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Travel Planning Guide
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Some travelers are independent by nature and enjoy the challenges of planning their own Churchill experience in order to customize it for their personal priorities. This page has been assembled in response to questions from numerous site visitors who want to plan their trip independently. If you enjoy this challenge, this page is especially for you.
Travel agencies and tour operators provide valuable services; in fact, tourism in Churchill is dominated by tour operators. Most service providers, especially motels, are accustomed to working with tour companies in planning group travel. This has the potential to present challenges for independent travelers, especially during polar bear season when tours often book all of the available rooms. Because of this, independent travelers need to work to find feasible schedules combining transportation, lodging and tundra buggy tours.
The travel planning strategy below is based both on my experience with independent travel to Churchill and feedback from many other site users on their trips. The assumption is that aquiring lodging will be the hardest part of planning, securing a tundra buggy tour next, and scheduling transportation easiest. With regard to getting to Churchill, flights may be harder to come by than train tickets, although bedrooms on trains are only available to book them very early in the season. Don't be discouraged by a lack of bedrooms on the train. The seat cushions can be realligned for sleep and you get to experience local culture.
The challenging part of the process is coordinating transportation with lodging and tundra buggy tour availability. This strategy suggests using a telephone rather than email. Coordinating and planning is both challenging and time sensitive, and most service providers don't respond to email in a timely enough fashion. Here's the strategy I suggest:
Information below is current as of early 2004. Updates and corrections will be made as they come to my attention. I appreciate input from site visitors who have additional or more current information (email: sphutchens@yahoo.com). Please use "Churchill" in the subject line of your email and, just for the fun of it, please tell me which province, state, or country you live in so I can put a pin in my map!
| Churchill is more than polar bears. Visit Churchill's other seasons. Contact the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (cnsc@churchillscience.ca). | ||||||||||||
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Beluga Whales | XX | XX | ||||||||||
| Bird Migration | XX | XX | ||||||||||
| Flowers & Plants | X | XXX | X | |||||||||
| History & Culture | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Northern Lights | X | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | ||||||
| Polar Bears | XX | XXX | XX | |||||||||
| Other Wildlife | Visit the CNSC website for more information. | |||||||||||
| Check out
CNSC's Learning Vacations and Elderhostel Vacations! NOTE: Seasons are approximate and vary from year to year with weather. | ||||||||||||
I get quite a few questions about the best time to visit Churchill to see polar bears. The table above, based on information from the Churchill Northern Studies Centre website, provides the most reliable guidelines. The actual time of polar bear migration is influenced by weather patterns. If the weather turns cold early and stays cold, polar bears may migrate earlier. If the fall is warm and it stays warm well into October, polar bears will probably migrate later. In general, the mid-point of the timeline for seeing polar bears provides the greatest likelihood of seeing them in significant numbers.
Similarly, the mid-point of the timeline for each of the reasons for visiting Churchill provides the highest likelihood of success.
How do you Get to Churchill?
Several times a year someone asks,"Can you drive to Churchill?" No. The road ends at Gillam, approximately 170 miles south of Churchill. For all practical purposes, you have two choices: train or plane. I suppose that during the summer when Hudson Bay is free of ice you might find a way to get there by water, but I've never heard of anyone doing that.
Churchill by Train from Winnipeg
Travel to Churchill by train requires a day and a half each way (35 hours, 45 minutes to be exact). ViaRail #693 departs from the Via Rail station in Winnipeg (123 Main Street, Winnipeg) at 8:45 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, arriving in Churchill at 8:30 AM on the second day (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Tuesdays). The train schedule (available online) allows for stays in Churchill of 1, 3, 4, 5, or 6 days (or 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 or longer, of course). Here are the options if you go by train:
| Depart Winnipeg at 8:45 PM on |
Arrive Churchill at 8:30 AM on |
Days Stay |
Nights Stay |
Depart Churchill at 8:30 PM on |
Arrive Winnipeg at 8:05 AM on |
| Tuesday | Thursday | 1 | 0 | Thursday | Saturday |
| Thursday | Saturday | 1 | 0 | Saturday | Monday |
| Sunday | Tuesday | 1 | 0 | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Thursday | 3 | 2 | Saturday | Monday |
| Sunday | Tuesday | 3 | 2 | Thursday | Saturday |
| Thursday | Saturday | 4 | 3 | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Sunday | Tuesday | 5 | 4 | Saturday | Monday |
| Tuesday | Thursday | 6 | 5 | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Thursday | Saturday | 6 | 5 | Thursday | Saturday |
The return from Churchill to Winnipeg on ViaRail #692 departs at 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving in Winnipeg at 8:05 AM on the second day (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays).
