@ Newfoundland Fort Amherst Franny begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Newfoundland Fort Amherst The original fort dates back to the 1700's but you won't find remnants of that here today, but you'll still be able to see the gunnery and some of the artifacts from World War II, when Fort Amherst was part of keeping the German U-Boats away. The current lighthouse on the Fort was constructed after the war and stands as a warning beacon to the ships at sea.
While touring Canada, you met Jewel.
Franny shook paws with Jewel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland The Battery at St. John "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Franny? 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." Safeara 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, Safeara." "Edgar wishes it was!" Newfoundland The Battery at St. John Considered the welcome wagon of St. John's, the Battery is located at on the Signal Hill area, and seafarers pass the neighborhood before reaching St. John's proper.
While touring Canada, you met Safeara.
Franny shook paws with Safeara the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John's City Scape “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Franny to Midnite. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” Newfoundland St. John's City Scape Color abounds in the city of St. John's. You'll see the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist rising above the rest, welcoming all.
While touring Canada, you met Midnite.
Franny shook paws with Midnite the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John “What have you got in your rucksack, SPARKLES?” asked Franny. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Franny,” responded SPARKLES. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Newfoundland St. John Ready for a different vacation? Head over to St. John, the capital of Newfoundland. Founded in the 1600's the city is full of colorful row houses and deep history!
While touring Canada, you met SPARKLES.
Franny shook paws with SPARKLES the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Shore “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," MooCow said, offering Franny a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, MooCow!" said Franny. Newfoundland Avalon Shore Refreshing blue waters of the Avalon shoreline stretch for miles in either direction, don your bathing attire and take a swim, it's not nearly as cold as one might think!
While touring Canada, you met MooCow.
Franny shook paws with MooCow the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula “Oh wow, Franny, there's a butterfly!” Sam cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Franny knowledgeably. Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula The largest Peninsula in Newfoundland, you'll find about half of the population here. Bring your archeological tools with you, you can hunt some of the Precambrian fossils found here as well!
While touring Canada, you met Sam.
Franny shook paws with Sam the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Franny, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Dizzy. "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." Franny considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff Layers of sedimentary rock create a cake-like display on the cliffsides of King's Cove. Geologists adore travelling here to see the layers of rock, formed over millions of years to study.
While touring Canada, you met Dizzy.
Franny shook paws with Dizzy the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Franny," said Penelope contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine going from tree to tree to collect the sap every summer and seeing it turned into delicious syrup!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold winter with a great deal of complicated equipment,” said Franny. “The work doesn’t stop.” Penelope waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” Newfoundland King's Cove Once a "huge" town of 345 residents, back in 1940, the population has dwindled to about 90 in 2016! So if it's a quiet place of solitude to come to and contemplate the meaning of life, this is the place for you!
While touring Canada, you met Penelope.
Franny shook paws with Penelope the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Summer Vista “Oh wow, Franny, there's a butterfly!” Priya cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Franny knowledgeably. Newfoundland Summer Vista Hiking around in the mountains, you'll come across the breath-taking sights of distant mountains, shimmering lakes and the smell of nature.
While touring Canada, you met Priya.
Franny shook paws with Priya the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Drift Wood “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this province here, Franny!” said Choose a name. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Franny. Newfoundland Drift Wood Driftwoods abound the shore lines of Newfoundland, begging to be taken home and used as an art sculpture in the yard. Alas, how to get it in the boot of the car? And oh, yes, clear customs? Better leave it and take a photo instead!
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Franny shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Franny?” shivered FLAPPY. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Franny. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags When the tide is low, you'll want to see if there are tidal pools of life nestled in the rocks here, but be sure to watch your paws, as the briny kelp can add to the slickness of the rocks here.
While touring Canada, you met FLAPPY.
Franny shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Cove “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Franny?” said Milo. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Franny. Newfoundland Cove Gone walking about the Peninsula, a traveler will surely find the beauty and harshness of the coastline, coming upon different coves, windswept and barren, except for the sturdy grasses growing there.
While touring Canada, you met Milo.
Franny shook paws with Milo the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Stairs Franny and Winter were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Newfoundland Sea Stairs Got your PetBit on? These steps are going to rack up the steps today, surely giving you enough to make your goal today. Be sure to stretch after, or you'll risk Charlie horses in the morning!
While touring Canada, you met Winter.
