Bears and Aurora Arctic Adventure

Marvel at the Northern Lights and observe polar bears in a stunning arctic landscape.
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Experience fabulous fall colours, stunning land and seascapes and Arctic wildlife - memories that will last a lifetime! This adventure includes exploring the Arctic tundra on our state-of-the-art Arctic Crawler™, dog mushing in the Boreal Forest, a cultural tour and each evening, weather permitting, we will watch for the northern lights. After each day’s adventures, you’ll return to our cozy, wood-fire-heated log lodge, sumptuous local cuisine at the Lazy Bear Café, and your private room with modern amenities. Imagine soaring over the vast tundra in a helicopter with thrilling views of the magnificent coastline of Hudson Bay and the town of Churchill. Watch for polar bears, beluga whales, moose, caribou, red and Arctic foxes, ptarmigan and Arctic hares!
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Season:
August - September
Duration:
5 Nights
Location:
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Adventure Plans & Activities

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Day 1

Winnipeg

Upon arrival, make your own way to the Winnipeg hotel and check in for your pre-adventure overnight stay. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city.

Day 2

Winnipeg to Churchill

Check out from Winnipeg hotel. Group transfer included to the airport if designated hotel is included

Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill

Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge

Churchill Heritage Tour - Explore historic Cape Merry and an outside tour of the 'Polar Bear Jail' among many other historic sites (approx. 2-3 hours)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Helicopter Tour & Parks Canada Presentation

Helicopter Tour (approx. 1.5 hours)

Parks Canada Interpretive Presentation (approx. 1 hour)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Zodiac Excursion, Arctic Crawler™ Excursion & Dog Mushing

Zodiac Excursion (weather dependent) (approx. 2 hours)

Arctic Crawler™ Excursion

Dog Mushing Experience

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5

Churchill to Winnipeg

Check-out from Lazy Bear Lodge

Transfer to airport to depart for Winnipeg

Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg

Check-in at Winnipeg hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6

Winnipeg

Check-out from Winnipeg hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Explore the stunning Arctic tundra aboard our new, custom-built, state-of-the-art Arctic Crawler™ with modern amenities including USB ports. Watch for Arctic foxes, ptarmigan, Arctic hares, polar bears and other wildlife.

Cruise on a Zodiac down the Churchill River, to meet and greet our "Ambassadors of the North", the gentle and curious Beluga Whales! (Weather dependent)

This adventure includes an exhilarating one-mile dog mushing experience in the Boreal Forest. Spend time with the dogs, learn how they are trained and hear many informative and entertaining stories from your Indigenous guide.

Your Churchill Heritage Tour includes Cape Merry, an outside tour of our famous ‘Polar Bear Jail’, and other historic sites.

What This Adventure Includes

Three nights at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill and Two nights in Winnipeg (one pre- and one post-adventure)

Opportunity to see the Northern Lights all 3 (or 4) evenings

Roundtrip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill

Group transfer from the designated Winnipeg hotel to airport on Day 2

Shuttle service between the Churchill airport or train station and Lazy Bear Lodge upon arrival and departure; transfers and luggage handling are included in Churchill.

Helicopter Excursion (approx. 1.5 hours)

Arctic Crawler™ Excursion(s)

Dog Mushing experience & Métis musher talk

Zodiac Excursion (weather dependent)

Churchill Heritage Tour, including historic Cape Merry, an outside visit to the Polar Bear Holding Facility and other historic Churchill sites - approximately 2 to 3 hours

Parks Canada Presentation

Professional Tour Guides

All meals in Churchill provided by the Lazy Bear Café; Breakfasts included in Winnipeg

"Just getting back yesterday from Lazy Bear and since this is my post I can give them as many stars as I'd like. So instead of a 5 star review, I'll give them a 40 star review. 40 out of 41, they get dinged one star because they didn't kidnap us and force us to remain in Churchill, which would have been nice.

Food is awesome, guides are awesome, Churchill is awesome."

Steve D.

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Adventure Dates & Prices

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August 31 to September 6
2027 (Sold Out)

4 – 9
September, 2027 (Sold Out)

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Bears & Aurora Arctic Adventure

Season:
August - September
Location:
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Duration:
5 Nights
$5,932*
USD
$8,280*
CAD
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Additional Info

Age Requirement:

Our Bears & Aurora Arctic Adventure is recommended for ages 8 & up.

