Northern Lights of Churchill
Travel to Churchill to view the Northern Lights
On this week-long adventure, journey to Churchill, Manitoba – one of the top three places in the world to see the Northern Lights. View the mystical Aurora from a cozy Tundra Buggy in the deep dark of an arctic winter. Enjoy a culinary adventure under the stars, interpretive tours, and guided winter activities.
Suggested length
6 days / 5 nights
Price
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When to go
February
3 nights of Northern Lights viewing from 3 different locations
Once in a lifetime culinary experience under the night sky in Dan's Diner
Sleeping in a cozy Churchill hotel
Guided dogsledding and snow shoeing
Interpretive presentations & tours
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Trip Itinerary
Arrive in Winnipeg
Your adventure begins in Winnipeg. Known affectionately as Winter-Peg, Winnipeg was historically established as a fur-trade post, but is now a vibrant, cultural hub city in the heart of Canada’s prairies.
- Meet Your Group and Guides
- Suggested Winter Clothing Rental
To ensure you are comfortable in Churchill's cold temperatures, ask us about how you can book winter clothing rentals. Options include Canada Goose parkas and snow pants, plus Baffin snow boots.
Journey North to Churchill
After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.
- Fly to Churchill
- Churchill Town and Area Tour
On this Churchill interpretive tour, view and photograph the Polar Bear Holding Facility, historical Cape Merry, and an impressive Inukshuk.
- Itsanitaq Museum Visit
Learn about Inuit culture at the Itsanitaq Museum. The museum's collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts are among the finest and oldest in the world.
- Northern Lights Forest Excursion
This evening, travel to a cozy yurt tucked away in the snowy boreal forest and witness the awe-inspiring northern lights.
Experience Churchill
Over the next few days, immerse yourself into Northern life.
- Polar Bears International House
Visit Polar Bears International House, hear from a PBI representative, and learn about ongoing polar bear research in the region.
- Interpretive Snowshoe Tour
- Northern Lights Culinary Experience
This evening, cross the frozen Churchill River in a Tundra Buggy and arrive at Dan's Diner. Enjoy regional cuisine and watch for the aurora borealis through panoramic windows.
Explore the North, View the Aurora Borealis
Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures.
- Dog Sledding Adventure
Meet a local Métis musher for an authentic dog sledding experience. Hear incredible tales of Arctic racing before embarking on your own race through the boreal forest.
- Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge
Cross the frozen Churchill River to view the northern lights from Thanadelthur Lounge — a mobile lodge with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and an outdoor rooftop observation deck, situated on the Tundra, far away from the lights of town.
Churchill back to Winnipeg
After a morning activity, you depart from Churchill to spend the night in Winnipeg.
- Parks Canada Centre Visit
Discover Churchill's intriguing history through Parks Canada Centre's wildlife dioramas and interactive exhibits.
- Fly back to Winnipeg
Depart from Winnipeg
After checking out of your hotel, depart Winnipeg at your leisure.
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Accommodations
Tundra Inn
The Tundra Inn is a charming, family-run hotel located in the northern town of Churchill. With comfortable accommodation and complimentary amenities, this is the perfect place to relax before or after your arctic adventure.
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Train to Vancouver
Want to experience even more of Canada? Add a train journey from Winnipeg to Vancouver and travel through the stunning Canadian Rockies to the country's West Coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Northern Lights are most commonly a greenish-yellow hue, though they can appear pink, red, blue and even violet.
Yes! In spite of its cold and snowy reputation, Canada is one of the world’s best destinations for winter sports and activities, from downhill skiing and heli-skiing (invented in Canada), to dog sledding and snowshoeing. Canada is also one of the top places on the planet to see the Northern Lights, with best viewing between November and March.
You can photograph the Northern Lights, but you will need a tripod and preferably a DSLR camera where you can control the shutter speed. A wide angle lens is also recommended to capture their full scope.
Insider Tips
Canada is such a magical place in winter. Seeing the Northern Lights shimmer across a dark northern sky is a life-changing experience!
Fernando
Canadian Insider
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