Great River Journey of the Yukon

The Great River Journey is a unique world-class geotour. It combines the adventure of a wilderness river safari with a journey of personal discovery — there is no other product like it in North America. The Great River Journey begins in Whitehorse and unfolds over eight days and 600 kilometers (373 miles) of wilderness leading to Dawson City. Along the way, it passes through the traditional lands of our four First Nations partners, whose citizens are among the people who will be hosting, guiding and caring for guests.

Small groups (maximum 10 people) travel in their own riverboat with a pilot and an experienced local guide. Frequent landings are made to view wildlife, explore the wilderness and historical sites, rest and relax. The small group size and the wide variety of Yukon attractions permit each tour to be personalized to accommodate special interests such as wildlife viewing, nature photography, bird watching, hiking, paddling and participating in cultural and interpretative programs.

Each step in the Great River Journey takes visitors further back in time and deeper into the wilderness, history and culture of the Yukon. Overnight accommodation is in small, private, remotely situated lodge facilities. Each lodge has been designed and themed to harmonize with and accentuate the unique wilderness and historical aspects of the surrounding area. Private “tented” sleeping cabins provide guests with all the security and comfort of a first class hotel suite with the feeling and appearance of a tented cabin.

Fine cuisine featuring local ingredients and traditional foods is served throughout the journey. The lodge accommodation at each overnight stop becomes more rustic, closer to nature and themed in the time period being explored. The tour is comprised of two nights at Upper Labarge Lodge (a Yukon riverboat stop of the 1930s), two nights at Homestead Lodge (a wilderness homestead from 1901) near Fort Selkirk (an historical site preserved in the wilderness), one night at Wilderness Outpost (a trading post of the 1840s) and two nights in Dawson City (the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898) now a Canadian Historic Site.

The Great River Journey has been developed as a responsible tourism product, with respect for the environment and First Nations culture as its cornerstone values.
Great River Journey

Aurora viewing

Aurora Village - Northwest Territories

Aurora Village is largely made up of tepees, kept warm for your enjoyment, while waiting for the aurora. Guests can learn about the scientific and legendary element of the aurora borealis and receive information on how to photograph them. We have heated seats for your aurora viewing comfort. Food and drinks are served nightly in our dining hall.

Conveniently located on nearby Aurora Lake, Aurora Village offers both day and night activities that will make the memories of your stay in Yellowknife last a lifetime.

At 62.27 degrees latitude, we experience up to 20 hours of darkness.
W e have designed Aurora Village to maximize the viewing pleasure of our guests and introduce them to our culture, the northern environment and offer them some good wholesome fun!

Since we are located on a hilltop overlooking the lake our guest have an excellent panoramic view, without any distractions from city lights or passing vehicles.

Soft light from lanterns provide enough light for safe walking without interfering with a guest's view of the Northern Lights.

Summer Sightings on the Coast

Captain Neil Shearar reports some great highlights from the just completed 7-day North Coast / Khutzeymateen trip aboard the Island Roamer. With the early spring salmon runs now coming in, various pods of orcas from the "A" clan were in the area providing some excellent whale watching. The Khutzeymateen Conservancy lived up to its reputation with some incredible grizzly bear viewing with local guide Greg Palmer. The finale was coming upon a howling wolf pack and a lone wolf out along the shore; followed on the last morning by a visit to one of the most famous petroglyphs (rock carvings) on the coast, "Man who fell from Heaven", accompanied by a Tsimshian native guide. If you haven't visited this area book now for 2011 and find out why everyone is talking about the Khutze!

June 3-6, 2011 (4 days) £1450
June 7-10, 2011 (4 days) £1450
June 11-14, 2011 (4 days) £1450
June 15-21, 2011 (7 days) £2550

NB These trips can be combined with a wonderful holiday in the Galapagos of the North, the Queen Charlotte Islands

Sevilla Island Resort - British Columbia

I went here a few years ago and loved it.

At Sevilla Island Resort we focus on providing both relaxing oceanside vacations and memorable eco-adventures to guests of all ages. We offer oceanfront accommodations, exquisite meals, Desolation Sound Sea Safari Boat Tours , Snorkeling Tours , Savary Island Biking/Beachcombing Trips , Sea Kayaking Tours and a wide range of other eco-adventure activities with either individual pricing or all-inclusive packages. You can relax at the Resort, select from one of our standard all-inclusive adventure packages, or have us arrange a custom activity package to meet your specific BC Sunshine Coast vacation needs.