The least expensive round trip to Churchill from Winnipeg is VIA Rail Economy Class with a seven day advance purchase ($333.84 in December 2004). A single bedroom, which sells out by January for the fall polar bear season, is about $439 additional if one is available. Although bedrooms are difficult to come by, the seats make acceptable sleeping arrangements for the hardy and/or frugal traveler (see my Travelogue for a description of how this works).
Undoubtedly the bargain or the century is a North American Rail Pass. According to one correspondent the pass was only $464.40 (off-season, senior rate). She traveled thousands of miles in the 30-day life of the pass, including Churchill! Check Amtrak or Via Rail Canada for more information.
If you drive to Winnipeg you can arrange long term parking for your car at the VIA Station or Hotel Fort Garry, conveniently located only two blocks from the station. See the table below for details.Churchill by Train from Thompson or Gillam
Drive a little ... save a lot ... and enjoy more of Manitoba!
Although Thompson, Manitoba (population 14,977), is 762 km (474 miles) from Winnipeg, it may be a feasible drive for some travelers, especially those living in western Canada or the northwestern United States. It is only 173 km (108 miles) further from Vancouver to Thompson than it is from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Thompson, "Hub of the North," has a nice website with 10 good reasons to visit.
From Thompson the VIA fare to Churchill is $109.14 and the trip takes only 14:35. It boards at 5:55 PM the evening before arriving in Churchill. Long term parking for cars is available at three locations. Parking for RVs is available at McCreedy Park Campground (on the north edge of Thompson) and, on a space-available basis, at Thompson City Hall. See the table below for details.
Gillam, Manitoba (population 1,909), might be of interest to the adventuresome willing to drive an additional 305 km (189 miles) of unpaved road beyond Thompson for the shortest and least expensive rail experience available. VIA #693 boards in Gillam at 11:50 PM and takes only 8:40 to reach Churchill. The fare is a real bargain: $59.92 round trip. Long term parking is available (see below).
Churchill by Train: Current Information
Visit the VIA Rail Canada website for the latest information or call 1-888-842-7245 (from Canada), 1-800-561-3949 (from United States) or 514-871-6000 (elsewhere).
Churchill by Train: Long Term Parking Information
123 Main Street 222 Broadway Ave. |
1-800-665-8088 Fax: 204-956-2351 ftgarry@fortgarryhotel.com |
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Station Road Downtown Thompson N edge of Thompson |
owner's risk) | ||
252 Railway Street |
Churchill by Plane
Several airlines serve Churchill (YYQ). Two fly from Winnipeg (YWG), one from Thompson (YTH).
Calm Air International Ltd. provides daily service (Monday through Friday) from Winnipeg to Churchill during the peak summer months and on a reduced schedule the balance of the year. Calm Air's best fare appears to be $1088.20 with a three day advance purchase. Their website was a bit difficult to navigate. For information or reservations call Calm Air Reservations toll free at 1-800-839-2256 from anywhere within Canada or the United States. Other contact numbers include 204-778-6471 (Thompson Headquarters), 204-675-8858 (Churchill), and 204-778-6964 (Fax).
Kivalliq Air, a division of Keewatin Air, flies from Winnipeg to Churchill every day except Saturday. They are located at #15 - 20 Hangar Line Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba. For information call 204-888-5619 or, outside North America, 001-204-888-5555. For Kivalliq Air Flight Reservations call Toll Free 1-877-855-1500.