Franny shook paws with Winter the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Fading Light Franny was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Flicka!” she exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" Newfoundland Fading Light Is there a sound more comforting than to stand on shore and listen to the swelling waters lap the shore, whispering to your soul?
While touring Canada, you met Flicka.
Franny shook paws with Flicka the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Bonne Bay Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Newfoundland Bonne Bay Standing on point, the lighthouse at Bonne Bay is one of many interesting things to see and do while visiting. Fancy yourself a day on the bay exploring? Boat tours will guide you around, telling of the history and some folk lore! Be sure to bring your sunscreen and binoculars!
While touring Canada, you met Wawatay.
Franny shook paws with Wawatay the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Gros Morne Park "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Belle. "'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 Franny. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Belle. "That's a lovely tune!" Newfoundland Gros Morne Park While strolling the country side, you're sure to want to visit the Tablelands of Gros Morne Park, christened a National park in 2005. Unique vistas and diverse eco-systems await you when you come!
While touring Canada, you met Belle.
Franny shook paws with Belle the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Tableands by Sea “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Franny?” mused Dear one, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it a “c” or a “k” in the middle? I can never remember!” “Simples,” grinned Franny. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” Newfoundland Tableands by Sea Tableands by sea offer a new perspective of the Gros Morne National Park. enjoy seeing them from a distance, getting an idea what the hike will entail tomorrow!
While touring Canada, you met Dear one.
Franny shook paws with Dear one the Reindeer - Sleigh Trainee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Port Harmon "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Franny," said tigg, "for this experience alone?" Franny, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Newfoundland Port Harmon All aboard! Taking the water taxi from one port to another is a grand adventure, chatting with fellow travelers, comparing points of interest, and making notes of where to go, and what not to bother with!
While touring Canada, you met tigg.
Franny shook paws with tigg the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Marina "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Franny," said Stingray Mulder, "for this experience alone?" Franny, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Newfoundland Marina Because so much of Newfoundland is sitting on the Bay, you'll find many marinas along the coastline. A few steps on the pier and you'll see the sense of humor of those who named their boats. Sea Senor; Water You Lookin' At?; Feelin' Naughty; Knot A Care, can you come up with a good one?
While touring Canada, you met Stingray Mulder.
Franny shook paws with Stingray Mulder the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Rocky Beach "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Chelsey?" asked Franny. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Franny, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Chelsey. Newfoundland Rocky Beach The beaches at Stephenville are littered with things left after the tide rolls out. They say one man's trash is another's treasure. You'll find bits of interesting debris padding along here. Different rocks and glasses, worn smooth by the constant tumble of the sea.
While touring Canada, you met Chelsey.
Franny shook paws with Chelsey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing Franny and Dunkle were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing In the most Eastern limit of the Bay of St. George, you'll find this town sports the Barachois Search and Rescue, which assists with water rescues and searches of those in distress. Not for the faint of heart, for sure, but a rewarding profession!
While touring Canada, you met Dunkle.
Franny shook paws with Dunkle the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Dabbles in Grey “’Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of maple trees. The trees most commonly used are sugar maple, red maple and black maple because of the high sugar content in the sap,’” read out Belle from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Belle!” declared Franny. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Labrador Dabbles in Grey There's black and white and so many shades of grey. Unusual shades of grey, intrinsic beauty of lights and darks. Making a memorable visual postcard.
While touring Canada, you met Belle.
Franny shook paws with Belle the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Shoreline "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Franny," said Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine going from tree to tree to collect the sap every summer and seeing it turned into delicious syrup!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold winter with a great deal of complicated equipment,” said Franny. “The work doesn’t stop.” Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” Labrador Shoreline Climb up and take in the horizon, stretching into the blur of ocean and sky, convincing you that the two shall meet as one.
While touring Canada, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Franny shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof gave you 1 "Canada Coastal Badge" size 7
@ Labrador Ice Berg As Franny's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift! Broken Boardwalk Sometimes being one of the most popular destinations around comes with downsides. In this case, the heavy daily use of the boardwalk has resulted in broken boards in need of repair. Visiting pets hope the boardwalk will be fixed soon. Labrador Ice Berg Traveling all the way from Greenland, icebergs can be seen off the coast of Labrador, sailing under their own power, with a destination only they know. You're lucky to see them gliding on the current, full of ice of ages untold. Franny has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met dora.
Franny shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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