Hudson Bay Odyssey, Manitoba

Begin your trip in style with included airport lounge access before your day flight to Winnipeg. Make your own way to the The Grand by Lakeview at Winnipeg Airport, where you will enjoy a relaxing stay. During the evening at 7pm, Churchill Wild hosts an informative orientation chat where you can meet your fellow travellers over refreshments and anticipate your departure.

Stay: The Grand by Lakeview, Winnipeg Airport (Standard)

You will depart Winnipeg for Churchill early in the morning where you will transfer to a private charter for your one hour flight to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Upon arrival at the Lodge, your hosts will provide a tour and accommodation and lunch is served shortly after your arrival, you will then be given an orientation regarding your stay in polar bear country.

Your first day includes an afternoon of exploring the coastline in search of the “Great Ice Bear”. Appetizers and cocktails are served at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. During the evening there will be an informative lecture or slide show presentation narrated by one of Churchill Wild’s knowledgeable guides or staff. If it is a clear night you may also have a chance to view one of the spectacular aurora borealis displays common at this latitude.

Breakfast will generally be served at 8:00 a.m. and outings begin at about 9:30 a.m. If there are bears near the Lodge touring may be delayed to take advantage of the observation opportunities. The option is also always available for anyone to stay behind to take photos of the wildlife around the Lodge and relax. Daily outings may include an ATV coastal tour to the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline with lunch served around a campfire. A full day tour of the coastline of Hudson Bay to photograph polar bears and other wildlife in their native environment. Lunch and a tea boil are served around a campfire. After lunch you will explore the river deltas and coastal eskers, or stay close to the Lodge to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves as the day unfolds, to photograph the King of the Arctic and other wildlife. Each night return for appetizers and cocktails served at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. During the evening there will be an informative lecture, slide show presentation, or informal visiting. Staff will monitor the Aurora Borealis after dark if conditions are optimal and will provide a gentle wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities to witness the spectacular Arctic phenomenon.

After another hearty Lodge breakfast, we will begin air transfers back to Churchill. Have your cameras ready for the return flight as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots. Upon your return to Churchill, store your luggage, the balance of the day is then free for browsing the shops and exhibits of Churchill. Local places such as Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, the Itsanitaq Museum, the Polar Bear Holding Compound (otherwise known as the Polar Bear Jail), as well as the Parks Canada exhibit are all of great interest. Please refer to your “Top Things to Do and See” list we provided.

Fly south to Winnipeg in the evening, upon arrival, collect your bags and settle in at The Grand by Lakeview Airport Hotel for a restful night filled with cherished memories.

Stay: The Grand by Lakeview at Winnipeg Airport Hotel (Standard)

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight, arriving home on day eight.