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.
Interpretive-Guided: Our most well-rounded adventures, these tours include lodging and transportation with a mix of cultural and wildlife or northern lights viewing activities built in. Interpretive-guided tours are medium-capacity, escorted departures so you can sit back and relax while we take care of all the details.
*This is a sample itinerary for the Belugas, Bears and Blooms trip with two nights in Winnipeg and three nights in Churchill; there are other itineraries available. All itineraries are subject to change; all activities conditions permitting
Activities
- Beluga and fort tour (BF)
- Beluga Zodiac (BZ)
- Churchill and area tour (CT)
- Dog carting (DC)
- Itsanitaq Museum (IM)
- Parks Canada Visitor Centre (PC)
- Snowshoe treak (ST)
- Tundra Buggy adventure (TB)
- Winnipeg tour (WT)
Canadian taxes included (5% GST + 3.5% PST)