Canada’s World Renowned Polar Bear Capital

Friday 28 October

An evening departure on Air New Zealand, cross the dateline, early evening arrival in Vancouver and transfer to our central hotel.

Saturday 29 October

Fly to Winnipeg. On arrival we transfer to our central city hotel. Rest of day free.

Sunday 30 October

This morning you have a guided tour of Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, one of the world’s best Arctic zoo exhibit. Afternoon free to explore.

Winnipeg - Gateway to the West, situated where three rivers meet and the prairies begin, Manitoba’s capital it was the heart of the fur trade in its earlier days. A population of around 750000, it considers itself as the most central city of the North America

Monday 31 October

Today You have guided tour of the Manitoba Museum to learn about vivid portrayal of Manitoba’s rich and diverse history

Did you Know That the childhood character Winnie the Pooh was named after a bear at the Winnipeg Zoo? And if you love caviar, Winnipeg exports over 25,000 pounds of award winning caviar to some of the world’s top restaurants

Tuesday 01 November

We meet for breakfast before checking in at the train station for an early afternoon departure to Churchill. Overnight on the train. The next two days we travel through three different biospheres including the prairie grasslands, boreal forest of the Canadian Shield, and last but not least the tundra of northern Manitoba.

Wednesday 02 November

Full day on board the train with a chance to stretch your legs in Thompson, a major stop on the route Overnight on the train.

VIA Rail Sleeper Class Cabins are designed for two people. During the day they are the seating area and fold down into single beds for the evening. Each cabin includes a private washroom with toilet and sink. Each sleeper car has one shared shower. Meals are include

Thursday 03 November

Enjoy an early-morning breakfast on board before finally arriving in Churchill. Upon arrival we have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Itsanitaq Museum, home to one of the most extensive collections of Inuit art in the world. Free time this afternoon to see Churchill, or view the surrounding area’s wildlife from a different point of view by booking an exciting onehour helicopter tour. Dinner is at a local restaurant and the evening can be spent exploring Churchill’s authentic shops, enjoying a beverage at the local pub or relaxing at the hotel. 

Friday 04 November

Following an early morning breakfast, we will depart for our first full-day Tundra Buggy adventure exploring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area on a network of established trails in search of polar bears, arctic fox, ptarmigan and other sub-arctic wildlife. Lunch and refreshments will be served on board. We will return to Churchill for dinner at a local restaurant before finishing the day with a presentation from a local resident on the culture, history, wildlife and lifestyle of the Churchill area.

Saturday 05 November

This morning we will be transferred beyond the town limits to Churchill’s boreal forest to enjoy an interpretive program paired with a thrilling dog sled excursion. Hosted by a local Churchill resident and dog sledding expert, guests will learn about the history associated with dog sledding as well as enjoy a mile-long ride on a custom-built sled behind a strong team of huskies. Back to town for lunch before making a stop at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, located in Churchill’s historic train station where we will step back in time during an interpretive program about Churchill’s human and natural history. Dinner at a local restaurant this evening. 

Sunday 06 November

After breakfast transfer to the Tundra Buggy dock for a second and final fullday adventure. After a day of exploring the tundra, bid farewell to Churchill as we transfer directly to the airport for an evening flight back to Winnipeg. A light meal will be served. Upon arrival in Winnipeg overnight at Winnipeg’s international airport.

Monday 07 November

Mid - morning departure from Winnipeg, change planes at Calgary to arrive early evening at San Francisco airport, change planes, depart on Air New Zealand

Wednesday 09 November