Polar Bear Tour by VIA Rail
CAD 2499 per person plus Tax
Round-trip VIA Rail Economy Ticket from Winnipeg is included
There is no Better time in October to Photograph Polar Bears in the Tundra – This is an amazing time to visit Churchill!
Churchill is a small town with only 800 residents. There is no road access, therefor all tourists and supplies must be transported by air or train into Churchill.
Beginning in October each year, polar bears gather here to wait for the sea to freeze and start their winter hunting season!
At this time, Churchill’s nickname “more bears than people”
Sunday, October 8th
Although Churchill is a popular destination, there are no roads that lead here. The only options for travel to Churchill Manitoba are via air and train. Air travel to Churchill is run by Calm Air. This small Manitoba airline runs flights from Winnipeg and Thompson through Churchill and up to Rankin Inlet in Nunavut.
The VIA Rail train ticket has been prepared in advance, and arrived at 123 Main street, Winnipeg, Manitoba ( Winnipeg Train Station ) by yourself on Sunday, October 8th, 2022. take Train 693, departing at 12:05 ( central Time) to Churchill. Starting the first day of the polar bear tour.
Since the train takes 1 day 20 hours and 55 minutes to reach Churchill, the team member has enough time to organize the camera equipment and winter gear.
Of course, the one thing you cannot miss is watching the Aurora appear at night.
After a two-day journey, the excitement of seeing the train slowly enter the platform is unforgettable.
At 9:00 am Our staff will warmly welcome you at the Churchill VIA Rail train station to start the first day of the polar bear tour.
After check-in, the 3 hours of photo tour being, first to visit 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.
Although Churchill is a popular destination, there are no roads that lead here. The only options for travel to Churchill Manitoba are via air and train. Air travel to Churchill is run by Calm Air. This small Manitoba airline runs flights from Winnipeg and Thompson through Churchill and up to Rankin Inlet in Nunavut.
Wednesday, October 11th
At 7:30 am, we will begin our special, small group (16 maximum) tundra buggy tour to view and photograph the majestic polar bear. From the Iceberg Inn, we will journey to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and spend the day in the realm of the polar bear. We will have ample opportunity to quietly watch these animals as they go about their day. Lunch will be provided on the tundra buggy.
A simple breakfast of coffee and toast will be served at 06:00AM in our lounge area
After Breakfast around 7:00am, experienced photographer, Angela Mak. will led a cruise in her mini buggy 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.
Iceberg inn is specially leasing a exclusively Tundra Buggy for this special private photo tour, since we chartered the whole buggy, team member will have a lot of time to taking their photo, the driving route and parking angles are fully directed by our instructor.
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.
Thursday, October 12th
After breakfast in Seaport hotel, a 6 hours adventure tour is starting, Aboriginal real gun lives ammunition protection for full navigation, follow experienced photography enthusiasts and leaders, photography in the vast Arctic tundra. Exploring wildlife in a mini buggy, greatly increases the chances of catching various rare wild animals such as polar bears, arctic foxes, hares, and snowy owls. lunch at Northern study center.
Leaving at 7:30pm
At 8:30 am our team members will have Full Breakfast at the seaport hotel 
The 6 hours Photo tour will begin at 9:30 am, led by experienced photographer, Angela Mak, cruising in her mini buggy to visit all of Churchill’s hidden trails. On this exciting 6-hour expedition, we explore all of Churchill’s coastal roads in search of polar bears, where it is sometimes possible other Arctic wildlife can be seen such as the Arctic Fox and Arctic Hare.
Angela will film tourists along the way, and the photos will be given as souvenirs after the trip.
During the shooting process, wild animals will suddenly appear around you at any time
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.
Churchill VIA Rail Train Station Drop off
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 Polar Bear journey is completed, Via Rail Train ticket has been per-purchased, will take the Train 692 at 19:30pm to Winnipeg and returns to your warm homes.
Full Board Package Deal
All meals at Seaport Hotel are included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation at iceberg inn
All Accommodation at iceberg inn is included: Queen or Twin room
Transportation
All Transportation is included: VIA RAil Round trip Churchill/ Winnipeg economy Ticket.