The Resort is located on Sevilla Island just across the bay from Lund harbor on the world renowned BC Sunshine Coast. The area around the Resort offers a rich ecological diversity with five protected marine parks, towering mountains, lush rainforests, sandy beaches, rocky islands and hundreds of miles of rugged coastline. The area around the Resort is a mecca for sea kayaking, hiking, sea safari's, snorkeling/scuba diving, canoeing, beachcombing, mountain biking, fishing and 4x4ing. There are few places in the world where you can engage in so many different outdoor activities in such a wide range of diverse settings.

For those looking for a more relaxing vacation the stunning scenery, diverse marine life and broad array of local flora and fauna provide for excellent exploring, sightseeing, bird watching and photography. You can relax and enjoy the scenery around the Resort from one of our many decks, lounge in our oceanside hot tub, explore the warm waters and sandy beaches of Savary Island, experience Desolation Sound on one of our Sea Safari's or go golfing or fishing.

It is not our website because it is so small, but give me a ring on 020 8776 8709 and we can certainly help you include Sevila Island Resort on your BC holiday itinerary

Tin Cup Lodge, Yukon

When Tincup Lodge was built in 1991, no expense was spared in constructing the finest of facilities. The main lodge offers sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains, and features a dining room, bar, kitchen and large outdoors deck with a hot tub. The duplex cedar-log guest cabins can accommodate 10 guests and each have their own cozy wood stove, covered verandah and private bathrooms.

Owned and operated by Larry Nagy and Jose Janssen, the Lodge is a labor of love, it expresses the commitments we have made to their guests' comfort and enjoyment, to the Yukon wilderness and to the fine art of fishing and relaxing.

Pictures are worth thousands of words!

Tincup Lodge guests are met either at the arrivals in Whitehorse Airport or at their Whitehorse Hotel Lobby and are then transported to the Alpine Aviation floatplane dock.

They are then flown by a Beaver or Cessna 206 floatplane, 250 km to Tincup Lodge.

The cost of this chartered flight is included in the 4 or 7 day Tincup Lodge package.

Gatherall´s Puffin & Whale Watch - Newfoundland/Labrador

This is a note from the company that we use to see puffins and whales near St. John's in Newfoundland.

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Gatherall's. Our Family firmly believes that if you compare Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch with all of the other marine tour operators in Newfoundland, you are sure to determine that Gatherall's is the overwhelming choice to include as part of your Newfoundland itinerary. We look forward to an opportunity to demonstrate our ability to your clients first hand this season.

Gatherall's takes pride in the warmth, sincerity, and professionalism of our staff.

We have taken great care to select those unique individuals whose enthusiasm is contagious. Gatherall's goes to great lengths to retain our staff so as to ensure our clients receive the highest level of service possible. Local guides--to whom hospitality comes naturally--will captivate you with their enthusiasm, energy and spirit. Their goal is to bring to life all of the wonders of the Reserve and the rich and varied history of our area.

Gatherall's goes to great lengths to ensure that we provide the highest level of service to all of our clients. Our guides receive the most in-depth training and on the job experience provided by any operator. Attention to detail pervades our entire operation and is one of the reasons why Gatherall's continues to thrive while many others have come and gone.

The live commentary presented during the 90 minute tour is a blend of adventure, excitement, and education your group will cherish for a lifetime. This program has been specially prepared to offer our guests a deeper appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of our province. As it is a live presentation, this program remains flexible so as to satisfy the particular interests of each group.

The program is intended to be both educational and entertaining. Information offered on the trips is now available in both German and French, in written and audio form. Live entertainment is also available upon request.

Gatherall's dedication to providing memorable experiences is matched only by our commitment to quality, innovation, and integrity.

Le Manoir Richelieu Resort in Charlevoix, Québec

Nestled majestically between the sea and the mountains, the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Quebec Resort in Charlevoix is a vision of historical splendor. Rich in tradition, this exquisite paragon of hospitality blends the quiet charm of the countryside with the sophistication of a world-class resort.

