Our Churchill Belugas and Bears Explorer by Train tour is unescorted and includes a two-night train journey that winds through Manitoba and Saskatchewan to Churchill; a town only accessible by train or plane.
Summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill, Manitoba. During the months of July and August, the Churchill River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on fish. Known as the “canaries of the sea”, these friendly and inquisitive creatures will capture your heart as you enjoy their whale song by boat or, for the more adventurous, in the water with a Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard adventure.
While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. You will experience a dog carting excursion with a professional musher on a mile-long trek through the boreal forest and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy for your chance to see a multitude of northern wildlife. You might even have the opportunity to see the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area.
*This is a sample itinerary for the Northern Lights and Winter Nights by Train trip with two nights in Winnipeg, two nights on train and three nights in Churchill; there are other itineraries available. All itineraries are subject to change; all activities conditions permitting
Activities
- Culinary experience (CE)
- Churchill and area tour (CT)
- Dog Sledding (DS)
- Forest excursion (FE)
- Itsanitag Museum (IM)
- Polar Bears International House (PB)
- Parks Canada Visitor Centre (PC)
- Snowshoe treak (ST)
- Tundra Buggy adventure (TB)
- Thanadelthur Lounge (TL)
Canadian taxes included (5% GST + 3.5% PST)