BEARS OF CHURCHILL TOWN & TUNDRA ENTHUSIAST

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1 BEARS OF CHURCHILL TOWN & TUNDRA ENTHUSIAST

2 BEARS OF CHURCHILL TOWN & TUNDRA ENTHUSIAST DEPARTURES FROM SEPTEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Duration: 6 days Tour Stars & Ends: Winnipeg, Manitoba Cost: $6,499 cad + 9% tax Credit Card Price: $6,759 cad + 9% tax Single Supplement Cost: $1,125 cad + 9% tax Credit Card Single Supplement Cost: $1,170 cad + 9% tax Max: 22 adventurers Fitness Level: Easy Guides: to be confirmed closer to date of departure WHAT S INCLUDED Two hotel nights in Winnipeg Three hotel nights in Churchill Return airfare from Winnipeg to Churchill All meals in Churchill Ground transportation Interpretive guide Two full days aboard a Tundra Buggy Tour of Churchill and surrounding area Entrance to the Eskimo Museum and the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre Cultural Presentation Dogsledding excursion WHAT S NOT INCLUDED Alcoholic beverages Flights to and from Winnipeg Personal items Any expenses incurred due to changes beyond our control Mandatory emergency medical and evacuation insurance Discretionary trip cancellation and interruption insurance Optional helicopter tour Discretionary gratuities 2 Adventure Canada Cover photo by Dennis Minty

3 HIGHLIGHTS View polar bears up close from the comfort of the Tundra Buggy Experience the thrill of a dogsledding excursion Excellent photographic opportunities Explore the area s cultural history and heritage This interpretive-guided Churchill adventure allows you to experience the excitement of polar bear viewing from a world-famous Tundra Buggy, as well as enjoy the eclectic charm of this unique Northern town. The hotel-based Churchill Town & Tundra Enthusiast includes full-day Tundra Buggy safaris in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area - where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay but also has ample time spent in town, offering the opportunity to discover Churchill s personality by exploring unique shops, family-run restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine, and cultural museums that portray the historical importance of the area. This adventure is ideal for guests who want to experience the wondrous charm of the town of Churchill while also spending days in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, viewing Churchill s incredible polar bears. Bears of Churchill 3

4 DETAILED ITINERARY This is our intended itinerary. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable conditions. As with all of our adventures, weather, sea, ice, and road conditions are a determining factor and will dictate our itinerary. Day 1 Arrive in Winnipeg Arrive at your leisure in Winnipeg. Overnight at the Four Points Sheraton at the Winnipeg airport. Downtown Winnipeg is fifteen minutes away by taxi, for those interested. Meet at 21:00 at the hotel for a group orientation. Day 2 Winnipeg to Churchill Meet for coffee and snacks at the hotel; a repeat of the previous night s orientation will take place for latecomers. 07h00: charter flight departure for Churchill (2 2.5 hours) breakfast served on flight. 09h30: arrival in Churchill. A guided bus tour of local historical points of interest will explore attractions such as Cape Merry, Port of Churchill, and Manitoba Conversation s Polar Bear Holding Facility (weather permitting). 12h00: Lunch. Afternoon: A stop at the Eskimo Museum will be followed by free time to check in and enjoy the hotel. The museum features one of Canada s finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks, and artifacts dating from pre-dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times. Overnight: Churchill Hotel Day 3 Tundra Buggy Adventure Today will be spent in a Tundra Buggy with an expert local guide, viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. The best way to experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear is on an authentic Tundra Buggy. All of our vehicles are furnished with dualpane frost-free windows and contain propane heating systems that closely reseble 4 Adventure Canada

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6 fireplaces (featuring real flame behind glass). You will enjoy picnic-style lunches and refreshment while bear watching. The day concludes with an evening slide show conducted by seasoned residents of the area. Relax and soak up years of northern experience, enchanting stories, and magnificent photography. Overnight: Churchill Hotel Day 4 Dog Sledding Excursion In the morning, you will learn about the history of Canadian dogsledding form a local resident and sledding expert. This is followed by an exhilarating ride with a husky team on a custom-made sled (or cart, weather permitting). Join the mushers for hot chocolate and fresh bannock after your ride and hear stories of sledding adventures across the continent. During the afternoon you will step back in time to view detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits at the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre. View a series of videos on the history, culture, and wildlife of the area. Overnight: Churchill Hotel Day 5 Tundra Buggy and Winnipeg Today features another excursion via Tundra Buggy, including a picnic-style lunch and final opportunities for bear watching. 19h00: Evening flight to Winnipeg dinner served aboard. Arrival 21h00 21h30 Overnight: Four Points Sheraton Day 6 Heading Home Depart Winnipeg at your leisure 6 Adventure Canada Sheryl Saint

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