Squidoo Orange Guy Visits Canada - my silliest and most fun lens
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Squidoo Orange Guy checks out Canada! Eh!
As you can see by his intro photo, I also made sure to get him his own Canadian Passport and even taught him our National Anthem, although he had a little trouble with the french version!
I thought I would share his trip with you. Enjoy your stay, have a few laughs, and heck, you might even learn a little about Canada too!
Lens created on November 12, 2008
Last updated on March 20, 2012
Nekkid Squidoo Orange Guy
Where We Stopped and Other Stuff
- Parliament Hill - Changing of the Guard
- BC Black Bears
- BC Salmon Fishing
- Whistler Blackcomb Mountains - Snowboarding
- Banff Alberta National Park
- Calgary Stampede
- CFB Moosejaw - Our Canadian Snowbirds
- Regina - First Nations U Pow Wow
- Churchill - Polar Bear Capital of the World
- Inwood - Snake Capital of the World?
- Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Game
- Northern Ontario Moose
- CFB Petawawa - Canadian Forces Special Ops
- Quebec City Winter Carnival
- Quebec Maple Syrup
- Nova Scotia Lobster Fishing
- Bay of Fundy Whale Watching
- Confederation Bridge to PEI
- Charlottetown PEI Harbour Lighthouse
- Cottrells Cove Icebergs
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Parliament Hill - Changing of the Guard
Squidoo Orange Guy, who complained non-stop that he couldn't see from under that bearskin hat, participates in a Canadian tradition at its most colourful, referred to as "the changing of the Guard". The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces brings stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill.
Yikes, holy squid, who gave him that sword!
First stop was our nation's capital, Parliament Hill, a scenic location on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings - the Parliament Buildings - serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada; the best known of these buildings is the Centre Block, with its prominent Peace Tower, a national symbol. Parliament Hill attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year.
..... and now it's off to the west coast.
BC Black Bears
Squidoo Orange Guy remains quiet and hopefully hidden in his new camo jungle hat, while admiring mamma with her cub, and praying that he isn't lunch!
The Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is the smallest and most widely distributed member of the bear family found in North America.
In Canada, Black Bears live from coastal British Columbia to Newfoundland, with between 120,000 and 160,000 Black Bears in British Columbia, and about one quarter of all black bears live in Canada!
- a female bear is called a "sow"
- a male bear is called a "boar"
- a group of bears is called "sloth of bears"
BC Salmon Fishing
Squidoo Orange Guy took up some saltwater salmon fishing. The captain had to help him land the fish though, since Squidoo Orange Guy doesn't seem to have any hands LOL.
There are so many fishing opportunities in British Columbia, Salmon fishing is just one. Whether it's trolling the saltchuck or flycasting the perfect stream, the BC fishing experience is a must-do for anglers the world over.
The one to catch has always been the chinook salmon, a trophy fish that can tip the scales at 32 kg (70 lbs), but there are four other species that also promise anglers the fight of their fishing lives.
Inland, the lakes and rivers are renowned for trout, kokanee, burbot, whitefish, Dolly Varden, steelhead, and large mouth bass. Should the picture-perfect catch keep one waiting, there is lots to look at. Spectacular scenery ranges from towering coastline fjords to pristine mountain-top lakes, mighty rivers coursing through granite canyons to sparkling wilderness streams.
This is where the wild things live: orca, humpback, and grey whales, dolphins, eagles, sea lions, otters, seals, bears, wolves, and deer.
Whistler Blackcomb Mountains - Snowboarding
Squidoo Orange Guy wasn't up to skiing, but tried his hand at snowboarding. * phew * good thing he didn't break his leg while snowboarding down Whistler.
.... oh wait, Squidoo Orange Guy doesn't have any legs either ROTFLMAO
Located in the Coastal Mountains of BC, Whistler is approximately 115 kilometres (72 miles) from Vancouver. Whistler is a friendly ski town and is home to almost 10,000 residents. One of the many things that makes Whistler so special is two unbelievable mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb.
Whistler Blackcomb, the offical Alpine Skiing venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Banff Alberta National Park
Travelling from BC to Albert, Squidoo Orange Guy wearing his stunning cow print cowboy hat, took a quiet relaxing ride through the mountains by horseback.
