7-Day Churchill Belugas, Bears and Blooms Adventure from Winnipeg

Beluga whales, dog sleds and the first polar bears of summer in one week

A 7-day tour from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba combining beluga whale encounters on the Churchill River by boat and kayak, dog carting with a professional musher, and Tundra Buggy wildlife searches in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. The tour runs during July and August when belugas migrate into warm shallow waters and summer blooms cover the landscape, with early polar bear sightings possible as they begin their seasonal migration. Includes round-trip flights, hotels in Winnipeg and Churchill, admission to the Zodiac boat, and guided visits to Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site and the Itsanitaq Museum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and hotel check-in in Winnipeg

• Arrive in Winnipeg
• Check into hotel at Winnipeg airport
• Dinner at hotel

Day 2: Churchill tour and exploration

• Early morning flight to Churchill
• Guided bus tour of Churchill sites
• Visit Polar Bear Holding Facility and Inukshuk
• Visit Parks Canada Visitor Centre
• Free time to explore Churchill
• Overnight at Churchill hotel
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 3: Beluga whale boat tour and museums

• Boat tour of Churchill River to see beluga whales
• Tour Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site
• Visit Itsanitaq Museum
• Visit Parks Canada Visitor Center
• Overnight at Churchill hotel
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 4: Beluga whale kayaking excursion

• Kayak tour in Churchill River beluga estuary
• Overnight at Churchill hotel
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 5: Historic site and dog carting

• Guided tour of Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site
• Dog carting and interpretive program
• Overnight at Churchill hotel
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 6: Tundra Buggy wildlife adventure

• Tundra Buggy wildlife search in Churchill Wildlife Management Area
• Evening flight to Winnipeg
• Check into Winnipeg hotel
• Overnight in Winnipeg
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 7: Departure from Winnipeg

• Guests depart Winnipeg at leisure

The experience

How do you fit beluga whales, polar bears and dog sledding into one trip? Churchill does it naturally. The 7-day itinerary starts in Winnipeg with an overnight stay, then an early flight takes you north to Churchill, where a guided bus tour covers the Polar Bear Holding Facility and the Inukshuk before you have free time to explore on your own. The Parks Canada Visitor Centre gives you the context for everything that follows.

The heart of the trip is the Churchill River during peak beluga season. You'll encounter hundreds of whales by boat on a dedicated Zodiac tour, then return for a kayak excursion into the estuary itself (single or double kayak, your choice) to hear their whale song up close. Between water days, you'll visit Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site, a stone Hudson's Bay Company fortress, and the Itsanitaq Museum, which holds Pre-Dorset and Dorset Inuit carvings and artifacts dating back to 1700 B.C. A dog carting excursion with a professional musher takes you a mile through the boreal forest to learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding.

The final full day is a Tundra Buggy adventure into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, where summer wildlife (including the first polar bears of the season as they migrate in) are visible from the elevated vehicle. An evening flight returns you to Winnipeg for an overnight stay before you depart at your leisure. The tour requires independent mobility and comfort with walking and climbing steps.

What’s included

• Round-trip flights from Winnipeg to Churchill.
• hotel stays in Winnipeg and Churchill.
• admission to the Zodiac boat and all guided tours including Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site, the Itsanitaq Museum, dog carting with a professional musher, beluga kayaking in the Churchill River estuary, and Tundra Buggy wildlife searches in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
• gratuities.

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Aug 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 20 · max 4 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Frontiers North Adventures

Is this one for you?The fixed 7-day structure packs four distinct wildlife and cultural experiences (belugas by boat and kayak, dog carting, polar bear searching, and museum visits) into a single trip without the logistics of arranging separate bookings. If you want to combine water-based whale encounters with land-based wildlife and cultural history in one journey, the itinerary's sequence makes it work.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What are beluga whales doing in Churchill during July and August?

Beluga whales migrate into the Churchill River's warm, shallow waters during summer to give birth and feed on fish. Hundreds gather in the estuary, earning the nickname "canaries of the sea" for their distinctive vocalizations, which you'll hear both from the boat and during the kayak portion of the tour.

Can I actually get in the water with the belugas?

Yes. Beyond the boat tour of the Churchill River, you'll kayak directly into the beluga estuary in a single or double kayak, putting you at water level with the whales. A Zodiac option is also available for those who prefer a motorized approach.

What is the dog carting excursion like?

A professional musher leads a mile-long trek through the boreal forest where you'll ride in a dog cart (not a sled), learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding, and experience the dogs and landscape firsthand. It's an interpretive program, not a racing experience.

Will I see polar bears on this trip?

Polar bears are possible, especially on the Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Summer is when they begin their seasonal migration into the area, so sightings are not guaranteed but are more likely than in other seasons. You'll also visit the Polar Bear Holding Facility during the Churchill orientation tour.

What's included in the 7 days, and what do I need to arrange?

The tour includes round-trip flights from Winnipeg to Churchill, hotels in both cities, admission to the Zodiac boat, and all guided tours: the Churchill orientation, Prince of Wales Fort, the Itsanitaq Museum, dog carting, kayaking and the Tundra Buggy. Gratuities are included. You'll need a valid passport for travel to Canada and independent mobility to walk, climb steps and move around the sites.