Skyward Aviation, headquartered in Thompson, Manitoba, flies from Thompson to Churchill on Sundays and has other flights in northern Manitoba. Contact them at 204-778-7088 (Manitoba Reservations), 1-888-SKY-WARD, or 204-675-2967 (Churchill). You can also email Skyinfo@Skyward.mb.ca for information. The flight from Thompson to Churchill is only an hour and 25 minutes and one can drive to Thompson. This might provide an interesting option for some travelers, especially those who live west of Winnipeg.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box | Phone Fax |
| Calm Air International Ltd. | 90 Thompson Drive Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1Y8 |
1-800-839-2256 204-778-6471 204-675-8858 Fax: 204-778-6954 |
| Kivalliq Air | #15 - 20 Hangar Line Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3Y8 |
204-888-5619 1-877-855-1500 001-204-888-5555 |
|
Skyward Aviation Skyinfo@Skyward.mb.ca |
P.O. Box 1207 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1P1 |
204-778-7088 1-888-SKY-WARD 204-675-2967 Fax: 204-677-5945 |
| Transport Canada (Churchill Airport) oviattb@tc.gc.ca |
P.O. Box 1059 | 204-675-8868 Fax: 204-675-2185 |
Nine motels and about five B&Bs (that's all I've found) serve Churchill. Contact information for all of these lodging providers is below. If you are aware of motels, hotels, B&Bs, or host homes that aren't on the list (or that are no longer in business), please let me know.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
|
Aurora Inn (22 rooms) |
24 Bernier Street P.O. Box 1030 |
204-675-2071 1-888-840-1344 Fax: 204-675-2850 |
| Bear Country Inn |
126 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 788 |
204-675-8299 Fax: 204-675-8803 |
| Blue Sky B&B | Information not available. | |
| Churchill Motel & Restaurant motelch@mts.net (26 rooms) |
Kelsey Blvd. & Franklin St. P.O. Box 218 |
204-675-8853 Fax: 204-675-8228 |
| Don Gould B & B polarbearbandb@yahoo.com |
26 Hearne St. P.O. Box 41 |
204-675-2819 |
| Iceberg Inn |
184 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2228 Fax: 204-675-2543 |
| La Peruse House B & B (3 rooms) |
100 Button Street P.O. Box 894 |
204-675-2254 |
|
Lazy Bear Lodge & Cafe (33 rooms) lazy@mts.net |
313 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 931 |
204-675-2969 Fax: 204-675-2408 |
| Mike's Bed & Breakfast | 51 Selkirk | 204-675-2273 204-675-2773 |
| Northern Lights Travel Lodge nnlchurchill@mts.net & Diner (16 rooms) |
101 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 70 |
204-675-2403 Fax: 204-675-2011 |
| Polar Bear Bed & Breakfast polarbearbandb@yahoo.com |
26 Hearne St. P.O. Box 41 |
204-675-2819 |
|
Polar Inn and Suites (26 rooms: 21 standard, 3 kitchen studios, 2 apartment suites) polarinn@mts.net |
153 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 1031 |
204-675-8878 1-877-765-2733 Fax: 204-675-2647 |
| Seaport Hotel seaport1@mts.net (21 rooms) |
299 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 399 |
204-675-8807 Fax: 204-675-2795 |
| Three Bears Bed and Breakfast dingwall@mts.net |
204-675-2514 | |
|
Tundra Inn (31 rooms) info@tundrainn.com |
34 Franklin Street P.O. Box 999 |
204-675-8831 1-800-265-8563 Fax: 204-675-2764 |
| Ursus Maritimus Bed & Breakfast | P.O. Box 41 | 204-675-2819 |
| Versa's Home Bed and Breakfast | 87 Hearne Street | 204-675-2544 |
There are at least eight restaurants in Churchill. If you are aware of other places to eat that aren't on the list, please let me know.
