@ Larger Than Life, Yukon Territories Pinkie 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 PufFy.
Pinkie shook paws with PufFy the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon Territories "Did you know that at the peak of the summer solstice Nunavut has 20½ hours of sunshine a day, Pinkie?" asked Pika. "Wow, that's incredible!" responded Pinkie. 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 Pika.
Pinkie shook paws with Pika the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ National Flag of Canada "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pinkie?" asked Rosie. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pinkie. "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 Rosie. 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 Rosie.
Pinkie shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Ice "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pinkie?" asked DILLIGAS. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pinkie. "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 DILLIGAS. 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 DILLIGAS.
Pinkie shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Trail, Yukon Territories "Today's quiz question, Chamaeleon!" announced Pinkie. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Pinkie, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Pinkie. "It grows well in cliff edges and rocks, and flowers in the spring snow." 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 Chamaeleon.
Pinkie shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Barren-Ground Caribou, Yukon Territories "It says here that Nunavut is Canada’s largest province/territory with a total area of 2,093,190 sq km (almost 1 million square miles) That’s huge!" remarked swinger. "It certainly is! It's a shame we're only here for a few days," replied Pinkie. "We'd probably need months to explore it properly!" 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 swinger.
Pinkie shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Mountain Goat "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 Pinkie. "Wow! That's incredible!" said Maxwell. "I think this is the most amazing trip we've ever been on." 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 Maxwell.
Pinkie shook paws with Maxwell the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Bannock "What's the coldest it's ever been here, Pinkie?" asked Geoffrey, shivering. "Apparently it reached minus 63°C in the Yukon in 1947!" responded Pinkie. "Goodness!" said Geoffrey. "I'm glad I packed an extra jumper!" 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 Geoffrey.
Pinkie shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. 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, Pinkie?" asked Astrid. "Wow, that's incredible!" responded Pinkie. 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 Astrid.
Pinkie shook paws with Astrid the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada Geese, Northwest Territories "It says here Nunavut has four official languages. Just think, Jaylee! 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." Jaylee pondered. "What are syllabics, Pinkie?" she queried. Pinkie turned a page in the travel guide. "It's a writing system based on consonant-vowel pairs and it uses symbols. Have a look, Jaylee, it's amazing!" 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 Jaylee.
Pinkie shook paws with Jaylee the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bear Café, Northwest Territories "Do they still use dog sleighs in Nunavut, Artie?" queried Pinkie. "Our tour guide was telling us earlier that the ancient Inuit sled dog breeds are alive and well. These dogs are perfectly adapted to the arctic climate, and love to run. But when distances are a bit too far for dogs, Nunavummiut hop on their snowmobiles to make tracks," replied Artie. 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 Artie.
Pinkie shook paws with Artie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife at Night "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pinkie?" asked Alex. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pinkie. "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 Alex. 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 Alex.
Pinkie shook paws with Alex the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife, Northwest Territories " 'The further north you travel, the longer the days,' " read out Icicle 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 Pinkie. 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 Icicle.
Pinkie shook paws with Icicle the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Aurora Borealis, Yellowknife, NWT "It says here that Nunavut is Canada’s largest province/territory with a total area of 2,093,190 sq km (almost 1 million square miles) That’s huge!" remarked Abby. "It certainly is! It's a shame we're only here for a few days," replied Pinkie. "We'd probably need months to explore it properly!" 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 Abby.
Pinkie shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. 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 slider.
Pinkie shook paws with slider the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Least Chipmunk, Northwest Territories "Oh, Esmerelda, 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, Pinkie!" remarked Esmerelda. 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 Esmerelda.
Pinkie shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bull Moose and Aurora, Northwest Territories "Today's quiz question, Yummy!" announced Pinkie. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Pinkie, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Pinkie. "It grows well in cliff edges and rocks, and flowers in the spring snow." 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 Yummy.
Pinkie shook paws with Yummy the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Transport "What's the coldest it's ever been here, Pinkie?" asked Chester, shivering. "Apparently it reached minus 63°C in the Yukon in 1947!" responded Pinkie. "Goodness!" said Chester. "I'm glad I packed an extra jumper!" 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 Chester.
Pinkie shook paws with Chester the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Tundra "It says here Nunavut has four official languages. Just think, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof! 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." Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof pondered. "What are syllabics, Pinkie?" she queried. Pinkie turned a page in the travel guide. "It's a writing system based on consonant-vowel pairs and it uses symbols. Have a look, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof, it's amazing!" 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Pinkie shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Do they still use dog sleighs in Nunavut, Geoffrey?" queried Pinkie. "Our tour guide was telling us earlier that the ancient Inuit sled dog breeds are alive and well. These dogs are perfectly adapted to the arctic climate, and love to run. But when distances are a bit too far for dogs, Nunavummiut hop on their snowmobiles to make tracks," replied Geoffrey. 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 Geoffrey.
Pinkie shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stellar's Jay "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 Pinkie. "Why is the NWT so good for viewing the northern lights, Pinkie?" asked Smokey. "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, Smokey!" 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 Smokey.
Pinkie shook paws with Smokey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada's Favourite Dish "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pinkie?" asked Pinotte. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pinkie. "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 Pinotte. 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 Pinotte.
Pinkie shook paws with Pinotte the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Our Land "Today's quiz question, bunny!" announced Pinkie. "What is Nunavut’s territorial flower?" "Goodness! I don't know, Pinkie, what is it?" "The purple saxifrage, Saxifraga oppositifolia," replied Pinkie. "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 bunny.
Pinkie shook paws with bunny the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Inuk and Inuit Territory As Pinkie'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. Pinkie 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 midnught.
Pinkie shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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