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Start your trip in Winnipeg with a three-course welcome dinner and private reception at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Then you will head north to Churchill and stay at the iconic Lazy Bear Lodge along the shores of the Hudson Bay.
Embark on two separate water tours of the Hudson Bay to see many of the 60,000 beluga whales that inhabit the area. Keep your eye out for polar bears, caribou, seals, and a multitude of bird species that can be found along the shore. Aboard the Arctic Crawler™, venture out onto stark landscapes, and search for arctic hare, snowy owl, ptarmigan, or arctic fox.
Head into Churchill to visit the Itsanitaq Museum for an exploration of indigenous ways of life while viewing remarkable examples of Inuit craftsmanship. Meet an energetic team of sled dogs and their handler, then climb into a dog cart for your own exciting ride!
Polar Bears & Beluga Whales: https://youtu.be/nD_uAa6_vG8
ITINERARY NOTE: You are embarking on an adventure where daily activities will be determined by weather, opportunities to view wildlife, and other various elements that make up the incredibly diverse Arctic summer. Guests will receive a daily itinerary while in Churchill, which will be flexible and updated frequently. The itinerary below is a general listing of activities and excursions that may happen during any part of the program.
Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Assiniboine Park Zoo
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winnipeg / Flight to Churchill / Cultural and Heritage Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Churchill / Boat Tour / Prince of Wales Fort / Dog Mushing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Churchill / Hudson Bay Coastal Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Churchill / Arctic Crawler™ Experience / Itsanitaq Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Churchill / Flight to Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast
Information on the trip host will be added at a later date.
Start your trip in Winnipeg with a three-course welcome dinner and private reception at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Then you will head north to Churchill and stay at the iconic Lazy Bear Lodge along the shores of the Hudson Bay.
Embark on two separate water tours of the Hudson Bay to see many of the 60,000 beluga whales that inhabit the area. Keep your eye out for polar bears, caribou, seals, and a multitude of bird species that can be found along the shore. Aboard the Arctic Crawler™, venture out onto stark landscapes, and search for arctic hare, snowy owl, ptarmigan, or arctic fox.
Head into Churchill to visit the Itsanitaq Museum for an exploration of indigenous ways of life while viewing remarkable examples of Inuit craftsmanship. Meet an energetic team of sled dogs and their handler, then climb into a dog cart for your own exciting ride!
Polar Bears & Beluga Whales: https://youtu.be/nD_uAa6_vG8
ITINERARY NOTE: You are embarking on an adventure where daily activities will be determined by weather, opportunities to view wildlife, and other various elements that make up the incredibly diverse Arctic summer. Guests will receive a daily itinerary while in Churchill, which will be flexible and updated frequently. The itinerary below is a general listing of activities and excursions that may happen during any part of the program.
Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Assiniboine Park Zoo
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winnipeg / Flight to Churchill / Cultural and Heritage Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Churchill / Boat Tour / Prince of Wales Fort / Dog Mushing
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Churchill / Hudson Bay Coastal Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Churchill / Arctic Crawler™ Experience / Itsanitaq Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Churchill / Flight to Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast
Information on the trip host will be added at a later date.
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