Physical Rating:

Easy: Light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Rates:
  • Invoiced in CAD funds
  • Payments to be received in CAD funds
  • Displayed USD prices are approximate conversions. Actual charges may vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations at the time of booking

Notes

  • Price is per person, based on double occupancy. An additional single supplement of $3,000 CAD (5 night) / $3,300 CAD (6 night) applies for each solo traveller.
  • All payments are non-refundable.
  • There is an administration fee of $600.00 plus GST per person plus taxes to make changes to your reservation.
  • We recommend purchasing travel insurance for your adventure.
- All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
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* Lazy Bear Lodge and Expeditions reserves the right to change prices and dates, and to make itinerary, accommodation, transportation, activity or featured guest expert changes due to circumstances beyond its control or operational requirements. Prices will not increase once a tour invoice or instalment payment has been paid.

Travel Packing Checklist

Things you must have
Loose fitting clothing, long socks, closed-toed shoes and a long-sleeved shirt and pants for cooler days
A wind breaker/sweatshirt/fall jacket for possible cool days, waterproof jacket & pants and a waterproof/dry bag to take on the zodiac
Thermal under clothing, a toque (a close fitting hat covering your ears), mittens or gloves for the tours
Hiking shoes or runners
A good shade hat, sun glasses, binoculars, camera
Spare batteries for each camera type you bring
Charging cords for laptops, cell phones, tablets.
We also recommend bringing along a small carry-on bag with your absolute necessities just in case your luggage makes it to Churchill after you do

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Are there age restrictions for the Bears & Aurora Arctic Adventure?

Our Bears & Aurora Arctic Adventure is recommended for ages 8 & up.

What is a single supplement fee?

A single supplement fee covers the loss of income by the lodge when one single person occupies a room. That person pays a premium as room availability is limited during our operating seasons.

What other things are there to do in Churchill at this time of year?

You can also visit the gift shops and the Parks Canada center at the Churchill train station in your free time where they provide films, slideshows and lectures to visitors (based on availability). This can be arranged by you while in Churchill.

What type of planes will we be flying in from Winnipeg to Churchill and return?

Your flight between Winnipeg and Churchill will be with Calm-air on either a chartered or regular flight (either an ATR 42 or ATR 72). Further instructions will be provided upon booking and/or with your travel documents.

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What are the typical temperatures in Churchill in September?

The average temperature in September is between 2 and 9 degrees Celsius (35 and 48 degrees Fahrenheit). It might feel cooler because of wind so be sure to bring the recommended clothing.

What payment types are accepted?

Winnipeg Office: For all reservations made through our Winnipeg office, invoices will be issued in Canadian dollars (CAD). We accept Visa, MasterCard, and wire transfers as payment methods.

Please note: A 2.4% processing fee applies to credit card payments. If paying by credit card, the amount will be converted to your primary currency by your credit card provider, using their applicable exchange rate at the time of processing.

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‍At The Lodge: Lazy Bear Expeditions, Lodge & Café accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit and cash.

‍US credit card or debit: US and Canadian currencies are accepted. All payments are charged in Canadian Funds and converted to US Funds by your bank or credit card company at the exchange rate they use at the time of processing.

‍Cash: It is best to bring Canadian Funds because US Funds are accepted at par with Canadian currency.

What should I pack for this fall trip?

The weather in September can vary quite significantly. There can be warmer days and cooler days so it is important to layer your clothing. Warm clothing is recommended. We recommend packing the following:

  • Loose fitting clothing, long socks, long-sleeved shirt and pants for cooler days (be sure to layer)
  • A wind breaker/light rain jacket/sweatshirt/fleece jacket/warm fall jacket for cooler days
  • Thermal under clothing, a touque (a close fitting hat covering your ears), mittens or gloves for the boat and walking tour
  • Hiking shoes or runners with ankle support
  • A good shade hat, sun glasses, binoculars, camera
  • Spare batteries for each camera type you bring
  • Charging cords for laptops, cell phones, tablets
  • We also recommend bringing along a small carry-on bag with your absolute necessities just in case your luggage makes it to Churchill after you do

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