The expert Quebec resort staff and well-equipped facilities guarantee successful meetings and conferences. Outdoor activities abound at Manoir Richelieu - golf, whale-watching cruises on the St. Lawrence River, downhill and cross-country skiing and tennis are but a few of the activities that would make your stay worthwhile. There is a world-class casino where you can test your lucky streak! Experience the magnificent landscape surrounding Fairmont Manoir Richelieu’s Charlevoix hotel – a source of inspiration for artists and a delight to both business and leisure travellers.

At the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord, Baie-Ste-Catherine is perched between the cliffs and the sea. Known as one of the world’s most beautiful bays, it is home to several species of whales during the summer. Croisières AML gives you the chance to encounter these astounding marine mammals.
You can expect to see the white beluga whale; if you are lucky you might run into into one of the might blue or fin whales that inhabit the St. Lawrence.

Manoir Richelieu

Participate in Actual Whale Research - Newfoundland/Labrador

Our Whale Study Week is a great opportunity to participate in actual whale research.

Your experience will start with an introduction to the ocean and the whales during a 2.5 hour trip on the Atlantic Whaler. We also view puffins and hundreds of thousands of other seabirds. We review the marine ecology of the North Atlantic (get our sea legs) and prepare for our onboard assistance to local whale census and acoustic research. We also travel to the eastern edge of the continent to do more whale watching.

We spend six hours on board our coast guard certified vessel looking at whales. Humpbacks and minkes are the most common whale species but dolphins and fin whales are also occasionally seen. In fact, 20 varieties of whales are reported from Newfoundland waters so you can expect an occasional surprise. We will focus on tail fluke photography, individual whale recognition, behavioral observations, feeding ecology and just enjoying the sights. We have also been involved with hydrophone development research and may try to listen in on humpback feeding sounds together with any vocalizations associated with their other behaviours.

On we go whale watching from the land as we try to take in some of the range of the world's largest population of humpbacks. A caribou herd, moose habitat, a humpback-feeding beach and seals usually add to the day's sightings. Scenic photographers will enjoy the coastline and the lighthouses should they want to see more than just the whales. Bird lovers will enjoy the small seabird colonies near our whale study lookouts. This day is sometimes the holiday highlight as we enjoy up-close encounters with the humpbacks as they cruise their feeding beach.

Humpback tails are as distinctive as human faces or fingerprints; and we use this six hours on the water attempting to get scientifically useful tail shots that allow us to identify individual whales and mother calf pairs. This provides insight into their range and life history. You'll learn how we contribute to the worldwide study of both humpbacks and orcas. If the science doesn't excite you just sit back and enjoy the gentle antics of the whales and the other wildlife of the North Atlantic.
Whale Research

Golf in British Columbia

A few spectacular suggestions for golfing in British Columbia

Discover the Okanagan… Renowned for its natural beauty, abundant sunshine, crystal-clear lakes and extended golf season, it's truly a golfers' paradise! Situated on the eastern shore of th e Okanagan Lake mid-way between Penticton in the south and Vernon in the North, Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley. With fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant cultural like - yet orchards and vineyards within 10 minutes of the downtown core, Kelowna is the perfect setting for any golfer.

GolfBC is pleased to offer two wonderful facilities centrally located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Golf Club, consisting of The Bear and The Quail courses, and Gallagher's Canyon are both nestled amongst spectacular ponderosa pine forests and emerald greens. If time is limited and you want to be able to enjoy all the highlights of the breathtaking city of Kelowna, perhaps our 9-hole mid-length Pinnacle Course would be more fitting.

Furry Creek is not a course that one merely plays - it is an enriching adventure to be savoured. Considered one of the most beautifully landscaped playgrounds in the province, Furry Creek delivers an unforgettable experience with its breathtaking beauty, dramatic play and first-class facilities. Be sure to visit the Sea to Sky Grill - serving the best in West Coast cuisine.

As BC's most scenic golf course, Furry Creek perfectly captures the most spectacular qualities of this part of the country. This par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves and built in 1993 offers panoramic ocean views and encounters with abundant wildlife.

Snowcapped peaks. A brilliant emerald-coloured lake. Majestic fir trees. Fresh, invigorating mountain air. This is the setting that inspired the great Jack Nicklaus to create a course as unique as himself.

This par 71, 18-hole course winds along a gentle valley floor offering you a spectacular setting as your golfing skills are tested to the fullest. Just minutes from cobblestone walkways and street side cafes of the resort town of Whistler, Nicklaus North stands out as one of the great courses in North America. It's no wonder this is only one of a few rare golf courses in the world bearing Jack Nicklaus' name.

