Will I be travelling with a tour group in Churchill, or is this an independent trip?

This is a hosted group trip. You'll be with the same group throughout your stay in Churchill and will follow a set daily activity schedule. A local guide will accompany you to enrich your experience and most meals are included.

Beyond the Northern Lights, what other activities can I do in Churchill?

In Churchill, your daytime activities can include dogsledding, snowshoeing, and visiting the town's museums and historic sites . You can explore the frozen subarctic landscape and learn more about life in a remote northern town. With a blend of outdoor adventure and scenic beauty, these activities are a great complement to your nighttime Northern Lights viewing.

When is the best time to go to Churchill to see the Northern Lights?

Aurora activity can be seen in Churchill up to 300 nights per year , making it a top destination for Northern Lights viewing. The best time to see the Northern Lights in Churchill is between January and March , when the nights are long and the skies are often clear. Our local experts can work with you to find a date that aligns with your availability to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

How do I get to Churchill for this trip?

The town of Churchill is only accessible by train or airplane. For your convienence, this trip includes a flight from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Churchill, Manitoba, so you don't need to arrange travel to Churchill yourself. We'll make sure your travel details are handled seamlessly so you can focus on enjoying your Northern Lights adventure.

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Northern Lights of Churchill

Length

6 days / 5 nights

Hotel type

Downtown hotel

Nights of viewing

3 nights

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When to go

February

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Travel to Churchill to view the Northern Lights

On this week-long adventure, journey to Churchill, Manitoba – one of the top three places in the world to see the Northern Lights. View the mystical aurora from a cozy Tundra Buggy in the deep dark of an arctic winter. Enjoy a culinary adventure under the stars, interpretive tours, and guided winter activities. Limited space for 2026 - book now!

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Highlights of your trip

Three nights of Northern Lights viewing from three different locations

Once in a lifetime culinary experience under the night sky in Dan's Diner

Guided dogsledding and snow shoeing

Interpretive presentations and tours

Top experiences and features

Three people on a dogsledding ride through the snowy forest in Churchill

Go dogsledding in Churchill

Enjoy an authentic dogsledding experience with a local Métis musher. Hear tales of Arctic racing, meet the pack of lovingly cared-for sled dogs, then feel the exhilaration of racing a team.

Dining close-up at a pop-up restaurant, Dan's Diner, in Tundra Buggy in Churchill, Manitoba

Dine under the Northern Lights

Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience at Dan's Diner, a pop-up restaurant in the middle of the wilderness. Taste regional cuisine as you wait for the aurora to appear.

A Tundra Buggy surrounded by the display of aurora borealis

Travel in a specially designed Tundra Buggy

Cross the frozen Churchill River in a tundra buggy to reach unique dining and Northern Lights viewing destinations.

Hiking through the tundra in Churchill, Manitoba

Snowshoe through Churchill's boreal forest

Head out on an exhilarating snowshoe trek in one of Churchill's nearby forests.

Large metal sheds painted with a sleeping polar bear

Explore Churchill and the surrounding area

During the day, see Churchill's top sights: Polar Bears International House, the Polar Bear Holding Facility, Itsanitaq Museum and more.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation

Unique guided activities such as dogsledding, cultural tours and more

Guided Northern Lights viewing experiences

Return airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill

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Day 01

Arrive in Winnipeg

Your adventure begins in Winnipeg. Known affectionately as Winter-Peg, Winnipeg was historically established as a fur-trade post, but is now a vibrant, cultural hub city in the heart of Canada’s prairies.

Meet Your Group and Guides

Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)

Day 02

Journey north to Churchill

After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.

Fly to Churchill

Churchill Town and Area Tour

Itsanitaq Museum Visit

Northern Lights Forest Excursion

Day 03

Experience Churchill

Over the next few days, immerse yourself in Northern life. Learn about the subarctic landscape, wildlife and people that call this area home.

Polar Bears International House

Interpretive Snowshoe Tour

Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience

Day 04

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures! Go dogsledding through the forest, then head to a cozy lounge out on the tundra for one more night of Northern Lights viewing.

Dogsledding Adventure

Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge

Day 05

Churchill and Winnipeg

After a morning activity, you depart from Churchill to spend the night in Winnipeg.

Parks Canada Centre Visit

Fly back to Winnipeg

Day 06

Depart from Winnipeg

After checking out of your hotel, leave Winnipeg at your leisure.

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Day 1

Arrive in Winnipeg

Day 2

Journey north to Ch...

Journey north to Churchill

Day 3

Experience Churchil...

Experience Churchill

Day 4

Explore the North, ...

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

Arrive in Winnipeg

Meet Your Group and Guides

Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)

Journey north to Churchill

After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.

Fly to Churchill

Churchill Town and Area Tour

Itsanitaq Museum Visit

Northern Lights Forest Excursion

Experience Churchill

Over the next few days, immerse yourself in Northern life. Learn about the subarctic landscape, wildlife and people that call this area home.

Polar Bears International House

Interpretive Snowshoe Tour

Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures! Go dogsledding through the forest, then head to a cozy lounge out on the tundra for one more night of Northern Lights viewing.

Dogsledding Adventure

Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge

Churchill and Winnipeg

After a morning activity, you depart from Churchill to spend the night in Winnipeg.

Parks Canada Centre Visit

Fly back to Winnipeg

Depart from Winnipeg

After checking out of your hotel, leave Winnipeg at your leisure.

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Hotel Accommodations

3 Star

Activities and Northern Lights Viewing

Fully Guided

Meals

Most meals included

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Tundra Inn

Example of a Comfort hotel in Churchill

The Tundra Inn is a charming, family-run hotel located in the northern town of Churchill. With comfortable accommodation and complimentary amenities, this is the perfect place to relax after each day of outdoor adventures.

Lakeview Signature Hotel

Example of a Comfort hotel in Winnipeg

Just one kilometre away from Winnipeg Airport, the Lakeview Signature hotel offers comfortable accommodation and thoughtful amenities. Enjoy on-site dining, complimentary Wi-Fi and the 24/7 fitness centre.

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Train to Vancouver

Want to experience even more of Canada? Add a train journey from Winnipeg to Vancouver and travel through the stunning Canadian Rockies to the country's West Coast.

Add nights in Winnipeg

Spend more time in Winnipeg at the beginning or end of your trip and discover this city's hidden gems. Highlights include the Assiniboine Park Zoo (and its 'Journey to Churchill'), the Museum of Human Rights, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Inuit Art Centre — the first of its kind in the world.

Explore the Rockies

Ask us about including a train journey to Jasper National Park.

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