Belugas and Polar Bears

  • Manitoba
  • Bear Watching in Canada, Wildlife Holidays,
  • 7
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Introduction

With the Polar Bears leaving the melting sea ice heading to Churchill and 60,000 Beluga Whales filling the Hudson Bay, summer is an amazing time to visit Churchill!

 

 

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg

Using the taxi voucher emailed to you prior to travel, take a taxi from Winnipeg Airport to Inn at the Forks and check in. Overnight in Winnipeg

Day 2: Winnipeg to Lazy Bear Lodge, Churchill

After breakfast, a group transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Churchill. A Lazy Bear Lodge guide will meet you upon arrival at Churchill Airport and escort you to the lodge where you embark on the Cultural and Heritage Tour, which takes you to Churchill and the surrounding area where you will be exploring various historic sites. These include Cape Merry, an outside tour of the polar bear holding facility, the wreckage of the famous plane, “Miss Piggy”, and many other historic sites that make Churchill the town it is today. Afterwards, check in and meet your hosts for the next five days. This afternoon and during your holiday, you will have a limited amount of free time to independently explore Churchill. You may also inquire with the front desk about optional tours and excursions you may book during your time at the lodge. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight at Lazy Bear Lodge.

Please note: Your package includes one dinner at the Lazy Bear Cafe. It may be taken on any night while at the lodge.

Day 3: Lazy Bear Lodge / Hudson Bay Coastal Boat Tour

Today you depart on a full-day Hudson Bay Coastal Tour by boat in anticipation of viewing the polar bears along the coast of Hudson Bay and other local river estuaries. These magnificent creatures can be seen in these areas, swimming in the water or cooling off on the rocks. A day of fun and learning is complemented by lunch served on board during the tour. Breakfast and takeaway lunch included. Overnight at Lazy Bear Lodge.

Day 4: Lazy Bear Lodge / Beluga Whale Boat Tour

After breakfast, you take to the waves again on a 3-hour Beluga Whale Boat Tour in search of the ivory-coloured beluga whales. Also included in the excursion is a walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort, giving you a taste of the region’s past days. Breakfast included. Overnight at Lazy Bear Lodge.

Day 5: Lazy Bear Lodge (Optional Tours / Free Time)

Today you may embark on any postponed or optional tours requested that were not able to be taken earlier during your stay due to weather or other factors. Or perhaps independently visit some sites like the Itsanitaq Museum and the Canada Parks Museum as well as unique shops in town and see the authentic Native Art. Breakfast included. Overnight at Lazy Bear Lodge.

Day 6: Lazy Bear Lodge (Arctic Crawler Tundra Tour) / Lodge to Winnipeg

Following your last delicious breakfast at the Lazy Bear Lodge Café This 3-hour Tundra Tour will allow you to experience the Arctic Crawler™ and take you to explore the beauty of the tundra, the flora and fauna and possibly various wildlife in the comfort of a specially constructed all-terrain vehicle. The lodge shuttle takes you to Churchill Airport for your return flight to Winnipeg. Upon arrival in Winnipeg, Lazy Bear Expeditions will provide a charter bus to the Inn at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg. Breakfast and takeaway lunch included. Overnight in Winnipeg.

Day 7: Winnipeg

After breakfast, using the taxi voucher provided in your gift bag, take a taxi to Winnipeg International airport for your return flight. Breakfast included.