@ Larger Than Life, Yukon Territories Cocoa Puff begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - North" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Larger Than Life, Yukon Territories Signs welcoming visitors to the Yukon Territories greet you with the phrase, "Larger Than Life," and the vast panoramas do not disappoint. Mountain vistas such as this are a common sight throughout the spectacularly beautiful province.
While touring Canada, you met Little Fang.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Little Fang the Wolverine. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon Territories " 'The further north you travel, the longer the days,' " read out Getaway from thr brochure. " 'Above the Arctic Circle, the Yukon’s midnight sun doesn’t set for weeks. However you spend your time here, you’re sure to enjoy extra-long summer days and a big serving of amazing sunshine. The locals—two-legged and four-legged—thrive on all that extra Vitamin D, and you will too. Come get your fill!' " "I really wish we were staying longer!" remarked Cocoa Puff. Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon Territories The Mackenzie Mountains form part of the boundary between the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Keele Peak is the tallest mountain in the range.
While touring Canada, you met Getaway.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Getaway the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ National Flag of Canada "We'll be on the helicopter, boats or snowmobiles quite a bit in Nunavut! They haven't got any roads except in residential communities!" said Cocoa Puff. "Wow! That's incredible!" said get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20. "I think this is the most amazing trip we've ever been on." National Flag of Canada The National Flag of Canada, or Maple Leaf Flag, is a horizontally symmetric flag that is identical no matter which direction the flag is blowing. The eleven-point red maple leaf in the center was chosen after testing as it was the design that was the least blurry in high winds tests. The maple leaf has been used as an emblem of Canada since the 18th century.
While touring Canada, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Cocoa Puff 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!
@ Yukon Ice "It says in our brochure that the Northwest Territories is the world's northern lights 'Mecca'! Pets can view the aurora borealis on an average of 200 nights per year," remarked Cocoa Puff. "Why is the NWT so good for viewing the northern lights, Cocoa Puff?" asked Snowilicious. "Well, it sounds a bit science-y, but it says it’s due to the perfect mix of the sub-arctic’s clear nights, low humidity, and convenient geography, being directly beneath the Earth's band of maximal auroral activity—the 'auroral oval'. The ideal time to see the lights is from mid-November until mid-April, then mid-August till the end of September. We're here just at the right time, Snowilicious!" Yukon Ice Residents of the Yukon Territories and other arctic areas are well familiar with the dangers of ice and take great care in crossing any frozen waterways. Fast-moving rivers freeze and melt at different rates and are even more unpredictable than lakes and ponds. It is possible in sub-zero weather to have slush and only partially frozen sections so the ice can be quite deceptive and unsafe to cross.
While touring Canada, you met Snowilicious.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Snowilicious the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Trail, Yukon Territories "Hey, Splodge, guess where we'll be going to in the Yukon? Dawson City in the Klondike region—it's the scene of the infamous gold rush in 1896! There's now a music hall and things ... oh, and you can go to Bonanza Creek and pan for your own real gold at Free Claim #6!" "Can't wait!" said Cocoa Puff happily. "Perhaps we'll go home as millionaires!" Wintry Trail, Yukon Territories The frosty foggy trail beckons the hardy resident of the Yukon Territories. Dog-sledding and snowmobiling are not just popular winter tourist activities, they are a way of life for those pets hardy enough to call this frigid terrain home.
While touring Canada, you met Splodge.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Splodge the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Barren-Ground Caribou, Yukon Territories "Hey, Lilly, guess where we'll be going to in the Yukon? Dawson City in the Klondike region—it's the scene of the infamous gold rush in 1896! There's now a music hall and things ... oh, and you can go to Bonanza Creek and pan for your own real gold at Free Claim #6!" "Can't wait!" said Cocoa Puff happily. "Perhaps we'll go home as millionaires!" Barren-Ground Caribou, Yukon Territories Barren-Ground Caribou can be found in the Yukon in the massive Porcupine Herd (169,000) or the smaller Forty Mile Herd (51,000). The open tundra and sparse trees allow the herds to see predators from a great distance. Large herds will move together between calving grounds and summer feeding, to wintering grounds to the south. Cows will keep antlers until they calve in June allowing pregnant females to claim and defend the best feeding areas in late winter when they need high-quality food.
While touring Canada, you met Lilly.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Lilly the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Mountain Goat "What's the coldest it's ever been here, Cocoa Puff?" asked Digger, shivering. "Apparently it reached minus 63°C in the Yukon in 1947!" responded Cocoa Puff. "Goodness!" said Digger. "I'm glad I packed an extra jumper!" Yukon Mountain Goat The Yukon mountain goat is the rarest large mammal in the Yukon with an estimate of only 1500 animals. Males and females are very similar in appearance. Their favored habitat is steep rocky cliffs which they use to protect themselves from predators.
