Episode 1/24

@ Scenic Prince Edward Island
Shanti begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Maritime" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Scenic Prince Edward Island
An idylllic scene! You wouldn't be able to tell from this gorgeously relaxing view that PEI is Canada’s birthplace, with the confederation being signed here in 1867. The recently-constructed Confederation Bridge allows easy access from New Brunswick to some of Canada’s finest beaches and best golf courses!

Episode 2/24

@ Island on an Island
Itchy was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Shanti unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Itchy’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Itchy, 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!”
Island on an Island
The trees growing atop this small island-in-an-island are thriving as the Gulf of St Lawrence laps close to their roots in this gentle coastal scene from Prince Edward Island!

Episode 3/24

@ Solicitous Mum
“Oh hello, Shanti!” cried Jazzabell. “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?”
Solicitous Mum
Another opportunity to meet a Canada Goose, with her offspring! In recent years, Prince Edward Island has been an important migration stop for the Canada Goose in both spring and autumn.

Episode 4/24

@ Contrasts in Prince Edward Island
From across the road, Robby surveyed the current stop on their map. “Would you fancy living there, Shanti?”
"Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Shanti. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!"
Contrasts in Prince Edward Island
While Prince Edward Island is known for its splendid coastline and farming communities, its capital, Charlottetown, is home to Victorian government buildings and the modern Confederation Centre of the Arts, with a theatre and art gallery.

Episode 5/24

@ Red Sand Beach
“It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Åge?” said Shanti.
Åge shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Shanti! I like my creature comforts!"
Red Sand Beach
Prince Edward Island, nestling in the Gulf of St Lawrence, is renowned for its red-sand beaches, lighthouses and fertile farmland. Lovers of Anne of Green Gables should put it on their bucket list!

Episode 6/24

@ Red Verdant Valley
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Camo, after he and Shanti had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end.
"Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Shanti. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Red Verdant Valley
Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, is a land of rich, rolling, red farmland, verdant valleys, stunning seascapes and bustling harbours.

Episode 7/24

@ Snow Island of Canada
From across the road, Dizzy surveyed the current stop on their map. “Would you fancy living there, Shanti?”
"Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Shanti. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!"
Snow Island of Canada
The coastal landscape of Prince Edward Island is transformed in wintry weather!

Episode 8/24

@ North Rustico, PEI
"Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Noctema?" asked Shanti.
"Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Shanti, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Noctema.
North Rustico, PEI
North Rustico is a charming fishing village just five minutes from Cavendish, home of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Site. It's a must-see location for all fans of Anne of Green Gables!

Episode 9/24

@ Canadian Cove
“I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Shanti?” shivered Ivy Delightful Cheeks.
“Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Shanti. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!"
Canadian Cove
Pull up a rock and enjoy a picnic, or simply relax and enjoy the New Brunswick scenery and sea air in this delightful cove.

Episode 10/24

@ New Brunswick Beachcombing
"Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Shanti? 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."
Ugie 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, Ugie."
"Edgar wishes it was!"
New Brunswick Beachcombing
Beachcombing is a soothing activity which involves combing the shoreline to see what objects of interest you can see. This could be shells, pebbles, seaglass or even something more unusual! Beaches can be very specific in what they collect, due to currents, geography and offshore habitats. Some beaches are good for driftwood, others for mermaid’s purses.

Episode 11/24

@ Canadian Kitchen
“Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Shanti?” said Olivia. "It looks fantastic!"
"I'll get my camera ready," said Shanti.
Canadian Kitchen
Try this Canadian treat—a crumbled biscuit base underneath creamy mousse, topped by fresh raspberries and chocolate maple leaves! It'll have you coming back for more!

Episode 12/24

@ Trip in a Trap
"Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Lalique. "'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 Shanti.
"Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Lalique.
"That's a lovely tune!"
Trip in a Trap
What better way to view the countryside than in a two-horse cart? These can be hired for scenic trips in New Brunswick.

Episode 13/24

@ Canadian Blue Jay
“Pass me the binoculars, Shanti!” said SPARKLES. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know."
Canadian Blue Jay
The blue jay is found throughout most of Canada, with the exception of the far west of the country. It is the provincial bird of PEI. The blue jay’s vivid cobalt or azure-blue tail and wing feathers make an exotic contrast against brown leaves or green grass. However, these feathers are not truly blue, as blue pigment is unknown in birds. The blue jay’s feather colour results from refraction, or distortion, of light by a peculiar inner structure of the feather substance.

