Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure
6 Days Starting and ending in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Visiting: Winnipeg, Churchill
Tour operator:
Tour code:
VM2022
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Activity 2 / Pace 2
Age range:
0-99
Trip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Manitoba’s vast open spaces are filled with unique wonders, stories, and adventures on this awe-inspiring journey to the far reaches of the Canadian wilderness. Embrace your inner explorer on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Manitoba in "Polar Bear Season," when these great white carnivores lumber across the plains toward Hudson Bay to prepare for winter... One of our most popular trips provides you with a rare look into the world of the polar bear in their natural habitat. Late October and November is polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba, the start of the long-awaited migration of these great white creatures. Over icy rivers and across the subarctic plains, they make their way towards the coast and the seal-rich waters of the Hudson Bay to fulfill their need for food for the winter ahead. Normally elusive, these bears are plentiful in this remote location of northern Canada at this time of the year, giving travelers seeking an up-close look at arctic life an exciting glimpse into their world. You'll stay in a cozy lodge where family-style meals, warm camaraderie and two-footed locals share stories about Hudson Bay history, past and present, in front of a crackling fire. You'll also learn more about Manitoba and early fur-trading history during a special private evening with the Hudson’s Bay Company of Adventurers at the Manitoba Museum... at a dog sledding demonstration... on a dog sled ride... and much more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inn at the Forks
Meals Included: Dinner
Tour begins: 2:00 PM, Inn at the Forks. Transfers are included from Winnipeg International Airport to your hotel in downtown Winnipeg. Discover why Manitoba’s capital city is often called the "Gateway to the West" during an afternoon sightseeing tour. Join us this evening for a Tauck Exclusive – a private, after-hours cocktail reception and dinner at the Manitoba Museum, housing artifacts donated by the famous Hudson’s Bay Company, one of the oldest commercial enterprises in the world and deeply intertwined with the history of Manitoba. The highlight of the museum is the historic ship the Nonsuch, a replica of the 17th-century vessel responsible for the founding of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. You'll get an introduction to cultural traditions of the First Nations at a dance performance this evening.
Day 2 : Fly To Churchill Where Bears Roam
Location: Churchill
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lazy Bear
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Everyone’s up early today for a private charter flight to Churchill, “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” accessible only by boat, plane or train – population approximately 950+! A guided tour upon arrival includes the village of Churchill – isolated in its remote location in northern Canada but thriving with Arctic wildlife, from waterfowl, beluga whales, seals and polar bears to vestiges of its position as a grain exporting town. It is along the shores of Hudson Bay, situated at the mouth of the Churchill River, at the juncture of two eco-regions – the boreal forest to the south and the Arctic tundra to the north. Your accommodations for the next three nights are at the Lazy Bear Lodge, the largest log building in Manitoba. It is built in a style reminiscent of the fur trading era, handcrafted from fire-killed logs. Dinner tonight is in the lodge.
Day 3 : Looking For The Bears
Location: Churchill
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lazy Bear
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Climb aboard a specially designed tundra vehicle for a full-day excursion into the heart of bear country in search of the magnificent "Polar Bears of Churchill." Each autumn, small groups of polar bears migrate from frigid inland locations to Churchill, the staging area for their winter food-hunting season; today you'll see them in their natural habitat. From the safety of your vehicle, you'll have unrestricted views of the bears as they go about their daily business, so keep your camera at the ready. Your expert naturalist guide shares insights about the conservation efforts under way to protect these beautiful animals from environmental and other issues that threaten their survival. You'll never forget what you see and what you learn today; it is definitely a Manitoba highlight!
Day 4 : Eskimo Legacies And Tundra Life
Location: Churchill
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lazy Bear
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
First up – visit the Eskimo Museum to view one of Canada's oldest, and most comprehensive, collection of Inuit artifacts and sculpture. Indigenous peoples have lived out here for centuries, and the museum displays one of Canada's finest collections of Inuit art and artifacts, revealing insights about their hearty lifestyle. Head out for another half-day on the subarctic plains as our naturalist points out the local wildlife. White snowy owls with a four- to five-foot wing span perch on high, falcons cruise over bushes, white arctic foxes trot across the flats, all looking for unsuspecting prey like lemmings, who happen to be the lowest creature on the food chain out here. Warm up by a roaring fire back at your lodge tonight.
Day 5 : Up Here, Sledding Is The Sport Of Kings
Location: Winnipeg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inn at the Forks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Your Manitoba adventure continues with a closer look at the sport of dog sledding, a popular local diversion out here in the Arctic wilderness. See a demonstration by dog trainers, then climb aboard a sled yourself for a ride with your canine drivers – another amazing day on the tundra. A private charter flight brings you back to Winnipeg this afternoon for a final overnight stay and farewell reception and dinner at the Inn at the Forks.
Day 6 : Journey Home
Location: Winnipeg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour ends: Winnipeg. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from the Inn at the Forks to Winnipeg Airport. Please allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 Days Lodge and 2 Days Hotel
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Two exciting excursions in polar bear country with a naturalist guide aboard a specially designed tundra vehicle
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Private, exclusive after-hours reception and dinner at the Manitoba Museum, home to a replica of the historic 17th-century ship
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Private charter flights between Churchill and Winnipeg; spend three nights at a lodge in the “Polar Bear Capital”
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Dog sledding demonstration and a dog sled ride
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Visit to the Eskimo Museum in Churchill
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Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
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14 meals; service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, Winnipeg to Churchill Churchill to Winnipeg
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Activity 2 / Pace 2
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Dates & Availability
Wednesday - Monday
Oct 30, 2024 - Nov 04, 2024Tuesday - Sunday
Nov 05, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024Friday - Wednesday
Nov 08, 2024 - Nov 13, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Tauck requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tauck charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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