@ Newfoundland Fort Amherst Mrs Paws begins his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Newfoundland Fort Amherst The original fort dates back to the 1700's but you won't find remnants of that here today, but you'll still be able to see the gunnery and some of the artifacts from World War II, when Fort Amherst was part of keeping the German U-Boats away. The current lighthouse on the Fort was constructed after the war and stands as a warning beacon to the ships at sea.
While touring Canada, you met Honey.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Honey the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland The Battery at St. John “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Mrs Paws?” shivered Melville. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Mrs Paws. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Newfoundland The Battery at St. John Considered the welcome wagon of St. John's, the Battery is located at on the Signal Hill area, and seafarers pass the neighborhood before reaching St. John's proper.
While touring Canada, you met Melville.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Melville the Hermit Crab. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John's City Scape “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Mrs Paws to Chamaeleon. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” Newfoundland St. John's City Scape Color abounds in the city of St. John's. You'll see the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist rising above the rest, welcoming all.
While touring Canada, you met Chamaeleon.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Leonard?" asked Mrs Paws. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Mrs Paws, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Leonard. Newfoundland St. John Ready for a different vacation? Head over to St. John, the capital of Newfoundland. Founded in the 1600's the city is full of colorful row houses and deep history!
While touring Canada, you met Leonard.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Leonard the Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Shore “Oh wow, Mrs Paws, there's a butterfly!” Danaë cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Mrs Paws knowledgeably. Newfoundland Avalon Shore Refreshing blue waters of the Avalon shoreline stretch for miles in either direction, don your bathing attire and take a swim, it's not nearly as cold as one might think!
While touring Canada, you met Danaë.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Danaë the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula "It's turned a bit hot, Mrs Paws. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Ada. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Mrs Paws. Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula The largest Peninsula in Newfoundland, you'll find about half of the population here. Bring your archeological tools with you, you can hunt some of the Precambrian fossils found here as well!
While touring Canada, you met Ada.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff “’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 Torch from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Torch!” declared Mrs Paws. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff Layers of sedimentary rock create a cake-like display on the cliffsides of King's Cove. Geologists adore travelling here to see the layers of rock, formed over millions of years to study.
While touring Canada, you met Torch.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Torch the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Heidi. "'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 Mrs Paws. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Heidi. "That's a lovely tune!" Newfoundland King's Cove Once a "huge" town of 345 residents, back in 1940, the population has dwindled to about 90 in 2016! So if it's a quiet place of solitude to come to and contemplate the meaning of life, this is the place for you!
While touring Canada, you met Heidi.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Heidi the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Summer Vista “’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 CatchThis18 from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, CatchThis18!” declared Mrs Paws. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Newfoundland Summer Vista Hiking around in the mountains, you'll come across the breath-taking sights of distant mountains, shimmering lakes and the smell of nature.
While touring Canada, you met CatchThis18.
Mrs Paws shook paws with CatchThis18 the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Drift Wood “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Mrs Paws?” said Spearmint. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Mrs Paws. Newfoundland Drift Wood Driftwoods abound the shore lines of Newfoundland, begging to be taken home and used as an art sculpture in the yard. Alas, how to get it in the boot of the car? And oh, yes, clear customs? Better leave it and take a photo instead!
While touring Canada, you met Spearmint.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Spearmint the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick on these Canadian lakes as he did on Lake Windermere in England that time, Mrs Paws!” said Madelyn, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Mrs Paws. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Madelyn. Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags When the tide is low, you'll want to see if there are tidal pools of life nestled in the rocks here, but be sure to watch your paws, as the briny kelp can add to the slickness of the rocks here.
While touring Canada, you met Madelyn.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Madelyn the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Cove “Pass me the binoculars, Mrs Paws!” said Skye. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." Newfoundland Cove Gone walking about the Peninsula, a traveler will surely find the beauty and harshness of the coastline, coming upon different coves, windswept and barren, except for the sturdy grasses growing there.
While touring Canada, you met Skye.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Skye the Pink Jay. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Stairs "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Moonabelle, after she and Mrs Paws had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Mrs Paws. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Newfoundland Sea Stairs Got your PetBit on? These steps are going to rack up the steps today, surely giving you enough to make your goal today. Be sure to stretch after, or you'll risk Charlie horses in the morning!
