@ Quelque Elk! Lucia 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 Sugie.
Lucia shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Boardwalk “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Lucia to Melinda. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Melinda.
Lucia shook paws with Melinda the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada Goose - We Have Lift Off! “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Lucia?” suggested Laila Lu, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Lucia agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Laila Lu.
Lucia shook paws with Laila Lu the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Butter Tarts “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Lucia?” said Choco Bear. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Lucia. 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 Choco Bear.
Lucia shook paws with Choco Bear the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atibiti River, Ontario “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Lucia?” said Zoey. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Lucia. 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 Zoey.
Lucia shook paws with Zoey the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Gold "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Owen. "'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 Lucia. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Owen. "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 Owen.
Lucia shook paws with Owen the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colour at the End of the Tunnel "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Hyacinthie, after she and Lucia had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Lucia. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Hyacinthie.
Lucia shook paws with Hyacinthie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Maple Leaf Forever “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Lucia?” mused Choose a name, 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 Lucia. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” 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 Choose a name.
Lucia shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pakenham Bridge "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Choose a name. "'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 Lucia. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Choose a name. "That's a lovely tune!" 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 Choose a name.
Lucia shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Marina Arena Lucia and Flora were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Flora.
Lucia shook paws with Flora the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rideau Canal, Ottawa “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick on these Canadian lakes as he did on Lake Windermere in England that time, Lucia!” said shyla, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Lucia. "Oh yes, indeedy," said shyla. 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 shyla.
Lucia shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Lucia? 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." DrakeStingray 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, DrakeStingray." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 DrakeStingray.
Lucia shook paws with DrakeStingray the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ottawa Art Gallery “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Lucia?” why.way said. “It certainly would, why.way!" said Lucia. 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 why.way.
Lucia shook paws with why.way the Escaped Aye-Aye. They both received one silver mole!
@ Château Laurier, Ottawa “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Lucia, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Snowball. "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." Lucia considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Snowball.
Lucia shook paws with Snowball the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ 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 Milica.
Lucia shook paws with Milica the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atmospheric Toronto Lucia and Mochi shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Lucia. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Mochi. “This is my best side.” 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 Mochi.
Lucia shook paws with Mochi the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Nightlife "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Lita, after she and Lucia had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Lucia. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Lita.
Lucia shook paws with Lita the Brown Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Night Scene “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Lucia to Sylvantra. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Sylvantra.
Lucia shook paws with Sylvantra the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Marina “Oh hello, Lucia!” cried Cutey Purr. “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?” 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 Cutey Purr.
Lucia shook paws with Cutey Purr the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Flatiron Building, Toronto “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Lucia!” said Abby ruefully. "Never mind," said Lucia. "We'll look them up when we get back!" 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 Abby.
Lucia shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto at Dawn “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Lucia?” asked Toothless . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Toothless! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" 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 Toothless.
Lucia shook paws with Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Horseshoe Falls, Canada Lucia and Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) 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 Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Lucia 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!
@ Niagara Thrills “Listen to this, Julius,” said Lucia. “’Culinary expert Delia Smith described maple syrup to be a unique ingredient, smooth and silky-textured, with a sweet, distinctive flavour—hints of caramel with overtones of toffee—and a rare colour, amber set alight. The maple flavour is uniquely different from any other.’” “We trust our Delia,” intoned Julius solemnly. “Pass the jug!” 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 Julius.
Lucia shook paws with Julius the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Niagara Waterfalls As Lucia'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). Lucia 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 Ali Haider.
Lucia shook paws with Ali Haider the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
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