@ Larger Than Life, Yukon Territories Pearl 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 Esmerelda.
Pearl shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon Territories "What's that music you're listening to, Ciaré?" asked Pearl. "It's a piece by The Jerry Cans. They're signed up to Aakuluk Music, Nunavut’s first record label!" responded Ciaré. 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 Ciaré.
Pearl shook paws with Ciaré the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ National Flag of Canada "Hey, Choose a name, guess where we'll be going to in the Yukon? Dawson City in the Klondike region—it's the scene of the infamous gold rush in 1896! There's now a music hall and things ... oh, and you can go to Bonanza Creek and pan for your own real gold at Free Claim #6!" "Can't wait!" said Pearl happily. "Perhaps we'll go home as millionaires!" 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 Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Ice "Did you know that at the peak of the summer solstice Nunavut has 20½ hours of sunshine a day, Pearl?" asked Choose a name. "Wow, that's incredible!" responded Pearl. 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 Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Trail, Yukon Territories "Next quiz question. Capital of Nunavut?" asked Pearl. "Ah-ha, I know this!" exclaimed Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). "It used to be Frobisher Bay from its location but regained its traditional Inuktitut name of Iqaluit when the territory was created. That means “place of fish”, you know." 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 Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Pearl shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Barren-Ground Caribou, Yukon Territories "Oh, Pearl, did you know there's a community in Yukon called SNAFU? It was christened after everyone’s favourite army acronym—Situation Normal: All Fouled Up—by the US military while they were building the Alaska highway. It's now a campsite surrounded by lakes and a popular destination for canoe trips." "Let's hope they have no SNAFUs there, Night Wing!" responded Pearl. 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 Night Wing.
Pearl shook paws with Night Wing the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Mountain Goat " 'The Yukon is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Rivers run for miles, the hiking trails are endless and there are more things to do in the snow than take pictures of the northern lights!' " read out Velveteen from her tour brochure. "It says we can go cycling, boating, canoeing and kayaking, skiing, rafting, snow-shoeing, horseback riding, golfing, dog-sledding, hiking, mountain biking and RVing!" Pearl paused, puzzled. "What's RVing, Velveteen?" "I think it means travelling in a posh campervan, Pearl!" 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 Velveteen.
Pearl shook paws with Velveteen the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yukon Bannock "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 Moriarty. "It certainly is! It's a shame we're only here for a few days," replied Pearl. "We'd probably need months to explore it properly!" 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 Moriarty.
Pearl shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Pika, Yukon Territories " 'The Yukon is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Rivers run for miles, the hiking trails are endless and there are more things to do in the snow than take pictures of the northern lights!' " read out Choose a name from her tour brochure. "It says we can go cycling, boating, canoeing and kayaking, skiing, rafting, snow-shoeing, horseback riding, golfing, dog-sledding, hiking, mountain biking and RVing!" Pearl paused, puzzled. "What's RVing, Choose a name?" "I think it means travelling in a posh campervan, Pearl!" 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 Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada Geese, Northwest Territories "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pearl?" asked Choose a name. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pearl. "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 Choose a name. 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 Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bear Café, Northwest Territories "Hey, Mittens, guess where we'll be going to in the Yukon? Dawson City in the Klondike region—it's the scene of the infamous gold rush in 1896! There's now a music hall and things ... oh, and you can go to Bonanza Creek and pan for your own real gold at Free Claim #6!" "Can't wait!" said Pearl happily. "Perhaps we'll go home as millionaires!" 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 Mittens.
Pearl shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife at Night "It says here Nunavut has four official languages. Just think, Sugie! 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." Sugie pondered. "What are syllabics, Pearl?" she queried. Pearl turned a page in the travel guide. "It's a writing system based on consonant-vowel pairs and it uses symbols. Have a look, Sugie, it's amazing!" 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 Sugie.
Pearl shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellowknife, Northwest Territories "Did you know that 75% of the world’s narwhals spend their time in Nunavut’s waters, Pearl?" asked Zoey. "Seeing a pod of them by the floe edge will be a lifelong memory," said Pearl. 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 Zoey.
Pearl shook paws with Zoey the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Aurora Borealis, Yellowknife, NWT "Do they still use dog sleighs in Nunavut, Hershette?" queried Pearl. "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 Hershette. 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 Hershette.
Pearl shook paws with Hershette the Dark Chocolate Bear. 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 Ouray.
Pearl shook paws with Ouray the Stag. They both received one silver mole!
@ Least Chipmunk, Northwest Territories "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 Pearl. "Why is the NWT so good for viewing the northern lights, Pearl?" asked Cocoa. "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, Cocoa!" 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 Cocoa.
Pearl shook paws with Cocoa the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bull Moose and Aurora, Northwest Territories "What's that music you're listening to, Sabrina?" asked Pearl. "It's a piece by The Jerry Cans. They're signed up to Aakuluk Music, Nunavut’s first record label!" responded Sabrina. 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 Sabrina.
Pearl shook paws with Sabrina the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Transport "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 Dragoon. "It certainly is! It's a shame we're only here for a few days," replied Pearl. "We'd probably need months to explore it properly!" 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 Dragoon.
Pearl shook paws with Dragoon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canadian Tundra "What's Nunavut's territorial bird, Pearl?" asked FLAPPY. "Oh, we passed some this morning," replied Pearl. "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 FLAPPY. 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 FLAPPY.
Pearl shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Canadian Mounted Police "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 Coco. "It certainly is! It's a shame we're only here for a few days," replied Pearl. "We'd probably need months to explore it properly!" 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 Coco.
Pearl shook paws with Coco the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. 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 Pearl. "Why is the NWT so good for viewing the northern lights, Pearl?" asked Pynelope. "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, Pynelope!" 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 Pynelope.
Pearl shook paws with Pynelope the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canada's Favourite Dish "What's the coldest it's ever been here, Pearl?" asked Cherokee, shivering. "Apparently it reached minus 63°C in the Yukon in 1947!" responded Pearl. "Goodness!" said Cherokee. "I'm glad I packed an extra jumper!" 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 Cherokee.
Pearl shook paws with Cherokee the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Our Land "Oh, Pearl, did you know there's a community in Yukon called SNAFU? It was christened after everyone’s favourite army acronym—Situation Normal: All Fouled Up—by the US military while they were building the Alaska highway. It's now a campsite surrounded by lakes and a popular destination for canoe trips." "Let's hope they have no SNAFUs there, Clarice!" responded Pearl. 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 Clarice.
Pearl shook paws with Clarice the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Inuk and Inuit Territory As Pearl'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. Pearl 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 Flora.
Pearl shook paws with Flora the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Pearl has completed the quest of