Episode 14/24

@ Northern Cardinal
Kai was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Shanti unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Kai’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Kai, 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!”
Northern Cardinal
A great number of birds, including the Northern Cardinal and Blue Jay, have evolved to remain in Canada throughout the year. Many flock together, sometimes with other species, and huddle to help retain heat. This also reduces the need to watch out for predators. Most remain active by feeding on nuts, dried fruit, seeds, twigs and branches in the vegetation. Many of these species flock to bird feeders, where they supplement their diet with fatty items.

Episode 15/24

@ Boat Ahoy!
Oh look ... a Canadian pet!
Boat Ahoy!
There are many opportunities to be taken out in a boat in New Brunswick! Whether it's for scuba diving and snorkelling, nature and photography trips or just a tour around the coast while you tuck into that special meal!

Episode 16/24

@ Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Shanti!” said Tweety Pi. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
Shanti good-naturedly took charge of Tweety Pi'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 Shanti helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, which is Latin for "New Scotland", is home to the largest Scottish Gaelic-speaking community outside of Scotland and their flag is a reversal in colours of Scotland's, consisting of a blue saltire on a white field. Peggy's Cove is a small rural community located on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay.

Episode 17/24

@ Peggy's Point Lighthouse
“Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Shanti, sipping a leisurely fruit juice.
"Well, I don't know," said Sugie. "It's not all about drinking orange juice and gazing at the sea. You have to run up and down stairs to operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator."
Shanti considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then."
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggy's Point Lighthouse is an active lighthouse and an enduring image of Canada. Situated within Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, it is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the province and is a prime attraction on the Lighthouse Trail scenic drive. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard and is situated on a granite outcrop at Peggy's Point, immediately south of the village and its cove. The red and white lighthouse is one of the most-photographed structures in Atlantic Canada and one of the most recognisable lighthouses in the world.

Episode 18/24

@ Pebbly Beach
“It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Leonard?” said Shanti.
Leonard shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Shanti! I like my creature comforts!"
Pebbly Beach
Our four-legged friend here is enjoying a trip to this Nova Scotian beach just as our pets will!

Episode 19/24

@ Coastal Jetty
"It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Shanti," said Orpheus contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine going from tree to tree to collect the sap every summer and seeing it turned into delicious syrup!"
"Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold winter with a great deal of complicated equipment,” said Shanti. “The work doesn’t stop.”
Orpheus waved his glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” he said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.”
Coastal Jetty
Imagine all the boating parties that have set off from this secluded location in Nova Scotia with its own tiny beach! It's just the thing for a leisurely rowing boat trip followed by a small barbecue!

Episode 20/24

@ Bras d'Or Lake
“How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Shanti?” mused Choose a name ♡ Molly, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it a “c” or a “k” in the middle? I can never remember!”
“Simples,” grinned Shanti. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.”
Bras d'Or Lake
Bras d'Or Lake is an estuary in the centre of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. It has a connection to the open sea, and is tidal. It also has inflows of fresh water from rivers, making the brackish water a very productive natural habitat. It was designated the Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2011.

Episode 21/24

@ Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
“Pass me the binoculars, Shanti!” said soriyah. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know."
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Yarmouth is a port town in Nova Scotia, whose industries include fishing and tourism. It is the terminus of a ferry service to Portland, Maine. It was formerly a major shipbuilding centre.

Episode 22/24

@ We All Live in a Yellow Rowing Boat
Shanti and Daisy Lee came across each other in the hotel bar. "Hey, Daisy Lee, what are you going to have?"
"I thought I'd try Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, Shanti. It's made of vodka, clamato juice, tabasco and Worcestershire sauce."
Shanti looked puzzled. "What's clamato juice, Daisy Lee?"
"Tomato juice with clams and chilli!"
We All Live in a Yellow Rowing Boat
When you've done rowing round the coastline in your colourful boat, pull up an equally colourful chair to relax by this small bay! Nova Scotia has an incredibly long coastline compared to its overall size due to all its ins and outs, so there are numerous tiny inlets and bays all around the island.

Episode 23/24

@ Nova Scotia Lighthouse
"Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Digger. "'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 Shanti.
"Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Digger.
"That's a lovely tune!"
Nova Scotia Lighthouse
Lighthouses are a common sight along the Nova Scotia coastline and remain an important symbol of the past. They beautifully highlight the picturesque coastal landscape. Some are open for viewing while others can be observed when passing on foot or on bicycle.

Episode 24/24

@ A Beach, Easy Reach
As Shanti's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Maritime" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift!
Blue Light Bokeh
The soft blurry lights of the city. Magic of the lens. A trick of photography. Just a magical moment captured in time to help you remember the moment.
A Beach, Easy Reach
Nova Scotia is dotted with many fishing villages and coastal towns. It has over a hundred beaches, picturesque lighthouses, an endless rugged coastline and the freshest of seafood.
Shanti has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Maritime"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!