Churchill is located directly beneath the auroral oval, making this northern town one of the best places on Earth to witness the awe-inspiring northern lights.
Frontiers North’s Northern Lights and Winter Nights adventure, led by an experienced Interpretive Guide, offers you the opportunity to witness this incredible night-sky phenomenon from the tundra. Surround yourself in beautiful northern landscapes as we travel to a new and secluded location each night for incredible aurora-viewing opportunities!
By day, you’ll experience the history and culture of this unique northern community with a snowshoeing adventure, an exhilarating dog sled ride through the boreal forest, a tour of the local Itsanitaq Museum and more!
This adventure includes an evening at Dan’s Diner, an exclusive culinary experience on the frozen banks of the Churchill River.
I flew into Winnipeg today and I am so excited to go on my Northern Lights and Winter Nights tour! My home for the night is a Winnipeg hotel. After checking in, I head to an evening meet and greet held by my Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. This gave our group the chance to ask last minute questions and learn more about what our adventure holds.
Photo © Aaron Cohen/ Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Today we are going to Churchill! After a very early breakfast with our Interpretive Guide at our hotel, we catch our flight from Winnipeg to Churchill.
Upon arriving, we head out for a Churchill and area tour which comprises of a guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility and Inukshuk.
After a delicious lunch at a locally-owned restaurant we head over to the Itsanitaq Museum, which contains one of Canada’s finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.
This evening we escape the lights of town for the trip's first aurora borealis-viewing opportunity! Tonight we travel to a modern-style yurt tucked away in the boreal forest. The illuminated yurt and surrounding treetops can make for excellent northern lights photography — I'm so glad I brought my camera!
Photo © Abby Matheson
This morning we get to visit Polar Bears International House, where we receive a short talk from a Polar Bears International Ambassador who teaches us about polar bears around the world, polar bear research, climate change and more. We also tour the Interpretive Centre and learn how to support polar bear conservation efforts!
After lunch, we feel the exhilaration of an afternoon interpretive snowshoeing adventure through Churchill’s boreal forest.
This evening's dinner plans are something I've been looking forward to since booking the trip! We 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 best northern lights-viewing opportunities.
After dining beneath the northern lights, we're given time to relax, step outside and socialize with fellow travellers. We eventually head back to town and I just know this will be an experience to remember forever!
Photo © Abby Matheson
In the morning I grab a quick breakfast from the lobby hotel before meeting the group. Today we’re going on a dog sledding excursion! Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, we learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding in northern Canada.
This evening we get to take part in another very special northern lights experience! From the town of Churchill, we again travel by Tundra Buggy across the frozen Churchill River, only this time it's to Frontiers North's Thanadelthur Lounge. Here, we can view the northern lights from inside by peering out through the panoramic windows or we can climb onto the roof-top observation deck for an unobstructed view. We spend our late night hours viewing and photographing incredible images of the northern lights as they streak across the sky.
Photo © Mike Gere
Today is our last day in Churchill. After breakfast we head over to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre to view detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits. We leave chock-full of natural and historical information about the Churchill region!
After our final hours in Churchill, we return to the Churchill airport for our evening return flight to Winnipeg. Once we land we check into the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel for our last night of our tour. What an unforgettable experience this has been! I'm so grateful I got to see the northern lights in Churchill with the new friends I made along the way.
Photo © Dan Harper
It’s my final morning in Winnipeg. My northern lights adventure was such a wonderful experience and I’m so excited to go home and share my stories all about Churchill.
Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. Meals: None
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Itsanitaq Museum; Evening forest excursion; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D
PBI House; Interpretive snowshoe trek; Dan’s Diner culinary experience; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Dog sledding and interpretive program; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their Winnipeg hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure. Meals: None
Across the frozen Churchill River a remote dining experience awaits at 58° North latitude, surrounded by wilderness beneath the northern lights.
Imagine dining beneath the northern lights with a multi-course meal that features regional and local fare. This is Dan’s Diner, a remote culinary adventure like no other.
DAN’S DINER REMOTE CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Available on all Northern Lights departures.
Visit dans-diner.com to learn more.
| Dates | Adventure | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20-25, 2023 Tour Code: NL1 | Northern Lights and Winter Nights Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill Maximum 20 people NEW: Includes remote culinary experience | CA$5,899 CAD CA$800 CAD Single Supplement |
| Feb 24 - Mar 1 2023 Tour Code: NL3 | Northern Lights and Winter Nights Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill Maximum 20 people NEW: Includes remote culinary experience | CA$5,899 CAD CA$800 CAD Single Supplement |
| Dates | Adventure | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23-28, 2024 Tour Code: NL3 | Northern Lights and Winter Nights Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill Maximum 20 people Includes remote culinary experience | CA$6,299 CAD CA$800 CAD Single Supplement |
| Feb 28 - Mar 4 2024 Tour Code: NL5 | Northern Lights and Winter Nights Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill Maximum 20 people Includes remote culinary experience | CA$6,299 CAD CA$800 CAD Single Supplement |
1 800 663 9832 (toll free)
1 204 949 2050 (international)
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. True North Deposit eligible. Gratuities included for 2024 and later travel dates only. Applicable taxes and mandatory comprehensive travel insurance are extra. See booking terms and conditions for more info.
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Northern Lights
Northern Lights and Winter Nights by Train
Photo Adventure: Northern Lights in Churchill