The adventure start at churchill
CAD 2499 per person
Participants: 8
Although Churchill is a popular travel destination in the world, there are no roads that lead here.
Therefore all tourists and supplies must be transported by air or train.
The route from Winnipeg to Thompson is fairly straightforward. Thompson is approximately 760 kilometers north of Winnipeg and takes an average of 7.5 hours in optimal driving conditions.
The fastest route to Thompson from Winnipeg is the MB-6 North, taking you past both Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. Obviously, having your own vehicle is extremely helpful in this situation.
VIA Rail runs trains from Thompson to Churchill three times a week, Departs at 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
One-way Economy class ticket – CAD 242 per person
One-way Sleeper Class ticket – CAD 602 per person
Day 1 - Town tour
Our staff will warmly welcome you at the Churchill VIA Rail train station and will begin the first day of the Beluga tour.
After check-in, refreshments will be provided and begin with a fascinating visit to the ‘Eskimo’ Itsanitaq Museum followed by the Polar Bear International research facility and Park Canada Visitors Center, also Learn about the lives of local residents and experience local customs.
After completing the busy journey of the day, a full-course dinner will be prepared at the Seaport Hotel for all group members to enjoy.
Sunset Beluga Whale Watching
During the golden twilight, Brendan McEwan will cruise up and down his boat and lead you in search of the curious beluga whales in the Churchill River.
The actual departure time needs to be finalized according to the weather and tide conditions of the day and will be notified two hours before departure on the day.
**Weather Permitted**
Aurora Borealis workshops – **Weather Permitted**
Under clear summer skies, you can watch the colorful artistry of the aurora borealis light up the pitch-black nights.
On each day of the trip, Angela will lead the team to look for the wonderful Northern Lights in Churchill and will provide free photos as souvenirs.
At 8 a.m. in the morning, Full Breakfast will be served at Seaport Hotel.
Helicopter tour will depart at 9 a.m., An unforgettable 45 min flight across the taiga, tundra, and the boreal forest take you into the realm of the polar bear. Rarely seen polar bears up to 15oo lb rest and test their strength while patiently waiting for the sea ice to form. Further inland you may see females with their playful cubs.
Along the way, you may see moose, caribou, seal, arctic fox, and many more of the diverse creatures that inhabit this pristine wilderness.
A minimum of 3 guests are required to participate in this Helicopter ride
The actual departure time needs to be finalized according to the weather of the day and will be notified one hour before departure on the day.
A 3-hour kayaking or paddle boarding will depart at 11 a.m.
The actual departure time needs to be finalized according to the weather and tide conditions of the day and will be notified two hours before departure on the day.
history site explorations
At 8 a.m. in the morning, Full breakfast will be served at the Seaport Hotel.
A 4 hours photo tour departs at 9 a.m., visit Cape Merry Batters, Miss piggy plane wreck, Polar bear jail, MV Ithaca, visit the rocket research range, Golf Ball, launch road (possible to view polar bears and other wildlife)greatly increases the chances of catching various rare wild animals such as polar bears, arctic snow foxes, hares, and snowy owls.
The Photo tour is led by Angela Mak – Group members travelling in a 4×4 14 seats mini bus will have plenty of outdoor exploration time,
Our leader will take photos during the journey to your souvenirs.
Tundra buggy Day Tour
A simple breakfast of coffee and toast will be served at 06:00AM in our lounge area
In the morning at 7:30am, Fifty-Eight North, a special tour for polar bear tourism, picks up the tour from fifty-eight north and heads to the tundra area for an exploration tour. The Official Tundra buggy will lead the group to track polar bears in the tundra area. During the process, they can either chase the bears or stop for a while to let the group members silently “ambush” to shoot wild animals.
After completing the busy journey of the day, a full-course dinner will be prepared at the Seaport Hotel for all group members to enjoy.
departs at 7:30 p.m.
As you say farewell to this world-class adventure, we hope you have found some wonderful souvenirs, experienced our town’s cultural scenery and the entire photography journey will give you memories for a lifetime.
The home to beluga journey is completed and returns you to your warm homes.
Our staff will Drop you off at VIA Rail Train Station at 6:30 pm
our tour leader
angela mak
Professional Wildlife Photographer – Angela Mak, you will have opportunities to meet polar bears, and other Arctic wildlife face to face. The summer season offers a beluga whale boat tour, sloops cove and Ithica shipwreck hikes. In addition to drive a mini buggy in search of wildlife viewing.
Meals at Seaport Hotel
Breakfast and Dinner are included in the package deal
Accommodation at iceberg inn
All Accommodation at Churchill is included in the package deal (Double occupancy)
Transportation in Churchill
Train Station shuttle service is included in the package deal
Northern lights workshop
**Weather Permitted**
Under clear summer skies, you can watch the colorful artistry of the aurora borealis light up the pitch-black nights.
Angela will lead the team to look for the wonderful Northern Lights in Churchill and will provide free photos as souvenirs.
tel: 204-675-2228
email: info@iceberginn.ca