Churchill Adventure: Beluga Whales & Polar Bears Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

168 hours

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Summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill, Manitoba. During the months of July and August, the Churchill River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on fish. Known as the “canaries of the sea”, these friendly and inquisitive creatures will capture your heart as you enjoy their whale song by boat or, for the more adventurous, in the water with a Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard adventure.

While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. You will experience a dog carting excursion with a professional musher on a mile-long trek through the boreal forest and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy for your chance to see a multitude of northern wildlife. You might even have the opportunity to see the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Gratuities

Admission to use an inflatable Zodiac boat.

Round Trip Flights

Alcohol

Mandatory Comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage - required to participate

What To Expect

Day 1

Welcome to Winnipeg

Accommodations

Overnight in Winnipeg Hotel

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Winnipeg

Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Churchill Adventure Begins

Accommodations

Overnight at Churchill hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Churchill

Early morning flight to Churchill followed by a Churchill and area tour where a guided bus tour of Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility and Inukshuk can be seen. Guests will then visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, followed by free time to explore Churchill.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Beluga Whale Zodiac Tour

Accommodations

Overnight at Churchill hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Churchill

Boat tour of the Churchill River. Discover hundreds of beluga whales by boat and enjoy a tour of Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Itsanitaq Museum

Itsanitaq Museum has a collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts that are among the finest and oldest in the world dating from Pre-Dorset (1700 B.C.) through Dorset, Thule and modern Inuit times. Manitoba Heritage Council plaques commemorate the presence of Pre-Dorset and Dorset peoples who lived in this area from 3000 to 1000 B.C. The gift shop specializes in northern books, Canadian Inuit art, unique postcards, art cards, stationery and local wildberry preserves.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Churchill

Parks Canada Visitor Center

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Beluga Kayaking

Accommodations

Overnight at Churchill Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Churchill

Discover hundreds of beluga whales by kayak on an excursion into the Churchill River beluga whale estuary in a single or double kayak

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 5

Beluga Whales, Dog Carting and Prince of Wales Fort

Accommodations

Overnight in Winnipeg Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Prince of Wales Fort

Enjoy a guided interpretive tour of Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site. The stone fortress was conducted by the Hudson’s Bay Company to assist in controlling the Hudson Bay.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Churchill

Dog carting and interpretive program. Learn about Métis culture, the history of dog sledding and enjoy an exhilarating dog cart ride.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 6

Tundra Buggy Adventure

Accommodations

Overnight in Churchill

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Churchill

Search for summer wildlife on a Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their Winnipeg hotel.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 7

Depart Winnipeg

Winnipeg

Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Belugas, Bears, Blooms and Borealis all in Churchill with Frontiers North
jchapo,
Aug 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My family and I had an EXCEPTIONALA experience in Churchill thanks to Frontiers North team and planning. We saw hundreds of belugas, many at the side of our zodiacs, we saw polar bears swimming, sunning and under our tundra buggy. The guide, driver, staff and lodging and dining were exceptional!!! this is a gotta go to place for anyone who wants to experience great wildlife in an out of the way place with excellent comfort and cuising.
great trip
traymond51,
Nov 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great food, 96 polar bears, Great guide, Lots of fun. An experience of a lifetime. Went dog sledding too.