Editors note: for some strange reason, he was determined to sit on the horse backwards.
Still worried about those black bears, he insisted on bringing along his wee rifle for safety.
The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. The southern end in Alberta and British Columbia borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end is at the Liard Plain in British Columbia.
Contrary to popular misconception, the Rockies do not extend into the Yukon or Alaska, or into central British Columbia. North of the Liard River, the Mackenzie Mountains, which are not part of the Rockies, form a portion of the border between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The mountain ranges to the west of the Rocky Mountain Trench in southern British Columbia are called the Columbia Mountains and are not considered to be part of the Rockies.
Calgary Stampede
Woo-hoo, look at that rider go! The picture turned out blurry, but I hope you don't miss seeing Squidoo Orange Guy.
Psssst, he's that blurry orange blob to your top right LOL
The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days every summer from early to mid-July. It is one of Canada's largest annual events, and the world's largest outdoor rodeo. It features an internationally recognized rodeo competition, a midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon races, First Nations exhibitions, and pancake breakfasts around the city, among other attractions.
It is a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. The Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through its world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
CFB Moosejaw - Our Canadian Snowbirds
Here he is taking off with our Canadian Snowbirds.
I'm not sure why, but his pilot kept muttering "I hope he doesn't puke up his lunch".
Editors note: Yay, I was so proud ..... he didn't LOL
The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) based out of CFB Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public. Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication inherent in the women and men of the Air Force and the Canadian Forces.
Regina - First Nations U Pow Wow
Donning an offical native headdress, Squidoo Orange Guy gets ready to dance with the senior male dancers at the 30th Annual Pow Wow of the First Nations University.
Between dances, he kept trying to smoke that darn peace pipe saying something about Cheech and Chong!
With the help of over 150 volunteers, the First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow has become one of Regina, Saskatchewan's largest spring tourist attractions. In strengthening community relations, all involvement from the Elders, the arts and crafts organizations, the corporate and non-profit organizations, the Regina Police Service, and local businesses contributes to the community spirit of this event.
While the First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow proves to be a powerful way to heighten awareness of First Nation culture with non-First Nations and other ethnic community groups, it also provides a tremendous amount of publicity not only for the First Nations University of Canada, but also for the city and the province.
Churchill - Polar Bear Capital of the World
Squidoo Orange Guy kept asking me, "what's up with all these bears in Canada?"
Churchill, Manitoba is most famous for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the autumn, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" that has helped its growing tourism industry.
Canada's only main port on the Arctic Ocean, Churchill is linked to the rest of the country only by the Hudson Bay Railway and by airplane.
Inwood - Snake Capital of the World?
O.K. then, how about some snakes? LOL Here he is posing with Sam and Sara, thank goodness it is only a statue!
Did you know that Rick, aka Mr. Bullet, actually lived in Inwood (and admits it) for a few years when he was a wee bullet.
This statue was constructed to make people aware of the unique phenomenon in the area. The red sided garter snake denning area starts around Inwood, Manitoba and extends north to around Gypsumville. Snakes can be seen by the thousands in May of each year as they come out of their dens. This is a limestone area with many "sink holes" so the snakes are able to get below the frost line in winter.
The town of about 200 people, 150 kilometres north of Winnipeg, is the jumping-off point to witness the emergence of the planet's largest over-wintering population of red-sided garter snakes. How many snakes are we talking about? More than 30 dens have been documented, and each den can house as many as 10,000 snakes each winter.
The Narcisse Snake Pits are located six kilometers north of Narcisse, Manitoba. The dens are the winter home of tens of thousands of Red-sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis). These pits are the largest concentration in the world of this particular type of snake. Their winter dens are subterranean caverns formed by the area's water-worn limestone bedrock. In the spring, they come up from their dens to the snake pits, where they engage in mating rituals. Then they disperse into the nearby marshes for the summer. The best time to visit the Narcisse Snake Pits is late April to early May, which is the mating season. Another good time to go is early September, when the snakes slither back down to their winter dens.
Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Game
What's more Canadian than hockey? Squidoo Orange Guy takes in a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game.
I don't follow hockey, so wasn't sure if they still sucked! Apparently they do, Squidoo Orange Guy kept hollering "the Rangers are gonna kick your butt!" LOL
Editors note: Those two players looking up, were actually saying, "who is this orange guy and and why doesn't he have any hands or feet?"
