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2021-Churchill-Wild-Brochure.Pdf CHURCHILL WILD The World’s NexT GREAT SAFARITM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Churchill Wild 03 Bird, Bears and Belugas 06 Arctic Discovery 08 Hudson Bay Odyssey 10 Summer Dual Lodge Safari 12 Arctic Safari 14 Fall Dual Lodge Safari 16 Polar Bear Photo Safari - Seal River Heritage Lodge 18 - Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge 20 1.866.846.9453 CHURCHILL WILD Great Ice Bear Adventure 22 [email protected] | www.churchillwild.com The Wildest Place on Earth If you’ve ever dreamt of flying over the spectacular Arctic tundra to a remote lodge, walking the Hudson Bay coastline in small groups to view polar bears, and returning to your lodge to unwind by a fireplace before dining on delicious fare…Churchill Wild is your dream come true. Here, among the wilds of northern Manitoba you’ll find diversity of wildlife, the brilliance of the northern lights, and stunning vistas. Each of the safaris in our portfolio is designed to delight your senses and take you on a profound and unforgettable journey into the Arctic wilderness. © Robert Postma © Dennis Fast © Didrik Johnck © Jad Davenport Here’s what truly sets CHURCHILL WILD apart : Canada’s Most Exclusive Polar Bear EcoLodges your experience. With over 100 years of Arctic travel experience in the family, no one knows • Churchill Wild is the only company on the the Hudson Bay coast and surrounding regions planet specializing in ground level walking like we do. tours through the polar bear inhabited remote regions of Arctic Canada. We provide • Beyond incredible polar bears we have access that presents wildlife enthusiasts and exclusive areas for other wildlife viewing photographers with the opportunity of a including beluga whales, wolves, moose, black lifetime amid these stars of the Arctic. bears, Arctic fox and more. • We offer exclusive access to unique polar bear • Churchill Wild’s culinary experience is second viewing experiences in both summer & the to none, featuring a menu of tundra-inspired traditional fall season. We have a 99% success cuisine pulled from the pages of the best- rate in polar bear sightings by land and sea. selling cookbook series Blueberries & Polar Bears, penned by our matriarch, Helen • Churchill Wild is family owned and operated, Webber, and her best friend. evident in the care we put into every detail of © Dennis Fast © Terry Elliot © Terry Elliot © Dennis Fast © Michael Poliza BIRDS, BEARS & BELUGAS ADVENTURE Birds, Bears & Belugas has become recognized A short boat ride from the Lodge brings you to as the most diverse wildlife viewing program in the Seal River Estuary where beluga whales calve Canada. Your adventure takes place at our each summer. This, coupled with polar bears and 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS exclusive fly-in ecolodge, Seal River Heritage the wide range of other wildlife in the area, make Lodge in the height of Arctic summer. the 8-day Birds, Bears & Belugas Adventure one Seal River Heritage Lodge of the most adventure-rich experiences offered With a backdrop of tundra alive with flora and Package includes return airfare from anywhere in the world. Winnipeg to Churchill and Seal River fauna, this summertime adventure combines the Lodge, five nights at the lodge and thrill of seeing and hearing beluga whales and two nights in Winnipeg. the adrenaline rush of ground-level polar bear Departs Winnipeg, Manitoba. viewing. Migratory and shorebirds peppering the sky and coastline provide a serene reminder that $12,995 CAD per person plus tax you cannot get any closer to nature than this. (based on a double occupancy) 7 © Robert Postma © Dennis Fast © George Kourounis ARCTIC DISCOVERY Arctic Discovery is your immersion into one of to the modernizations of the 21st century. Here, the planet’s last untamed wilderness areas, the you’ll have your first encounter with one of the Kaska coast of Hudson Bay. Our Nanuk Polar Bear many uniquely adapted mammals of the Arctic Lodge boasts unrivaled access to both polar ecosystem, the beluga whale. Family pods will 9 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS bear denning areas and their coastal habitat. This regard you curiously, and sing and chatter, while area’s diverse and abundant wildlife combined you float among them in your kayak at the mouth Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge with untouched terrain make Arctic Discovery of the Churchill River. one of our most loved trips. Package includes return airfare From Churchill, you’ll be transported to Nanuk from Winnipeg to Churchill and Your safari experience starts in Winnipeg Polar Bear Lodge, our most remote property, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, two nights where you’ll be introduced to the regions that deep in the heart of polar bear country. While in Winnipeg, two nights in Churchill and four nights at the lodge. you’ll soon explore at the Manitoba Museum’s at Nanuk, you’ll enjoy coastal exploration to artfully curated Arctic Gallery and the fur the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline using a Departs Winnipeg, Manitoba. trade artifact vault. combination of people power (walking!) and our specially outfitted all-terrain vehicles. $12,995 CAD per person plus tax Your northern exposure begins in Churchill, the (based on a double occupancy) gateway to the historic fur trade. The isolation of This safari will leave you with a deep appreciation this Arctic port has preserved the link between the for this stunning region, rich with history, wildlife timeless practices of the indigenous of the north and breathtaking scenery. 