Churchill Polar Bear Adventure

Join the Women’s Travel Club as we venture to the Canadian North on a wildlife Adventure.  Frontiers North’s Tundra Buggy Lodge is located at Polar Bear Point in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, home to the largest concentration of polar bears in the Churchill area. The lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where, when conditions are right, you can view the dance of the northern lights from the rooftop observation deck and fall asleep with polar bears right outside your window.

Daily Tundra Buggy® excursions take you beyond the lodge for plenty of photography opportunities. Evenings at the lodge can be just as memorable, with delectable, regional dishes created by your private lodge chef and ample time to swap stories with other guests and enjoy regional cuisine. As a guest at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, you are also invited to enjoy exclusive evening presentations hosted by Polar Bears International species experts and our knowledgeable Interpretive Guides.

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodations
  • 3 Nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
  • 5 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Dog sledding excursion
  • Visit Manitoba Conservations Polar Bear Holding Facility
  • Visit Itsanitaq Museum
  • Parks Canada Visitor Centre
  • Tundra Buggy excursions to Churchill Wildlife Management Area
  • Interior flights
  • Gratuities
  • English speaking Interpretive Guide

ITINERARY

  • Day 1 – Welcome to Winnipeg

    Welcome to Winnipeg, Canada, your first stop on your way to Churchill and the Canadian Arctic. Your home for the night is a hotel just across the street from the airport. This evening you will meet your group and your tour guide. This is a great opportunity to ask any last minute questions and learn more about your upcoming adventure.
    Accommodations: Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham

  • Day 2 – Churchill Adventure Begins

    Today we are going to Churchill! After a very early breakfast with our Interpretive Guide at our hotel, our tour group boards a warm bus for the short ride to the private hangar from where our plane will depart for Churchill. The flight is two and a half hours.

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  • Day 3 – Dog Sledding and Tundra Buggy Lodge

    After breakfast, our first excursion of the day is a dog sledding program with local dog musher Dave Daley of Wapusk Adventures. Dave regales us with his incredible dog sledding stories, introduces us to his dog pack and then takes each of the group on a mile-long dog sled ride through the boreal forest. Next we head over to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, which has in-depth displays that reveal the remarkable history of Churchill through wildlife dioramas and exhibits that portray the history of the fur trade in the area.

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  • Day 4 – Tundra Buggy Adventure

    After waking up in our comfortable accommodations, we gather for a hearty breakfast before boarding the Tundra Buggy in time for first light. We set out to explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), in search of polar bears, arctic fox, ptarmigans and other incredible wildlife.

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  • Day 5 – Churchill Wildlife Management Area

    We wake up early and enjoy another wonderful breakfast. Then it is time to head out in the Tundra Buggy again for another day of exploration. Keep your camera at the ready, you never know what you will see.

    Accommodations: Tundra Buggy Lodge

  • Day 6 – Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

    After a hearty breakfast, your group will pack up and then set out on the Tundra Buggy for your last day on the tundra. You will spend the day getting incredible photographs, enjoying your last Tundra Buggy lunch and taking in the beauty of the North.
    In the late afternoon take a Tundra Buggy Transfer to the Tundra Buggy Dock where you will say good-bye to your Tundra Buggy Driver and drive back to the airport for your short flight back to Winnipeg. Once in Winnipeg you will check back into your airport hotel for the night.
    Accommodations: Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham

  • Day 7 – Depart Winnipeg

    It is time to say good bye to this amazing destination and fabulous new friends. Take home your memories of the Canadian North and the wildlife you have seen.

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**Prices are subject to change and availability. Space is limited and activities and specific hotels are subject to change. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

DETAILS & PRICING

Rates

Double Occupancy – $11,500 CAD per person (sharing a room) – approx. $8600 USD – On request
Single Occupancy – $12,124 CAD per person (your own room) – approx. $9000 USD – On request

If you would like the double occupancy rate but don’t have a roommate we will match you with a suitable roommate. The single occupancy rate will give you your own room. Single occupancy may be limited. CAD = Canadian dollars. USD = United States of America dollars. Conversion to USD is approximated by current exchange rates and subject to change. You will be charged in CAD and your bank may charge a slightly different rate or fees.

