@ Rockies Elk Chocolate Chip 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 BarryTone.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with BarryTone the Baby Ogre. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon From across the road, Alma II surveyed the current stop on their map. “Would you fancy living there, Chocolate Chip?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Chocolate Chip. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Alma II.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Alma II the Panda. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park "It's turned a bit hot, Chocolate Chip. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Alex. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Chocolate Chip. 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 Alex.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Alex the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove of Peace “Oh hello, Chocolate Chip!” cried Geoffrey. “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?” 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 Geoffrey.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake Chocolate Chip was very happy to meet ypmblessed here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 ypmblessed.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with ypmblessed the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise Chocolate Chip and Rascal shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Chocolate Chip. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Rascal. “This is my best side.” 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 Rascal.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Rascal the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene "get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20! Chef said he's making beaver tails for our packed lunch tomorrow!" whispered Chocolate Chip in agitation. "How horrid! We can't eat those!" "Relax, Chocolate Chip!" said get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 soothingly. "It's a sugary pastry in the shape of a beaver tail, sprinkled with cinnamon or with jam spread on top! No pets are harmed!" 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 get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Chocolate Chip? 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." BarryTone 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, BarryTone." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 BarryTone.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with BarryTone the Baby Ogre. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Chocolate Chip?” suggested BRUNO, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Chocolate Chip agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 BRUNO.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with BRUNO the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk “Oh wow, Chocolate Chip, there's a butterfly!” Sweetie cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Chocolate Chip knowledgeably. Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Sweetie.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Sweetie the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Chocolate Chip?” suggested Choose a name, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Chocolate Chip 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 Choose a name.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk Chocolate Chip and Silver shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Chocolate Chip. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Silver. “This is my best side.” 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 Silver.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Silver the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Campus Chocolate Chip was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Catalina!” she exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" University Campus The sun drops behind this peaceful Saskatoon campus, which is reflected in the calm South Saskatchewan River.
While touring Canada, you met Catalina.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Catalina the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Bridge “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Chocolate Chip to Trix. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Trix.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Lake “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Chocolate Chip, sipping a leisurely fruit juice. "Well, I don't know," said Paws. "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." Chocolate Chip considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Paws.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Paws the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Chocolate Chip!” said Kitty. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Chocolate Chip good-naturedly took charge of Kitty's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This he donned and then Chocolate Chip helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Kitty.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Chocolate Chip to Polly. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Polly.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Polly the Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Theatre in the Park “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Chocolate Chip?” suggested Alma II, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Chocolate Chip agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Alma II.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Alma II the Panda. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Chocolate Chip? 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." Ciaré 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, Ciaré." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 Ciaré.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Ciaré the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork Chocolate Chip was very happy to meet HappyCheerling here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 HappyCheerling.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with HappyCheerling the Starlight Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer "It's turned a bit hot, Chocolate Chip. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Emily. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Chocolate Chip. Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met Emily.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Emily the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Chocolate Chip?” asked Choose a name . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Choose a name! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" 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 Choose a name.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Canada Coastal Badge" size 7
@ Polar Bears up Close As Chocolate Chip'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! Chocolate Chip 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 Pu[.
Chocolate Chip shook paws with Pu[ the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
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