While touring Canada, you met Digger.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Digger the Silver Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Bannock "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Cocoa Puff?" asked Eliza. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Cocoa Puff. "It's the rock ptarmigan. Our guide told us it has different camouflage depending on the season. It’s nearly all-white in the snowy winter and mottled brown in the summer. They've got feathery feet to protect them from the severe cold." "It says here as well it nests as far north as there is land in the world," announced Eliza. Yukon Bannock A true taste of the Yukon, bannock (also known as fry bread) is a quick bread made of flour that can be baked or fried. This Yukon First Nations cultural food is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and will pair well with any meal.
While touring Canada, you met Eliza.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Eliza the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Pika, Yukon Territories "Did you know that at the peak of the summer solstice Nunavut has 20½ hours of sunshine a day, Cocoa Puff?" asked Sir Barkey Barksalot. "Wow, that's incredible!" responded Cocoa Puff. Canadian Pika, Yukon Territories The pika is a small mammal the size of a guinea pig and is in the same family as rabbits and hares. It has no external tail and is found throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon Territories, and Alaska. Other names for them include cony and rock rabbit as they are often found in rocky habitats.
While touring Canada, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Canada Geese, Northwest Territories "Today's quiz question, Choose a name!" announced Cocoa Puff. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Cocoa Puff, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Cocoa Puff. "It grows well in cliff edges and rocks, and flowers in the spring snow." Canada Geese, Northwest Territories The Canada goose can be found throughout most of Canada and North America. Its familiar V-formation while migrating signals the changing of the seasons. These birds are on their way south as autumn will soon be arriving in the Northwest Territories.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bear Café, Northwest Territories "Oh, Cocoa Puff, did you know there's a community in Yukon called SNAFU? It was christened after everyone’s favourite army acronym—Situation Normal: All Fouled Up—by the US military while they were building the Alaska highway. It's now a campsite surrounded by lakes and a popular destination for canoe trips." "Let's hope they have no SNAFUs there, Choose a name!" responded Cocoa Puff. Bear Café, Northwest Territories This is a popular little café of the arctic north and it is a favorite for bears as they dine on fresh fish, the facility's specialty. The views are incredible but seating is limited and bears are served first so reservations are advised.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife at Night "It says here Nunavut has four official languages. Just think, Jillie! Apparently, while English and French remain official languages, all signage is also in the Inuit languages Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut. The latter uses syllabics instead of the Latin alphabet." Jillie pondered. "What are syllabics, Cocoa Puff?" she queried. Cocoa Puff turned a page in the travel guide. "It's a writing system based on consonant-vowel pairs and it uses symbols. Have a look, Jillie, it's amazing!" Yellowknife at Night A scene perfect for a Christmas card is just an everyday snapshot of winter in the Northwest Territories. Temperatures are very cold with the average January reaching -26 C (-15 F). It has the honor of being named the coldest city with the longest snow cover season in Canada. Yellowknife is the capital city (actually the only city) in the Northwest Territories. Its residents speak eleven different languages.
While touring Canada, you met Jillie.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Jillie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife, Northwest Territories "The parliament is different in Nunavut," remarked Cocoa Puff, reading from her travel guide. "Unlike most regions in Canada, Nunavut operates by consensus-based governance. All Members of the Legislative Assembly run as independents, and they sit in a circle to make governance decisions." "Sounds good, Cocoa Puff!" responded Trix. Yellowknife, Northwest Territories If you are ready for an adventure, Yellowknife is ready for you! Calm, pristine lakes are aplenty if you want to spend the day just relaxing with a fishing pole in your hand. If you prefer a trek on land, well we have boreal forests aplenty for you to wander about. Just remember, no matter what adventure you choose, leave only your footprints behind!
While touring Canada, you met Trix.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Aurora Borealis, Yellowknife, NWT "The parliament is different in Nunavut," remarked Cocoa Puff, reading from her travel guide. "Unlike most regions in Canada, Nunavut operates by consensus-based governance. All Members of the Legislative Assembly run as independents, and they sit in a circle to make governance decisions." "Sounds good, Cocoa Puff!" responded ****. Aurora Borealis, Yellowknife, NWT Because of Yellowknife's location near the Arctic Circle, stable weather conditions, and the long hours of darkness throughout the arctic winter, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible nearly every evening, provided there are no clouds in the sky. The ice roads of the Northwest Territories are a great place to view the aurora.
While touring Canada, you met ****.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with **** the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife at Dawn Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Yellowknife at Dawn The old saying that there aren't enough hours in the day really hits home if you live in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. December has the day with the shortest amount of daylight all year, with the number of daylight hours being just under five hours.
While touring Canada, you met Vinny the collector.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Vinny the collector the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Vinny the collector gave you 1 "Red Feisty Fox Sleeping" size 7
@ Least Chipmunk, Northwest Territories "Did you know that at the peak of the summer solstice Nunavut has 20½ hours of sunshine a day, Cocoa Puff?" asked Wily. "Wow, that's incredible!" responded Cocoa Puff. Least Chipmunk, Northwest Territories It might be called the Least Chipmunk but it doesn't make this rodent insignificant in any way. It is small in size but its spunky antics and near frenzied pace of constant foraging can be a delight to watch.
