BELUGAS OF CHURCHILL WITH VIA RAIL

Today, you will arrive on your own at the Winnipeg Airport. In the afternoon, enjoy a Winnipeg city tour with highlights including downtown Winnipeg, Legislative Building, St. Boniface Museum, and Manitoba Museum.

Overnight - Winnipeg (Hotel to be advised)

Transfer to the Via Rail station for your evening departure aboard the Hudson Bay. For a total change of scenery leave Winnipeg, in the heart of the southern prairies and travel to Churchill, a city in the vast sub-arctic region on the shores of the Hudson Bay. This 1,700 km two-night journey features regional cuisine prepared fresh on board in the dining car, cozy accommodations with shower access in the Northern Spirit sleeper cars and stunning views of the prairies, lakes, forests and tundra en route to Hudson's Bay.

Overnight - onboard VIA Rail

This morning, the Hudson Bay will roll into Churchill. Upon arrival you will enjoy a guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and the Manitoba Conservation's Polar Bear Holding Facility.

Overnight - Churchill (Hotel to be advised)

You will depart on a coast guard approved vessel and discover hundreds of beluga whales in the mouth of the Churchill River. During the summer, the mouth of the Churchill River teems with the largest concentration of beluga whales in the world. 3000+ playful and vocal belugas spend time here birthing their young and feeding on crustaceans found in the warm water of the river. Then, travel across the river to tour the Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site of Canada the oldest most northerly stone fort in the country. Here, you can experience the diverse history of the Hudson's Bay Company and the fur trade of the 1700s. The Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill, provides an excellent introduction to the sites with exhibits and special presentations.

The afternoon is free to explore Churchill on your own. You may wish visit the Eskimo Museum & Parks Canada Interpretive Centre (not included), which contains one of Canada's finest collections of Inuit cravings, kayaks and artifacts dating from per-Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.

Overnight - Churchill (Hotel to be advised)

You will depart on a guided excursion into the beluga whale estuary in a Zodiac. Quickly move around the beluga whale estuary and experience the largest beluga whale population in the world at surface level. Zodiacs are industrial-strength inflatable boats commonly used by military and law enforcement agencies.

This afternoon you will embark on a half day Tundra Buggy® tour. What is a Tundra Buggy®? Picture in front of you this huge wheeled - I mean huge, like 5 feet high huge, wheeled vehicle. Sitting on top of the wheels is this huge, I mean huge, wide-bodied enclosure. The vehicle includes a propane heater, a toilet facility and, for all intents and purposes, comfortable seats, windows (that open) and a large observation deck. Alas, now you have a Tundra Buggy® that allows you to go out on the tundra, in relative comfort and safety to watch and photograph wildlife & fauna.

Overnight - Churchill (Hotel to be advised)

You will depart Churchill and fly back to Winnipeg. Arrive in Winnipeg, mid-day, and board your outbound flight for your return home.

• 4 nights accommodation, room tax & mandatory service charges
• 2 nights accommodation onboard VIA Rail in a Sleeper between Winnipeg & Churchill
• Flight between Churchill & Winnipeg
• Churchill Town & Area Tour
• Winnipeg City Tour
• 1/2 day Beluga Whale & Prince of Wales Fort Boat Excursion
• 1/2 day Beluga Whale Tour by Zodiac
• 1/2 day Tundra Buggy® Tour
• 3.5% Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
• Personalized documentation package

• Meals
• Activities not listed as included
• Gratuities
• Transfers
• Transportation not listed as included
• Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)