Payment of $750 due at time of booking.
Final payment due – June 15, 2024

*All payments are non-refundable Please see full terms and conditions. Prices are subject to change and availability.

Booking Deadline

Book by April 16, 2024.  Space is limited and tour may fill at any time.

Activity Level

Moderate – Low Activity
Most of this tour takes place in vehicles.  You should be comfortable walking short distances.

Group Size

Minimum – 2 members
Maximum – 16 members

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Visa/passport handling fees
  • Meals not listed in itinerary
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities on personal purchases
  • Optional Activities
  • Expenses of a Personal Nature
  • Early check-in and late check-out of hotel
  • Women’s Travel Club Tour Host

Roommate Matching Policy

Roommate matching is done as a courtesy and while most matches result in wonderful friendships, success is not guaranteed. If during the tour you decide you would no longer like to share a room with your roommate you will need to request (and pay for) a single room at all accommodations. This can be shared between the two people in the room if it is a mutual decision. If you are a very light sleeper or snore you may want to consider getting your own single room.

Flight Information

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible.
Arrive to Winnipeg, Manitoba – YWG at any time on or before first day of tour.
Depart from Winnipeg, Manitoba – YWG – anytime on the last day of the tour.
If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Flight Quote

Travel Insurance:

Out of country medical insurance is required. We strongly recommend that you obtain cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your investment.
Use this link to request an insurance quote.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Tundra Buggy Lodge

The Tundra Buggy® Lodge, located in the heart of polar bear country, offers a unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside their window and, on a clear night, the northern lights dance above, unhindered from the lights of town.

The Lodge consists of two accommodation units that can sleep up to 40 guests, a lounge, a dining hall, and staff quarters. Outdoor viewing platforms connect each unit and allow for outdoor photography. Situated far from the lights of town, the Tundra Buggy® Lodge is the perfect place to view bears all day long and have optimal northern lights viewing at night (weather permitting). The Lodge is also equipped with exterior field lights that enable us to continue watching the bears even after the sun goes down!

Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Windham

Relax with contemporary amenities and superior service at Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, offering a free 24/7 shuttle to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), which is less than a kilometer away. Enjoy the shops and movie theater at CF Polo Park, Winnipeg Jets hockey games at Bell MTS Place, and family fun at Assiniboine Park Zoo. If you’re here for work, the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg is a short drive from the hotel. After a busy day, retreat to this non-smoking hotel, offering ample meeting space, 24/7 dining, and a gym.

** Occasionally, due to situations beyond our control, specific hotels may change. Any accommodation changes will be to a similar hotel.

FAQ's

Through our own clients and networking clubs we have realized a general desire for women to travel but they don’t always have a companion. We developed the Women’s Travel Club for these women to have a fun and safe group to travel with. We offer a wide range of destinations, so that there is something for everyone.

We have women of all ages, with the average being 45 to 65 years. However, we do have regular travelers anywhere from 30 years to over 80 years of age.

We do not include flights in the price of our tours. Not including the cost of flights in the cost of the tour allows members the flexibility to get the flight schedule, price and class of service that best suits them. The Women's Travel Club flight desk will be happy to help arrange your international flights.

Yes, we always negotiate the best possible single supplement rate for our trips. Single spots fill quickly and may be limited so we suggest you book early for a single spot.

Yes, each of our booking forms has an area for you to request to be matched with a roommate. We get some general information that will help us match you with a great new friend.

No, at this time a travel visa is not required by Canada for Canadian or US Citizens. However, travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your governments travel recommendations page. Canada - Canada Travel Recommendations & Information USA - USA Travel Recommendations & Information

The average maximum daytime temperature in Churchill in October lies at 1.6°C (34.88°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around -3.8°C (25.16°F). There is a good chance for snow.

The northern lights can be seen in Churchill up to 300 nights a year. Because Churchill is a top place to view northern lights, you can see them while visiting during polar bear season (October).

Churchill Polar Bear Adventure

Oct 16 - Oct 22 2024

Tour Level: Signature Tours,
Tour Type: Safari, Sightseeing Tours,
Activities:
Deposit of $750.00 due at time of booking.

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