@ Quebec Lupins Rosie begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Quebec Lupins Growing wild in the forests, or in a very cultured garden, you'll enjoy this as do the butterflies. Pale lavender flowers bloom gently, calling you in to breathe in the joy, just be sure to check for bumble bees first!
While touring Canada, you met Sir John Dee.
Rosie shook paws with Sir John Dee the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Sunset "The tour guide told us that Quebec City’s 400th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. It’s the oldest French speaking community in North America," remarked Rosie. "Vraiment?" responded fiffy. Quebec Sunset The last slivers of the day sliding silently down the darkening mountains, splashing the sky with pastels of color, begging the observer to watch the kaleidoscope twisting each color until it disappears into the night.
While touring Canada, you met fiffy.
Rosie shook paws with fiffy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec First Frost "You know our hotel, Rosie?" asked Skye. "It says here that the Chateau Frontenac Hotel holds the Guinness World Record for the most photographed hotel in the world!" "Wow!" said Rosie. "That's incredible! It is of course very beautiful. It reminds me a bit of the Scottish baronial architectural style that we saw on our British Isles tour." Quebec First Frost The snap of cold had left it's footprint ever so delicately on the grounds, clinging to branches of the trees, skimming the surface of the small lake. Summer dreams have faded to memories, to warm you up on a frosty dawn.
While touring Canada, you met Skye.
Rosie shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Purple Moon Rise "I love Quebec City!" enthused Rosie. "It's so historic, and although they're hard on the paws, the narrow, winding cobbled streets are lovely to look at." "I agree!" said Miss Flicka. "It oozes history and charm like an old European city." Quebec Purple Moon Rise The moon, aglow with the sun's reflection of color, rises slowly over the dark forest, shimmering on the lake below. If only the camera could truly capture the glorious sight you see.
While touring Canada, you met Miss Flicka.
Rosie shook paws with Miss Flicka the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Lac-Sebastien "The green ink used for American money was invented at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1857," remarked Batty. "That's the same year that Ottawa became the capital of Canada, Batty!" remarked Rosie. Quebec Lac-Sebastien Grab your paddle and shove out into the serenity of the lake, gliding silently along the shores, watching animals frolic and play in the shallows.
While touring Canada, you met Batty.
Rosie shook paws with Batty the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Fall with Birch Trees “Where does the name ‘Quebec’ come from, Kalila?” asked Rosie. “It says in our brochure it comes from the Algonquin, an indigenous people of Eastern Canada, most of whom live in Quebec. The original word, ‘kebec’, is said to roughly translate as ‘where the river narrows’.” Quebec Fall with Birch Trees The startling white bark of the Birch trees plays the perfect foil for the changing colors of autumn, pretty as a painting.
While touring Canada, you met Kalila.
Rosie shook paws with Kalila the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snowfall Cottage “Hey, Chamaeleon!” said Rosie. “Have you seen what it says in our itinerary? ‘The Montmorency Falls in Quebec are taller than the cascades you’ll find at Niagara! The falls here measure around 83 m or 272 feet in height, making them a staggering natural feature.’” “Well I never!” declared Chamaeleon. Quebec Snowfall Cottage Enjoying a steaming mug of coffee, watching the sunrise on the first full snow of the season, it's time to bundle up and go make snow angels in the glittering downy snow.
While touring Canada, you met Chamaeleon.
Rosie shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Summer Sunset “Hey, there’s a little quiz in our travel brochure!” announced Rosie. “So, what’s the motto of Quebec?” “'I remember',” said Isabella idly, looking out of the coach window. “Good! So what is it?” queried Rosie. Isabella twisted round to face her. “No, I mean, it’s ‘I remember’. Je me souviens in French!” Quebec Summer Sunset The long call of the loon echoes across the water, and you sip your summer cocktail and conte mplate whether returning to your job is truly necessary...
While touring Canada, you met Isabella.
