@ Newfoundland Fort Amherst Theodore begins his 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 Peter Parker.
Theodore shook paws with Peter Parker the Grey Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland The Battery at St. John "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Theodore," said Yummy 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 Theodore. “The work doesn’t stop.” Yummy waved his glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” he said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” 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 Yummy.
Theodore shook paws with Yummy the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John's City Scape Theodore opened his rucksack to change his hat. Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof could see Theodore 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?” Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof asked Theodore. 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Theodore shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Newfoundland St. John “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," Violet said, offering Theodore a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Violet!" said Theodore. 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 Violet.
Theodore shook paws with Violet the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Shore "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Maybelle?" asked Theodore. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Theodore, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Maybelle. 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 Maybelle.
Theodore shook paws with Maybelle the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula “’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 Choose a name from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Choose a name!” declared Theodore. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” 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 Choose a name.
Theodore shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff “Oh wow, Theodore, there's a butterfly!” glowy cried out. “It looks like a Great Spangled Fritillary," replied Theodore knowledgeably. 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 glowy.
Theodore shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Tasi?" asked Theodore. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Theodore, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Tasi. 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 Tasi.
Theodore shook paws with Tasi the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Summer Vista “What have you got in your tote bag, Evie?” asked Theodore. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Theodore,” responded Evie. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Evie.
Theodore shook paws with Evie the Brown Mini Rex Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Drift Wood "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Theodore," said Melancholy Mae 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 Theodore. “The work doesn’t stop.” Melancholy Mae waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” 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 Melancholy Mae.
Theodore shook paws with Melancholy Mae the Little Lovable Lambee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags “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," Ted said, offering Theodore a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Ted!" said Theodore. 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 Ted.
Theodore shook paws with Ted the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Cove Theodore and Nesi shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Theodore. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Nesi. “This is my best side.” 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 Nesi.
Theodore shook paws with Nesi the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Stairs “Listen to this, Edwina,” said Theodore. “’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 Edwina solemnly. “Pass the jug!” 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 Edwina.
Theodore shook paws with Edwina the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Fading Light "It's turned a bit hot, Theodore. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Milica. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Theodore. 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 Milica.
Theodore shook paws with Milica the Posh Peacock. 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 W Axl Fox.
Theodore shook paws with W Axl Fox the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Gros Morne Park “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Theodore?” Summer! said. “It certainly would, Summer!!" said Theodore. 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 Summer!.
Theodore shook paws with Summer! the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Tableands by Sea “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Theodore?” shivered Tweety Pi. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Theodore. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" 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 Tweety Pi.
Theodore shook paws with Tweety Pi the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Port Harmon “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Theodore!” said Choose a name ruefully. "Never mind," said Theodore. "We'll look them up when we get back!" 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 Choose a name.
Theodore shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Marina "It's turned a bit hot, Theodore. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Mittens. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Theodore. 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 Mittens.
Theodore shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Rocky Beach “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Theodore, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said dora. "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." Theodore considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 dora.
Theodore shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Theodore," said Ari 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 Theodore. “The work doesn’t stop.” Ari waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” 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 Ari.
Theodore shook paws with Ari the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Dabbles in Grey “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Theodore?” suggested Dai, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Theodore agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Dai.
Theodore shook paws with Dai the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Shoreline “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Theodore, sipping a leisurely fruit juice. "Well, I don't know," said Abby. "It's not all about drinking orange juice and gazing at the sea. You have to run up and down stairs to operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator." Theodore considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Abby.
Theodore shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Ice Berg As Theodore's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him 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. Theodore has completed his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador"! Your PnF tour of Canada is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While touring Canada, you met Snowilicious.
Theodore shook paws with Snowilicious the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
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