@ Quebec Lupins Kaninse begins her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Quebec Lupins Growing wild in the forests, or in a very cultured garden, you'll enjoy this as do the butterflies. Pale lavender flowers bloom gently, calling you in to breathe in the joy, just be sure to check for bumble bees first!
While touring Canada, you met Otto.
Kaninse shook paws with Otto the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Sunset "The Metro was inaugurated in Montreal in 1966. Today it has 68 stations on four lines. Each station was designed by different architects with individual themes and original artwork," declaimed Isabella. "Do we get to go on it, do you think?" asked Kaninse. Quebec Sunset The last slivers of the day sliding silently down the darkening mountains, splashing the sky with pastels of color, begging the observer to watch the kaleidoscope twisting each color until it disappears into the night.
While touring Canada, you met Isabella.
Kaninse shook paws with Isabella the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec First Frost "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Kaninse?" queried Mr P. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Mr P!" replied Kaninse. "It's a blue field divided into quarters by a central white cross, and within each quarter is a white fleur-de-lis. It's often referred to as the Fleurdelisé." Quebec First Frost The snap of cold had left it's footprint ever so delicately on the grounds, clinging to branches of the trees, skimming the surface of the small lake. Summer dreams have faded to memories, to warm you up on a frosty dawn.
While touring Canada, you met Mr P.
Kaninse shook paws with Mr P the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Purple Moon Rise "Oh, look, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Kaninse!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. Quebec Purple Moon Rise The moon, aglow with the sun's reflection of color, rises slowly over the dark forest, shimmering on the lake below. If only the camera could truly capture the glorious sight you see.
While touring Canada, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Kaninse shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Quebec Lac-Sebastien "The green ink used for American money was invented at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1857," remarked pRINCESS. "That's the same year that Ottawa became the capital of Canada, pRINCESS!" remarked Kaninse. Quebec Lac-Sebastien Grab your paddle and shove out into the serenity of the lake, gliding silently along the shores, watching animals frolic and play in the shallows.
While touring Canada, you met pRINCESS.
Kaninse shook paws with pRINCESS the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Fall with Birch Trees "The green ink used for American money was invented at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1857," remarked coco. "That's the same year that Ottawa became the capital of Canada, coco!" remarked Kaninse. Quebec Fall with Birch Trees The startling white bark of the Birch trees plays the perfect foil for the changing colors of autumn, pretty as a painting.
While touring Canada, you met coco.
Kaninse shook paws with coco the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snowfall Cottage “Where does the name ‘Quebec’ come from, Moo?” asked Kaninse. “It says in our brochure it comes from the Algonquin, an indigenous people of Eastern Canada, most of whom live in Quebec. The original word, ‘kebec’, is said to roughly translate as ‘where the river narrows’.” Quebec Snowfall Cottage Enjoying a steaming mug of coffee, watching the sunrise on the first full snow of the season, it's time to bundle up and go make snow angels in the glittering downy snow.
While touring Canada, you met Moo.
Kaninse shook paws with Moo the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Summer Sunset “Where does the name ‘Quebec’ come from, BRUNO?” asked Kaninse. “It says in our brochure it comes from the Algonquin, an indigenous people of Eastern Canada, most of whom live in Quebec. The original word, ‘kebec’, is said to roughly translate as ‘where the river narrows’.” Quebec Summer Sunset The long call of the loon echoes across the water, and you sip your summer cocktail and conte mplate whether returning to your job is truly necessary...
While touring Canada, you met BRUNO.
Kaninse shook paws with BRUNO the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Snow Fields "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Kaninse?" queried Peppa. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Peppa!" replied Kaninse. "It's a blue field divided into quarters by a central white cross, and within each quarter is a white fleur-de-lis. It's often referred to as the Fleurdelisé." Quebec Snow Fields Silently skiing cross country, it's fun to take in the sight and smell of the snowy fields, seeing the footprints in the snow, and guessing which pet made them!
