Churchill is located directly beneath the auroral oval, making this northern town one of the best places on Earth to witness the awe-inspiring northern lights. Frontiers North’s Northern Lights and Winter Nights Specialist adventure, led by an experienced Photo Specialist, offers you the opportunity to capture this incredible night-sky phenomenon from the tundra. Surround yourself in beautiful northern landscapes as we travel to a new and secluded location each night for incredible aurora-viewing and photography opportunities!
By day, you’ll experience the history and culture of this unique northern community with a snowshoeing adventure, an exhilarating dog sled ride through the boreal forest, a tour of the local Itsanitaq Museum and more!
This adventure includes an evening at Dan’s Diner, an exclusive culinary experience on the frozen banks of the Churchill River. Individual itineraries and inclusions may vary.
Go in search of the awe-inspiring northern lights from a new and exciting location each night.
Explore the history and culture of Churchill with activities such as dog sledding and snowshoeing.
Travel by Tundra Buggy® to a culinary adventure beneath the northern lights at Dan’s Diner.
CHURCHILL AND AREA TOUR: A guided bus tour of Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility and Inukshuk. CULINARY EXPERIENCE: Travel by Tundra Buggy across the frozen river to Dan’s Diner, an exclusive pop-up restaurant in the wilderness.
DOG SLEDDING: Learn about Métis culture, the history of dog sledding and enjoy an exhilarating dog sled ride.
FOREST EXCURSION: Escape the lights of town for aurora borealis-viewing
Sample Activities:
opportunities from an extraordinary locale in the boreal forest.
ITSANITAQ MUSEUM: Tour one of Canada’s finest Inuit collections dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule and modern Inuit times.
MANITOBA MUSEUM PROGRAM: Explore renowned exhibitions focussed on human and natural heritage themes that tell the story of Manitoba.
PARKS CANADA VISITOR CENTRE: View incredibly detailed wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits that
represent the history of Churchill.
PBI HOUSE: Hear from a PBI representative and tour the centre to learn about polar bear research and climate change.
PHOTO WORKSHOP: Partake in an introductory photo workshop led by one of our Photo Specialist guides.
SNOWSHOE TREK: Enjoy the solace of an interpretive snowshoeing adventure through the boreal forest.
THANADELTHUR LOUNGE: Travel by Tundra Buggy across the river to our warm and secluded lounge for peak aurora-viewing opportunities.
TUNDRA BUGGY ADVENTURE: Take a ride on an official Tundra Buggy to Churchill’s remote locales for aurora borealis-viewing opportunities.
WINNIPEG PLANETARIUM: Enjoy a guided tour of Winnipeg’s night sky, highlighting current constellations, planets and northern lights.
DAY 1: WELCOME TO WINNIPEG — Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and make their own way to Inn at the Forks hotel; Evening welcome dinner hosted by Frontiers North Photo Specialist. (MEALS: D)
DAY 2: THE MANITOBA MUSEUM — Manitoba Planetarium presentation; Interactive “Inuit: People of the North” program. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY 3: CHURCHILL ADVENTURE BEGINS — Early morning flight to Churchill; Introductory northern lights photography workshop; Evening forest excursion. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY 4: DAN’S DINER CULINARY EXPERIENCE — Churchill and area tour; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Dan’s Diner culinary experience. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY 5: DOG SLEDDING AND THANADELTHUR LOUNGE — Dog sledding and interpretive program; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY6: SNOWSHOE TREK AND WAPUSK ADVENTURES — Interpretive snowshoe trek; Evening visit to Wapusk Adventures. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY 7: LAST DAY IN CHURCHILL — Itsanitaq Museum; PBI House; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport. (MEALS: B, L , D)
DAY 8: DEPART WINNIPEG — Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure. (MEALS: NONE)
