Journey from the forests of Riding Mountain National Park to the Arctic landscapes of Churchill.
Spot Manitoba’s Big Five: black bears, moose, bison, polar bears, and beluga whales.
Explore diverse ecosystems, from boreal forests and prairies to the tundra and Hudson Bay coast.
Experience thrilling wildlife encounters alongside rich history and Indigenous culture
From £6,272 per person (excluding flights)
This is based on 2 people travelling, with 8 nights’ 3* standard accommodation, meals from breakfast on day 2 to dinner on day 8, return flights between Winnipeg and Churchill, listed excursions, and transfers.
This roughly converts to 7,464 EUR | 8,091 USD
Departure Days: This group tour is available on selected dates in July and August. Get in touch with our sales team for full details.
The maximum capacity of this tour is 18 participants.
Your journey begins in Winnipeg, the gateway to Manitoba’s wilderness and the geographical centre of North America. Arrive at your leisure and check into your hotel. In the evening, you meet your guide at a welcome reception.
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After an early breakfast, set off on a scenic 3.5-hour drive from Winnipeg to Riding Mountain National Park. Watch as the endless prairie skies transform into the rolling hills of the Manitoba Escarpment. Enter the park through the historic East Gate and take in the diverse landscapes of dense forests, vast meadows, and serene lakes. Check-in to your accommodation, before embarking on an evening wildlife safari, your first opportunity to spot moose, black bears, and other iconic species in their natural habitat.
Rise early for a morning safari in search of the park’s resident wildlife. Riding Mountain is home to a variety of species, but today’s focus is on tracking black bears, moose, and bison. Later, you meet a Parks Canada interpreter at a lookout point within the park’s captive bison enclosure to learn about its history and conservation efforts. After lunch, you visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre for insight into the region’s ecology, then enjoy free time to explore the charming lakeside town of Wasagaming. This evening, you head out on another guided safari for more wildlife spotting as the sun sets.
After your final morning wildlife excursion and breakfast, you make the return journey to Winnipeg. The drive offers another opportunity to soak in the changing landscapes, from rugged forests back to sweeping prairies. Check-in to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy time to explore this vibrant city - perhaps take the opportunity to visit The Forks Market or the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The evening is yours to relax before your Arctic adventure begins.
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After breakfast, you take a morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill, where the boreal forest gives way to the barren yet striking tundra. Upon arrival, a cultural presentation from a local welcomes you to Churchill, before you set out on a guided tour of the town and its surroundings, visiting key sites such as Cape Merry, a historic stone defensive battery built in 1746.
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Begin the day with a beluga whale-watching tour, a highlight of any summer visit to Churchill. Thousands of these playful, white whales migrate into the Churchill River each summer, and your boat is equipped with a hydrophone to listen to their fascinating vocalisations. In the afternoon, you visit the Itsanitaq Museum, home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of Inuit artifacts, followed by a thrilling dog carting excursion hosted by a local expert. Meet the enthusiastic sled dogs, hear stories of winter racing, and take a ride through the northern boreal forest.
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This morning, you board a boat for a three-hour excursion along the Churchill River, keeping watch for beluga whales. In the afternoon, you stop by the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and explore the historic Prince of Wales Fort on a walking tour. Your day ends at Polar Bears International house, a public interpretive centre that educates visitors about polar bears and their environment.
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