Book your ground-level wildlife experience today and enter the wild.
Experience nature up close with our ground-level vehicle wildlife tours. Whether you're a photography enthusiast looking to capture great shots or a nature lover wanting to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness, this experience is for you. Explore the rich wildlife of the Sub-Arctic and witness the wonders of nature.
At Sub-Arctic Tours, we believe that the best way to truly understand a place is by exploring it with someone who calls it home, our team of knowledgeable local guides have an intimate understanding of Churchills’ diverse landscape.
WILDLIFE OBSERVATIONS
Venture into the Sub-Arctic region and prepare to be amazed by the abundance and diversity of wildlife. Our guides will lead you on a journey through thriving coastal region, where you will have the opportunity to witness the iconic Polar Bear in its natural environment.
Witness the sight of Beluga whales breaching the icy waters, their immense size and graceful movements leaving you in awe.
The Sub-Arctic region is also home to an array of other fascinating wildlife, including over 250 different types of birds, the Silver, Red, Cross and Arctic foxes, Caribou, seals, Arctic Hares, Snowy Owl and more.
Group Discount
We offer a special 10% group discount for groups of 4 or more. So grab your friends and loved ones to embark on an unforgettable journey together. Experience the wonders of the Sub-Arctic while enjoying incredible savings.
Family’s with children - Exploring Nature Together
At Sub-Arctic Tours, we believe in nurturing a love for nature from an early age. That is why we warmly welcome children under the age of 18, on our tours at no charge. Create memories as a family and introduce your little ones to the wonders of the Sub-Arctic at no extra cost.
Limited Shared Space and Vehicle Options
To ensure an intimate and personalized experience, we offer limited shared space on our tours. In one of our Ford F150’s, we can accommodate 1 to 3 passengers, while our GMC Savana Van can cater to groups of 1 to 7 passengers.
All vehicles provide the same exceptional service and captivating experiences.
Attention !!
Please take note of the following important information when making a booking with Sub-Arctic Tours:
Where: We are pleased to offer the convenience of pick-up services. Just tell us where you are staying.
When: Tour duration: 6 hours, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There's a one-hour lunch break, and meals are not provided. The tour resumes from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
How to book:
Booking for One Spot Only: When you make a booking, please be aware that you are booking for one spot only. Each booking is valid for one person.
Multiple Spots booking: If you are planning to book to multiple spots, you just change need to change the quantity.
We have implemented this policy to ensure an accurate headcount and to ensure that all guests can enjoy their experience with us to the fullest. This allows us to manage group sizes, provide personalized services, and maintain the highest level of safety for our guests.
Should you require assistance or have any questions regarding the booking process, please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly customer support team. They are available to guide you through the process and provide any additional information you may need.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you and providing you with an exceptional and unforgettable experience with Sub-Arctic Tours in the near future!
Sincerely,
Sub-Arctic Tours
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This link will directly take you to our comprehensive calendar where you can browse through the various options we have for your desired travel period.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO COME TO CHURCHILL?
250 different species of Birds begin to arrive in May
Over 50,000 Beluga Whales begin to arrive in July
Nearly 900 Polar Bears begin to return off the ice in July/Aug and stay till the ice returns Mid-Late Nov
Aurora Borealis 2/3rds of the year
Frequently asked questions…
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The tour starts off at;
1st Stop - Cape Merry, the Parks Canada Historical site, overlooks the mouth of the Churchill River joining into the Hudson Bay, a good vantage point to spot any bears and whales.
2nd Stop - Inukshuk behind the complex
Carrying on down the back coastal road and a few side trails to check out for wildlife.
3rd Stop - Miss Piggy, the plane wreck.
4th Stop - Polar Bear Holding facility.
We head back to town for lunch at 12:00 (meals not included)
After lunch;
5th Stop - Polar Bear Alley.
6th Stop - "Golfballs" area
7th Stop - Birds Cove in the Churchill Wildlife management area.
