Meeting with the Polar Bears
Itinerary
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Day 1 Winnipeg
Check in at your airport accommodation upon arrival in Winnipeg and look through your pre departure material. You may wish to explore the colorful Exchange District which is a National Historic Site of Canada or stroll through St. Boniface, the city’s French Quarter, or explore the newly opened Canadian Museum for Human Rights! Night at Four Points Sheraton Hotel or similar.
- Accommodation : Hotel
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Day 2 Churchill
Early morning departure for Churchill. Upon arrival we will have a town and aera tour, a guided tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as
Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility and a stop at the Churchill Eskimo Museum. After a delicious dinner at a locally owned restaurant, guests will enjoy an evening slide presentation by a local photographer. Night at Tundra Inn hotel or similar. (B, L, D)- Accommodation : Hotel
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Day 3 Churchill
Welcome to the Kingdom of the Ice Bears! Today we will venture out onto the vast tundra where will we look for the kings of the Arctic !The phenomenal migration of these extraordinary animals takes place annually, as they prowl the coast of the Hudson Bay while waiting for the sea ice to form. We will navigate on the tundra in search of polar bears and other arctic wildlife while our knowledgeable interpretive guide will offer insights into the lives of these incredible animals. A delicious lunch will be served right out on the tundra. After our first full day, we will return to Churchill where guests will have free time to discover local specialties and popular meeting places. Night at Tundra Inn hotel or similar. (B, L, D)
- Accommodation : Hotel
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Day 4 Churchill
Early departure on this morning to an other Tundra Buggy excursion. The best way to experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear is on an authentic Tundra Buggy. All of our Tundra Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows and contain propane heating systems that
closely resemble a cozy fireplace, with real flames (behind glass). Keep your eyes open to enjoy this magnificent moment, and see one more time this great polar bear. Lunch and refreshments will be served on the buggy while our driver seeks out more incredible wildlife viewing experiences. Night at Tundra Inn hotel or similar. (B, L, D)- Accommodation : Hotel
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Day 5 Churchill - Winnipeg
Final day in Churchill. In the morning you will visit a local dog musher for an exciting and informative dog sled program. Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about the history associated with dog sledding in Northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled. Join the musher for hot chocolate and freshly made bannock after your ride of about 5 minutes and share their personal stories of their dog sledding adventures. After lunch, we will visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre, walk back in time viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas as well as fur trade exhibits. You will leave chock-full of natural and historical information from the Churchill region. You will be transferred to the Churchill airport for an evening flight to Winnipeg. Night at the Four Points Sheraton hotel. (B, L, D)
- Accommodation : Hotel
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Day 6 Winnipeg
Depart from Winnipeg at leisure.
Period & budget
When to travel?
The best period for travelling is during the following months:
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Price
The budget is an indication of the price per person, subject to availability. Your local agent will send you a customized quote with the exact price. The price can vary according to availability, level of services, period of travel, number of participants, booking time frame and other items.
Included
- Roundtrip flight between Winnipeg and Churchill
- Round trip transfer between airport and hotel in Churchill
- Churchill town & area guided tour of 2h30
- Dog-sledding introduction and conference
- Visit of the Eskimo Museum
- Visit of the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre
- Services of an interpretive guide
- 2 full days tour in a «Tundra Buggy»
- 5 nights accommodation
- 12 meals (see abbreviations)
- Applicable taxes
Not included
- Air travel (except flight between Winnipeg and Churchill)
- Round trip transfer from hotel to airport in Winnipeg (day 1 and 6)
- Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide
Practical info
Budget & exchange
Tips
Vital equipment
- Une paire de chaussures chaudes ou une paire de bottes rembourrées
- Pantoufles ou baskets légères pour le chalet
- Paires de chaussettes en laine
- Anorak
- Pantalon chaud Pull-over chauds ou fourrures polaires
- Sous-vêtements en fibres techniques fines
- Maillot de bain
- Gants, bonnet, écharpe (selon la saison)
Material
- Trousse de toilette
- Paire de lunettes de soleil
- Crème de protection solaire (visage et lèvre)
- Couteau de poche
- Lampe de poche ou frontale avec piles de rechange
- Gourde de 1.5 litres minimum, légère et isotherme.
Helpful equipment
- Pochette étanche pour votre passeport et/ou votre carte d'identité
- Votre permis de conduire, votre carnet de vaccination
- Votre dépliant assurance voyage
- Vos devises
- Votre carte de crédit et vos papiers personnels
- Sacs plastiques pour garantir l'étanchéité de vos affaires
- Appareils photos et vêtements
- Sac à linge sale
- Boules Quiés
- Bloc notes et stylo
- Livre, jeu de carte…
- Bâtons de marche (facultatifs). Ils sont d'une aide précieuse pour économiser vos genoux à la descente (jusqu'à 30% de votre poids + celui de votre sac sont supportés par les bâtons) et soutenir votre effort à la montée (les bras aident en plus des jambes)
- Paire de jumelles
- Appareil photo et chargeur de batterie
- Adaptateur pour prise électrique
Luggage
Passport
Health information & recommendations
- Aspirine
- Antiseptique intestinal
- Petits ciseaux
- Tricostéril
- Crème de protection
- Solaire visage et lèvres
- Crème ou lotions antimoustiques
Weather
Electricity
Sustainable tourism
- Une juste répartition des retombées économiques
- L'amélioration des conditions de travail des équipes locales et leur sensibilisation à la protection de l'environnement
- L'information des voyageurs au respect des populations locales et de l'environnement et le recueil de leurs ressentis à leur retour
- Évitez de laisser des déchets derrière vous : déposez les dans des poubelles ou ramenez les avec vous
- Utilisez l'eau potable avec parcimonie (préférez les douches aux bains et signalez les fuites) et évitez de la gaspiller (préférez les savons biodégradables pour vous laver etc.)
- Évitez de dégrader des sites culturels : ne touchez pas les statues, ne déplacez pas pierres et objets etc.
- Préférez les échanges aux dons (des cadeaux trop importants au vu du niveau de vie du pays peuvent déstabiliser l'équilibre économique local)
- En balade, notamment dans certains écosystèmes fragiles, observez la faune à distance, ne sortez pas des sentiers, limitez le piétinement et ne rapportez pas de « souvenirs » : renoncez à cueillir des fleurs rares, à ramasser des fossiles etc.
- Dans certains hôtels, vous disposerez d'une climatisation individuelle. Il est vivement recommandé pour éviter la surconsommation énergétique et les émission de gaz à effet de serre de la couper systématiquement lorsque vous n'êtes pas présent dans la chambre.