@ Rockies Elk Maya 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 Midnight.
Maya shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mistaya River Canyon "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Maya," said Bluey~*, "for this experience alone?" Maya, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Bluey~*.
Maya shook paws with Bluey~* the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Banff National Park “What have you got in your rucksack, Anastasia?” asked Maya. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Maya,” responded Anastasia. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—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 Anastasia.
Maya shook paws with Anastasia the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove of Peace Maya was very happy to meet Evie here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! 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 Evie.
Maya shook paws with Evie the Brown Mini Rex Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peyto Lake "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Maya," said nellie 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 Maya. “The work doesn’t stop.” nellie waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” 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 nellie.
Maya shook paws with nellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaking on Lake Louise Maya was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Choose a name!” she exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" 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 Choose a name.
Maya shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Snow Scene “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Maya to Kai. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Kai.
Maya shook paws with Kai the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunrise on Lake Louise Maya and Frosty shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Maya. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Frosty. “This is my best side.” 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 Frosty.
Maya shook paws with Frosty the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kayaks Await! “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Maya?” mused jejustar, 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 Maya. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” 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 jejustar.
Maya shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheeky Chipmunk Molly was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Maya unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Molly’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Molly, 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!” Cheeky Chipmunk This cute chipmunk stands alertly upright to snuff the air at Moraine Lake, Alberta.
While touring Canada, you met Molly.
Maya shook paws with Molly the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Calgary “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Maya to Innes. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!” 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 Innes.
Maya shook paws with Innes the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan River at Dusk “Pass me the binoculars, Maya!” said Mrs Wabbit. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." 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 Mrs Wabbit.
Maya shook paws with Mrs Wabbit the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Campus “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Rianna?” said Maya. Rianna shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Maya! I like my creature comforts!" University Campus The sun drops behind this peaceful Saskatoon campus, which is reflected in the calm South Saskatchewan River.
While touring Canada, you met Rianna.
Maya shook paws with Rianna the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ University Bridge “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," Mrs. Dylan said, offering Maya a maple syrup toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Mrs. Dylan!" said Maya. 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 Mrs. Dylan.
Maya shook paws with Mrs. Dylan the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Lake Willow was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Maya unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Willow’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Willow, 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!” 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 Willow.
Maya shook paws with Willow the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saskatchewan Beach at Sunset “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Maya?” shivered Yay. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Maya. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" 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 Yay.
Maya shook paws with Yay the Yeti. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Winged Blackbird “What have you got in your tote bag, Chocolicious?” asked Maya. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Maya,” responded Chocolicious. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Chocolicious.
Maya shook paws with Chocolicious the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Theatre in the Park "It's turned a bit hot, Maya. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Sugie. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Maya. 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 Sugie.
Maya shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mennonite Heritage Village "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Khisanth. "Me too!" said Maya. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 Khisanth.
Maya shook paws with Khisanth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winnipeg Indigenous Artwork “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 Maya. lily considered this. “That sounds like a good reason to have some more poured over our breakfast porridge, Maya!” 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 lily.
Maya shook paws with lily the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manitoba Summer “How do you spell ‘Saskatchewan’, Maya?” mused Pearl, 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 Maya. “Put an ‘S’. Now put Ask At Chew An and Bob’s your uncle.” Manitoba Summer The perfect conditions for summer relaxation—sea, sun, sand and fabulous Manitoba scenery!
While touring Canada, you met Pearl.
Maya shook paws with Pearl the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Prairie “What have you got in your tote bag, Kipper?” asked Maya. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Maya,” responded Kipper. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—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 Kipper.
Maya shook paws with Kipper the All Hallow’s Eve Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
@ Polar Bears up Close As Maya'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! Maya has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba"! Your PnF tour of Canada is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While touring Canada, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Maya shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut gave you 1 "Canadian White Sky Effect"
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