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

[@ricardolarrivee5898]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Ricardo, thanks to you for coming along with us. Everybody here in the Pontiac had a lot of fun! Next? I'm headed North, to the Lac-St-Jean! Stay tuned!

[@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!

[@dmsarabia1]

And when will we be seeing your mom again? UnboXing or otherwise

[@elainec3314]

Hi To Andrée! She's the best !!

[@desjardinsgenevieve1096]

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!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Geneviève for giving a list of the Agri-food producers of the Pontiac. We could only feature a few of them in our fifteen minutes video. But evidently there is tons more to see and do in this beautiful region, the Pontiac!

[@janadawn68]

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✌🏼

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Jana! We had fun making it!

[@seansteede]

So true - like a travel show, a food show, a vanlife show - I love this channel!!!!!

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

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? 🤣.

[@vanlifesagas]

Never too long! Thank you for your comments! Keep watching!

[@juliec5309]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Julie, when I say something I mean it! Ricardo is a celebrity! Do not wait any longer and go visit the Pontiac, it is beautiful!

[@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.

[@AzulUnlimited]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

He pretty much likes everything, to be honest.

[@alexandrafontaine8111]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Ahhh! Bonne question! Faudrait parler à mon agent….oh wait! J’ai pas d’agent! À suivre!

[@kelleywimberley]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Come on over!

[@adriankung1625]

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 them..... A la prochaine!

[@vanlifesagas]

Hey! Thanks for your comments. As to your points on van layouts, I solved the common sense issues by building my own van. Not perfect but it suits me very well.

[@cici2O]

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!)

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks for your comment! We work hard! 😎

[@leroysmith8203]

Nice to see you back… Jacksonville Florida USA 🤓

[@vanlifesagas]

Glad to be back!

[@freespiritedcamper7661]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

For sure! Very posh indeed!

[@traceyjennings4361]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Tracy!

[@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!!!

[@seansteede]

I totally agree - Dom's skills could go a great deal of justice to so much of Canada and I know more than just me would be interested in that! I love hearing French and English mixed in together and although as a Western Canadian my French is less than adequate I'm always having fun trying to match my understanding to the subtitles - an unusual added bonus that exists on only this KZbin channel pour moi!

[@danielruel5099]

WoW oui Ricardo fait aussi la tablée des chefs qui on travailler durant la pandémie pour nourrie les plus démunis super beau projet pour les Québécois faire valoir nos beaux paysages Super contente de te voir Thank you for sharing (Suzanne)

[@vanlifesagas]

En effet Daniel, Ricardo fait de bien belles et bonnes choses! Un vrai gentleman!

[@katherinestead708]

that was fantastic!! I'm going to Bristol! when you asked Ricardo where he got the booze and he said I have a real van with a toilet, omg, so so funny!!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Katherine! Yes Ricardo can be funny, very funny!

[@stevenannett1739]

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,,,,

[@vanlifesagas]

Ah Steven, you have not seen Canada if you have only been to Toronto! You have to expand your travelling! Canada is a big country and it is waiting for you! Happy trails!

[@Mita7538]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Pria!

[@mike123abc]

I love the combination English/French with subtitles. It has been a long time since french classes., but with the native speakers at full speed with subtitles it is a great experience!

[@vanlifesagas]

Happy to oblige! Keep watching!

[@lauriehinchey4340]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Laurie! Laughing is always good for the soul!

[@susansusan4289]

Loving this 148 Series. Amazing guests. So we’ll done.

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks!

[@Mikeandtheboys]

Really enjoyed this Dom. It looked amazing.

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks! Keep watching!

[@isabelmendi3973]

Wow Dom what a great time you guys had, nice friends make all the difference, you guys have a great attitude, for living life. Enjoying your video hoping to be on the road at some point myself.

[@vanlifesagas]

Yay for friends! Thanks for your comment. Safe travels.