9 © Richard Voliva © Robert Postma © Dennis Fast © Jad Davenport HUDSON BAY ODYSSEY This exclusive adventure will take place on the You will also pass over York Factory, a trading coast of Hudson Bay, within the Kaskatamagan post that was permanently established in 1684 Wildlife Management Area at Nanuk Polar Bear by Governor George Geyer of the Hudson’s Bay 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS Lodge. This property is situated in an ultra-remote Company. This was the beginning of Canada’s location, near observed denning sites. fur trade history. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge A two-hour plane journey north of Winnipeg Nanuk’s location is in an area of diverse and Package includes return airfare from Winnipeg to Churchill and takes you to an area so remote it hasn’t abundant wildlife and daily excursions may have Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, two nights changed in thousands of years. During your you photographing polar bears, black bears, in Winnipeg and four nights at the breathtaking flight you will fly over the Northern wolves, moose or one of many migratory birds lodge. Taiga Forest and follow the mighty Nelson River that frequent the area Departs Winnipeg, Manitoba. to the plains and tidal flats of Hudson Bay where beluga whales make their summer home. $11,995 CAD per person plus tax (based on a double occupancy) 11 © Jad Davenport © Jad Davenport © Richard Voliva © Dennis Fast SUMMER DUAL LODGE SAFARI Two lodges, two times the wildlife encounters! to offer which includes polar bears, black bears, Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of the beluga whales, wolves, moose, and a host of western Hudson Bay with our Summer Dual Lodge other wildlife. 11 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS Safari. This one-of-a-kind safari includes four nights Watch a polar bear wander through a field at Seal River Heritage Lodge for time with belugas Seal River Heritage Lodge of a grass or go for a dip in the Hudson Bay! and your first access to polar bears and finishes Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge Stand beneath the Arctic sky and await the with four nights at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Package includes return airfare northern lights! This trip will be full of surreal and from Winnipeg to Churchill and the The summer months are a beautiful time on the extraordinary experiences sure to stay with you lodges, two nights in Winnipeg and Canadian tundra and traveling to two of our long after you leave. eight nights at the lodges. remote wilderness lodges will help you develop an Departs Winnipeg, Manitoba. appreciation for the distinctly unique terrain along the coastline. This incredible adventure will give $18,995 CAD per person plus tax (based on a double occupancy) you access to all that this diverse ecosystem has 13 © Jad Davenport © Terry Elliot © Robert Postma © Dennis Fast ARCTIC SAFARI Our Arctic Safari covers 20,000 km2 of eyes open for wolves, Arctic fox, sik-siks and northern terrain and is filled with endless photo Arctic hare. opportunities and exclusive experiences. The Hudson Plains and Taiga Shield are 9 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS On this expedition you will be exploring Canada’s rich ecosystems, filled with history, and our magnificent wilderness alongside National expert naturalist guides are eager to share Seal River Heritage Lodge Geographic Creative photographer, Jad their extensive knowledge with you. Informal & Tundra Camp Davenport. Your travels will take you through photography lessons from Jad will help you some of the wildest regions in the Arctic: from capture the incredible beauty and diversity of Package includes return airfare the Barren Lands, through “The Land of Little this wild region. The remoteness and logistical from Winnipeg to Churchill and out Sticks” and, finally, down the rugged Hudson Bay considerations of this safari make it an experience to our Lodge. Four nights at the lodge, two nights at Tundra Camp coastline, home of the Great White Bears. that only a handful of guests have the chance to and two nights in Winnipeg. partake in each year. Your days will be filled with wildlife encounters, Departs Winnipeg, Manitoba. interpretive hikes across rugged, colourful tundra Enjoy Arctic luxury at Seal River Heritage Lodge terrain and through the migratory route of the and glamping at our cozy Tundra Camp as we $14,995 CAD per person plus tax Qaminurjuaq caribou herd, and (hopefully!) pamper you with world class service, guides, (based on a double occupancy) northern lights viewing in the Barren Lands.
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