Rosie shook paws with Isabella the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snow Fields "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Rosie?" remarked Avalanche. "Our tour guide told us there's a large Irish community in Quebec. During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. They say about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent." "Wow—that accounts for all the Irish flags we're seeing!" Quebec Snow Fields Silently skiing cross country, it's fun to take in the sight and smell of the snowy fields, seeing the footprints in the snow, and guessing which pet made them!
While touring Canada, you met Avalanche.
Rosie shook paws with Avalanche the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Hazy Sun "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Svaha. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Rosie. "I'll say! It says 'Hundreds of tons of water are used to create snow sculptures, including an incredible ice palace. There are various competitions, such as dog sledding, canoe and sleigh racing, and things really get hopping when thousands descend for the night parade, ushered in by a boisterous character known as the Bonhomme.' " "It does sound tremendous fun, Svaha!" Quebec Hazy Sun Trying to peek out from the clouds, a pale and weak sun bids you hello!
While touring Canada, you met Svaha.
Rosie shook paws with Svaha the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Ice Road "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Frankie. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Rosie. "I'll say! It says 'Hundreds of tons of water are used to create snow sculptures, including an incredible ice palace. There are various competitions, such as dog sledding, canoe and sleigh racing, and things really get hopping when thousands descend for the night parade, ushered in by a boisterous character known as the Bonhomme.' " "It does sound tremendous fun, Frankie!" Quebec Ice Road Making travel in the traditional way rough, the amounts of snow offer the opportunity to the adventurous to travel on the frozen lakes and rivers, solid ice below the snow machine, making trips to the store, a little more fun.
While touring Canada, you met Frankie.
Rosie shook paws with Frankie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec The Thaw Begins "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Rosie?" remarked Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). "Our tour guide told us there's a large Irish community in Quebec. During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. They say about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent." "Wow—that accounts for all the Irish flags we're seeing!" Quebec The Thaw Begins The Birch trees arching over the river, welcoming the dawn of a day closer to spring, the ice giving way to the thawing of the river, who's song is bubbling closer to the surface to sing.
While touring Canada, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Rosie shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Quebec Rolling Green Countryside “What’s the capital of Quebec, Plandemic?” queried Rosie. “Quebec City!” announced Plandemic. “Well done!” confirmed Rosie. Quebec Rolling Green Countryside A hint of the rainbow peeks silently out from the quick afternoon shower, adding splendor to the verdant green hills and lake below. If you breathe deeply, you can smell the new spring growth in the air!
While touring Canada, you met Plandemic.
Rosie shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Foggy Mountains "The world’s first recorded indoor ice hockey game was played in Montreal on 3 March 1875," commented Tommy. "Fancy that!" said Rosie. "That's the same year of the first Quebec vs Ontario football game!" "Who won?" "Ontario." Quebec Foggy Mountains Deep in the wood, gazing over the mists, almost transported magically to a quieter, simpler time, it's easier to turn off the Wi-Fi, turn off the barrage of modern conveniences.
While touring Canada, you met Tommy.
Rosie shook paws with Tommy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Grouse Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Quebec Grouse Blending in is my specialty, hiding from all passerby. Some think of my plumage as dull and plain, but if you look closely, you can see the rich browns and tans, and my intricate design, that helps me hide in the tall grasses.
While touring Canada, you met Mini.
Rosie shook paws with Mini the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Mini gave you 1 "Arctic Feisty Fox Sleeping" size 7
@ Quebec Red Fox "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Rosie?" remarked Pandette. "Our tour guide told us there's a large Irish community in Quebec. During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. They say about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent." "Wow—that accounts for all the Irish flags we're seeing!" Quebec Red Fox Red Fox, Red Fox, what do you see? Dancing snowflakes, for you and me! Red Fox, Red Fox, where do you go? Sliding and playing in the fresh new snow!
While touring Canada, you met Pandette.