Parksville, Vancouver Island - British Columbia

During the winter, adventurous locals and tourists alike flock to BC's hills and valleys for skiing, snowboarding, and dog sledding, During the summer, escape to the great outdoors for rock-climbing or white-water rafting.

Looking for family-friendly fun in British Columbia? Water activities abound, including whale watching, kayaking, fishing, and scuba diving. Or stick on dry land at one of BC's renowned golf courses.

Sheltered on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Parksville lays claim to long stretches of sandy, white beaches, hot summer days, and incredible scenery. Each August, the city is host the annual Parksville Beach Festival. The weeklong event caters to families, but will be enjoyed by all. The highlight of the festival is the sandcastle building competition, which features professional teams from around the world. The public is invited to watch the teams create their amazing sand structures and vote on their favorite. Build a castle of your own, have your face painted, or simply stroll down the beach collecting sand dollars.

Explore the beauty of Englishman River Falls Park, only 12 km (7.5 mi.) west of Parksville. The park was named after a First Nation's legend that told of natives discovering the remains of a white man beside the river over 100 years ago. Hike the scenic trails that wind through the park, up stairs and across bridges over rushing streams. Pack a picnic and settle beside the magnificent waterfalls for a relaxing afternoon before you trek out of the park again.

Parksville sits 147 km (92 mi.) north of Victoria on Highway 19. Commercial bus routes service the area, while commercial airlines fly into Nanaimo, 37 km (23 mi.) south of Parksville. BC Ferries depart from Tsawwassen and Horseshoe ferry terminals in Vancouver, and dock in Nanaimo Avg. July Temp: 23.5ºC (74ºF)

Hotels recommended by Frontier Canada: Tigh-na-mara Resort and the new Beach Club.

Wine in British Columbia - a hidden and excellent secret

Did you know that BC produces some excellent and award winning wines? Burrowing owl is just one, but one of the best. Situated in the very pretty Okanagan Valley, Frontier Canada can incorporate it in a fly-drive holiday for you.

The Winery at Burrowing Owl Vineyards - Osoyoos Lake - British Columbia

Balance is a time-honored goal in the making of premium wines and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is committed to balance, well beyond that of the fine, world-class wines being produced. A kind of Hippocratic oath ("to do no harm") underlies the creative viticultural and enological practices at Burrowing Owl.

The varied and deceptively fragile desert ecosystems within the adjoining vineyards continually challenge the environmentally sensitive team at Burrowing Owl. Alternative pest control systems are the standard. More than 100 bluebird boxes and two bat nurseries invite insect-eating guests to stay awhile and dine in the vineyards. Ground nests of meadowlarks are protected by barriers in springtime to prevent farm machinery and vineyard workers from inadvertently destroying them. Snakes are safely relocated. Bears and big horned sheep are discouraged from sharing the harvest but never harmed.

The winery and vineyard lie within one of Canada 's most unique ecosystems which includes the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert. The location (on a southwest-tilting, sandy plateau) near the north end of Osoyoos Lake, is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and for that matter Canada.

On weekends at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, a tour guide is available to personally lead you into our cellars and describe the inner workings of the winery. There is no cost and reservations are not needed.

Live the legend that is Great Slave Lake - Northwest Territories

Great Slave Lake stretches to the northern horizon like a vast inland sea. It’s one of the biggest, deepest freshwater lakes on the planet, and the second largest lake within Canada. Great Slave stretches 456 kilometres from east to west, and feeds the 1800 km long Mackenzie River, which flows north to the arctic coast. With typical northern understatement, we call Great Slave “the Big Lake”.

Hay River is the largest community, a town, shipping port and home of the Great Slave fishing fleet. Take a local boat tour, or seek out the headwaters of the Mackenzie River in a sea kayak. Go camping or fishing with our experienced outfitters. With a population of 3253, the North's largest shipping hub has accommodations, restaurants, a seaport atmosphere and Great Slave Lake. Visit Katl'odeeche Reserve, home to the Dene Cultural Institute and Hay River Mission National Historic Site. Sports events and fishing derbies are yearly highlights, and don't miss the fiddling and jigging contest at the Metis Friendship Centre. Hay River is accessible via Highway 2; regular air service is available to and from Yellowknife. Then, drive east to the wildlife-rich Slave River Delta and Fort Resolution, once a fur trading outpost. Explore the story of the wood bison at a local ranch, or tour the Delta with an aboriginal guide. At Lutsel’ ke, accessible by air (from Yellowknife), the fishing really heats up. Here in the East Arm of Great Slave Lake you’ll find world class lake trout fishing, and the site of a future National Park.

