@ Rockies Elk ~Donatello~ 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 Choose a name.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, ~Donatello~?” shivered Sweetie. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied ~Donatello~. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" 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 Sweetie.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Sweetie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park ~Donatello~ and Mitsy came across each other in the hotel bar. "Hey, Mitsy, what are you going to have?" "I thought I'd try Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, ~Donatello~. It's made of vodka, clamato juice, tabasco and Worcestershire sauce." ~Donatello~ looked puzzled. "What's clamato juice, Mitsy?" "Tomato juice with clams and chilli!" 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 Mitsy.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Mitsy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove of Peace "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Skye, after she and ~Donatello~ had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried ~Donatello~. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Skye.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake Buzzz was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as ~Donatello~ unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Buzzz’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Buzzz, 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!” 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 Buzzz.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise “What have you got in your tote bag, Molly?” asked ~Donatello~. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, ~Donatello~,” responded Molly. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Molly.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Molly the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene ~Donatello~ was very happy to meet Lady Thea here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Lady Thea.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Lady Thea the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, ~Donatello~!” said Heinrich ruefully. "Never mind," said ~Donatello~. "We'll look them up when we get back!" 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 Heinrich.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Heinrich the Sugar glider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, ~Donatello~?” shivered Ali Haider. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied ~Donatello~. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" 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 Ali Haider.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Ali Haider the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, ~Donatello~?” asked Wyatt . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Wyatt! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Wyatt.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Wyatt the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, ~Donatello~?” asked snuggle . “Yes, it seems a good spot, snuggle! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" 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 snuggle.
~Donatello~ shook paws with snuggle the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk ~Donatello~ and Enterbeauty a name for this pet came across each other in the hotel bar. "Hey, Enterbeauty a name for this pet, what are you going to have?" "I thought I'd try Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, ~Donatello~. It's made of vodka, clamato juice, tabasco and Worcestershire sauce." ~Donatello~ looked puzzled. "What's clamato juice, Enterbeauty a name for this pet?" "Tomato juice with clams and chilli!" 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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ University Campus “Listen to this, Bailey Bunny,” said ~Donatello~. “’Culinary expert Delia Smith described maple syrup to be a unique ingredient, smooth and silky-textured, with a sweet, distinctive flavour—hints of caramel with overtones of toffee—and a rare colour, amber set alight. The maple flavour is uniquely different from any other.’” “We trust our Delia,” intoned Bailey Bunny solemnly. “Pass the jug!” University Campus The sun drops behind this peaceful Saskatoon campus, which is reflected in the calm South Saskatchewan River.
While touring Canada, you met Bailey Bunny.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Bailey Bunny the Brown Rustic Rabbit. 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 ~Donatello~ to Fala. “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 Fala.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Fala the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Lake "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, ~Donatello~," said Lacy 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 ~Donatello~. “The work doesn’t stop.” Lacy waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” 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 Lacy.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Lacy the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said lilycat. "Me too!" said ~Donatello~. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 lilycat.
~Donatello~ shook paws with lilycat the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird Finn was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as ~Donatello~ unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Finn’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Finn, 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!” 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 Finn.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Finn the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Theatre in the Park “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," Hyacinthie said, offering ~Donatello~ a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Hyacinthie!" said ~Donatello~. 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 Hyacinthie.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Hyacinthie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Auntie Mame?” said ~Donatello~. Auntie Mame shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, ~Donatello~! I like my creature comforts!" 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 Auntie Mame.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Auntie Mame the Black Happy Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, ~Donatello~!” said Selene ruefully. "Never mind," said ~Donatello~. "We'll look them up when we get back!" 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 Selene.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Selene the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said BRUNO, after he and ~Donatello~ had spent some time exploring another long country track to its end. "Is there a gift shop downtown?" queried ~Donatello~. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met BRUNO.
~Donatello~ shook paws with BRUNO the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie ~Donatello~ and 人予 were entranced on reaching this Canadian viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 人予.
~Donatello~ shook paws with 人予 the Subtle Cyan Fish. They both received one silver mole!
@ Polar Bears up Close As ~Donatello~'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! ~Donatello~ 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 Choose a name.
~Donatello~ shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Canadian White Sky Effect"
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