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Polar Bears of Churchill 25 October - 1 November 2008 |
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In October, in Canada's Arctic on the shores of Hudson Bay, one of the world's largest populations of polar bears congregate waiting for the bay to freeze. Once the ice forms, the bears can reach seals, their favorite prey. The port community of Churchill is located on the bears' migration route. Visitors at this time of year have the unique opportunity to view this magnificent animal in its natural habitat, a world-class wildlife experience. Travel is by train from Winnipeg (there are no roads into Churchill.) The tour originates and concludes in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada HIGHLIGHTS • Two full days of bear viewing from our Tundra Buggy®. A outside back platform and openable windows afford excellent photo opportunities. In 23 years of operating these tours we have always seen bears, usually close-up, as the bears are curious and frequently come up to the buggy to "check us out." • Other wildlife is frequently observed, including arctic foxes, cross foxes, ptarmigan, snow buntings, snowshoe hares, caribou, great snowy owls. • Visit with sled dogs near Churchill. • Learn about life in Churchill on the edge of the Arctic from a local resident. • Visit Oak Hammock Marsh near Winnipeg to view migratory waterfowl. • Travel by train from Winnipeg to Churchill and return affording a leisurely view of northern Manitoba: the transition from farmlands on the prairie to the vast spruce forests of the north to the roadless tundra near Hudson Bay. Recalling a less hurried era, our train includes an observation-lounge and dining car serving meals cooked on board. • Visit Winnipeg, the former Hudson's Bay Company port at Lower Fort Garry, and the Mennonite community of Steinbach. • Enjoy dinner with John & Elma Gerbrandt at their home in southern Manitoba. Prices are based on double occupancy in hotels and the type of train sleeping car accommodation selected. Included is all transportation from Winnipeg and return,, lodging, sightseeing in Churchill and southern Manitoba, sleeping car accommodation on the trains, Tundra Buggy® for two days, admission fees, taxes and 15 meals. Prices in U.S. or Canadian dollars: $2595-$3395 based on type of train accommodation. Single occupancy hotel rooms, add $195. View train sleeping car accommodations Request a Great White Bear detailed brochure
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