| Name Website Link |
Address & P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Churchill Motel & Restaurant | Kelsey Blvd. & Franklin St. P.O. Box 218 |
204-675-8853 Fax: 204-675-8228 |
| Gypsy's Bakery & Deli | 253 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 429 |
204-675-2322 204-675-2431 |
|
Lazy Bear Lodge & Cafe lazy@mts.net |
313 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 931 |
204-675-2969 Fax: 204-675-2408 |
| Northern Nights Travel Lodge & Diner |
101 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 70 |
204-675-2403 |
| Reef Cafe & Dining Room (in the Seaport Hotel) |
299 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 399 |
204-675-8807 Fax: 204-675-2795 |
| The Hub Restaurant (formerly the Wong Kee) |
23 Franklin St. P.O. Box 1045 |
204-675-2827 Fax: 204-675-2457 |
| Trader's Table Restaurant | 141 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2141 |
Many travelers enjoy shopping in Churchill. Certainly one of the lures is that of exploring in unfamiliar places.
Shopping in Churchill
The following businesses offer a wide variety of merchandise, both tourist and non-tourist oriented. In addition to a wide selection of gift items, most everyday items are available in Churchill. Visitors to Churchill will probably enjoy looking at the selection of items especially suited to the far north climate.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Arctic Trading Company | 141 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 910 |
204-675-8804 1-800-665-0431 Fax: 204-675-2164 |
| Bazlik Jewellers, Ltd. | 219 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2397 |
| Churchill Home Building Centre | 204 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 940 |
204-675-2438 Fax: 204-675-2884 |
| Great White Bear Gift Shop | 51 Bernier Street P.O. Box 91 |
204-675-2781 866-765-8344 Fax: 204-675-2930 |
| Northern Images northernimages@arcticdata.ca |
174 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2681 Fax: 204-675-2681 |
| Northern Store | 171 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 188 |
204-675-8891 Fax: 204-675-2622 |
|
Polar Inn
Souvenir Boutique (also has cold weather rental gear: parkas, wind pants, boots, etc.) polarinn@mts.net |
153 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 1031 |
204-675-8878 1-877-765-2733 Fax: 204-675-2647 |
|
Polar
U-Drive (vehicle rentals) polarinn@mts.net |
153 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 1031 |
204-675-8878 1-877-765-2733 Fax: 204-675-2647 |
| Royal Bank of Canada, Churchill Branch |
203 LaVerendrye P.O. Box 878 |
204-675-8894 Fax: 204-675-2738 |
| Tamarack Rentals (vehicle rentals) |
353 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2192 |
| Tamarack Flooring |
353 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 187 |
204-675-2006 Fax: 204-675-2185 |
| Wapusk General Store | 321 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 728 |
204-675-2887 Fax: 204-675-8042 |
Travelers finding themselves in Churchill on Sunday might enjoy an opportunity to worship in this far north community.
Churches in Churchill
Rest assured that you would be more than welcome at these churches.
| Name and Service Time Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Alliance Church Services: 10:00 AM |
35 Hudson Square P.O. Box 370 |
204-675-2264 Fax: 204-675-2962 |
| Diocese of Churchill-Hudson Bay | P.O. Box 10 | 204-675-2541 Fax: 204-675-2140 |
|
Holy Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church Services: 10:00 AM |
230 LaVerendrye Ave. | 204-675-2568 |
|
Saint Paul's Anglican Church Services: 11:00 AM (Thanadelthur's Cairn is behind the church) |
67 Bernier Street (at corner with LaVerendrye Ave.) |
204-675-2397 204-675-2459 204-675-8816 |
Many travelers enjoy the convenience of having all of the details of travel to unfamiliar places taken care of. The camaraderie and socialization with others on a tour can contribute to the enjoyment.
Watching Polar Bears
The only way to see polar bears in the tundra is on a day tour. The independent traveler can arrange tundra buggy tours to watch polar bears through Great White Bear Tours and Tundra Buggy Tours (Frontiers North Adventures). All inclusive polar bear tours (transportation, lodging, meals, tundra buggy tours, etc.) are also offered by the firms listed.
