Journey to Churchill, Manitoba, a remote subarctic community beneath one of the world’s most active auroral ovals. Over six days, explore northern landscapes by Tundra Buggy®, snowshoe, and dog sled, and share meals and stories with local hosts. This seamless expedition blends comfort, culture, and conservation with the thrill of Canada’s winter wilderness.
This sample itinerary may vary depending on weather, guest preferences, and guide recommendations to ensure the best experience.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN WINNIPEG
Arrive independently in Winnipeg and settle into your hotel near the airport. In the evening, meet your interpretive guide and fellow travellers for a welcome reception. Learn about the days ahead, from Churchill’s cultural heritage to the science behind the aurora, before resting up for your early flight north.
DAY 2: FLY TO CHURCHILL – LOCAL TOUR & DAN’S DINER
Take an early flight to Churchill and step into the heart of Canada’s subarctic. A guided town and area tour introduces you to local landmarks, wildlife research, and daily life at the edge of Hudson Bay. Later, hear an Indigenous storyteller share community history and northern traditions. As night falls, dine at Dan’s Diner, a pop-up restaurant set on the frozen tundra, followed by your first chance to view the northern lights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: MUSEUMS, POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL HOUSE – AURORA VIEWING
Begin at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre for an overview of Churchill’s ecology and exploration history. Continue to the Itsanitaq Museum to see Inuit carvings and tools that trace life in the North through centuries. Visit the Polar Bears International House to learn about Arctic wildlife and climate research. This evening, retreat to the Thanadelthur Lounge, a warm, secluded spot chosen for its open skies and aurora visibility.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: SNOWSHOE TREK – TUNDRA BUGGY® ADVENTURE – AURORA IN THE FOREST
Spend the morning on a guided snowshoe trek, with optional fat-biking for those seeking a faster pace. Your guide interprets animal tracks and the adaptations that define subarctic life. In the afternoon, board a Tundra Buggy® for a journey across the frozen landscape, a rare chance to access the vast expanse beyond town. After dinner, travel to a forested site for another evening of aurora viewing beneath the open northern sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5: DAY 5: DOG SLEDDING – RETURN TO WINNIPEG
Meet a local musher and their team of sled dogs for an interpretive experience in Churchill’s long tradition of dog power. Learn about the relationship between musher and dogs before gliding through a snow-covered trail. In the evening, board your return flight to Winnipeg and settle into a comfortable airport hotel for your final night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6: DEPART WINNIPEG
Depart at your leisure. Reflect on a week of aurora nights, northern stories, and the quiet beauty of Manitoba’s subarctic frontier
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