Northern Lights and Winter Nights (4 Night)
Witness Churchill's iconic northern lights!
Duration
6 Nights
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Feb - Mar
Starting from
$7,893
Single Supplement
$977
This trip offers you that one extra night in Churchill for the chance to witness the beauty of the dancing northern lights, stretching its displays of light across the northern night sky.
Our Northern Lights and Winter Nights (4 Night) adventure offers one of the world’s best destinations for viewing the beauty of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. This trip features iconic winter activities during the day with the inclusion of an additional night for four unforgettable nights of prime northern lights viewing opportunities in Churchill, Manitoba.
Witness the aurora borealis fill the night sky as it dances overhead on this adventure to Canada’s North. Experience all that Churchill has to offer as you immerse yourself in this charming remote town during the day and spend evenings viewing the northern lights from different locations. Located directly beneath the auroral oval, Churchill’s clear, crisp, winter skies provide the perfect conditions for witnessing this breathtaking natural phenomenon.
Your true Canadian winter adventure awaits: travel on a Tundra Buggy® across the frozen Churchill River through looming ice hummocks, race through the boreal forest on a dog sled, snowshoe through pristine landscapes, and spend evenings watching the auroras light up and dance across the night sky.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Four nights of northern lights viewing
- A different location to view the aurora borealis each night
- Dan’s Diner culinary experience beneath the northern lights
- Popular outdoor Canadian winter activities
- Regional stories & highlights shared by an Interpretive Guide
An Interpretive-Guided Adventure!
Day 1
Welcome to Winnipeg!
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your Winnipeg hotel; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Winnipeg
Day 2
Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Dan’s Diner Culinary Experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Polar Bears International & Thanadelthur Lounge
Polar Bears International House; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Aurora Borealis
Day 4
Snowshoeing and Forest Excursion
Interpretive Snowshoe Trek and optional Fat Biking; Tundra Buggy® Adventure; Evening Forest Excursion to photograph the aurora; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
UNTOUCHED SNOWY LANDSCAPES
Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through snow-covered trees, spotting animal tracks along the way. End your adventure at a scenic lookout point, taking in the breathtaking winter views.
FOREST EXCURSION
View the dancing aurora borealis from a secluded yurt in the boreal forest. Enjoy snacks and refreshments inside while you wait for the northern lights to make their appearance.
MULTIPLE VIEWING LOCATIONS
Experience a new aurora borealis viewing location each evening, with fresh scenery, new hosts, and captivating stories to discover. Each location offers warm indoor seating and extraordinary views of the northern lights outside.
Day 5
Parks Canada, Itsanitaq, & Northern Lights Viewing
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Itsanitaq Museum; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Evening visit to log cabin and dog yard for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 6
Last Day In Churchill
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 7
Depart Adventure
Guests depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Full Trip Details
Northern Lights and Winter Nights (4 Night)
What to Expect:
Frequently Asked Questions
While there is no certain guarantee, as the northern lights are a naturally occurring phenomenon, Churchill, Manitoba offers some of the best chances for viewing them. Situated directly beneath the auroral oval, Churchill is in a prime spot for northern lights activity. The months of February and March provide the best odds of clear skies, with cold temperatures and long dark nights—essential elements for those looking to maximize their chances of spotting the aurora.
While the aurora is a natural phenomenon and can’t be guaranteed, Churchill sits directly beneath the Auroral Oval—making it one of the best places on Earth to witness the northern lights. Guests have the greatest chance of seeing them during the peak viewing season in February and March.
Each night, you’ll travel to a unique viewing location, far from the lights of town. The time spent at each site depends on the activity of the aurora, and when the group feels ready to wrap up, we make that decision together.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Dan’s Diner Culinary Experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Polar Bears International House; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4
Interpretive Snowshoe Trek and optional Fat Biking; Tundra Buggy® Adventure; Evening Forest Excursion to view the northern lights; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 5
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Itsanitaq Museum; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Evening visit to log cabin and dog yard for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 6
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 7
Guests depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Accommodations
- Churchill Hotel
- Winnipeg Hotel
Meals and Snacks
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
While in Churchill, enjoy meals at restaurants like the Ptarmigan, a local favourite.
*Any special dietary needs can be accommodated, please notify our team in advance.
Activities
Churchill and Area Tour
A guided bus tour of Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility, and Inukshuk.
Activity Level:Moderate
Dog Sledding
Learn about Métis culture, the history of dog sledding, and enjoy an exhilarating dog sled ride.
Activity Level:High
Cultural Presentation
An evening presentation from a local resident about the culture, history, wildlife, and/or lifestyle of Churchill.
Activity Level:Low
Snowshoe Trek
Enjoy the solace of an interpretive snowshoeing adventure through the boreal forest.
Activity Level:High
Dan’s Diner
Journey by official Tundra Buggy® across the frozen Churchill River to Dan’s Diner and experience regional cuisine in a pop-up restaurant, complete with skylights and panoramic windows, for the best northern lights viewing opportunities.
Activity Level:Low
Thanadelthur Lounge
Travel by Tundra Buggy® to our secluded northern lights viewing lounge, far away from the lights of town.
Activity Level:Moderate
Forest Excursion
Escape the lights of town for aurora borealis viewing opportunities from the boreal forest.
Activity Level:Moderate
Polar Bears International Interpretive Presentation
Hear from a Polar Bear International representative and tour the centre to learn about polar bear research and climate change.
Activity Level:Low
Parks Canada
Walk back in time at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits. Leave chock-full of natural and historical information about the Churchill region.
Activity Level:Low
On the Tundra Buggy®
Info about safety & comfort on the Tundra Buggy®, as well as the experience aboard—how many guides, what’s provided, and where you’ll go.
Getting to Churchill
Return airfare; direct from Winnipeg to Churchill.
*Guests are responsible for their own travel to Winnipeg.
Northern Lights and Winter Nights - Guest Testimonials
Jenna R, 2024, Northern Lights and Winter Nights (4 Night)“I also want to thank you for all your assistance with this trip. It was the most incredible experience of my life. I’m recommending Frontiers North to everyone I meet, because truly all aspects of the tour far exceeded my expectations.”