@ Quebec Lupins Bob begins his 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 Beauty.
Bob shook paws with Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Sunset "That funicular railway we travelled on this morning was great fun, wasn't it, Mikey?" said Bob. "It was amazing!" responded Mikey. "It's not every day you travel up and down a cliff face at a 45° angle!" 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 Mikey.
Bob shook paws with Mikey the Miner's Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec First Frost "Next quiz question, Danaë!" announced Bob. "What is the national bird of Quebec?" "Easy, Bob!" responded Danaë smugly. "It's the snowy owl!" 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 Danaë.
Bob shook paws with Danaë the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Purple Moon Rise “Everypet’s speaking in French here, jonny!” said Bob. “You’d better dig out the phrasebook!” “Ninety-five per cent of pets in Quebec have French as their first language, you know,” said jonny, groping in his rucksack for Handy French Phrases When On Holiday. 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 jonny.
Bob shook paws with jonny the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Lac-Sebastien "Today's quiz question, Bob!" announced Little Fang. "Where does Montreal take its name from?" Bob pondered. "I don't know!" he announced. "The city is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of Montreal that rises to 764 feet (233m) above sea level." 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 Little Fang.
Bob shook paws with Little Fang the Wolverine. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Fall with Birch Trees "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said unie. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Bob. "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, unie!" 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 unie.
Bob shook paws with unie the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snowfall Cottage "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Bob?" queried Berry. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Berry!" replied Bob. "It's a blue field divided into quarters by a central white cross, and within each quarter is a white fleur-de-lis. It's often referred to as the Fleurdelisé." 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 Berry.
Bob shook paws with Berry the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Summer Sunset "Oh wow, Moon!" exclaimed Bob. "Montreal has an underground city of a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city connecting 20 miles of shopping malls, museums, universities, hotels, banks, offices and seven metro stations." "Sounds great, Bob! Anything to keep out of the snow and the cold during the winter! You know I like my creature comforts!" 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 Moon.
Bob shook paws with Moon the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snow Fields "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Lilly. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Bob. "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, Lilly!" 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 Lilly.
Bob shook paws with Lilly the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Hazy Sun "The Metro was inaugurated in Montreal in 1966. Today it has 68 stations on four lines. Each station was designed by different architects with individual themes and original artwork," declaimed Bella. "Do we get to go on it, do you think?" asked Bob. Quebec Hazy Sun Trying to peek out from the clouds, a pale and weak sun bids you hello!
While touring Canada, you met Bella.
Bob shook paws with Bella the Chinchilla. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Ice Road "Next quiz question, Callisto!" announced Bob. "What is the national bird of Quebec?" "Easy, Bob!" responded Callisto smugly. "It's the snowy owl!" 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 Callisto.
Bob shook paws with Callisto the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec The Thaw Begins "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Bob?" remarked Mimi. "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 Mimi.
Bob shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Rolling Green Countryside "Today's quiz question, Bob!" announced Choose a name ♡ Molly. "Where does Montreal take its name from?" Bob pondered. "I don't know!" he announced. "The city is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of Montreal that rises to 764 feet (233m) above sea level." 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 Choose a name ♡ Molly.
Bob shook paws with Choose a name ♡ Molly the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name ♡ Molly and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Quebec Foggy Mountains “Hey, Pyron Toothless!” said Bob. “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 Pyron Toothless. 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 Pyron Toothless.
Bob shook paws with Pyron Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. 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 Sheba.
Bob shook paws with Sheba the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Red Fox "You know our hotel, Bob?" asked Oksana. "It says here that the Chateau Frontenac Hotel holds the Guinness World Record for the most photographed hotel in the world!" "Wow!" said Bob. "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 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 Oksana.
Bob shook paws with Oksana the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Tagged Hockey Art “Guess what we’re having for lunch today, Enterbeauty a name for this pet! It’s one of the most popular traditional dishes eaten in Quebec—poutine. It says here: ‘Poutine is a popular comfort food option which consists of fries, cheese, and gravy.’ I’ll look forward to that!” “There’s a similar takeaway option in the north of England and Scotland, but with a more Anglo-Saxon name—cheesy chips! Or cheesy chips with gravy!” said Bob. Quebec Tagged Hockey Art Are you even a real Canadian if you don't love watching Hockey? Playing hockey?
While touring Canada, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Bob shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Quebec Symphony Hall "Ouf!" exclaimed Bob, sinking thankfully into his 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, Bob!" remarked Millicent. 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 Millicent.
Bob shook paws with Millicent the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Biosphere Museum "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 Bob. "Vraiment?" responded Morenth. 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 Morenth.
Bob shook paws with Morenth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Duck Plane “What’s the capital of Quebec, Starlight?” queried Bob. “Quebec City!” announced Starlight. “Well done!” confirmed Bob. 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 Starlight.
Bob shook paws with Starlight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Breaking Spring Street "The green ink used for American money was invented at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1857," remarked Roby. "That's the same year that Ottawa became the capital of Canada, Roby!" remarked Bob. 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 Roby.
Bob shook paws with Roby the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Old Town "That funicular railway we travelled on this morning was great fun, wasn't it, Glenda Fluster?" said Bob. "It was amazing!" responded Glenda Fluster. "It's not every day you travel up and down a cliff face at a 45° angle!" 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 Glenda Fluster.
Bob shook paws with Glenda Fluster the Goose. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Shoreline "Next quiz question, jonny!" announced Bob. "What is the national bird of Quebec?" "Easy, Bob!" responded jonny smugly. "It's the snowy owl!" 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 jonny.
Bob shook paws with jonny the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie As Bob's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him 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. Bob has completed his 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 Clover.
Bob shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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