A quiet stronghold of Chipewyan and Métis culture, Fort Resolution was established in 1786 as a fur-trade centre on the Slave River Delta. today it's a base for sport fishing adventures and explorations of Great Slave Lake. Drive here via Highway 6, or fly from Yellowknife. Accommodations include B&Bs and wilderness cabins at Little Buffalo River.

Lutsel K'e ("Place of small fish"), a Chipewyan settlement, is the only community on Great Slave Lake's legendary East Arm. You can engage an outfitter for memorable large trout fishing on the Big Lake, or to take you on a boat tour. There's a summer fishing lodge, and Lutsel K'e receives regular air service from Yellowknife.

Sunshine Coast

While staying at the beautiful Rockwater Resort,

Talaysay Tours - Kayaking and Cultural Adventures - Sunshine Coast - BC

In the spirit of caring and sharing, you are invited to visit the calm waters and majestic forests of the Sunshine Coast. Learn about the ecological practices of the shishalh (Sechelt) First Nations while viewing the many species of marine life. Experience first hand the history, legends and stories of the shishalh people.

Discover the beauty of the Sunshine Coast by seagoing canoe. Your local Shishalh guide will take you on an exciting canoe adventure filled with stories and legends about the Shishalh First Nation who have lived in this area for over centuries. Discover traditional camp and village sites and learn about our ancestors' way of life. On this experience you will make your own craft – a friendship bracelet – and learn its meaning and story. Along the route you will have many opportunities to enjoy the stunning scenery and to observe the bountiful wildlife and marine life in the area. This is a smooth water adventure for all ages and abilities. * Lilly Dip is an expression for a leisure paddle. With humour intended, a paddler who is called a Lilly Dipper, is perceived as a casual paddler.

Or, you may want to take a leisurely walk and listen to the legends and whispers of the forest. Or, for the more energetic, take our day hike through the primal forest and magnificent landscape of the Tetrahedron. Our hiking guides are first-aid certified and they're bursting with traditional knowledge and stories to share with you

Nova Scotia

Just spent an awesome day on the Cabot Trail of Nova Scotia - what a day.
Have been checking out some hotels - Crown Jewell resort which is a ranch, Keltic Lodge in Ingonish with some of the best views I have seen from any hotel anywhere in Canada, an hour hiking with stunning views, a two hour whale watching experience - still a bit early in the season but still saw Minke and porpoises. Back to the Inverary Hotel in Baddeck in time to eat a lobster and swallow a couple of glasses of excellent Nova Scotia Chardonnay.

Back to real work soon - oh well :(

Nova Scotia

No pictures I am afraid - but I am working my way around Nova Scotia.
Just had two amazing days at Trout Point Lodge. What a vision those two men had when they create the lodge. In the middle of nowhere - just south of Kejimkujik and north of Yarmouth; it is a beautiful log built building on the shores of a river. The food is amazing, the rooms lovely and the fishing supberb. If you are not a fisherman - don't panic, there is still walking, canoeing and kayaking if you can pull your self away from the comfortable chairs in the great room or your bedroom. mORE SOON, but if you cannot wait, go to www.frontier-canada.co.uk and put Trout Point Lodge into the search
Lap top running of battery - must rush

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

UNESCO´s Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Get yourself to the sea! Explore the historical buildings and vessels in the UNESCO town of Lunenburg. The breath-taking Lunenburg waterfront is the home of the world-class Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, recently named as one of the top 1000 best places to see in the US and Canada before you die. The Museum commemorates the fishing heritage of the Atlantic coast of Canada. Housed in brightly painted red buildings, with floating vessels at wharfside, the Museum offers a host of attractions, a maritime gift shop and restaurant.

I am going next month and really looking forward to it.

Three floors of exhibits including the world's largest collection of BLUENOSE artifacts. Wharf side exhibits, which include full access to the schooner Theresa E. Connor and the side trawler Cape Sable, where you can attempt to get your 'sea legs'. Visit the aquarium and get the scoop on scallops and lobster lore. Launch a model schooner and listen to a yarn from our old salts that have lived on the North Atlantic all of their lives.