While touring Canada, you met Wily.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Wily the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bull Moose and Aurora, Northwest Territories " 'The Yukon is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Rivers run for miles, the hiking trails are endless and there are more things to do in the snow than take pictures of the northern lights!' " read out lily from her tour brochure. "It says we can go cycling, boating, canoeing and kayaking, skiing, rafting, snow-shoeing, horseback riding, golfing, dog-sledding, hiking, mountain biking and RVing!" Cocoa Puff paused, puzzled. "What's RVing, lily?" "I think it means travelling in a posh campervan, Cocoa Puff!" Bull Moose and Aurora, Northwest Territories A lone bull moose enjoys the splendor of the aurora borealis, a common sight during the long nights of the arctic winter in the Northwest Territories.
While touring Canada, you met lily.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with lily the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Transport "Oh, Alexandra, just look at this leaflet I picked up this morning. They do a Spring Polar Bear & Icebergs of Baffin Safari, a Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari, and a summertime Polar Bear & Glaciers of Baffin Island Safari. We should definitely be staying a few weeks here!" "Perhaps we could come back one day, Cocoa Puff!" remarked Alexandra. Northern Transport There are no roads in Nunavut except in communities, so if you want to get about, you need to go by boat, snowmobile or air -- and Shank's Pony, of course!
While touring Canada, you met Alexandra.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Alexandra the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Tundra "Oh, Joonie, just look at this leaflet I picked up this morning. They do a Spring Polar Bear & Icebergs of Baffin Safari, a Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari, and a summertime Polar Bear & Glaciers of Baffin Island Safari. We should definitely be staying a few weeks here!" "Perhaps we could come back one day, Cocoa Puff!" remarked Joonie. Canadian Tundra Tundra, which comes from a Sami word meaning “barren land,” refers to a treeless arctic region characterised by permafrost. Canada’s tundra is known for its freezing temperatures, lack of trees, low-growing vegetation and abundant rock outcrops. The southern boundary of tundra in Canada extends from the Mackenzie River delta to the southern reaches of Hudson Bay and northeast to the Labrador Peninsula.
While touring Canada, you met Joonie.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Joonie the Black Panther. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Hey, Kokamo, guess where we'll be going to in the Yukon? Dawson City in the Klondike region—it's the scene of the infamous gold rush in 1896! There's now a music hall and things ... oh, and you can go to Bonanza Creek and pan for your own real gold at Free Claim #6!" "Can't wait!" said Cocoa Puff happily. "Perhaps we'll go home as millionaires!" Royal Canadian Mounted Police The RCMP is Canada’s national police force – providing an array of services from municipal policing, to national security intelligence gathering, to the legendary Musical Ride.
While touring Canada, you met Kokamo.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Kokamo the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stellar's Jay "Oh, Cocoa Puff, did you know there's a community in Yukon called SNAFU? It was christened after everyone’s favourite army acronym—Situation Normal: All Fouled Up—by the US military while they were building the Alaska highway. It's now a campsite surrounded by lakes and a popular destination for canoe trips." "Let's hope they have no SNAFUs there, Yozaria!" responded Cocoa Puff. Stellar's Jay Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a bird native to western North America, closely related to the blue jay found in the rest of the continent, but with a black head and upper body. It is also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay and pine jay. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. It is also sometimes colloquially called a "blue jay" in the Pacific Northwest, but is distinct from the blue jay (C. cristata) of eastern North America. The species inhabits pine-oak and coniferous forests.
While touring Canada, you met Yozaria.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Yozaria the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada's Favourite Dish "Today's quiz question, Rexxie!" announced Cocoa Puff. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Cocoa Puff, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Cocoa Puff. "It grows well in cliff edges and rocks, and flowers in the spring snow." Canada's Favourite Dish Poutine, originating in Quebec, is beloved by Canadians all across the country! It consists of chips and curd cheese covered with gravy. Often bacon or other meat is added! It's a must-have on your trip to Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Rexxie.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Rexxie the Brown Mini Rex Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Our Land "Today's quiz question, Inukshuk!" announced Cocoa Puff. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Cocoa Puff, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Cocoa Puff. "It grows well in cliff edges and rocks, and flowers in the spring snow." Our Land The territory of Nunavut, covering some 2 million square kilometres of the eastern Arctic, was declared as part of Canada's first territorial changes since Newfoundland joined the Confederation in 1949.
While touring Canada, you met Inukshuk.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Inuk and Inuit Territory As Cocoa Puff's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - North" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift! Ancient Bare Tree Long ago this ancient tree was vibrant and full of life. Its branches bore green and golden fruit, feeding the many pets who once lived around it. While rumours abound, no pet knows what happened to cause the fruit to stop or the foliage to disappear. Inuk and Inuit Territory Nunavut, which translates from the Inuktitut dialect of the Eastern Arctic Inuit as "Our Land," is a Canadian territory. There are many well known indigenous artists and writers from the territory. Cocoa Puff has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - North"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Gulliver.
Cocoa Puff shook paws with Gulliver the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Cocoa Puff has completed the quest of
