@ Quelque Elk! Gloria begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Ontario" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Quelque Elk! Larger than a deer, smaller than a moose, the hardy elk is found in many places across Canada. This lady may look placid, but don't get too close, particularly if she has a calf with her!
While touring Canada, you met Shadow.
Gloria shook paws with Shadow the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Boardwalk “Pass me the binoculars, Gloria!” said Otto. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." Autumnal Boardwalk What could be more pleasant than a walk through this Canadian woodland scene in its amazing autumn colours?
While touring Canada, you met Otto.
Gloria shook paws with Otto the Orangutan. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada Goose - We Have Lift Off! “’Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of maple trees. The trees most commonly used are sugar maple, red maple and black maple because of the high sugar content in the sap,’” read out T.C. from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, T.C.!” declared Gloria. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Canada Goose - We Have Lift Off! The Canada Goose is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, a white "chinstrap" and a brown body. They fly in a distinctive V formation, with the position of the leading bird rotating, as it is the most exhausting position of the V. When swimming, they form a straight(ish) line!
While touring Canada, you met T.C..
Gloria shook paws with T.C. the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Butter Tarts “Oh hello, Gloria!” cried Choose a name. “Didn’t we bump into each other at the Fiat racetrack in Turin last month? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” Canadian Butter Tarts Roll out 13 oz/375g shortcrust pastry on lightly floured surface. Cut 18-20 rounds with a 3"/7.5cm fluted cutter. Use the rounds to line two deep 12-hole tart tins. Beat two large eggs in a large bowl and combine with 175g/6 oz light muscavado sugar, 100g/3 oz raisins, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 55g/2 oz butter and four tbsp single cream. Tip this mixture into a pan and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the butter melts, and the mixture bubbles and starts to thicken. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Don’t overcook, and be sure to stir all the time as the mixture can easily burn. Remove from the heat and stir in 50g/1½ oz walnuts or pecan nuts. Spoon the filling into the unbaked tart shells so it’s level with the pastry. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 190°C/Gas 5/375°F until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool for a few minutes before lifting out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Gloria shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atibiti River, Ontario “Pass me the binoculars, Gloria!” said Choose a name. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." Atibiti River, Ontario Just the way to spend a hot summer's day—in a canoe following the meandering curves of this waterway! The Atibiti River is 540 km (340 miles) long. At its far end it joins the Moose River and then enters James Bay.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Gloria shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Gold "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Misty. "'The city's new claim to fame: the world’s largest treble clef. It is more than 42 feet (13m) high!'" "Wow! Is there music to go with it?" asked Gloria. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Misty. "That's a lovely tune!" Canadian Gold A canoe by a jetty on a calm evening at the end of the day, where the sinking sun turns the lake to gold.
While touring Canada, you met Misty.
Gloria shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colour at the End of the Tunnel “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Gloria!” said Puff. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Gloria good-naturedly took charge of Puff's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This he donned and then Gloria helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Colour at the End of the Tunnel This unusual outdoor sculpture comprises discs in alternate stripes of black and white leading to an optical illusion when viewed from the end!
While touring Canada, you met Puff.
Gloria shook paws with Puff the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Maple Leaf Forever "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Gloria? There's a town in Vancouver Island called 'Youbou'—the founders of its mill, Mr Yount and Mr Bounton, combined the first halves of their respective surnames to make Youbou in 1914." Moon grinned and thought about it for a minute. "I guess it's like Waitrose in England, from Mr Waite and Mr Rose." "Waitrose isn't a town, though, Moon." "Edgar wishes it was!" The Maple Leaf Forever At the time of Confederation in 1867, the maple leaf as a symbol of Canadian patriotism was relatively new. At a public meeting in August 1860, a group of Toronto citizens, planning for the upcoming Royal Visit of the Prince of Wales, decided to identify themselves as native-born Canadians by wearing a maple leaf. “The Englishman glories in his rose, the Irishman in his Shamrock, and the Scotchman in his thistle. Why should not Canadians, their descendants, wreath around their brows a chaplet of the maple leaf?” Maple leaf badges were worn at the reception for the Prince of Wales held in Toronto on 7 September 1860. Although the maple leaf had previously been used as a symbol for Canada, this was the first occasion on which it was worn as a national emblem.
While touring Canada, you met Moon.
Gloria shook paws with Moon the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pakenham Bridge “Pass me the binoculars, Gloria!” said Blossom. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." Pakenham Bridge The Mississippi River, swollen by winter snowfall, is crossed here by a beautiful and unique bridge, built in 1901 to accommodate horses and carriages crossing the river at the location of the mills in Pakenham village. The bridge is 268 feet in length and 22 feet wide. The stone is from a local quarry.
While touring Canada, you met Blossom.
Gloria shook paws with Blossom the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Marina Arena “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Gloria?” shivered ~logan~. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Gloria. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Marina Arena For those who love a life on the ocean wave, this is a sight to gladden the heart! Manoeuvre your craft out of its berth and its ho, for the open waters!
While touring Canada, you met ~logan~.
Gloria shook paws with ~logan~ the Newton Nessie. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rideau Canal, Ottawa "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Koko?" asked Gloria. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Gloria, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Koko. Rideau Canal, Ottawa The canal's challenging construction was supervised by Colonel John By between 1826 and 1832 (hence, Ottawa’s former name of Bytown). The flight of eight massive locks that connect the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal in the summer are still manually operated. This 202 km/125-mile long canal is a must-see location!
While touring Canada, you met Koko.
Gloria shook paws with Koko the White elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa “What have you got in your tote bag, Sugar?” asked Gloria. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Gloria,” responded Sugar. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa In the background is the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a minor Roman Catholic basilica built in 1879 in the neoclassical Gothic Revival style. The Canadian Parliament building is a little way down the road from here.