[@kerrylaw100]

Awesome Dom as usual… but who is your lady friend who keeps saying ‘we’ eh eh do we need to know something huh 🤔 🤣

[@vanlifesagas]

The saying is: Curiosity kills the 🐈! But if you must know, she is a friend and co-worker! Thanks for watching!

[@sylviemercier181]

Tellement une bonne idée avec Ricardo que j'adore et en français en plus ❤️

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Sylvie! Ricardo est adorable en effet! 😎

[@bikeninja956]

Dom, this is better than a cable broadcasted show..... vassi fort!

[@vanlifesagas]

Well! Merci beaucoup! And keep watching!

[@lynndenault8198]

The Pontiac and the Ottawa Valley est si beau! I know it. I live here!

[@vanlifesagas]

Lucky you! Thanks for watching!

[@terrydumas6183]

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..👍🙂

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Terry! Très sympathique en effet ce Ricardo! On l’aime d’amour!

[@cjsimpson6887]

Being from the states, specifically southern california- watching made me so excited to eventually get my van and explore your beautiful country!!!

[@vanlifesagas]

Just do it! Canada is waiting!

[@guidok3762]

Dom, this is one of the best episodes yet, can’t wait to put my camper on the boat to Canada. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Guido! Canada is waiting for you!

[@Whistler326]

Route 148 is on my bucket list now.....loved all of your enthusiam with regards to the people and place to visit and Van Friendly..... omg!!! Cheers, Ps. keep up the amazing work ( Salut) Bruce (Ontario)

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks a lot Bruce! Keep watching!

[@Whistler326]

Je t'en Prie.....always appreciate your francais lessons ....and what a treat to have Ricardo, omg

[@luns486]

so jealous that I live in Australia and can't drive my van to Quebec. Killer video as always, Dom. And absolutely SPECTACULAR concept!

[@vanlifesagas]

Well you could fly over and visit! Wish I could go to Australia ! One day!

[@luns486]

@@vanlifesagas we'd love to have you here 💛

[@michelelepage7402]

WoW! WoW! WoW! Toi, ton équipe et les invités savent comment capter notre attention. Sûrement, nous visiterons la route 148. Merci d’avoir donné un avant goût!

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Michèle et tant mieux si on vous a donné le goût du Pontiac!

[@SC-vo7cg]

Wow! Great job, very tempting. I’m actually sold, 148 will make it on the must do list. Hope you’ll be covering hikes in the area.

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks much!

[@DarcoSix]

I LOVE what you are doing here.

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you Darcy!

[@momentswithmimi1845]

This has been a great series, Dom!!! You are one of the funniest people to watch!!! Keep it up and never stop laughing!!!!!!!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you! Sometimes I don’t even try to be funny 😆!

[@momentswithmimi1845]

@@vanlifesagas Thats what makes it great!

[@symonparent]

@Vanlife Sagas you LEGEND. Keep it up, Pontiac is my youth hood, this is so awesome that you’re showing all those beautiful places with beautiful people to the whole world!!! 🤩🤩 Lettttssss gooooo

[@vanlifesagas]

A very awesome place indeed! Thks!

[@dot86entertainment]

Wow la van à Ricardo ! Tres bon épisode Dom 👌

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci bien! En effet Ricardo a une très belle van!😎

[@free2roam492]

These just keep getting better and better, Kudos!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you ! Too kind!

[@lynndenault8198]

Loved it - from the Ottawa Valley

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks from the Gatineau valley!

[@valerierichards6648]

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

[@vanlifesagas]

Tomorrow!

[@patriciahall2223]

I love Ricardo only just made his super moist banana bread , he's the best ....amazing route 148 a wonderful introduction I want to go to all these incredible places meet these wonderful people & buy their wares ( and I will one day ) . Loved this vlog Dom Merci beaucoup

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you Patricia! Ricardo’s banana bread is very good indeed, my Mom makes it all the time! Route 148 is the new “Eldorado”!

[@MlleWanderlust]

Woww Dom on est à un autre niveau! On dirait une vraie émission j’ai adoré!! Hâte de visiter le Pontiac :) Tadam 😂

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci bien! Ça fait plaisir à lire! Le Pontiac vous ouvre les bras! Tadam!