Toronto Ontario's population is one of the most diverse in the world. Nearly all of the world's culture groups are represented in Toronto and more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken.
You may already know that Toronto is home to the world's tallest building (CN Tower at 553.33 m) and that the world's longest street starts at the City's lakeshore (Yonge Street at 1,896 km), but did you know that Toronto is as far south as the French Riviera or that more people live in Toronto than in Canada's four Atlantic provinces combined?
Northern Ontario Moose
This wandering moose couldn't quite figure out what this orange thing was. But at least he didn't eat him!
He was tempted though, apparently Squidoo Orange Guy really does smell like oranges!
A bull moose in full spread of antlers is the most imposing beast in North America. It stands taller at the shoulder than the largest saddle horse. Big bulls weigh up to 600 kg in most of Canada; the giant Alaska-Yukon subspecies weighs as much as 800 kg. In fact, the moose is the largest member of the deer family, whose North American members also include elk (wapiti), white-tailed deer, mule deer, and caribou.
According to Wildlife Collision Prevention Program, there are 4 to 8 large animal vehicle collisions every hour in Canada.
Not all of the collisions involve moose. Deer account for about 76%. The remaining 24% is a mix of moose, elk, bear, coyote, and other wildlife.
CFB Petawawa - Canadian Forces Special Ops
They were more than happy to bring along Squidoo Orange Guy, but kept him up front so he didn't fall out.
Our Canadian Military just doesn't have the funds to pay out the 10 million Seth has him insured for!
A CH-146 Griffon Helicopter from 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (427 SOAS), based out of CFB Petawawa, transports soldiers for insertion in a field training exercise, designed to train and select candidates for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR).
Quebec City Winter Carnival
Here he is posing with Bonhomme Carnaval, the official ambassador of the festivities, at the Quebec Winter Carnival. Squidoo Orange Guy explained he was the official ambassador of Squidoo, but couldn't get the snowman to understand what a lens was.
Finally giving up, they both went out for a feast of poutine and beaver tails!
The Quebec Winter Carnival, is the largest winter carnival in the world today, and is third on the List of Top Carnivals after the famous carnivals in Rio and New Orleans. Taking place since 1894, and usually with close to one million participants every year.
Quebec Maple Syrup
Here he is helping out a St Augustin maple syrup farmer, tapping maple trees.
Yummee! Nothing beats Quebec maple syrup! For some reason production was very low that day, but Squidoo Orange Guy left on a huge sugar rush and in need of a dentist!
I know, I know, he probably doesn't have any teeth either!
Maple syrup production is centered in northeastern North America, and is commonly associated with Quebec. Canada makes more than 80 percent of the world's maple syrup, and the vast majority of this comes from Quebec: the province is by far the world's largest producer, with about 75 percent of the world production. The provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island produce smaller amounts.
Nova Scotia Lobster Fishing
Squidoo Orange Guys heads off for a day of lobster fishing, after I had repeatedly assured him that they weren't fishing for squid!
He had a lot of trouble getting confused whether he was to throw the trap out or pull it up. Once we took away that darn peace pipe he stole from the Pow Wow, everything worked out much better.
Nova Scotia is located on Canada's southeastern coast. It is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. Its capital, Halifax, is a major economic centre of the region. Nova Scotia is the second smallest province in Canada, its population makes it the fourth least populous province of the country, though second most densely populated.
Nova Scotia's economy is traditionally largely resource-based, but has diversified since the middle of the 20th century. Industries such as fishing, mining, forestry and agriculture remain very important and have been joined by tourism, technology, film, music, and finance.
Lobster is Canada's most valuable seafood export, contributing as much as $1 billion in export sales. In many ways, lobster is Canada's ambassador to the world and one of the exports most closely associated with this country. Consumers in 55 countries from Australia to Vietnam and all points around the globe enjoy lobster from Canada.
Bay of Fundy Whale Watching
Squidoo Orange Guy is so happy, he is almost finished his tour of Canada, and although he has been fishing on both coasts, not once has anyone been fishing for squid.... well at least that I showed him LOL!