A question I get frequently is, "Should I plan one day to watch polar bears or two?" I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this, because it depends on the individual and how much interest you have in other opportunities to explore Churchill. If you are really fascinated with polar bears, you might enjoy two days. Personally, given the limited time in Churchill, I chose one day so I could use the other day to explore the town and area in a rented vehicle. Viewing bears two consecutive days, you are likely to see the same bears doing the same fascinating things. Make your choice and enjoy Churchill either way ... or stay an extra day so you can do both!
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Churchill Arctic Travel and Tours yyqtvl@mts.net Locally owned, open year-round |
140 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 489 |
204-675-2811 1-800-267-5128 Fax: 204-675-2258 |
|
Churchill Nature Tours mail@churchillnaturetours.com |
P.O. Box 429 Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 |
204-636-2968 Fax: 204-636-2557 |
|
Churchill Wild info@churchillwild.com |
P.O. Box 425 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N2 |
204-778-3700 1-888-326-7325 Fax: 204-778-3730 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 662 |
204-675-2121 Fax: 204-675-1051 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (Year-round office) info@frontiersnorth.com |
P.O. Box 40063 RPO Nairn Winnipeg, MB R2L 2G2 |
204-949-2050 1-800-663-9832 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
|
Great White Bear Tours info@greatwhitebeartours.com |
51 Bernier Street P.O. Box 91 |
204-675-2781 866-765-8344 Fax: 204-675-2930 |
| Seal River Heritage Lodge is now Churchill Wild (see listing above) |
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|
Tundra Buggy Tours (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 662 |
204-675-2121 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
|
Watchee Lodge (may have been listed as Chesney Lodge) |
P.O. Box 187 Office: 353 Kelsey Blvd. (65km south of Churchill; access by rail or snow-machine) |
204-675-2114 1-800-675-2185 |
Watching Beluga Whales
Beluga whale watching tours can be arranged through the firms listed below.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Churchill Arctic Travel and Tours yyqtvl@mts.net Locally owned, open year-round |
140 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 489 |
204-675-2811 1-800-267-5128 Fax: 204-675-2258 |
|
Churchill Nature Tours mail@churchillnaturetours.com |
P.O. Box 429 Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 |
204-636-2968 Fax: 204-636-2557 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2121 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (Year-round office) info@frontiersnorth.com |
P.O. Box 40063 RPO Nairn Winnipeg, MB R2L 2G2 |
204-949-2050 1-800-663-9832 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
|
Kayak Churchill info@kayakchurchill.com |
P.O. Box 161 | 204-675-2638 (June-August) |
|
Sea North Tours, Ltd. seanorth@mts.net |
39 Franklin P.O. Box 222 |
204-675-2195 Fax: 204-675-2198 |
| Wapamek Tours (boat tours) (buy at Wapusk General Store) |
P.O. Box 244 | 204-675-2125 Fax: 204-675-2125 |
Watching Birds
Birdwatching tours can be arranged through the firms listed below.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Churchill Arctic Travel and Tours yyqtvl@mts.net Locally owned, open year-round |
140 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 489 |
204-675-2811 1-800-267-5128 Fax: 204-675-2258 |
|
Churchill Nature Tours mail@churchillnaturetours.com |
P.O. Box 429 Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 |
204-636-2968 Fax: 204-636-2557 |
|
Churchill Wilderness Encounter cwe@mts.net |
P.O. Box 9 | 204-675-2248 1-800-265-9458 Fax: 204-675-2045 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2121 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (Year-round office) info@frontiersnorth.com |
P.O. Box 40063 RPO Nairn Winnipeg, MB R2L 2G2 |
204-949-2050 1-800-663-9832 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
Enjoying Flowers and Tundra in Bloom
Flower and botany tours can be arranged through the firms listed below.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Churchill Arctic Travel and Tours yyqtvl@mts.net Locally owned, open year-round |
140 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 489 |
204-675-2811 1-800-267-5128 Fax: 204-675-2258 |
|
Churchill Nature Tours mail@churchillnaturetours.com |
P.O. Box 429 Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 |
204-636-2968 Fax: 204-636-2557 |
|
Churchill Wilderness Encounter cwe@mts.net |
P.O. Box 9 | 204-675-2248 1-800-265-9458 Fax: 204-675-2045 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2121 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (Year-round office) info@frontiersnorth.com |
P.O. Box 40063 RPO Nairn Winnipeg, MB R2L 2G2 |
204-949-2050 1-800-663-9832 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
Watching the Northern Lights
January through March is the best time to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). From an expert in Churchill: "It is better to view the Northern Lights during the new moon. The full moon does affect viewing but often during February and March the lights are bright enough that they are still present (and spectacular) during that phase. With regard to the impact of a full moon, it will dim the aurora, yes, and it will affect the colour (green turns a bit grey), but a bright and dancing aurora and a full moon look really, really cool! What a full moon might affect is open shutter photography, but you can still try it out just in case. Also, the full moon rising in Churchill is incredible. It is a giant red ball coming up over the horizon - as it starts it almost looks like a forest fire in the distance. Watch the SpaceWeather.com forecast in the days before and during the trip. It will give you an idea of good viewing times or what to expect." There is a spectacular Aurora Gallery at SpaceWeather.com.