While touring Canada, you met Sugar.
Gloria shook paws with Sugar the Brown Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ottawa Art Gallery "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Gloria," said Sir Fluffle Bottom, "for this experience alone?" Gloria, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Ottawa Art Gallery A glass chandelier in the Gallery. An exhibition in November 2020 was Ottawa-based photographer John Healey's Plastic Beach, a set of still life images of foraged plastic refuse discovered along the shores of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. Discarded shopping bags, fragments of milk jugs, and crushed bottle caps are reanimated to show us the lack of care with which we treat the habitat of millions of creatures. Arranged in dramatic light, Healey positioned these plastic items, evidence of human pollution, as messages in a bottle that have washed up on shore to deliver an ominous message: we cannot ignore these warnings any longer.
While touring Canada, you met Sir Fluffle Bottom.
Gloria shook paws with Sir Fluffle Bottom the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Château Laurier, Ottawa Gloria was very happy to meet get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! Château Laurier, Ottawa Opened in 1912, the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa was built in a French Gothic Revival Châteauesque style, and has over 400 luxury rooms. The hotel features original Tiffany stained-glass windows. The walls were faced with Indiana limestone and feature conical turrets and dormer windows topped by a copper roof. The lobby floors were constructed of Belgian marble. A truly amazing hotel experience!
While touring Canada, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Gloria shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Mediaeval Castle in Miniature Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Mediaeval Castle in Miniature This delightful building is on The Thousand Islands, a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York.
While touring Canada, you met Buzzz.
Gloria shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atmospheric Toronto Penyet was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Gloria unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Penyet’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Penyet, irritated. “We’re about to pose on either side of this amazing scene—the picture will all be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!” Atmospheric Toronto It looks very much like the calm before the storm in this image of a very still Toronto waterfront scene! Let's hope all pets get under cover before the tempest gets underway!
While touring Canada, you met Penyet.
Gloria shook paws with Penyet the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Nightlife "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Gloria," said Lilly, "for this experience alone?" Gloria, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Toronto Nightlife For nocturnal pets, there is a full schedule of activities for a fun night in Toronto! Dare they go on the Haunted Toronto Walking Tour? Perhaps they would prefer an evening cruise, or a visit to bustling Chinatown or perhaps enjoy some live music in one of Toronto's stylish after-hours clubs? Or for more peace-loving pets, how about a trip to Scarborough Bluffs are where city folk get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the great outdoors? In addition to taking a dip in the lake, you can have an evening bonfire under the stars with your friends, with your own designated fire pit!
While touring Canada, you met Lilly.
Gloria shook paws with Lilly the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Night Scene “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Gloria?” shivered Minerva. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Gloria. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Toronto Night Scene Toronto is here buzzing with its lively nightlife, contrasting with its colours reflected in the calm, still water.
While touring Canada, you met Minerva.
Gloria shook paws with Minerva the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Marina “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Gloria, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Choose a name ♡ Molly. "It's not all about drinking coffee and gazing at the sea. You have to run up and down stairs, operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator." Gloria considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Toronto Marina An amazing backdrop to this prestigious marina! On arriving at your berth you have access to provision stores and all major attractions, theatres, sports and concert venues. When ready to weigh anchor, you have easy access to Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario for your onward sailing.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name ♡ Molly.
Gloria shook paws with Choose a name ♡ Molly the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name ♡ Molly and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Flatiron Building, Toronto “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Gloria?” Népomucène Bibliophilus said. “It certainly would, Népomucène Bibliophilus!" said Gloria. Flatiron Building, Toronto The historic Gooderham Building (also known as the Flatiron Building) in Wellington Street East, Toronto. Completed in 1892, it was built in the Romanesque Revival style. It is well known for the trompe-l'œil effect mural on the back wall. In the background are high-rise financial centres.
While touring Canada, you met Népomucène Bibliophilus.
Gloria shook paws with Népomucène Bibliophilus the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Népomucène Bibliophilus and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Toronto at Dawn “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this province here, Gloria!” said Clarice. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Gloria. Toronto at Dawn The city hasn't woken up for another busy day yet, but the dawn is rising behind the CN Tower and the Toronto skyline.
While touring Canada, you met Clarice.
Gloria shook paws with Clarice the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Horseshoe Falls, Canada Gloria and Schnupfen were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Horseshoe Falls, Canada Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, is the largest of the three waterfalls that collectively form Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada–United States border. Approximately 90% of the Niagara River, after diversions for hydropower generation, flows over Horseshoe Falls. The remaining 10% flows over American Falls (shown on the left of this picture) and Bridal Veil Falls. The Rainbow Bridge is depicted in the foreground, and the main buildings on the right are a large casino and a Waterpark.
While touring Canada, you met Schnupfen.
Gloria shook paws with Schnupfen the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Niagara Thrills “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this province here, Gloria!” said Olive. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Gloria. Niagara Thrills Will your pet enjoy the challenge of this boat ride close to the famous Niagara Falls? A thrilling time will be had by all, but make sure to wrap up warmly!
While touring Canada, you met Olive.
Gloria shook paws with Olive the Chinchilla. They both received one silver mole!
@ Niagara Waterfalls As Gloria's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Ontario" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift! Rainbow Grid Calling all colour lovers! When you have important things to check off your to do list here is the perfect set up to a dot diary in stunning colour. Niagara Waterfalls There’s something spectacular about watching the cascading flow of a waterfall plunge into the river below. Whether we love their tumbling streams or the thundering sounds they make, they are sparkling natural wonders that make us to stop and marvel at their majesty. The drop of the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara is about 57 m (187 ft). Gloria has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Ontario"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Chester.
Gloria shook paws with Chester the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
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