Experience the wonders of the Bay of Fundy, embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The world's highest twice-daily tides stir up a bounty of food in local waters, which attracts several species of migratory whales. These include the Minke (12-30ft), the Finback (35-75ft) and Humpbacks (30-50ft), the "clowns of the sea" and the North Atlantic Right Whale, the rarest whale in the world.
There just aren't enough minutes in the hour to experience all of the extraordinary moments that make up a New Brunswick day. From the exhilarating heights of the Bay of Fundy tides, dubbed One of the Marine Wonders of the World, to the magnificent white sand dunes of Bouctouche, New Brunswick is home to some of the most spectacular Natural Wonders in the Maritimes.
Confederation Bridge to PEI
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Who is that dangerous looking guy in that boat?
Oh, wait, it's Squidoo Orange Guy, he wanted to see the bridge from the water, pirate style!
A-r-r-r-g Matey .....Eh!
The Confederation Bridge joins the eastern Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, making travel throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. The curved, 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long bridge is the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water, and a decade after its construction, it endures as one of Canada's top engineering achievements of the 20th century.
Charlottetown PEI Harbour Lighthouse
Squidoo Orange Guy was heard hollering over and over again "where's all that red soil I keep hearing about?"
Editors note: Hey, at least there were no bears! LOL
Prince Edward Island, famous for its red soil (due to iron oxide which rusts on exposure to air), is the smallest of the Canadian provinces both in size and population. While it is densely populated, it is not overcrowded.
The island's landscape is pastoral: rolling hills, woods, reddish white sand beaches, ocean coves and the famous red soil have given Prince Edward Island a reputation as a province of outstanding natural beauty.
They say that to be a 'true blue' Prince Edward Islander you must be born here. Otherwise, you're 'from away'. Despite this divine right to citizenship, Islanders adopt all who come to stay and its 1.2 million annual visitors.
Cottrells Cove Icebergs
I think Squidoo Orange Guy got into a wee bit too much Screech. He didn't even realize that his cute Canadian touque was a far too small for him.
Editors note: I think he is trying to figure out how to get a piece of that iceberg in his drink
Newfoundland and Labrador, rich with history, rife with culture, sprawling with natural beauty and oh ya, famous for its Screech and Newfie jokes. Around every bend you will find a piece of heaven, a delightful sight, a playful breeze. Catch a glimpse of icebergs, whales, birds and wildlife. Find hiking trails, parks, historic sites and scenic driving routes. Prepare yourself to be lost, and found, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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BuckHawk
May 23, 2012 @ 1:50 pm | delete
- Just stopping back by to say Happy Lucky Penny Day! This is one of those lenses I consider "best ever!" So I also decided it deserved a little SquidAngel Dust as well! {{{hugs and puppy kissess}}}
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Tipi
Apr 11, 2012 @ 1:39 pm | delete
- Its so much fun to stop by here again to get some good laughs, I just love you and your awesome sense of humor, Kathy! XO's
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Ladymermaid
Apr 8, 2012 @ 11:08 am | delete
- I was sure that I had visited your orange guy travel lens before but it appears that if I did then my like has dissolved with time. Oh well it was time once again for me to check out what this funny little orange Canadian guy was up to. His usually antics I see!
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suzy-t Apr 4, 2012 @ 6:19 am | delete
- What fun...Wow, Orange Guy was busy...and apparently so were you with Photoshop !... Thank Orange Guy for the great tour of Canada !...
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Koupie Apr 2, 2012 @ 10:53 am | delete
- Wow, Squidoo Orange Guy has seen more of Canada than I have in the 35 years I have lived here, he must have had an awesome time eh?
Spectacular lens, just loved it :)
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Deadicated
Apr 1, 2012 @ 4:29 pm | delete
- Oh Canada!!!
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snakesmom
Mar 20, 2012 @ 5:53 pm | delete
- What a fun lens!
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davespeed
Mar 18, 2012 @ 8:41 pm | delete
- I enjoyed my visit here today and, yes I smiled all though way through my visit. I wish I could go to all of the places you took Squidoo Orange Guy! All the best.
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favored1
Feb 26, 2012 @ 12:40 am | delete
- So creative. Had a good time today. Hope to read more about Squidoo Orange Guy in the future. I'm sure he has had more adventures.
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jadehorseshoe
Dec 30, 2011 @ 1:52 pm | delete
- Return Visitor. ... Luv This FUN Lens!
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