Northern light viewing (January through March) can be arranged through the firms listed below.
| Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
|
Aurora Domes tinfo@tundrainn.com |
P.O. Box 999 3 Miles from the Airport |
204-675-8831 1-800-265-8563 Fax: 204-675-2764 |
| Churchill Arctic Travel and Tours yyqtvl@mts.net Locally owned, open year-round |
140 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 489 |
204-675-2811 1-800-267-5128 Fax: 204-675-2258 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (July 1 to November 30) info@frontiersnorth.com |
124 Kelsey Blvd. | 204-675-2121 |
|
Frontiers North Adventures (Year-round office) info@frontiersnorth.com |
P.O. Box 40063 RPO Nairn Winnipeg, MB R2L 2G2 |
204-949-2050 1-800-663-9832 Fax: 204-667-1051 |
Other Interesting Adventures and Tours
Here are some additional opportunities to enhance your Churchill experience!
| Type of Tour | Name Website Link |
Address &/or P.O. Box (all are Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0) |
Phone Fax |
| Boat tours to Prince of Wales Fort NHS and Sloop Cove NHS |
Wapamek Tours wapamektours@churchillmb.net (buy at Wapusk General Store) |
P.O. Box 244 | 204-675-2125 Fax: 204-675-2125 |
| Dogsledding "Bed & Sled" |
Blue Sky Expeditions jgaazure@mts.net |
P.O. Box 845 |
204-675-2001 |
| Dogsledding | Epic Sled Dog Adventures | P.O. Box 1116 | 204-675-2863 |
| Dogsledding | Robert Anderson Wawatawin Tours |
Wapusk General Store 321 Kelsey P.O. Box 728 |
204-675-2887 Fax: 204-675-8042 |
| Helicopter tours |
Hudson Bay Helicopters info@hudsonbayheli.com (click here for a nice article) |
290 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 337 |
204-675-2576 Fax: 204-675-2331 |
| Walking tours, roads and trails, winter tours, "off the beaten path" tours, custom tours |
Nature 1st Tours nature1st@mts.net |
A 55 Raddison Ave. P.O. Box 1136 |
204-675-2147 Fax: 204-675-2103 |
| Snowmobile
tours to Nunavut from Churchill and other northern destinations |
Gyrfalcon
Arctic Expeditions gyrfalcon@mts.net |
273 Kelsey Blvd. P.O. Box 1002 |
204-675-2056 204-675-2999 1-888-497-2004 Fax: 204-675-2335 |
Safety and other concerns are always important for the independent traveler. See the excellent site by Alice Rameriz for helpful information.
If you operate a business in Churchill that fits in one of the above categories and you aren't listed, please contact the webmaster. This is not a commercial website and there is no charge for listing.
I personally maintain this page and enjoy answering questions and exchanging information with Churchill travelers. Send email to sphutchens@yahoo.com(Please use "Churchill" on the Subject line.) (Note: this "mailto" link may not work from some systems, necessitating copying my email address into your system manually.)