-Duration: 6 days / 5 nights -Activities: Polar bear watching, cultural and historical visit of Churchill -Accommodation: Hotel -Region: Churchill, Manitoba
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The town of Churchill, nestled on the shores of Hudson Bay, is 650 miles north of
Winnipeg. It is known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”. Every autumn, polar
bears gather along the water’s edge near the town, anxiously waiting for the sea ice
to form. Once the bay freezes over, the bears move out onto the ice where they will
spend the winter. In a Tundra Buggy, you will have the opportunity to safely
observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. The experience of
a lifetime!
Day 1 – Winnipeg
Upon arrival in Winnipeg you will
transfer on your own to the historic
Fort Garry Hotel . This totally renovated
“Grand Dame” offers a
glimpse into Winnipeg’s past.
Day 2 – Winnipeg /
Churchill
You will have a mid-day transfer to
the Winnipeg Airport and your Calm
Air flight to Churchill. Upon arrival
you will be met by your Naturalist
Guide and transferred to your accommodation.
A Welcome Dinner
has been planned for this evening
where your guide will give an orientation.
It is his experience and
knowledge that will make your trip
an adventure. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Day 3 – Churchill
The Polar Bears! These extraordinary
animals prowl along the coast
of the Hudson Bay waiting for the
sea ice to form, allowing them to
hunt for seals that will provide sustenance to carry them through
the winter and on through the long
summer. From the security of the
giant Tundra Buggy you will capture
the first sightings of these magnificent
creatures. Don't forget your
extra film! (Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 4 – Churchill
This morning we will have a Cultural/
Historical Tour of the town and
the surrounding area. Visit local
places of interest such as Cape
Merry, the Port of Churchill, and a
variety of other destinations. Learn
about the adventurers from the
Hudson’s Bay Company who founded
the town as well as how the
town’s people cope with the problems
brought on by modern times.
This afternoon offers free time to
visit such places as the Eskimo
Museum and the Parks Canada
Display. (Breakfast included)
Day 5 – Churchill /
Winnipeg
A second full day is spent out on the
tundra observing the behavior of
the Great White Bear and the relationships
it forms with other wildlife
species. Following a Farewell Dinner
to reminisce and say our goodbyes,
we will head to the airport for an
evening flight back to Winnipeg.
Upon arrival into Winnipeg, you will
be transferred back to the Fort
Garry Hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 6 – Winnipeg
Your tour ends following breakfast
at the hotel. (Breakfast included)
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