Rosie shook paws with Pandette the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Tagged Hockey Art “What’s the capital of Quebec, Rex?” queried Rosie. “Quebec City!” announced Rex. “Well done!” confirmed Rosie. Quebec Tagged Hockey Art Are you even a real Canadian if you don't love watching Hockey? Playing hockey?
While touring Canada, you met Rex.
Rosie shook paws with Rex the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Symphony Hall "Oh, look, Marley! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Rosie!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Marley. Quebec Symphony Hall Sporting the only octobass in the world, one wonders what that is? An octopi banging on drums, perhaps? Alas, no, it's a large bass, similar to the normal bass, but bigger! Created in 1850, it's an antique to behold (and hear!)
While touring Canada, you met Marley.
Rosie shook paws with Marley the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Biosphere Museum "Oh, look, Finley! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Rosie!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Finley. Quebec Biosphere Museum The museum, dedicated to links between society and the environment, you can explore the environmental issues and help everypet understand the intricate relationship between the world around you and the problems we face, and the work to be done to save it.
While touring Canada, you met Finley.
Rosie shook paws with Finley the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Duck Plane "Ouf!" exclaimed Rosie, sinking thankfully into her tour bus seat at the end of the day. "All those stairs we had to climb today! I've never seen so many flights of stairs in one city!" "There's a lot of paws that will be soaking in warm salty water back at the hotel tonight, I reckon, Rosie!" remarked Chesterfield. Quebec Duck Plane Tourism scenic flights over typical Québec countryside. You'll take off in a superb seaplane for a run down the St. Maurice River, then fly over La Mauricie National Park. To the north you will get glimpses of the immense Québec wilderness as the magnificent St. Lawrence valley unfolds to the south.
While touring Canada, you met Chesterfield.
Rosie shook paws with Chesterfield the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Breaking Spring Street "The world’s first recorded indoor ice hockey game was played in Montreal on 3 March 1875," commented Mason. "Fancy that!" said Rosie. "That's the same year of the first Quebec vs Ontario football game!" "Who won?" "Ontario." Quebec Breaking Spring Street Can you smell the whiff of spring on the air? Just trudge through the slush just a little longer, and the warm spring winds will chase the snows away, bringing in the soft green hues of spring.
While touring Canada, you met Mason.
Rosie shook paws with Mason the Blue-Green Sea Turtle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Old Town "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Lady Jane. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Rosie. "I'll say! It says 'Hundreds of tons of water are used to create snow sculptures, including an incredible ice palace. There are various competitions, such as dog sledding, canoe and sleigh racing, and things really get hopping when thousands descend for the night parade, ushered in by a boisterous character known as the Bonhomme.' " "It does sound tremendous fun, Lady Jane!" Quebec Old Town Quaint old shoppes, scattered with the eclectic, beckon those who love to shop to make a day of wandering and collecting multi-colored bags full of new treasures!
While touring Canada, you met Lady Jane.
Rosie shook paws with Lady Jane the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Shoreline "Have you seen this building in our brochure for Montreal, fiffy?" queried Rosie. "The Dominion Square Building, built in the 1920s, was at the time the largest building in Canada, and contained Montreal's first escalators." fiffy leaned across to take a peek. "It looks very Art Deco, Rosie!" she commented. Rosie frowned. "It says it's Greco-Roman! Perhaps that's more on the inside." Quebec Shoreline Decisions, decisions! To skip rocks or sift through and look for sea glass? Why, it's a beautiful day, why not both?
While touring Canada, you met fiffy.
Rosie shook paws with fiffy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie As Rosie's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift! Dramatic White Sky Effect When you see this in the sky, it probably means hail without any clouds! Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie Percé Rock (French: Rocher Percé, meaning "pierced rock") is a huge sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec, Canada, off Percé Bay. Percé Rock appears from a distance like a ship under sail. It is one of the world's largest natural arches located in water and is considered a geologically and historically rich natural icon of Quebec. It is a major attraction in the Gaspésie region. Rosie has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Sophia.
Rosie shook paws with Sophia the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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