@ Rockies Elk Sapphire 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.
Sapphire shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Sapphire!” said Julia. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Sapphire good-naturedly took charge of Julia'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 Sapphire helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Julia.
Sapphire shook paws with Julia the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Sapphire? There's a town in Vancouver Island called 'Youbou'—the founders of its mill, Mr Yount and Mr Bounton, combined the first halves of their respective surnames to make Youbou in 1914." Cherokee grinned and thought about it for a minute. "I guess it's like Waitrose in England, from Mr Waite and Mr Rose." "Waitrose isn't a town, though, Cherokee." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 Cherokee.
Sapphire shook paws with Cherokee the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove of Peace “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Sapphire?” mused Ariella, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it a “c” or a “k” in the middle? I can never remember!” “Simples,” grinned Sapphire. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” 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 Ariella.
Sapphire shook paws with Ariella the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake “Listen to this, Heleena,” said Sapphire. “’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 Heleena solemnly. “Pass the jug!” 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 Heleena.
Sapphire shook paws with Heleena the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise Mae was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Sapphire unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Mae’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Mae, 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!” 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 Mae.
Sapphire shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene “It says here that maple syrup is a good source of manganese and zinc, and that it has 15 times as much calcium as honey,” announced Sapphire. Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof considered this. “That sounds like a good reason to have some more poured over our breakfast porridge, Sapphire!” 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Sapphire 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!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Sapphire!” said Clover. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Sapphire good-naturedly took charge of Clover'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 Sapphire helped him put everything back in his rucksack. 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 Clover.
Sapphire shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! Sapphire was very happy to meet Panda here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Panda.
Sapphire shook paws with Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk “Oh hello, Sapphire!” cried Shelby. “Didn’t we bump into each other at the Fiat racetrack in Turin last month? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Shelby.
Sapphire shook paws with Shelby the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary "Have you seen this in our travel brochure, Sapphire? There's a town in Vancouver Island called 'Youbou'—the founders of its mill, Mr Yount and Mr Bounton, combined the first halves of their respective surnames to make Youbou in 1914." Bella grinned and thought about it for a minute. "I guess it's like Waitrose in England, from Mr Waite and Mr Rose." "Waitrose isn't a town, though, Bella." "Edgar wishes it was!" 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 Bella.
Sapphire shook paws with Bella the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Sapphire?” said Shadow. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Sapphire. 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 Shadow.
Sapphire shook paws with Shadow the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Campus “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Sapphire?” said midnught. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Sapphire. University Campus The sun drops behind this peaceful Saskatoon campus, which is reflected in the calm South Saskatchewan River.
While touring Canada, you met midnught.
Sapphire shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Bridge Sapphire was very happy to meet Amethyst here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Amethyst.
Sapphire shook paws with Amethyst the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Lake "Hey, look at Shuswap in the brochure," said Plandemic. "'The city's new claim to fame: the world’s largest treble clef. It is more than 42 feet (13m) high!'" "Wow! Is there music to go with it?" asked Sapphire. "Yup. The first notes of O Canada," responded Plandemic. "That's a lovely tune!" 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 Plandemic.
Sapphire shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Sapphire!” said Mae. “Can you hold my torch and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Sapphire good-naturedly took charge of Mae'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 Sapphire helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Mae.
Sapphire shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird Sapphire and Choose a name shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Sapphire. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Choose a name. “This is my best side.” 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 Choose a name.
Sapphire shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Theatre in the Park Sapphire opened his rucksack to change his hat. Bella could see Sapphire 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?” Bella asked Sapphire. 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 Bella.
Sapphire shook paws with Bella the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village “’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 Freyja from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Freyja!” declared Sapphire. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” 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 Freyja.
Sapphire shook paws with Freyja the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Snuggles?” said Sapphire. Snuggles shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Sapphire! I like my creature comforts!" 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 Snuggles.
Sapphire shook paws with Snuggles the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer Sapphire and Lady came across each other in the hotel bar. "Hey, Lady, what are you going to have?" "I thought I'd try Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, Sapphire. It's made of vodka, clamato juice, tabasco and Worcestershire sauce." Sapphire looked puzzled. "What's clamato juice, Lady?" "Tomato juice with clams and chilli!" Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met Lady.
Sapphire shook paws with Lady the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Nova Scotia? So romantic!" mused Sapphire, nibbling on a taffy lolly. "Well, I don't know," said Flitter. "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." Sapphire considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Flitter.
Sapphire shook paws with Flitter the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Polar Bears up Close As Sapphire'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! Sapphire 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 Mimosa.
Sapphire shook paws with Mimosa the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
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