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Arctic Discovery

Combine walking safaris, 4x4 drives and a scenic flight as you explore Arctic landscapes and have incredible opportunities to encounter an array of Arctic wildlife. This safari also gives you an insight into the history and culture of the area with informative museum visits and sumptuous local dining.

Aurora Courtesy Of Churchill Wild Photo By Ryohei Orihara

ARC St Arctic Canada Sam Ford Fjord Baffin Island Wildnerdpix

WHY BOOK THIS TRIP

Polar bear viewing in the summer.
Walking safaris searching for Arctic wildlife.
Once dusk arrives, the wildlife viewing gives way to the spectacular natural phenomenon that is the Aurora Borealis. Take in the magnificent Northern Lights in your secluded, tranquil lodge, accessible only by air.
Kayaking with beluga whales

What to expect

Arrive in Winnipeg and transfer to your hotel located at the historic junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in the heart of Winnipeg. The day is free to explore this enchanting city. Meet your group and adventure specialist for dinner at about 7pm, then get a good night’s rest for an early start tomorrow.

Churchill

Upon arrival you will be greeted by our local representative, who will assist with your transfer to your home base for the next couple of days. After settling in, you will enjoy a hearty brunch in a restaurant where your local guide will introduce you to the itinerary for your time in Churchill. During your two days in this historic port town you will be scheduled for four separate marine excursions. These will include a combination of kayaking with beluga whales in the Churchill River and touring the Prince of Wales Fort while beluga watching from the boat. Excursion times for your Churchill adventures will vary with the tides in order to maximise your time with the belugas. One of your days will conclude with a relaxing dinner at a favoured local dining spot while another will include a gourmet dinner hosted by local resident Helen Webber in her home. Helen has a multi-generational connection with this northern community, going back to the fur trade, and you will enjoy her culinary talent first-hand while also taking home your meal in the form of a cookbook from her bestselling series “Blueberries and Polar Bears”. Throughout these two days there will also be time to wander about the unique shops, visit the excellent Parks Canada Museum located in the historic train station, the award-winning Itsanitaq Museum and other points of interest.

Hudson Bay

Enjoy a scenic flight over the coastal flats of Hudson Bay before arriving at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, your home for the next three days. During your stay at the Lodge you will get the opportunity to embark on a number of excursions including heading out on the specially designed ‘tundra rhino’, used to explore the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline, whilst enjoying opportunities to photograph polar bears and other abundant wildlife in this unique environment. Explore and experience the vast coastal beach ridges and river deltas of this pristine environment either by vehicle or on foot. Breakfast is usually hot and served at 8am, lunch is served either out on the tundra or back at the lodge, and then you have appetizers, cocktails and dinner from 6pm. In the evenings, your guides delight you with stories, presentations, slideshows or informal visits. The lodge offers great opportunities to see the Northern Lights and the lodge staff monitor them during the night and will give you a gentle wakeup call to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

100 miles from the nearest lodges, with the only tourists around being you and the other 15 guests, if the lodge is full, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge provides that serene tranquillity we expect from the Arctic. Accessible only by air, the scenic flight over the northern Taiga Forest is your introduction as you can begin your search for the native wildlife. Up to 400 polar bears are known to pass the lodge in season, lots with cuddly looking fluffy cubs prancing at their mother’s feet. With little human interaction before, temperaments of the bears are usually calm, as they socialise with each other. Close encounters are possible with intrigued polar bears due to the perimeter fencing, which they often approach and stick their noses through, and opportunities to get out on the tundra to share their land. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge offers the best chances of seeing the polar bears in this untouched wilderness. Photograph them at eye level as they approach the lodge, head out in the deluxe ATV onto the tundra or watch them from the tower for an aerial view.