You can fit Lunenburg in on a fly drive holiday to Nova Scotia - try this one

Lunenburg The Lunenburg Inn is highly recommended.

on of my favourite places on earth - the Pacific Rim National Park

Rainforest Trail Pacific Rim National Park - British Columbia

The trail system is a two part adventure and experience into the history of a living rainforest. The walking trail is mostly boardwalk with many interpretive signs along the route. i did it in December and it was gorgeous!

The Rainforest Hiking Trail weaves in and out of fallen trees surrounded by gigantic red cedar and western hemlock trees which tower high above, reaching towards the sky, creating an umbrella-like forest canopy. The trail is an audio theatre experience filled with wilderness sounds like singing birds, trickling water, crackling twigs, scurring wildlife and drifting ocean breezes mixed with a moist scent of forest.

The Pacific Rim Hwy divides the Rainforest Trail into " Loop A" and "Loop B" trail sections forming the number 8. Each loop trail is approximately 1 kilometre in length, mostly an easy going boardwalk trail with, what some would call, speed bumps like wooden stair climbing. There are areas to rest while reading the interpretive signs along the route.

The trail is an up and down affair, dropping in and out of sunken forest valleys passing alongside fallen trees buried in moss sprouting new trees growing from the decayed wood and vegetation.

"Loop A" starts on the otherside of the parking lot, across the Pac Rim Hwy. The route is lined with interpretive signs discussing the history and life cycles of a rainforest. From the parking lot, you can walk to the beginning of the "Loop B" portion of the Rainforest Trail. The interpretive signs discuss the forest environment and the wildlife which inhabit the forest.

Crowsnest Pass - Alberta

The Canadian Pacific Railway and a series of coal mining communities at the end of the nineteenth and turn of the twentieth century founded the Crowsnest Pass.

For over the past century the Crowsnest Pass has experienced an exciting, unique, and often tragic history. Shootouts and train robberies reminiscent of America 's wild west, Emperor Pic's rum-running empire during prohibition, numerous mining disasters, and the Frank Slide make up just part of the Crowsnest Pass ' unique history. The Crowsnest Pass is the essence of Canada 's old and new wild west.

Located two hours southwest of Calgary, Alberta in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Alberta, the Crowsnest Pass is a Mecca for outdoor recreation, history buffs, and artisans. Today you can experience the Pass by partaking in awesome outdoor recreation, taking in incredible mountain scenery, revisiting its unique history, or experiencing the artisans within the community.

A fantastic mountain playground for both summer and winter recreation the Crowsnest Pass offers its visitors activities like mountain biking, hiking, all terrain vehicles, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and world-class fly-fishing.

Mountain Bike Park in Whistler

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opening day is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday May 15 - weather dependent.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park has something for every level of rider. Gentle, banked cruisers through the Coastal forest. Tight and twisty single track - perfect for intermediate riders. For the armour clad, full face wearing, 50lb. bike group there are steep rock faces, gnarly, root strewn lines, drop offs of all descriptions and more.

Touch the Artic - Manitoba

Churchill is more than just bears! Spring in Churchill is not prime polar bear season however it is the best time to see the aurora borealis. Area residents have been marveling over the aurora for centuries, however, they weren't watching them from the comfort of a modern home or lodge; they were watching them from the comfort of an igloo. Out of respect for both the native people and natural architecture of this land, igloo building was made a central tenet of this exciting and authentic Arctic adventure.

The Fire and Ice adventure is certainly our most rugged. The tundra is frozen and snow covered at this time of year which makes for an amazing Antarctic-like experience while being somewhat further south. This trip also offers the opportunity to participate in Inuit traditions. You will build your own igloo (for a night's stay if they feel so inclined) and will witness an authentic dog sled race, the Hudson Bay Quest, move right past your lodge.

Our Great Ice Bear adventure takes place in prime polar bear season in October and November. This is the time when polar bears in the Churchill area congregate in large numbers on the coast of the Hudson Bay as they wait for the ice to freeze so that they can begin their annual hunt. Great Ice Bear is undoubtedly the most diverse and holistic polar bear viewing package offered in the Churchill area. It combines 4 days at our wilderness lodge where bears are seen and photographed on foot or from the lodge, with one day in Churchill on the Tundra Buggy.