BELUGAS, BEARS, AND BLOOMSJULY 20 –25 & AUGUST 10–15, 2016 1 4 F R O N T S T. S . M I S S I S S A U G A , O N

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BELUGAS, BEARS, AND BLOOMSJULY 20 –25 & AUGUST 10–15, 2016

During the summer months, the Churchill River is home to thousands of beluga whales that migrate into river to give birth and feed. They are known as the ‘canaries of the sea’ for their birdlike chirping. You can experience the beauty of beluga song by boat, kayak, or—for the more adventurous—in the water with snorkels! This unique whale-watching experience will leave you in awe as you find yourself surrounded by dozens of these gorgeous creatures.

Travel to Churchill and explore the charming town, visiting its many cultural attractions. See the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area!

PRICE

$4,199 CAD + 9% tax per person, based on double occupancy $500 CAD + 9% tax Single Supplement

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Meals, from breakfast on Day 2 to dinner on Day 5

• Return flight from Winnipeg to Churchill

• Two nights at Winnipeg hotel

• Three nights in Churchill hotel

• All tours as outlined in this itinerary

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Independent flights to and from Winnipeg

• Travel insurance (mandatory Medical & Evacuation insurance)

• Personal items

• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities

© Belinda Fitzpatrick

© Eric Lindberg

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Winnipeg

After arriving in Winnipeg (by your own arrangements), meet the group for an afternoon tour of the city. We’ll learn about Winnipeg’s unique and vibrant history, beginning with a tour of the historic Exchange District, before heading to the Forks National Historic Site. We’ll visit Winnipeg’s French Quarter with its beautiful St. Boniface Cathedra, the oldest cathedra in western Canada. View Upper Fort Garry Gate, the Legislative Building, and Winnipeg’s 393-acre Assiniboine Park, where we’ll have the opportunity to walk through the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Overnight in Winnipeg.

Day 2: Historical Tour

Morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and the Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility. We’ll visit the Eskimo 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. We’ll also visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre and walk back in time viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits, leaving chock-full of natural and historical information from the Churchill region. Overnight in Churchill.

Day 3: Zodiac Excursion and Dog Cart Ride

In the morning, we’ll enjoy one of Churchill’s summer highlights: a guided Zodiac excursion into the beluga whale estuary—the largest beluga whale population in the world at surface level!

After this exhilarating wildlife tour, we’ll break for lunch and prepare for our afternoon dog cart adventure, hosted by local residents and dogsledding experts. We’ll meet teams of friendly working dogs, hear stories, and learn dog-handling philosophy. Enjoy a 1.5-kilometre dog cart ride through the northern boreal forest. Overnight in Churchill.

Day 4: Summer Wildlife

We will spend the entirety of today out on the tundra! The best way to experience magnificent summer wildlife (including caribou, Arctic fox, and ptarmigan) is on an authentic Tundra Buggy. The sturdy vehicle will meander over a system established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the scenery, search for wildlife, and photograph the lush flora of the Arctic. Overnight in Churchill.

Day 5: Boat Expedition

This morning we’ll get back on the water for a boating expedition to see the belugas at the mouth of the Churchill River before crossing over to tour the Prince of Wales Fort. A National Historic Site of Canada, the fort is the oldest and northernmost of its kind in the country. We’ll depart Churchill by air in the afternoon. Overnight in Winnipeg.

Day 6: Departure

Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea, and road conditions are a determining factor and, in some cases, may dictate our itinerary.

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© Dave Allcorn

© Dave Allcorn