Day 1 – Arrive in Winnipeg
Your trip begins in Winnipeg, central Canada’s cultural hub. After checking in to your airport hotel for a one-night stay, spend the day exploring on your own. Consider visiting the Manitoba Museum, the Forks Market or strolling down to Provencher Bridge, a pedestrian walkway over the Red River where you’ll find a fun diner and great views of the city. This evening get acquainted with your fellow travelers at an information session led by your hosts.

To ensure you are comfortable in Churchill’s cold temperatures, ask us about winter clothing rentals. We highly recommend you do this early, as availability is limited!

Overnight in a Winnipeg airport hotel.

Day 2 – Winnipeg to Churchill
After an early breakfast at your hotel, a scenic flight takes you from Winnipeg to Churchill over the tundra and plains of the North, roughly a three-hour trip. Upon arrival drive past various points of interest around Churchill on an interpretive tour. You’ll have a chance to photograph the Polar Bear Holding facility as well as a beautiful Inukshuk location on the shores of the Hudson Bay. You’ll also visit the Itsanitaq Museum – known for its world class collection of Pre-Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and Inuit artifacts.

Overnight in Churchill.

Day 3 – Dog Sledding and the Tundra Buggy Lodge
After some free time in Churchill, set off on an exciting dog sledding excursion. Meet a local musher and hear his incredible tales of Arctic racing and meet his pack sled dogs. After a thorough briefing, feel the exhilaration of racing a team through the boreal forest on a one-mile groomed trail. This excursion is designed for guests of all abilities.

After a visit to the Parks Canada Centre to learn more about the wildlife and history of Churchill, depart town for the Tundra Buggy Lodge located at “Polar Bear Point” in the heart of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. This is prime polar bear habitat, so your journey affords plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting and taking photographs.

Arrive at the Tundra Buggy Lodge for your three-night stay.  Each day you’ll board a roving Tundra Buggy before returning home to enjoy delicious cuisine, presentations by Polar Bears International researchers and your guides, and of course the chance to see polar bears round the clock.

Overnight at the Tundra Buggy Lodge.

Days 4 and 5 – Polar Bear Viewing on the Tundra Buggy
Each morning after a hearty breakfast, board your Tundra Buggy to further explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Since the number of visitors to the CWMA is highly restricted, your chances of seeing the bears up close is excellent and your guides know where the ‘hot spots’ are.

Spend the evening enjoying presentations and the company of fellow guests at the Lodge. Keep an on the sky, if you’re lucky the Northern Lights may make an appearance during your stay.

Overnight at the Tundra Buggy Lodge.

Day 6 – Polar Bear Viewing and Return to Winnipeg
Depart the Tundra Buggy Lodge for your final bear viewing expedition. As well as capturing incredible, up-close photographs of polar bears, you may see other types of wildlife such as arctic fox, ptarmigan, and snowy owl.

When you arrive back in Churchill, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Winnipeg.

Overnight at a Winnipeg airport hotel.

Day 7 – Depart with Fond Memories
Your polar bear adventure comes as you depart from Winnipeg this morning.