts you did not understand, feel free to ask below! We will answer everything (my mom is helping me in the comments)! Cheers!

[desjardinsgenevieve]

What a great promotion for the Pontiac and quite an honor to have Ricardo visit our MRC for an agro tour! The Pontiac indeed has a whole range of agri-food producers unique in their kind in Quebec, to name a few more: the Herboristerie La Fée des Bois Apothecary farm, producers of herbal teas and local spices and herbal products; the Pure Conscience farm, producers of yak, fruits and vegetables certified organic; the Ostribee farm, ostrich and duck breeder;, Les Jardins Éducatifs, producers of ecological vegetables; Les Serres Paul Amyotte, producers of ecological vegetables in greenhouses, to name just a few. All producers who offer you their fresh products, directly on the farm and, by the way, most Pontiac agri-tourism businesses offer bilingual (French/English) or even trilingual (Spanish/German/etc) services and we are several within a 15 km radius of the very popular vineyard! A very beautiful region to discover!

[janadawn]

I swear to you, Dom, this was more entertaining and FUN than anything on television!! Stay on route 148 all summer😄😄. Thank you for this video, I love to see people eating locally grown food like this…just like where I live!! Big hug 🧡to you, have a great week and see you next Sunday!!
Huh-Huh✌🏼

[darrbest]

What a great surprise to see Chef Ricardo I've watch him way back in the day he was always one of my favorites.

[whiteeulogianraven]

First: This Route 148 project is amazing for so many reasons, from economical to entertainment. Second: Gotta thank you because Canada is not properly shown as should be. Third: Filter used on video is so soothing and got that something on the eye. Fourth: Have you ever seen Samurai Jack, the music sometimes tell the story, you people, got that "firefly leading the way" effect. Magnificent.¡¡PURA VIDA!! Was I too long? 🤣.

[juliec]

Ok Dom...when you said celebrity...you meant celebrity..me is impressed... also the pontiac is in my backyard and I didn't even know all this beauty. When I build mon van, it will be my first road trip

[alexandrafontaine]

À quand la série télé?!! T'es prêt et tout le monde va adorer. Bon succès et salutations à ton nouvel ami #jalousie lolll 💁🏻‍♀️

[ciciO]

What a fantastic episode! I say 'episode', because this is now documentary quality that should be on Netflix. Bravo, Dom and Team!! (And wow, can't wait to visit the Pontiac!)

[kelleywimberley]

Farm to table eating is the best! I love that you are doing this! I want to visit Pontiac now

[traceyjennings]

Dom, I am so happy you are joining this fun project, it’s fabulous!

[adriankung]

Wait -- it's ENDING???!!! No!! It can't end next week -- this series is AMAZING!!! Love it to bits! Kudos to everyone involved, and may the 148 continue to be a success going forward!
Now about Ricardo's Van (thanks for the tour!). It's exactly what I would do - essentially a Hymer Aktiv layout, but with the common sense alterations that we all wish the factory would have done in the first place: A use-able sink, a full size or decently large fridge and a shower a person can actually fit in!! If only the factories that produce these vans actually used
A la prochaine!

[Infrawgnito]

This was another amazing vlog, Dom! As a western Canadian, I am looking forward to someday travelling across Canada to see the unending beauty of our country. We truly have paradise in our own backyards, spread across our provinces and territories. Thank you for showing us novice travellers what Canada has to offer with both incredible scenery and van life experiences. Your content has really grown into something greater than I could have ever imagined. I would love to see you work your way across Canada to highlight each province and territory. Regardless, I love your journey and can't wait for the next vlog!!!

[AzulUnlimited]

Ricardo is so sweet! His kitchen though 😍 he would shake his head at my set up 😂🤭

[pria]

Dom!! Another amazing episode. A whole new level. You are truly on to something my friend!

[stevenannett]

Welcome back my friend! Great video and your hometown is awesome! But Dude that Honey OMG! Great first video back!Im Dying to explore Canada .Bucket list, I've been there Twice but only Toronto, , , ,

[lauriehinchey]

I smiled and laughed with your antics Dom! Great people on your new channel!😁

[valerierichards]

Well done! Can't wait to see next week's video!

[terrydumas]

Good ! J'avais pas vue ce vidéo.. Ricardo est tellement sympathique.. je savais pas qu'il trippait van. Encore bravo pour ces magnifiques endroits à visiter et produits à déguster..👍🙂

[freespiritedcamper]

Fresh locally grown food, yummy and a famous chef, van life goes posh!