Polar Bear Experience

Itinerary

• Manitoba

  Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province which has over 110,000 lakes and a largely continental climate because of its flat topography.  The eastern, southeastern, and northern reaches of the province range through boreal coniferous forests, muskeg, Canadian Shield and a small section of tundra bordering Hudson Bay.  Manitoba is home to diverse species of animals. The province is especially noted for its polar bear population; Churchill is commonly referred to as the "Polar Bear Capital". Other large animals, such as moose, deer, and wolves, are common throughout the province, especially in the provincial and national parks.

• Churchill

  The town of Churchill is located on the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. It is most famous for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the Fall, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" that has helped its growing tourism industry. At a population of about 1,000 people, it is a small outpost in Northern Manitoba.

• Winnipeg

  Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada and was a historic trading centre for First Nations people. Winnipeg is ranked 6th overall for Canada's sunniest city year round, second for clearest skies year-round, and second for sunniest city in Canada in the spring and winter. Winnipeg is a city of neighbourhoods (228 of them to be exact!) and Winnipeg is also known for its urban forest, particularly its beautiful American Elm trees.

• • Winnipeg
  • Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

  Day 1: Winnipeg

  You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

  Upon your arrival into Winnipeg airport, make your way to your hotel with the complimentary airport shuttle.

  Accommodation: Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

  Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport welcomes you. Ideally located minutes from Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport and within the Winnipeg Airport Industrial Park, you will find this suite hotel in Winnipeg, Canada offers the services and amenities that business and leisure travelers have come to expect from Hilton Hotels and Resorts. Hilton Suites offers 160 guest rooms and 12 meeting rooms allowing us to accommodate most every need. Conveniently located close to all major arteries, Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport hotel is the place to meet. The Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport hotel welcomes your dog or cat, as we are one of the few pet friendly Winnipeg hotels.

• • Churchill
  • Lazy Bear Lodge

  Day 2: Winnipeg - Churchill

  Take an afternoon flight from Winnipeg to Churchill on Calm Air.

  Upon arrival at Churchill airport, take the convenient airport shuttle service to The Lazy Bear Lodge.

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

  Enjoy a gourmet dinner tonight in the Lazy Bear Lodge.

  Accommodation: Lazy Bear Lodge Package

  The Lazy Bear Lodge is located on Churchill's main street, Kelsey Boulevard, and offers the friendliest accommodations in Churchill, Manitoba, complete with handcrafted log buildings and the personal service of a family-owned lodge. The Lazy Bear Lodge offers rustic charm of the 1800's but is the newest and most modern facility in Churchill, with the charming Lazy Bear Cafe serving up indigenous, American, and European dishes. Eat fireside and enjoy homemade northern cuisine like their Pan Fried Arctic Char and Caribou Pepper Steak. Relax by the authentic stone fireplace or step out on the rear viewing deck to admire the northern lights, arctic foxes and the occasional dogsledder.

• • Churchill Polar Bear

  Day 3: Churchill

  On this tour, you will spend two full days on the tundra in search of the majestic polar bear. After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for the day from the Lazy Bear Lodge for your Polar Bear Adventure. Each day you’ll explore more of the Hudson Bay coastline with a driver/guide who will lead you through our wildlife viewing area in search of arctic fox, arctic hare, camouflaged ptarmigan and, if you are lucky, the snowy owl and the gyrfalcon.

  You will spend one day on the large and comfortable Lazy Bear Lodge Tundra Vehicle with the other on the more nimble Lazy Bear Lodge Wildlife Viewing Bus. During one of your days on a tundra vehicle you may travel just below the tree line in the boreal forest. Both vehicles are equipped with a propane furnace, bathroom facility, and a rear viewing deck so you can safely stand outside while photographing. Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 25 for your comfort and convenience. You will be served a hearty lunch, hot drinks and snacks during the tour.

  Peak polar bear season is from October to November.
  
  Enjoy lunch (included in tour price).
  
  Continue your full day tour.
  
  Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
  
  The Lazy Bear Lodge is located on Churchill's main street, Kelsey Boulevard, and offers the friendliest accommodations in Churchill, Manitoba, complete with handcrafted log buildings and the personal service of a family-owned lodge. The Lazy Bear Lodge offers rustic charm of the 1800's but is the newest and most modern facility in Churchill, with the charming Lazy Bear Cafe serving up indigenous, American, and European dishes. Eat fireside and enjoy homemade northern cuisine like their Pan Fried Arctic Char and Caribou Pepper Steak. Relax by the authentic stone fireplace or step out on the rear viewing deck to admire the northern lights, arctic foxes and the occasional dogsledder.

  
  
  The town of Churchill is located on the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. It is most famous for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the Fall, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" that has helped its growing tourism industry. At a population of about 1,000 people, it is a small outpost in Northern Manitoba.

  
  
  

  Accommodation: Lazy Bear Lodge Package
• • Nosy Polar Bear

  Day 4: Churchill

  Enjoy another day out in the Tundra as you explore the area searching for polar bears! Enjoy a great hot lunch mid day before being brought back to your hotel at day's end.

  Accommodation: Lazy Bear Lodge Package
• • Cape Merry

  Day 5: Churchill - Winnipeg

  Enjoy the day as you are accompanied by a Local Guide to discover the rich lol culture and heritage. This tour will take you to historic Cape Merry, where the Churchill River spills into the bay, and several sites and short hikes along the coastline. It has a wealth of history and natural beauty you won't want to miss. You will visit the Polar Bear Jail where polar bears who get too close to town are kept before their release. Dog sled tours or a helicopter tour of the nearby Hudson Bay and Cape Churchill areas are also available.

  Make your way to Churchill airport from the Lazy Bear Loge on their airport shuttle.

  Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg on Calm Air.

  Accommodation: Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

• Day 6:

  Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)

Accommodation

• • Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

  Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

  Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport welcomes you. Ideally located minutes from Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport and within the Winnipeg Airport Industrial Park, you will find this suite hotel in Winnipeg, Canada offers the services and amenities that business and leisure travelers have come to expect from Hilton Hotels and Resorts. Hilton Suites offers 160 guest rooms and 12 meeting rooms allowing us to accommodate most every need. Conveniently located close to all major arteries, Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport hotel is the place to meet. The Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport hotel welcomes your dog or cat, as we are one of the few pet friendly Winnipeg hotels.

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• • Lazy Bear Lodge

  Lazy Bear Lodge Package

  The Lazy Bear Lodge is located on Churchill's main street, Kelsey Boulevard, and offers the friendliest accommodations in Churchill, Manitoba, complete with handcrafted log buildings and the personal service of a family-owned lodge. The Lazy Bear Lodge offers rustic charm of the 1800's but is the newest and most modern facility in Churchill, with the charming Lazy Bear Cafe serving up indigenous, American, and European dishes. Eat fireside and enjoy homemade northern cuisine like their Pan Fried Arctic Char and Caribou Pepper Steak. Relax by the authentic stone fireplace or step out on the rear viewing deck to admire the northern lights, arctic foxes and the occasional dogsledder.

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The Fine Print

• Trip Operator

  Horizon & Co. (founded in 1963), is a privately-owned leading boutique travel company. Horizon designs and stages authentic and deeply personal travel experiences that are carefully choreographed to induce a life-long memory. In addition to offering published trips on seven continents, Horizon builds private custom trips for discerning individuals and small groups.

• Contact Information

  Horizon & Co.
  Tel: 1-800-387-2977
  Email: admin@horizon-co.com
  Web: www.horizon-co.com

• What's Included:

  • Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

• What's not Included:

  • Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

• Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.horizon-co.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.

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