@ Newfoundland Fort Amherst Quartzy begins her 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 Inukshuk.
Quartzy shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland The Battery at St. John “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick on these Canadian lakes as he did on Lake Windermere in England that time, Quartzy!” said Rosie, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Quartzy. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Rosie. 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 Rosie.
Quartzy shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John's City Scape “Oh wow, Quartzy, there's a butterfly!” Orpheus cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Quartzy knowledgeably. 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 Orpheus.
Quartzy shook paws with Orpheus the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John Quartzy was very happy to meet Hyperborean here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Hyperborean.
Quartzy shook paws with Hyperborean the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Shore “It says here that maple syrup is a good source of manganese and zinc, and that it has 15 times as much calcium as honey,” announced Quartzy. Marty Mole considered this. “That sounds like a good reason to have some more poured over our breakfast porridge, Quartzy!” 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 Marty Mole.
Quartzy shook paws with Marty Mole the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula Quartzy was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Dunkle!” he exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" 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 Dunkle.
Quartzy shook paws with Dunkle the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Mollie said, offering Quartzy a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Mollie!" said Quartzy. 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 Mollie.
Quartzy shook paws with Mollie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Roby?" asked Quartzy. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Quartzy, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Roby. 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 Roby.
Quartzy shook paws with Roby the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Summer Vista “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Quartzy!” said shyla ruefully. "Never mind," said Quartzy. "We'll look them up when we get back!" 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 shyla.
Quartzy shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Drift Wood “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Quartzy?” shivered Choose a name. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Quartzy. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" 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 Choose a name.
Quartzy shook paws with Choose a name the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Minerva. "Me too!" said Quartzy. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 Minerva.
Quartzy shook paws with Minerva the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Cove “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Quartzy?” suggested Bella, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Quartzy agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Bella.
Quartzy shook paws with Bella the Chinchilla. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Stairs “What have you got in your rucksack, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?” asked Quartzy. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Quartzy,” responded Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Quartzy shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Newfoundland Fading Light “What have you got in your tote bag, Chamaeleon?” asked Quartzy. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Quartzy,” responded Chamaeleon. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Chamaeleon.
Quartzy shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. 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 Jay.
Quartzy shook paws with Jay the Pink Jay. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Gros Morne Park “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Quartzy, sipping a leisurely fruit juice. "Well, I don't know," said Choose a name. "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." Quartzy considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Choose a name.
Quartzy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Tableands by Sea “Pass me the binoculars, Quartzy!” 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." 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 Choose a name.
Quartzy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Port Harmon “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Quartzy?” said Chesterfield. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Quartzy. 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 Chesterfield.
Quartzy shook paws with Chesterfield the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Marina “Oh wow, Quartzy, there's a butterfly!” Lunaray cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Quartzy knowledgeably. 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 Lunaray.
Quartzy shook paws with Lunaray the Gentle Jellyfish. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Rocky Beach “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick on these Canadian lakes as he did on Lake Windermere in England that time, Quartzy!” said glowy, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Quartzy. "Oh yes, indeedy," said glowy. 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 glowy.
Quartzy shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Puff. "'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 Quartzy. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Puff. "That's a lovely tune!" 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 Puff.
Quartzy shook paws with Puff the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Dabbles in Grey "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Balthazar. "'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 Quartzy. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Balthazar. "That's a lovely tune!" 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 Balthazar.
Quartzy shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Shoreline “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Quartzy!” said Penelope. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Quartzy good-naturedly took charge of Penelope's possessions while she emptied her 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 she donned and then Quartzy helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Penelope.
Quartzy shook paws with Penelope the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Ice Berg As Quartzy's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her 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. Quartzy has completed her 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 Muschi.
Quartzy shook paws with Muschi the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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