Arrive in Winnipeg, where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at The Grand by Lakeview at the Winnipeg airport. You will be shuttled to the Manitoba Museum for a tour of the Arctic Gallery to begin your northern Manitoba experience. Dinner will be served back at the hotel, followed by a short orientation.

*Note: Churchill Wild reserves the right to make changes to this itinerary due to weather and logistical complications that can arise from traveling in the north and to remote locations.

You will depart for Churchill early in the morning, where you will be greeted by an expediter. They will take you to one of Churchill Wild's preferred hotels, which will be your home base for the next couple of days. After settling in, you will enjoy a hearty brunch while your local guide introduces you to the itinerary for your time in Churchill.

During your two days in this historic port town, you will be scheduled for multiple marine excursions. These will include a combination of kayaking with beluga whales in the Churchill River, estuary tours, and touring the Prince of Wales Fort while beluga watching from the boat. Excursion times for your Churchill adventures will vary with the tides to maximize your time with the belugas.

Day four begins with a scenic flight from Churchill over the coastal flats of the Bay before arriving at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.

Hot breakfasts will be served daily, and your outings will begin soon after. Lunch will either be served at the lodge or enjoyed out on the land. Daily outings may include the following, depending on weather and ground conditions:

Coastal exploration to the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline using a combination of people power (walking!) and specially outfitted all-terrain vehicles. The routes will vary, but ample time will be provided to photograph polar bears and other wildlife that live in this unique environment.

An exploration of the river deltas and vast beach ridges of this pristine area or staying close to the lodge to take advantage of opportunities to photograph the polar bears and other wildlife. Wind down from the day’s excitement during appetizer hour, and after one of the signature dinners, enjoy an informative lecture, slide show presentation, or free time.

Churchill Wild staff will monitor the Aurora Borealis after dark to provide a gentle wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities to witness and photograph this spectacular Arctic phenomenon.
 

After another hearty Lodge breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to Churchill. Have your cameras ready for the return flight, as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots.

Back in town, you’ll spend the day with one of the tour guides exploring Churchill and the surrounding area and learning about its rich history as a seaport and ex-military town. Your tour will include stops such as the Parks Canada exhibit, the Itsanitaq Museum, and the Polar Bear Jail. Along the way, your guide will point out murals that were commissioned in 2016 as part of the SeaWalls mural festival. Before a group dinner, your guide will give you free time to shop for last-minute souvenirs at the unique gift stores in Churchill.

Your flight south to Winnipeg will take place this evening. Upon arrival, collect your bags, head out of the arrivals doors, and back to The Grand Hotel.

After a restful sleep, you will pack your bags and prepare for your flight home.