[@doucybel]

Tu me donne vraiment le goût de visiter là région du Pontiac. Ça l'air tellement beau...

[@vanlifesagas]

C'est vraiment beau! Es-tu allé finalement?

[@doucybel]

@@vanlifesagas non car mes vacances sont en septembre. Vas-tu faire un rassemblement l'an prochain là-bas?

[@vanlifesagas]

@@doucybel Oui sans doute!

[@Pretspourlaroute]

Bien hâte à l'épisode de la semaine prochaine ;) Bravo pour cette belle série tellement bien réalisée! C'est tellement l'fun à regarder!

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci vous deux! Commentaire très apprécié. 😀

[@elainec3314]

Très hâte de voir ce nouvel épisode!!

[@sylvielefebvre4981]

Wow! Je ne vous connaissais pas mais me voilà dans la communauté 😀

[@vanlifesagas]

Bienvenue Sylvie! Prochain vidéo dimanche!

[@sonyagregoire6965]

ha que j’ai aimé cette vidéo Ricardo est adorable et sa van est tellement bien pensée….une vrai van ! hahaha ! Prêts pour la route pour la suite ? J’ai déjà hâte ! Bravo !

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Sonya!

[@misiakw]

English - french lesson!!!!! Great as always

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci à toi a.k.a thank you!

[@sigreddasparks16]

I loved thus so much! So interesting to see some of the places on route 148! When I build my bus, I'm definitely coming to visit. Looks so beautiful 😄

[@vanlifesagas]

It is beautiful! Good luck with the future bus! Keep watching!

[@OurRetiredLife]

Great video! Thank you for showcasing this beautiful area for vanlifers!

[@vanlifesagas]

It is a beautiful area! Thanks for watching!

[@name.terrie]

So fun, very informative... beautiful. 👏👏👏 Happy trails and safe travels!!!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you so much!

[@elainec3314]

Wow! Magnifique vidéo! Ça donne le goût et c'est très cool de voir Ricardo ainsi 😉

[@vanlifesagas]

Il est très très cool, même en vrai.

[@colleenbalch328]

Loving this! And, only in Vermont! May be heading your way!

[@vanlifesagas]

Come on over!

[@garrycollie2135]

Okay Dom, your hitting it out of the park. (U.S.) saying. Impressive area, great content. Lovin it.. Garry and Marilyn

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks Garry and Marilyn! It was fun to make it!

[@jeanclaudebonillo1326]

You are getting better all the time cest bon.

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci! Thank you Jean-Claude!

[@rachelbinet5943]

WoW un autre super vidéo vraiment intéressant! Ricardo est un trésor du Québec! J’ai hâte de voir prêt pour la route la semaine prochaine! 😁

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Rachel! À la semaine prochaine!

[@NatiHerron]

Loving this series! What a beautiful region! Hope you will feature more Agri tourism regions in the next videos :) ps your s’mores looked very yummy 🤤

[@vanlifesagas]

Nati, they were yummy! And true this is a beautiful region!

[@annebelanger9238]

Wow, j'adore!!! Ça donne le goût de visiter la région. Dommage qu'il ne reste qu'un épisode. Mais je suis convaincue que vous nous réservez de magnifiques surprises pour les futures vidéos. 💕

[@vanlifesagas]

On travaille fort pour ça. Merci à toi.

[@emiliefaucher285]

J’adore l’idée de visiter toutes ces petites places! Merci pour les idées p’tit frère! 🙌🏼

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Grande sœur!

[@promasterp]

Yeah cross over avec mes 2 chaines de van life préféré la semaine prochaine. En passant tes nouveaux vidéos sont excellents. Tu as retrouvé ta flame ca parrait.

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci beaucoup Francis! Continuer à faire ce qu’on aime! C’est ça le secret!

[@MAZIad]

Way to go Dom, vraiment cool le tour avec Ricardo.

[@vanlifesagas]

Très cool! On a beaucoup ri!