While touring Canada, you met Moonabelle.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Moonabelle the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Fading Light "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Choose a name?" asked Mrs Paws. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Mrs Paws, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Choose a name. Newfoundland Fading Light Is there a sound more comforting than to stand on shore and listen to the swelling waters lap the shore, whispering to your soul?
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Bonne Bay Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Newfoundland Bonne Bay Standing on point, the lighthouse at Bonne Bay is one of many interesting things to see and do while visiting. Fancy yourself a day on the bay exploring? Boat tours will guide you around, telling of the history and some folk lore! Be sure to bring your sunscreen and binoculars!
While touring Canada, you met Icy.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Icy the Baby Seal. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Gros Morne Park "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Mrs Paws," said Bluey~*, "for this experience alone?" Mrs Paws, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Newfoundland Gros Morne Park While strolling the country side, you're sure to want to visit the Tablelands of Gros Morne Park, christened a National park in 2005. Unique vistas and diverse eco-systems await you when you come!
While touring Canada, you met Bluey~*.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Bluey~* the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Tableands by Sea Mrs Paws and Jasper were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Newfoundland Tableands by Sea Tableands by sea offer a new perspective of the Gros Morne National Park. enjoy seeing them from a distance, getting an idea what the hike will entail tomorrow!
While touring Canada, you met Jasper.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Port Harmon "Punky! Chef said he's making beaver tails for our packed lunch tomorrow!" whispered Mrs Paws in agitation. "How horrid! We can't eat those!" "Relax, Mrs Paws!" said Punky soothingly. "It's a sugary pastry in the shape of a beaver tail, sprinkled with cinnamon or with jam spread on top! No pets are harmed!" Newfoundland Port Harmon All aboard! Taking the water taxi from one port to another is a grand adventure, chatting with fellow travelers, comparing points of interest, and making notes of where to go, and what not to bother with!
While touring Canada, you met Punky.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Punky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Marina "It's turned a bit hot, Mrs Paws. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said frisky. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Mrs Paws. Newfoundland Marina Because so much of Newfoundland is sitting on the Bay, you'll find many marinas along the coastline. A few steps on the pier and you'll see the sense of humor of those who named their boats. Sea Senor; Water You Lookin' At?; Feelin' Naughty; Knot A Care, can you come up with a good one?
While touring Canada, you met frisky.
Mrs Paws shook paws with frisky the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Rocky Beach “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Mrs Paws?” asked Puff . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Puff! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" Newfoundland Rocky Beach The beaches at Stephenville are littered with things left after the tide rolls out. They say one man's trash is another's treasure. You'll find bits of interesting debris padding along here. Different rocks and glasses, worn smooth by the constant tumble of the sea.
While touring Canada, you met Puff.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Puff the Puffin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Mrs Paws? 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." Alex 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, Alex." "Edgar wishes it was!" Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing In the most Eastern limit of the Bay of St. George, you'll find this town sports the Barachois Search and Rescue, which assists with water rescues and searches of those in distress. Not for the faint of heart, for sure, but a rewarding profession!
While touring Canada, you met Alex.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Alex the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Dabbles in Grey Mrs Paws opened his rucksack to change his hat. Allegra could see Mrs Paws had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Allegra asked Mrs Paws. Labrador Dabbles in Grey There's black and white and so many shades of grey. Unusual shades of grey, intrinsic beauty of lights and darks. Making a memorable visual postcard.
While touring Canada, you met Allegra.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Allegra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Shoreline "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Mrs Paws," said Darkling, "for this experience alone?" Mrs Paws, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Labrador Shoreline Climb up and take in the horizon, stretching into the blur of ocean and sky, convincing you that the two shall meet as one.
While touring Canada, you met Darkling.
Mrs Paws shook paws with Darkling the Baby bat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Ice Berg As Mrs Paws's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him a parting gift! Broken Boardwalk Sometimes being one of the most popular destinations around comes with downsides. In this case, the heavy daily use of the boardwalk has resulted in broken boards in need of repair. Visiting pets hope the boardwalk will be fixed soon. Labrador Ice Berg Traveling all the way from Greenland, icebergs can be seen off the coast of Labrador, sailing under their own power, with a destination only they know. You're lucky to see them gliding on the current, full of ice of ages untold. Mrs Paws has completed his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Mrs Paws 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 gave you 1 "Broken Boardwalk"