Northern Lights and Winter Nights (3 Night)
Witness Churchill's iconic northern lights!
Duration
5 Nights
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Feb - Mar
Starting from
$7,893
Single Supplement
$977
This trip offers the chance to cross Churchill's northern lights off your bucket list, with one of the most spectacular displays of light in the night sky.
Our Northern Lights and Winter Nights (3 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 is our classic northern lights adventure, featuring iconic winter activities during the day, and three 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
- Three 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 Winnipeg hotel; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Winnipeg
Day 2
Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Itsanitaq Museum; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Evening Forest Excursion to view the northern lights; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Dan’s Diner Culinary Experience and Snowshoe trek
Polar Bears International House; Interpretive Snowshoe Trek; Dan’s Diner culinary experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Dine Beneath the Northern Lights
Day 4
Dog Sledding and Thanadelthur Lounge
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
DOG SLEDDING
Learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding in northern Canada from local resident Dave Daley and his crew. Enjoy an exhilarating ride through the boreal forest on a custom made sled.
THANADELTHUR LOUNGE
This custom built unit is perfect for enjoying snacks and refreshments while gazing out the panoramic windows and skylights to watch for the aurora borealis. Enjoy evening presentations from our Lounge Host and a variety of photo props.
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
Last Day in Churchill
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 6
Depart Adventure
Guests depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Full Trip Details
Northern Lights and Winter Nights (3 Night)
What to Expect:
Frequently Asked Questions
While the aurora is a natural phenomenon and can’t be guaranteed, Churchill lies directly beneath the Auroral Oval—making it one of the best places on Earth to witness the northern lights. Guests have the highest chance of experiencing them during the peak season of February and March.
This adventure is hotel-based. All accommodations are clean, comfortable, and include basic amenities and private restrooms. Rooms typically feature two queen or two double beds.
Each night, you’ll head to a unique viewing location, well away from the lights of town. The amount of time spent at each site depends on the activity of the aurora—and we make a collective decision as a group when we’re ready to call it a night!
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Itsanitaq Museum; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Evening Forest Excursion to view the northern lights; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Polar Bears International House; Interpretive Snowshoe Trek; Dan’s Diner culinary experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 5
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 6
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 the community's 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
Ron E, 2022, Northern Lights and Winter Nights (3 Night)“Just a short note to thank you so much for a wonderful trip! We are still walking around bubbling about what a great trip it was. We are already thinking of redoing it in the future and will be plugging Frontiers North Adventures any chance we get. Thanks again.”