Quest for the Bay: Snowmobile Tour

Join us for an exciting 7-day tour, specially designed by Claude Daudet, one of North Star Tours' lead guides and snowmobile experts! This incredible snowmobile journey takes you from Thompson, Manitoba, to Churchill, offering a rare chance to explore the winter landscapes and wildlife of northern Manitoba with a small group of 10 riders, guided by a seasoned team.

Quest For The Bay: Northern Manitoba Snowmobile Adventure Package

Join us on this all new multi-day tour, specially crafted by one of North Star Tours Lead Guides and snowmobile experts, Claude Daudet! On this trip, we journey by snowmobile from Thompson Manitoba all the way to Churchill! This unique winter adventure will give you the opportunity to get to know northern Manitoba and it’s winter landscapes and wildlife as you move North on trails less travelled to the frontier of the mighty Hudson Bay. Each tour is 10 riders, and is led by an experienced Guide team.

2025 Tour Dates:

  • March 2nd-9th SOLD OUT

  • March 16th-22nd *7 spots left*

  • March 17th-22nd *10 spots left*

Requirements for the Tour:

  • All participants to use their own snowmobile (rentals may be set up, subject to availability)

  • All participants are required to have a Snopass and vehicle insurance

  • All participants must provide an example of riding experience (long distance trips/ tours) as this is a demanding journey

Included:

  • 2 Guides provided for entire itinerary

  • Safe parking and storage for vehicles and trailers

  • Accommodation: Thompson, Gillam & Churchill

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – as per itinerary

  • Snowmobile Gas from Gillam to Churchill

  • Guided tour in the Churchill area – touring on snowmobile

  • Return Via Rail Churchill to Thompson

  • Snowmobile return via Arctic Gateway to Thompson

  • Guides will have emergency equipment, tools and extra oil

  • Guides will be prepared for minor maintenance and equipment failures

  • All transportation while in Churchill

Not Included:

  • Snowmobile & gear

  • Snopass (The Manitoba permit for trail riding)

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Survival kit

  • Gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Expenses of a personal nature

$4,099CAD per person + GST (Based on Double Occupancy)

Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars and do not include taxes or gratuity

Payment schedule:
$800.00 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking
Final payment on/by March 01, 2025

Tour Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrive In Thompson 

  • Meet and Greet, evening welcome dinner reception and group leader review the tour details
    please note we have arranged for your trailers to be safely secured at the monitored staging area

  • Overnight at Thompson accommodation

Day 2: Thompson to Gillam (278km)

  • 8:00 am – Breakfast at accommodation

  • 9:00 am – Depart staging and vehicle storage site on approx. 160 km journey to Kelsey Generating Station

  • Lunch at Kelsey Generating Station

  • Depart Kelsey Generating Station on approx. 118 km journey to Gillam

  • Late afternoon arrival and check in at the Gillam accommodations

  • Dinner and overnight at Gillam accommodations

Are you with a Snowmobile Club?

We value snowmobile clubs and the countless volunteers that run them, and understand the important role they play in the preservation of this sport. As a thank you to clubs, we are offering a $50 donation per sign up to any referring snowmobile clubs! When you sign up, you just have to let us know who referred you for your club to receive their donation.

Do Not Attempt This Trip On Your Own!

Safety of our guests is of the utmost importance to us. Do not attempt this trip on your own; always use a tour company with experienced Guides and proper safety and survival equipment. This route contains many potentially dangerous hazards and challenging terrain to those who have not travelled it before.

To access the entire trip document with more maps, details on lodging, vehicle and trailer security, transport, staff, and more, please contact Heartland Travel to get started with your booking and receive this information.

Day 3: Gillam to McClintok (118km)

  • 7:00 am – Breakfast at Gillam accommodations

  • 8:00 am – Depart Gillam for McClintock Lodge – approx. 118 km

  • Dinner and overnight at McClintock Lodge

Day 4: McClintok to Churchill (155km)

  • Depart McClintock for Churchill – approx. 155 km

  • Celebratory welcome dinner at local restaurant

  • Overnight at Polar Inn and suites Hotel

Day 5: Churchill

  • Special Town and Area & Churchill River Tour

  • 12:00  – Load snowmobiles on train

  • Dinner at local restaurant

  • 7:30 pm – Depart Churchill on overnight train to Thompson

Day 6: Arrival Back To Thompson 

  • Passengers arrive Thompson at 11:30 am, upon arrival pick up truck and trailers from staging site

  • Snowmobile pick up from Train station

  • Dinner at Thompson accommodation

  • Overnight at Thompson accommodation

Day 7: Departure Day

  • Breakfast at  Thompson accommodation

  • Depart back home

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