While touring Canada, you met Peppa.
Kaninse shook paws with Peppa the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Hazy Sun "Oh, look, Mateo! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Kaninse!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Mateo. Quebec Hazy Sun Trying to peek out from the clouds, a pale and weak sun bids you hello!
While touring Canada, you met Mateo.
Kaninse shook paws with Mateo the Black Panther. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Ice Road "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Kaninse?" remarked Esmerelda. "Our tour guide told us there's a large Irish community in Quebec. During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. They say about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent." "Wow—that accounts for all the Irish flags we're seeing!" Quebec Ice Road Making travel in the traditional way rough, the amounts of snow offer the opportunity to the adventurous to travel on the frozen lakes and rivers, solid ice below the snow machine, making trips to the store, a little more fun.
While touring Canada, you met Esmerelda.
Kaninse shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec The Thaw Begins "Oh, look, Dear one! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Kaninse!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Dear one. Quebec The Thaw Begins The Birch trees arching over the river, welcoming the dawn of a day closer to spring, the ice giving way to the thawing of the river, who's song is bubbling closer to the surface to sing.
While touring Canada, you met Dear one.
Kaninse shook paws with Dear one the Reindeer - Sleigh Trainee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Rolling Green Countryside "What's that blue and white flag in the street there, Kaninse?" queried Julius. "It's not the maple leaf!" "That's the flag for the province of Quebec, Julius!" replied Kaninse. "It's a blue field divided into quarters by a central white cross, and within each quarter is a white fleur-de-lis. It's often referred to as the Fleurdelisé." Quebec Rolling Green Countryside A hint of the rainbow peeks silently out from the quick afternoon shower, adding splendor to the verdant green hills and lake below. If you breathe deeply, you can smell the new spring growth in the air!
While touring Canada, you met Julius.
Kaninse shook paws with Julius the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Foggy Mountains “Everypet’s speaking in French here, Trix!” said Kaninse. “You’d better dig out the phrasebook!” “Ninety-five per cent of pets in Quebec have French as their first language, you know,” said Trix, groping in her rucksack for Handy French Phrases When On Holiday. Quebec Foggy Mountains Deep in the wood, gazing over the mists, almost transported magically to a quieter, simpler time, it's easier to turn off the Wi-Fi, turn off the barrage of modern conveniences.
While touring Canada, you met Trix.
Kaninse shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Grouse Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Quebec Grouse Blending in is my specialty, hiding from all passerby. Some think of my plumage as dull and plain, but if you look closely, you can see the rich browns and tans, and my intricate design, that helps me hide in the tall grasses.
While touring Canada, you met Paddy.
Kaninse shook paws with Paddy the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Red Fox "The Metro was inaugurated in Montreal in 1966. Today it has 68 stations on four lines. Each station was designed by different architects with individual themes and original artwork," declaimed Pookey. "Do we get to go on it, do you think?" asked Kaninse. Quebec Red Fox Red Fox, Red Fox, what do you see? Dancing snowflakes, for you and me! Red Fox, Red Fox, where do you go? Sliding and playing in the fresh new snow!
While touring Canada, you met Pookey.
Kaninse shook paws with Pookey the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Tagged Hockey Art "Have you seen this building in our brochure for Montreal, Thurmy?" queried Kaninse. "The Dominion Square Building, built in the 1920s, was at the time the largest building in Canada, and contained Montreal's first escalators." Thurmy leaned across to take a peek. "It looks very Art Deco, Kaninse!" he commented. Kaninse frowned. "It says it's Greco-Roman! Perhaps that's more on the inside." Quebec Tagged Hockey Art Are you even a real Canadian if you don't love watching Hockey? Playing hockey?
While touring Canada, you met Thurmy.
