@ Quebec Lupins Nugget 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 Waylon.
Nugget shook paws with Waylon the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Sunset "Today's quiz question, Nugget!" announced Jasper. "Where does Montreal take its name from?" Nugget 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 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 Jasper.
Nugget shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec First Frost "The green ink used for American money was invented at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1857," remarked milo. "That's the same year that Ottawa became the capital of Canada, milo!" remarked Nugget. 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 milo.
Nugget shook paws with milo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Purple Moon Rise “Where does the name ‘Quebec’ come from, miniyao?” asked Nugget. “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 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 miniyao.
Nugget shook paws with miniyao the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Lac-Sebastien "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Morenth. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Nugget. "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, Morenth!" 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 Morenth.
Nugget shook paws with Morenth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Fall with Birch Trees "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Nugget?" queried Hyperborean. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Hyperborean!" replied Nugget. "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 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 Hyperborean.
Nugget shook paws with Hyperborean the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snowfall Cottage "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 Nugget. "Vraiment?" responded Willow. 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 Willow.
Nugget shook paws with Willow the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Summer Sunset "Oh, look, Frost! 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, Nugget!" "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 Frost. 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 Frost.
Nugget shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snow Fields "Today's quiz question, Nugget!" announced Safeara. "Where does Montreal take its name from?" Nugget 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 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 Safeara.
Nugget shook paws with Safeara the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Hazy Sun "Oh wow, Fino!" exclaimed Nugget. "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, Nugget! Anything to keep out of the snow and the cold during the winter! You know I like my creature comforts!" Quebec Hazy Sun Trying to peek out from the clouds, a pale and weak sun bids you hello!
While touring Canada, you met Fino.
Nugget shook paws with Fino the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Ice Road “Hey, there’s a little quiz in our travel brochure!” announced Nugget. “So, what’s the motto of Quebec?” “'I remember',” said Choose a name idly, looking out of the coach window. “Good! So what is it?” queried Nugget. Choose a name twisted round to face him. “No, I mean, it’s ‘I remember’. Je me souviens in French!” 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 Choose a name.
Nugget shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec The Thaw Begins “Everypet’s speaking in French here, Choose a name!” said Nugget. “You’d better dig out the phrasebook!” “Ninety-five per cent of pets in Quebec have French as their first language, you know,” said Choose a name, groping in her rucksack for Handy French Phrases When On Holiday. 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 Choose a name.
Nugget shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Rolling Green Countryside "That funicular railway we travelled on this morning was great fun, wasn't it, Snowball?" said Nugget. "It was amazing!" responded Snowball. "It's not every day you travel up and down a cliff face at a 45° angle!" 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 Snowball.
Nugget shook paws with Snowball the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Foggy Mountains “Guess what we’re having for lunch today, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)! 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 Nugget. 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 Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Nugget 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!
@ 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 DAISY.
Nugget shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Red Fox “Guess what we’re having for lunch today, Ziggy! 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 Nugget. 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 Ziggy.
Nugget shook paws with Ziggy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Tagged Hockey Art “Hey, Artic!” said Nugget. “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 Artic. Quebec Tagged Hockey Art Are you even a real Canadian if you don't love watching Hockey? Playing hockey?
While touring Canada, you met Artic.
Nugget shook paws with Artic the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Symphony Hall "It says here the Quebec Winter Carnival Festival, known as 'Carnaval' is the largest in the world. It started in 1894," said Teeka. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Nugget. "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, Teeka!" 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 Teeka.
Nugget shook paws with Teeka the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Biosphere Museum “According to our travel brochure, the largest producer of maple syrup today is Quebec—responsible for nearly three-quarters of the world’s produce!” declared Foxie. “That’s amazing, Foxie!” replied Nugget. “Tell you what, let’s stock up on some more at the next gift shop!” 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 Foxie.
Nugget shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Duck Plane "That pub over there couldn't look more Irish," remarked Nugget, leaning forward to look out of the window as the tour bus drove to their destination. "It's got the flag of the Irish Republic flying and a huge green shamrock—yet it's called Chez Murphy's Pub Irlandais!" "At Murphy's Irish Pub?" translated Isabella. "That's really nice, how to be an Irish pub in French-speaking Quebec! I like it." 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 Isabella.
Nugget shook paws with Isabella the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Breaking Spring Street "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Nugget?" queried Orla. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Orla!" replied Nugget. "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 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 Orla.
Nugget shook paws with Orla the Dark Chocolate Bear. 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 Danaë. "But is it more spectacular than the one we heard about in Venice in July?" queried Nugget. "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, Danaë!" 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 Danaë.
Nugget shook paws with Danaë the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Shoreline “Chef’s making Pâté Chinois tonight,” announced Nugget, grinning at glowy. “Chinese pâté?” hazarded glowy. “Is it good? What’s the joke?” “It’s actually quite a close equivalent of English shepherd’s pie. It’s made with minced beef, onion and mashed potato.” A pet behind them leaned over the back of the bus seat. “If it’s made with minced beef, isn’t it cottage pie?” 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 glowy.
Nugget shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie As Nugget'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. Nugget 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 George.
Nugget shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
