@ Rockies Elk Silvermist begins her 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 BLUEY.
Silvermist shook paws with BLUEY the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Silvermist?” suggested Alexander, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Silvermist agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Alexander.
Silvermist shook paws with Alexander the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park “What have you got in your tote bag, get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20?” asked Silvermist. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Silvermist,” responded get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Silvermist 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!
@ Dove of Peace Silvermist opened her rucksack to change her hat. Foxie could see Silvermist had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Foxie asked Silvermist. 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 Foxie.
Silvermist shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake Silvermist was very happy to meet TØSEN 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 TØSEN.
Silvermist shook paws with TØSEN the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Silvermist, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Montana. "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." Silvermist considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Montana.
Silvermist shook paws with Montana the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Silvermist?” suggested Mimi, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Silvermist agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Mimi.
Silvermist shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise From across the road, Elsa surveyed the current stop on their map. “Would you fancy living there, Silvermist?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Silvermist. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Elsa.
Silvermist shook paws with Elsa the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Silvermist!” said Lilly. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Silvermist good-naturedly took charge of Lilly's possessions while she emptied her 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 she donned and then Silvermist helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Lilly.
Silvermist shook paws with Lilly the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Silvermist?” shivered Suzie. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Silvermist. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Suzie.
Silvermist shook paws with Suzie the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary “’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 Nightlight from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Nightlight!” declared Silvermist. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” 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 Nightlight.
Silvermist shook paws with Nightlight the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this province here, Silvermist!” said Midnight Blue. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Silvermist. 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 Midnight Blue.
Silvermist shook paws with Midnight Blue the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Campus “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Silvermist!” said ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ ruefully. "Never mind," said Silvermist. "We'll look them up when we get 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 ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯.
Silvermist shook paws with ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Bridge “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Silvermist?” suggested Fizzgig, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Silvermist agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Fizzgig.
Silvermist shook paws with Fizzgig the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Lake "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Roby. "Me too!" said Silvermist. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 Roby.
Silvermist shook paws with Roby the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset “’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 Leonard from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Leonard!” declared Silvermist. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” 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 Leonard.
Silvermist shook paws with Leonard the Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird "It's turned a bit hot, Silvermist. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Jewel. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Silvermist. 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 Jewel.
Silvermist shook paws with Jewel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. 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," dora said, offering Silvermist a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, dora!" said Silvermist. 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 dora.
Silvermist shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Silvermist!” said Signet. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Silvermist good-naturedly took charge of Signet'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 Silvermist helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Signet.
Silvermist shook paws with Signet the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork “Oh wow, Silvermist, there's a butterfly!” Bruce cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Silvermist knowledgeably. 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 Bruce.
Silvermist shook paws with Bruce the Heilan Coo. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer “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," Polly said, offering Silvermist a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Polly!" said Silvermist. Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met Polly.
Silvermist shook paws with Polly the Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie “What have you got in your rucksack, Mr. Panda?” asked Silvermist. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Silvermist,” responded Mr. Panda. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Mr. Panda.
Silvermist shook paws with Mr. Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Mr. Panda gave you 1 "Canada Coastal Badge" size 7
@ Polar Bears up Close As Silvermist's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her 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! Silvermist has completed her 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 Bella.
Silvermist shook paws with Bella the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
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