2016 Belugas, Bears, and Blooms
ADVENTURE
CANADA
BELUGAS,
BEARS, AND BLOOMS
JULY 20 25 & AUGUST 1015, 2016
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BELUGAS,
BEARS, AND BLOOMS
JULY 20 25 & AUGUST 1015, 2016
During the summer months, the Churchill River is home to thousands of beluga whales that
migrate into river to give birth and feed. They are known as the canaries of the sea for their
birdlike chirping. You can experience the beauty of beluga song by boat, kayak, orfor the more
adventurousin the water with snorkels! This unique whale-watching experience will leave you in
awe as you find yourself surrounded by dozens of these gorgeous creatures.
Travel to Churchill and explore the charming town, visiting its many cultural attractions. See the
first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area!
PRICE
$4,199 CAD + 9% tax per person, based on double occupancy
$500 CAD + 9% tax Single Supplement
WHATS INCLUDED
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
Meals, from breakfast on Day 2 to
dinner on Day 5
Independent flights to and from Winnipeg
Return flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
Travel insurance (mandatory Medical &
Evacuation insurance)
Two nights at Winnipeg hotel
Personal items
Three nights in Churchill hotel
Alcoholic beverages
All tours as outlined in this itinerary
Gratuities
Belinda Fitzpatrick
Eric Lindberg
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Winnipeg
After arriving in Winnipeg (by your own
arrangements), meet the group for an afternoon
tour of the city. Well learn about Winnipegs unique
and vibrant history, beginning with a tour of the
historic Exchange District, before heading to the
Forks National Historic Site. Well visit Winnipegs
French Quarter with its beautiful St. Boniface
Cathedra, the oldest cathedra in western Canada.
View Upper Fort Garry Gate, the Legislative
Building, and Winnipegs 393-acre Assiniboine
Park, where well have the opportunity to walk
through the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. Overnight
in Winnipeg.
Day 2: Historical Tour
Morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. This
afternoon, well enjoy a guided bus tour of local
and historical points of interest surrounding
Churchill, including Cape Merry, Port of Churchill
and the Manitoba Conservations Polar Bear
Holding Facility. Well visit the Eskimo museum,
which contains one of Canadas finest collections
of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating from
pre-Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.
Well also visit the Parks Canada Interpretive
Centre and walk back in time viewing detailed and
exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits,
leaving chock-full of natural and historical
information from the Churchill region. Overnight
in Churchill.
After this exhilarating wildlife tour, well break
for lunch and prepare for our afternoon dog
cart adventure, hosted by local residents and
dogsledding experts. Well meet teams of friendly
working dogs, hear stories, and learn dog-handling
philosophy. Enjoy a 1.5-kilometre dog cart ride
through the northern boreal forest. Overnight in
Churchill.
Day 4: Summer Wildlife
We will spend the entirety of today out on the
tundra! The best way to experience magnificent
summer wildlife (including caribou, Arctic fox,
and ptarmigan) is on an authentic Tundra Buggy.
The sturdy vehicle will meander over a system
established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the
scenery, search for wildlife, and photograph the
lush flora of the Arctic. Overnight in Churchill.
Day 5: Boat Expedition
This morning well get back on the water for a
boating expedition to see the belugas at the mouth
of the Churchill River before crossing over to tour
the Prince of Wales Fort. A National Historic Site of
Canada, the fort is the oldest and northernmost of
its kind in the country. Well depart Churchill by air
in the afternoon. Overnight in Winnipeg.
Day 6: Departure
Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.
Day 3: Zodiac Excursion and
Dog Cart Ride
In the morning, well enjoy one of Churchills
summer highlights: a guided Zodiac excursion into
the beluga whale estuarythe largest beluga whale
population in the world at surface level!
This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife
sightings and some activities depend
on favourable conditions. As with all of
our adventures, weather, sea, and road
conditions are a determining factor and,
in some cases, may dictate our itinerary.
Dave Allcorn
Dave Allcorn
