Churchill Town and Tundra Experience - Enthusiast - Montreal-Churchill Nonstop
Trip Overview
Board your nonstop* charter flight from Montréal, Québec to Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World!
Experience the northern frontier town of Churchill and the wonderful wildlife surrounding it on this hotel-based adventure. You will have the rare opportunity to view wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy® and to take in the eclectic charm of this remote and extraordinary community.
The Churchill Town and Tundra Experience includes a full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. Additionally, indulge in and explore the history and culture of Churchill by exploring its cultural museums, unique shops and family-run restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine.
*Due to the unpredictable nature of northern travel, your direct flight may be subject to refuelling or other stops.
Enthusiast Level: Our most well-rounded adventures, these tours include lodging and transportation with a mix of cultural and wildlife or northern lights viewing activities built in. Enthusiast-level tours are medium-capacity, escorted departures so you can sit back and relax while we take care of all the details.
The Experience
Experience the wondrous charm of the town of Churchill while spending time viewing Churchill’s incredible polar bears.
Day 01
Churchill Adventure Begins
Today's the day! We board our early morning flight from Montréal, Quebec to Churchill, Manitoba. Upon arrival, we are accompanied into town by a driver who points out various places of interest in and surrounding Churchill. Our driver stopped briefly at the Polar Bear Holding Facility (better known as the Polar Bear Jail) so we could get out and take photos. We take a break for lunch and enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal at one of Churchill’s family-run restaurants – who knew Churchill had such incredible food?
After lunch, our first excursion is a dog sledding program with a local dog musher. We learn about incredible dog sledding stories, are introduced to a friendly dog pack and then our group gets to experience a mile-long dog sled ride through the boreal forest. Then we head back to town.
We stop at our hotel where we have a chance to freshen up before enjoying a wonderful dinner with our group. What an incredible first day in Churchill!
Photo © Madeline Grant
Day 02
Tundra Buggy Adventure
Today we get to go on a Tundra Buggy adventure! I made sure to bring my sealable, reusable travel mug with me after reading this blog. After breakfast our group is picked up right from our hotel and transferred out to the Tundra Buggy Dock where we board our Tundra Buggy. After a safety speech from our Tundra Buggy Driver, we hit the trails and travel into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA)!
Our Tundra Buggy Driver navigates the bumpy trails of the CWMA in search of polar bears and other subarctic wildlife while a guide shares interesting facts about the area’s geology and history. We enjoy a delicious picnic lunch right on the Tundra Buggy as we watch and photograph the tundra landscape.
At the end of an incredible day on the tundra, we return to town for a warm dinner with our group, a great opportunity to share photos and swap stories about what we saw on our exciting adventure!
Photo © Jessica Burtnick
Day 03
Last Day in Churchill
I can't believe it's already our last day in Churchill. We have some free time today to explore Churchill's gift shops and local tourist sights. We of course had to take out picture in front of the Inukshuk on the coast of Hudson Bay!
After our final hours in Churchill, we are transferred back to the Churchill airport for our return flight to Montréal. What an unforgettable experience this has been! I'm so grateful I got to see these majestic polar bears in Churchill with the new friends I made along the way.
Photo © Jessica Burtnick
Itinerary
Day 01
Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Interpretive transfer; Dog sledding and interpretive program; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Day 02
Tundra Buggy Adventure
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Day 03
Last Day in Churchill
Free time to explore the town of Churchill; Evening flight to Montréal; Guests may depart Montréal at their leisure. Meals: B, L, D
Join the Adventure
2021
| Dates | Adventure | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 - Nov 1 2021 Tour Code: 90 | Churchill Town and Tundra Experience - Enthusiast - Montreal-Churchill Nonstop Lodging: 2 nights Churchill Maximum 30 people | $4,999 CAD $585 CAD Single Supplement |
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All prices CAD, plus applicable taxes.
All prices, inclusions, and dates may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.
All prices based on double occupancy. Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory.
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