@ Rockies Elk Steven begins his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Rockies Elk The elk looks a peaceable chap as he grazes here in the Rockies, but mind you don't get too close to him! The male is a "lone wolf", so to speak, but females live in groups. The elk has particularly acute hearing and sense of smell.
While touring Canada, you met Itchy.
Steven shook paws with Itchy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon Steven was very happy to meet Nicole here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! Mistaya River Canyon A splendid scene from Banff National Park in Alberta, with an amazing river and waterfall plunging down the rocky terraine, with green spruce highlighted against the snowy peaks in the background!
While touring Canada, you met Nicole.
Steven shook paws with Nicole the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Chewbie?” said Steven. Chewbie shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Steven! I like my creature comforts!" Banff National Park Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. Over three million visitors a year make the pilgrimage to the park for a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While touring Canada, you met Chewbie.
Steven shook paws with Chewbie the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove of Peace “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 Steven. Yozaria considered this. “That sounds like a good reason to have some more poured over our breakfast porridge, Steven!” Dove of Peace At Lake Louise in Alberta, the Ice Carving Competition is an amazing winter experience. Using the medium of ice, Canadian artists carve wonders to behold, including castles, figures, animals and birds in intricate detail!
While touring Canada, you met Yozaria.
Steven shook paws with Yozaria the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Steven," said Morri, "for this experience alone?" Steven, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Peyto Lake Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. A beautiful sight with the early morning mist giving it added charm.
While touring Canada, you met Morri.
Steven shook paws with Morri the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise “What have you got in your tote bag, Elvis?” asked Steven. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Steven,” responded Elvis. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” Kayaking on Lake Louise This scene has everything—a snow covered ravine, fresh green spruce trees, an idyllic lake plus two cheerful red kayaks for enjoying the landscape!
While touring Canada, you met Elvis.
Steven shook paws with Elvis the Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Steven?” said Hester. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Steven. Lake Snow Scene A peaceful Lake Louise in Alberta, drowsing as the falling snow coats the ground, the fir trees and the roof of the cabin. Perhaps some pets are waiting within, in the warmth of a paraffin heater, or will they don snowshoes to go for a tramp round the lake perimeter?
While touring Canada, you met Hester.
Steven shook paws with Hester the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise "It's turned a bit hot, Steven. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Choose a name. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Steven. Sunrise on Lake Louise Some early-morning kayakers are already out and about enjoying the fresh bright day as the sun rises over Lake Louise in Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Steven shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! “What have you got in your tote bag, Zoe?” asked Steven. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Steven,” responded Zoe. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” Kayaks Await! An idyllic lake scene in Alberta, where cheerful red and white kayaks, matching the Canadian flag in the background, await in the stillness for that day's holiday makers.
While touring Canada, you met Zoe.
Steven shook paws with Zoe the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Reynard, after she and Steven had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Steven. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Reynard.
Steven shook paws with Reynard the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Steven?” suggested Digger, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Steven agreed it was well worth spending some time there! Downtown Calgary The view of Calgary’s skyline from afar is what you'd expect -- after all, the city is populated by over one million people. But you will experience, when you arrive downtown, just how diverse and unique Calgary is. The Bow and Elbow Rivers border a great deal of the area. These rivers offer mature, lush landscaping, and adjacent pathways that are busy with cyclists, families out walking and river traffic. Cultural landmarks like the Bow building, New Central Library, National Music Centre and Glenbow Museum not only impress, but invite you in to explore and learn. Heritage buildings like Old City Hall, Calgary Public Building, and the Calgary Tower are a reminder of history.
While touring Canada, you met Digger.
Steven shook paws with Digger the Silver Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Steven, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Star❤️Lite. "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." Steven considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Saskatchewan River at Dusk The sun sets the North Saskatchewan River ablaze, making the buildings on the skyline seem very remote on this calm evening.
While touring Canada, you met Star❤️Lite.
Steven shook paws with Star❤️Lite the Explorer Bug V3. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Campus Steven was very happy to meet Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! University Campus The sun drops behind this peaceful Saskatoon campus, which is reflected in the calm South Saskatchewan River.
While touring Canada, you met Akiren Kurumiya (Joker).
