@ Quelque Elk! Pickle begins his 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 Frost.
Pickle shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Boardwalk Pickle opened his rucksack to change his hat. Choose a name could see Pickle had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Choose a name asked Pickle. 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 Choose a name.
Pickle shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada Goose - We Have Lift Off! “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Pickle?” asked ypmblessed . “Yes, it seems a good spot, ypmblessed! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" 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 ypmblessed.
Pickle shook paws with ypmblessed the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Butter Tarts “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Getaway?” said Pickle. Getaway shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Pickle! I like my creature comforts!" 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 Getaway.
Pickle shook paws with Getaway the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atibiti River, Ontario From across the road, Dreamer surveyed the current stop on their map. “Would you fancy living there, Pickle?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Pickle. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Dreamer.
Pickle shook paws with Dreamer the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Gold “What have you got in your tote bag, Maggie Moo?” asked Pickle. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Pickle,” responded Maggie Moo. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Maggie Moo.
Pickle shook paws with Maggie Moo the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colour at the End of the Tunnel “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Marmite. “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?” 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 Marmite.
Pickle shook paws with Marmite the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Maple Leaf Forever “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Pickle?” asked Foxy Sir . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Foxy Sir! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" 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 Foxy Sir.
Pickle shook paws with Foxy Sir the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pakenham Bridge “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Pickle?” Ailfric said. “It certainly would, Ailfric!" said Pickle. 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 Ailfric.
Pickle shook paws with Ailfric the Elf Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Marina Arena Pickle was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Cuddles!” she exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" 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 Cuddles.
Pickle shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rideau Canal, Ottawa “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Pickle, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Emily. "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." Pickle considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Emily.
Pickle shook paws with Emily the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa ceefa was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Pickle unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking ceefa’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said ceefa, irritated. “We’re about to pose on either side of this amazing scene—the picture will all be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!” 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 ceefa.
Pickle shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ottawa Art Gallery "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Pickle? 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." Bluey~* 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, Bluey~*." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 Bluey~*.
Pickle shook paws with Bluey~* the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Château Laurier, Ottawa “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Pickle?” mused Nugget, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of his pen. “Is it a “c” or a “k” in the middle? I can never remember!” “Simples,” grinned Pickle. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” 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 Nugget.
Pickle shook paws with Nugget the Golden Mole. 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 Choco Bear.
Pickle shook paws with Choco Bear the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Atmospheric Toronto “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Pickle to Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Pickle shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Toronto Nightlife Pickle and She lob the spider came across each other in the hotel bar. "Hey, She lob the spider, what are you going to have?" "I thought I'd try Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, Pickle. It's made of vodka, clamato juice, tabasco and Worcestershire sauce." Pickle looked puzzled. "What's clamato juice, She lob the spider?" "Tomato juice with clams and chilli!" 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 She lob the spider.
Pickle shook paws with She lob the spider the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
She lob the spider and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Toronto Night Scene "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Cuddles. "'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 Pickle. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Cuddles. "That's a lovely tune!" 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 Cuddles.
Pickle shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto Marina “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Pickle, sipping a leisurely fruit juice. "Well, I don't know," said fire fox. "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." Pickle considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 fire fox.
Pickle shook paws with fire fox the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Flatiron Building, Toronto Pickle was very happy to meet Suzie here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Suzie.
Pickle shook paws with Suzie the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Toronto at Dawn “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Pickle?” Noelle said. “It certainly would, Noelle!" said Pickle. 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 Noelle.
Pickle shook paws with Noelle the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Horseshoe Falls, Canada Pickle opened his rucksack to change his hat. Daisy could see Pickle had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Daisy asked Pickle. 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 Daisy.
Pickle shook paws with Daisy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Niagara Thrills “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried samx295. “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?” 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 samx295.
Pickle shook paws with samx295 the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Niagara Waterfalls As Pickle's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Ontario" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him 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). Pickle has completed his 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 Draco.
Pickle shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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