[@MAZIad]

@@vanlifesagas Je suis sûr que si tu continue à faire des petits tours avec des célébrités, ça pourrait faire de bonnes émission télés et des postes de télés voudraient acheter tes vidéos 🙂

[@RayzeR_RayE]

Good stuff Dommy💪

[@vanlifesagas]

Thks!

[@LP-rj9gz]

Absolutely fantastic series Don. Thanks so much!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks for watching!

[@alejandrozanattastewart5393]

Congrats I've enjoyed your video very much!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks. Appreciated.

[@josephmalloytravels7516]

Your country is so beautiful, and you showcase in such an entertaining way. What size was Riccardo's electrical system. Thanks for sharing Cheers 🥂🥂

[@vanlifesagas]

Thank you Joseph! I believe that Ricardo’s electrical system is a 2000 watts inverter suite (solar, shore, etc).

[@dmsarabia1]

Unfortunately, I don't have a van. But if I were to travel & Rent a car to see this route 148, how many hours apart are these stops apart from each other for a summer drive? Looks extremely beautiful & fun. Surprised that there was not a wine sampling. Actually more like shocked. Thanks

[@vanlifesagas]

You can visit these places in a day very easily.

[@vanlifesagas]

And there are plenty of sampling opportunities trust me.

[@BillAd9]

Loving this new series!

[@vanlifesagas]

Thanks!

[@yablakakaramel2879]

Ça sent bon le terroir! Découvrir une région ,sa gastronomie et ses gens , c'est génial et ça donne vraiment envie de découvrir tout ça.! Il y a une émission française qui fait aussi découvrir le pays à travers de sa gastronomie et ses traditions : " les carnets de Julie". 🏖️☀️🏝️

[@vanlifesagas]

En effet Yablaka! On a bien mangé et on s’est beaucoup amusé! Je vais mettre “les carnets de Julie” sur ma liste de visionnement!

[@jeanhebert2130]

J’adore, je croise plusieurs personnes avec des véhicules aménagés qui ne semble pas savoir quoi faire lorsqu’ils sont sur la route. Comme je l’ai déjà commenté sur une précédente vidéo, votre idée est géniale, créer un lien entre les vanlifers (que je ne nommerais pas communauté) et les commerçants. Je crois que sans votre initiative, il existerait encore une mauvaise perception entre ces deux groupes.

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci Jean! Toujours enrichissant de croiser des gens passionnés dans leur domaine respectif! Et de faire de belles découvertes par la même occasion! Merci de rester fidèle!

[@emiliefaucher285]

Ricardo 😍

[@vanlifesagas]

I know! Quel gentil monsieur!

[@DaoPTN]

WoW je vais définitivement aller faire un tour sur la route 148 🥰 petite question il me semble bien que Ricardo a une Van Panoramic ? Est-ce bien le cas ? Ce n’est pas mentionné dans la vidéo ?

[@vanlifesagas]

Oui, c'est une Panoramic. Je pense qu'on a filmé le logo une ou deux fois et on a fait des story là-dessus l'an passé.

[@MoonRiverTravels]

Bonjour Dom! J'adore votre chaîne, c'est très beaux, et aussi il m'aider apprendre français. Je pense votre idèe pour le region 148 est tres bon, et il devrait etre partager toute le monde! La vie de camionette, il va partout, donc pourquoi pas?! Merci beaucoup, et je vous voir ici semaine prochaine! 👍

[@vanlifesagas]

Merci beaucoup! And keep watching, ton français est déjà très bon!

[@clee666]

Route 148? Vraiment intéressant!

[@vanlifesagas]

Oui vraiment! Bonne route!

[@manondeslauriers2645]

Little story about Ricardo and camping. Maybe 10 years ago, if not more, i was spending the day on l'Isle au Coudres dans Charlevoix. Every single place we went visiting with my family we would see Ricardo and his family. They were obviously doing the 'tour de l'isle' in the same direction as us. It was becoming kind of a joke with my kids. At the end of the day, we got on the ferry boat at the last minute and we end up facing Ricardo in his big motorhome deluxe, diagonally. We can see them, they can see us. They can also hear us because all windows are down, it is a hot day! For what ever stupid reason I screamed : 'Pas encore Ricardo!!!' Pretty sure he heard me, he smiled as usual. I felt so stupid. 😂

[@vanlifesagas]

Very funny story Manon!