Steven shook paws with Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) the Le Chat Noir/Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ University Bridge “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Steven?” suggested Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly), sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Steven agreed it was well worth spending some time there! University Bridge The University Bridge, Saskatoon, officially opened on November 15, 1916. A unique feature of its design is the descending size of its arches, which were described as being "like a stone skipping across water". It was built to link Sutherland and the University of Saskatchewan with the central part of the city across the river.
While touring Canada, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Steven 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 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Saskatchewan Lake Steven and Batty shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Steven. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Batty. “This is my best side.” Saskatchewan Lake What could be more peaceful than this lake, with the sunset reflected on its surface, and a family of ducks paddling past?
While touring Canada, you met Batty.
Steven shook paws with Batty the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset Steven and lily shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Steven. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said lily. “This is my best side.” Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset With the wind ruffling the water it is pleasant to walk along this sandy strip at sunset, passing by spruce trees as you go.
While touring Canada, you met lily.
Steven shook paws with lily the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird “What have you got in your rucksack, Gordon?” asked Steven. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Steven,” responded Gordon. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Red-Winged Blackbird This bird is very common across nearly the whole of Canada. The red-winged blackbird (Carouge à épaulettes "blackbird with epaulettes" in French) is a familiar sight atop cattails. The female of the species is a dull brown in colour.
While touring Canada, you met Gordon.
Steven shook paws with Gordon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Theatre in the Park "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Angel. "Me too!" said Steven. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Theatre in the Park Completed in 1952, Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park, Winnipeg, an outdoor theatre in the park, gets its name from its semi-circular shape. Nothing is better than relaxing while walking in the park or watching the river flow unless you can combine it with great theatre. This unique setting is one of kind for Winnipeg, enabling you to break away from your fast-paced city day and clear your mind before sitting down and being entertained.
While touring Canada, you met Angel.
Steven shook paws with Angel the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this province here, Steven!” said Swish. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Steven. Mennonite Heritage Village The Mennonites were members of a Protestant Christian group from Russia. A unique experience awaits visitors at the Mennonite Heritage Village. This 40-acre complex spreads out from a street reminiscent of the Mennonite villages found in southern Manitoba during the late 1800s. A windmill with 20 m/60 ft sails dominates the village. Century-old dwellings, churches and schools are furnished to the period. The Livery Barn Restaurant serves tasty Mennonite fare, from traditional recipes, in a pioneer setting. The General Store offers locally crafted items, stone-ground flour, old-fashioned sweets and a selection of souvenirs.
While touring Canada, you met Swish.
Steven shook paws with Swish the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork “’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 Milk from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Milk!” declared Steven. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork Nearly half of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s permanent collection comprises work by Indigenous artists. The vast majority of the WAG’s Indigenous collection—just over 12,000 objects—are carvings, drawings, prints, and textile work by Inuit artists.
While touring Canada, you met Milk.
Steven shook paws with Milk the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Steven? 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." Inukshuk 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, Inukshuk." "Edgar wishes it was!" Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met Inukshuk.
Steven shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Sweety, after she and Steven had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried Steven. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Wintry Prairie Brrr! Encased in a thin film of ice, this frozen Manitoba vegetation and landscape await the arrival of spring to bring life back to the scene.
While touring Canada, you met Sweety.
Steven shook paws with Sweety the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Polar Bears up Close As Steven's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him a parting gift! Canadian White Sky Effect A shimmer in the sky means winter is nigh. Six months of the year? Polar Bears up Close As a concluding highlight of their Manitoba tour, the pets will be taken on a special safari in state of the art, unique tundra vehicles allowing them to view polar bears up close in safety. Churchill, in the far north of Manitoba province, is one of the few human settlements where healthy polar bears can be observed in the wild. There is also the opportunity of having a helicopter ride to view the "Lords of the Arctic". Pets will be reminded to take extra care in the vicinity of these bears due to their huge size. The males can reach 10 feet in height (3.05 m) and weigh 1320 lbs (94 stone/600kg), can pick up a scent from 30 km (18½ miles) away and move with surprising speed! Steven has completed his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Pixie.
Steven shook paws with Pixie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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