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Polar bear watching in Churchill

Join your hosts for one of the world's most fascinating wildlife watching phenomenas, as the annual polar bear migration occurs along the Cape Churchill coast. The town of Churchill is referred to as the 'polar bear capital of the world' and these autumn tours take place at the height of the polar bear season. While in Churchill you will travel by special tundra vehicle to view polar bears at close range. Your guides will provide information on the cultural and natural heritage of the area and at the end of each day you will relax back at your hotel or lodge and enjoy a hearty meal and excellent conversation.

Polar bear watching in Churchill

Though polar bears are the highlight of the trip they are not the only attraction. You will have a chance to explore the arctic tundra along the Hudson Bay coast and venture into the treeline of the vast boreal forest of the Canadian Shield. Caribou, arctic fox, red fox, arctic hare and lemmings are all likely to be encountered, as well as the snowy owl, gyrfalcon, ptarmigans and other arctic birds.

Polar bear watching in Churchill

Season: October to November
Suggested Clothing: Clothing to suit a variety of cold weather conditions, wind breaker, wind pants, warm coat, sweater, fleece clothing, hat, gloves, scarf, snow boots, warm socks, long underwear.
Difficulty: Easy
Restrictions: Minimum age of 10 years old required.
Maximum Number of People: 16
Equipment Provided: Tundra vehicles, helicopter tour.
Transportation: Trips originate and end in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Price includes transportation from Winnipeg to Churchill.
Accommodations: Accommodations are in hotels in Winnipeg and Churchill.
Meal Information: Great food and picnic lunches are all included.
Guide Information: Your guides are professional naturalists with extensive experience with both the natural and cultural heritage of the Churchill region. They have over 16 years of experience in conducting polar bear tours.
Weather Information: Early winter temperatures average between -5 and -20 degrees celsius.
Comments: Trips include a 1 hour helicopter tour.
Trip Duration Price
5 days
$3695.00 per person US funds
Double occupancy. October 21-25, November 13-17, 2010
6 days

$4095.00 per person US funds
Double occupancy. Special tour includes dogsledding. October 16-21, 2010
6 days

$3995.00 per person US funds
Double occupancy. October 11-16, October 23-28, October 26-31, November 2-7, November 7-12, 2010
7 days

$4395.00 per person US funds
Double occupancy. November 10-16, 2010

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Polar bear watching in Churchill

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