Polar Bear Season in Churchill
Welcome to the Polar Bear Capital of the World! In October and November, Churchill is the best place in the world to see polar bears in the wild, but it also is a wealth of colonial and Indigenous Canadian history. We are here to ensure that your goal of reaching this frontier town and its wildlife can become a reality.
1-Day Churchill Polar Bear Package
The easiest way to plan your entire Churchill experience! We take care of everything; from flights to hotels, to all activities, and even more great opportunities for add-ons such as dog sledding, aurora tours, and meals,— We will help you organize every aspect of your great northern adventure.
2024 Available Day Single Day Winnipeg To Churchill Polar Bear Package Tour Dates:
Saturday, October 26th (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, November 2nd (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, November 3rd (SOLD OUT)
Included:
Round trip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill
Breakfast on the morning flight
Full day Tundra Buggy tour with lunch
Dinner in Churchill
All transfers and transportation while in Churchill
Time for souvenir shopping
A Heartland Travel tour escort throughout the trip
Charter Terminal transfers (if staying at the Hampton Inn)
Not Included:
Charter Terminal transfers (if staying at a different hotel)
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Winnipeg hotel nights
Travel to/from Winnipeg (if needed)
Expenses of a personal nature.
$2,098.00 + GST = $2,202.90 per person
Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars
Tour Itinerary
6:45am – You depart the Charter Terminal at 50 Morberg Way on an ATR 42-300 aircraft for Churchill. You receive a light breakfast on board.
9:15am – You arrive in Churchill. Upon arrival you will be transferred directly to the Tundra Buggy launch site where you will board your Tundra Buggy for the day. This is a very unique vehicle, well heated, and washroom equipped. The Buggy’s over inflated tires allow unparalleled access onto the tundra. Conservation regulation restricts the routes these vehicles can follow in order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this sub-Arctic region. The knowledgeable Tundra Buggy driver / interpreter will make every effort to ensure you have the most favourable conditions to photograph the bears. A platform on the rear of the buggy allows passengers to get an unrestricted view of the bears. A hearty boxed lunch, prepared locally, will be served on board. You return to Churchill at dusk for dinner at the Seaport Restaurant. There will also be time to shop for some Inuit soapstone carvings or other local souvenirs.
8:30pm – Your flight departs for Winnipeg
10:45pm – You arrive at the Charter Terminal in Winnipeg
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Three Night Churchill Polar Bear Package
The easiest way to plan your entire Churchill experience! We take care of everything; from flights to hotels, to all activities, and even more great opportunities for add-ons such as dog sledding, aurora tours, and meals,— We will help you organize every aspect of your great northern adventure.
2024 Local Adventurer (Winnipeg To Churchill) Polar Bear Package Tour Dates:
October 19th-22nd (SOLD OUT)
October 22nd-25th
October 25th-28th (SOLD OUT)
October 28th- November 1st (SOLD OUT)
October 31st- November 3rd (SOLD OUT)
November 3rd-5th (SOLD OUT)
November 8th-11th (SOLD OUT)
November 10th-13th (4 SPOTS LEFT)
Included:
3 night stay at The Polar Inn and suites with breakfast at hotel
Tundra Buggy or Polar Rover experience
Full Day Coastal Roads and Hidden Trails Polar Bear Tour with North Star Tours
Lunch is included during Both full day tours
Northern Lights and Indigenous storytelling experience in Mongolian Yurt
Local dog sledding experience
Not Included:
Alcoholic beverages
Meals not stated in Itinerary
Gratuities
Travel to and from Churchill
Travel Insurance
Accommodation in Winnipeg
Expenses of a personal nature
$3899.00 +GST= $4,093.95 CAD per person based on double occupancy. (Based on Double Occupancy)
$650.00 (Single Supplement)
Additional roundtrip flight cost from Winnipeg to Churchill: $1540.00 per person
Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars and do not include taxes or gratuity
Sample Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Day
Calm Air flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
Drop off at Polar Inn and Suites Hotel and check in
Evening at Nights Under Lights Mongolian Yurt
Day 2 – Tundra Buggy Tour
Morning Departure for full day Tundra Tour
Day 3– Full Day Coastal Roads and Hidden Trails Polar Bear Tour
Morning Departure for full day Wildlife Tour with North Star Tours
Day 4 – Departure Day
Calm Air flight from Churchill to Winnipeg
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Create Your Own Custom Polar Bear Experience In Churchill
We offer completely customizable tours. Whether you’re a serious photographer looking for amazing photo opportunities, seeking the knowledge that comes from one-on-one time with an experienced local guide, or looking to plan the most incredible trip including features such as private jets and ground transport, musicians, Service staff on site, and Private Chefs— We can help you out. Let us create a Churchill Experience like no other:
Photography Tours
Exclusive VIP Custom All-Inclusive Packages
Private Guiding
Luggage Transfer and Service
Polar Bear Security
Private Shuttles and Transport
We are also able to offer many other private services, Including bus charters and shuttles, luggage service, airport transfers. If you can dream it, we can make it happen in Churchill!
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Churchill Wildlife Day Tour
(Full Day or Half Day)
On this exciting expedition, we explore Churchill’s coastal roads and trails in search of polar bears and other arctic wildlife. Your Guide is a trained polar bear guard, who keeps passenger and wildlife safety a top priority. While we travel across the subarctic terrain, you have the chance to talk with your guide and learn about the unique history of the area while seeing many of Churchill’s popular historic sites. On the Full day tour, a lunch stop at a local restaurant is included in this tour. Daily Departures Available in October & November, and morning or afternoon departures for the half day tour are available most days. (Lunch Included only on full day tours)
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Churchill Town And Area Tour
Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba! This is the perfect tour for those wanting a proper introduction to the community and both its historical and modern day treasures. Your guide will take you by 4x4 vehicle to all the important sites around town, including popular sights such as: Cape Merry, Miss Piggy, the Polar Bear Jail, The Churchill Northern Studies Centre, Ithaca Shipwreck, the Sea Walls Project, and more. Plus, we always keep a lookout for any wildlife that may stumble into our path. Please note that some walking may be required to experience some sites.
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Classic Aurora Borealis Tour
Yes! It is possible to see the aurora during Bear Season! After a day of polar bears, reward yourself with yet another natural wonder of Churchill.
For this classic favourite tour, we will travel outside of town where there is less light pollution to chase these mystical dancing lights across the night sky. During this time of year, Polar bears are common, so your Guide is a trained polar bear guard, who keeps passenger and wildlife safety a top priority. This will insure your safety during the many viewing and photography opportunities of the evening.
Please note that the Aurora is a natural phenomenon and may not be active on the night of your scheduled tour and the following policies are in place to optimize your chance of seeing them: When you book an Aurora tour, you can sign up for any evening or evenings you would like. If the lights come out before 10:00pm, your Guide will contact you by phone or knock on your hotel room door to let you know the tour is running and will pick you up. Pick up and drop off at your accommodation is included.
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