Kaninse shook paws with Thurmy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Symphony Hall "I love Quebec City!" enthused Kaninse. "It's so historic, and although they're hard on the paws, the narrow, winding cobbled streets are lovely to look at." "I agree!" said slider. "It oozes history and charm like an old European city." Quebec Symphony Hall Sporting the only octobass in the world, one wonders what that is? An octopi banging on drums, perhaps? Alas, no, it's a large bass, similar to the normal bass, but bigger! Created in 1850, it's an antique to behold (and hear!)
While touring Canada, you met slider.
Kaninse shook paws with slider the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Biosphere Museum "There's a lot of Irish pubs here, aren't there, Kaninse?" remarked Bahama. "Our tour guide told us there's a large Irish community in Quebec. During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. They say about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent." "Wow—that accounts for all the Irish flags we're seeing!" Quebec Biosphere Museum The museum, dedicated to links between society and the environment, you can explore the environmental issues and help everypet understand the intricate relationship between the world around you and the problems we face, and the work to be done to save it.
While touring Canada, you met Bahama.
Kaninse shook paws with Bahama the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Duck Plane "You know our hotel, Kaninse?" asked Geoffrey. "It says here that the Chateau Frontenac Hotel holds the Guinness World Record for the most photographed hotel in the world!" "Wow!" said Kaninse. "That's incredible! It is of course very beautiful. It reminds me a bit of the Scottish baronial architectural style that we saw on our British Isles tour." Quebec Duck Plane Tourism scenic flights over typical Québec countryside. You'll take off in a superb seaplane for a run down the St. Maurice River, then fly over La Mauricie National Park. To the north you will get glimpses of the immense Québec wilderness as the magnificent St. Lawrence valley unfolds to the south.
While touring Canada, you met Geoffrey.
Kaninse shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Breaking Spring Street “Hey, there’s a little quiz in our travel brochure!” announced Kaninse. “So, what’s the motto of Quebec?” “'I remember',” said Choose a name idly, looking out of the coach window. “Good! So what is it?” queried Kaninse. Choose a name twisted round to face her. “No, I mean, it’s ‘I remember’. Je me souviens in French!” Quebec Breaking Spring Street Can you smell the whiff of spring on the air? Just trudge through the slush just a little longer, and the warm spring winds will chase the snows away, bringing in the soft green hues of spring.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Kaninse shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Old Town "The tour guide told us that Quebec City’s 400th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. It’s the oldest French speaking community in North America," remarked Kaninse. "Vraiment?" responded Salem. Quebec Old Town Quaint old shoppes, scattered with the eclectic, beckon those who love to shop to make a day of wandering and collecting multi-colored bags full of new treasures!
While touring Canada, you met Salem.
Kaninse shook paws with Salem the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Shoreline "Oh, look, Beatrice! There's a town in Quebec called Saint-Louis-du-Ha!Ha! It says it's the only town in the world with two exclamation marks in its name!" "No! They must be making that up, Kaninse!" "Well, it says it's at the top of the Témiscouata valley, and that 'haha' was once a synonym for 'cul-de-sac'." "And we thought Westward Ho! in England was a funny name!" replied Beatrice. Quebec Shoreline Decisions, decisions! To skip rocks or sift through and look for sea glass? Why, it's a beautiful day, why not both?
While touring Canada, you met Beatrice.
Kaninse shook paws with Beatrice the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie As Kaninse's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec" comes to an end, she noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left her a parting gift! Dramatic White Sky Effect When you see this in the sky, it probably means hail without any clouds! Quebec Percé Rock, Gaspesie Percé Rock (French: Rocher Percé, meaning "pierced rock") is a huge sheer rock formation in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec, Canada, off Percé Bay. Percé Rock appears from a distance like a ship under sail. It is one of the world's largest natural arches located in water and is considered a geologically and historically rich natural icon of Quebec. It is a major attraction in the Gaspésie region. Kaninse has completed her tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Quebec"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met Sir John Dee.
Kaninse shook paws with Sir John Dee the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Sir John Dee gave you 1 "Dramatic White Sky Effect"
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