8th Stop - Churchill Northern Study Centre.
*Photo Ops at each location and of
course for any wildlife we encounter.
Finally we backtrack our way back to town.
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Yes, when safe to do so. A safe distance of 100m from any Polar Bears. It also depends on the Bears behavior.
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We Pick you up at your accommodations!!
You will also receive an automatic appointment reminder 24 hours prior, you can respond with your pick up location.
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There is only 2 ways to get here.
1 - Plane - You can fly (Calm Air) Winnipeg - Churchill (2.5hr flight time )
2 - Train - (Via Rail) Winnipeg - Churchill. (49hrs) Sunday/Tuesday (12:05pm departure is currenty posted on the Via Rail site)
or (Via Rail) Thompson - Churchill. (16hrs) Monday/Wednesday/Friday (5:00pm departure is currently posted on the Via Rail site)
3 - Road - Train combo - You can drive to Thompson Mb from Winnipeg (7-8 hr drive) and hop on the train. This way saves a days travel to and from Churchill -vs - train all the way from Winnipeg.
PersonalIy this is usually what I Do - I leave Winnipeg by 6:00am and have a few hours in Thompson to have a meal, order pizza and get snacks for the train ride. On the other end Thompson (arrive near noon, grab a Tims, fuel, snacks and hit the road to Winnipeg, typically arrive back in the city 9:30-10:00pm
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Living in Churchill, I never actually had to stay in any, so I have no personal experience to draw from. I will list them off as listed on the Town of Churchill site, phone numbers, email address’ and I also included all the websites I could find.
These are in NO particular order.
HOTELS
Seaport Hotel (877) 558-4555 email: seaport1@mymts.net Website
Iceberg Inn (204) 675-2228 email:info@iceberginn.ca Website
Churchill Hotel (877) 675-8853 email: hotelchurchill@gmail.com Website
Tundra Inn (800) 265-8563 email: info@tundrainn.com Website
Polar Inn (877) 675-2733 email: polarinn@mts.net Website
Bear Country Inn (can find in bookings.com)
Lazy Bear Lodge (866) 687-2327 email: info@lazybearexpeditions.com Website
Aurora Inn (888) 840-1344 email: aurorain@mts.net Website
AirBnb / BNB’s
A-Frame Chalet (204) 675-2228 email: info@iceberginn.ca Website
Caribou Cottage and Also Beluga Beach House (778) 834-7528 email: roy.mexted@gmail.com Beluga Beach House Facebook Caribou Cottage Facebook
R.O.S.E.S - Boarding Home (204) 675-0002 email: rosesodyssey@gmail.com
Inukshuk Rooms (431) 232-3418 email: inukshukrooms@gmail.com
Hudson Bay Hideaway email - hudsonbaybnb@hotmail.com Instagram
Bluesky Bed & Sled (204) 675-0006 email: jgaazure@mymts.net Facebook
Bears Den B&B (204) 999-6026 email: glbears99@gmail.com Booking.com
Polar Bear Bed and Breakfast (204) 675-2819 email: polarbearbandb@yahoo.com Website
Sarah’s Dream House (204) 509-9860 email: dream-car.2011@mail.ru ortaylor910514@gmail.com
Cozy Cub BNB (431) 232-3300 Website
Some provide breakfast, some provide breakfast food and you cook yourself, some may not provide food at all. You can ask when you call around.
DO NOT wait till the last minute to find accommodations, they book up fast and some even months in advance. Some also use booking.com….Good luck and hope to see you in CHURCHILL MANITOBA !!!!!
Thank you for reaching out to Sub-Arctic Tours!
If you have any questions about our tours, please feel free to contact us via email : info@subarctictours.ca
Adventure awaits, and
We are here to safely guide you every step of the way.
Warm regards,
Leroy Whitmore - Owner/Operator
Sub-Arctic Tours
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