[@Kitkatrey]

❤️❤️❤️

[@vanlifesagas]

❤️ ♥️ 💜

[@defrance8403]

Bonne vidéo. Toutefois quand les gens PARLENT, pourquoi ne pas les écouter ...sans la musique. Pendant les entrevues que vous réalisez, vous n'aviez pas de musique de fond, n'est-ce pas ? Car cela serait dérangeant. Alors pourquoi en ajouter dans le montage ? Entre les entrevues, c'est un super moment pour ajouter la musique.

[@vanlifesagas]

J'ai pris votre commentaire cette fois-ci. On met moins de musique dans les vidéos avec entrevues!

[@eprohoda]

How’s everything going?~ superb ~ Vanlife~ ;))

[@vanlifesagas]

Very well thank you!

[@jonathanboucher983]

est-ce que Dom Menard a toujours son cassssssss en mangeant sur une terrasse???

[@vanlifesagas]

Toujours!

[@jasonflt]

sorry Dom I didn't know who Ricardo was until now and I am Canadian ! I don't watch the CBC.

[@vanlifesagas]

That’s ok! Now you know! Cheers!

[@lislow3311]

About the French lesson 😄 Tadam is actually a word 😁 in Maltese Tadam is Tomato 🍅 😉. Keep up the good work and well done for speaking less French 😚 less French less editing work 😜👍🍻

[@vanlifesagas]

We learn stuff everyday! So we can ask for a bacon, lettuce tadam sandwich in Malta! Can’t wait to go there and ask for it! Thank you for watching!

[@mariannereno8501]

🐎

[@vanlifesagas]

🚐

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Tadam!

[@vanlifesagas]

T-a-d-a-mmm!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

@@vanlifesagas After watching looked up the word Tadam. Does not seem like there is a good definition in most any language. Here is what I suggest.... Tadam - meaning, well done; good job; emphatic agreement; or form of positive greeting/departing. This can be a word defined on the channel. Would look good on channel merch. And can cross over to either english or quebecois. We can all start using it. Or if 'da-google' failed me and it really has a meaning(slang?) what is it ???? Tadam!

[@clara_hp6254]

First one !!

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Damn you did it!!

[@vanlifesagas]

Keep watchin!

[@lobegirl8074]

With all due respect, who is the cohost now? Is she Dominique’s new partner?

[@vanlifesagas]

The cohost in question is Anne. Day to day, Anne deals with Project Management and Brand content at Visages Régionaux (www.visages régionaux.com), a key player in the current episodes.

[@lobegirl8074]

@@vanlifesagas wonderful!

[@trudymcclendon3743]

Enjoyed the video but I have no idea who the lady is… I’m a little high so maybe I missed that?

[@vanlifesagas]

I explained it a little 3 weeks ago in a video. I’ll be doing this alone from now on: the girl with me is a friend and co-worker who had the idea of developing large scale vanlife projects to help regions across Quebec. That might too many words if you just had a hit from your bong. Let’s say she’s just a friend.

[@trudymcclendon3743]

🦒🐈‍⬛

[@maximesimard7600]

dommage vous vous forcez a parler anglais quand vous etes clairement plus fluent en francais. J'imagine les americains vous donnent des plus gros chèques.

[@vanlifesagas]

Hmm, la chaîne a démarré en français, puis a eu des opportunités en anglais. Celles-ci se sont avérées plus payantes, oui, juste assez pour pouvoir continuer à faire du contenu régulièrement. Donc vous avez raison, en quelques sortes. On s'efforce toutefois de représenter le Québec à l'extérieur de ses frontières, et l'anglais est un bel outil pour aider les gens à s'y intéresser.