Winnipeg Trip Overview
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
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Winnipeg, Canada
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Winnipeg
Stop At: Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Winnipeg Hotel
Day 2: Churchill Adventure Begins
Stop At: Churchill, Churchill, Manitoba
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. Followed by free time to explore Churchill.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3: Beluga Whales, Prince of Wales Fort, and Dog Carting
Stop At: Churchill, Churchill, Manitoba
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Prince of Wales Fort, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Churchill, Churchill, Manitoba
Dog carting and interpretive program. Learn about Métis culture, the history of dog sledding and enjoy an exhilarating dog cart ride.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4: Beluga Whale Zodiac Tour
Stop At: Churchill, Churchill, Manitoba
Discover hundreds of beluga whales by boat on an excursion into the Churchill River beluga whale estuary in an inflatable Zodiac boat.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Churchill Hotel
Day 5: Tundra Buggy Adventure
Stop At: Churchill, Churchill, Manitoba
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Winnipeg Hotel
Day 6: Depart Winnipeg
Stop At: Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
