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Churchill Town & Tundra ExperienceYour Churchill Town & Tundra Experience will allow you to

enjoy the unique charm of Manitoba’s most northern town -

also known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World - as well as

experience the excitement of polar bear viewing from a world-

famous Tundra Buggy®.

Spend time in Churchill discovering family-owned restaurants,

eclectic shops, culturally-significant museums and getting to

know the wonderful people that call the north home; then

enjoy the ride as you explore the rugged and desolate tundra

in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area on a search for the

incredible and majestic polar bear.

Itinerary Highlights

Enjoy the thrill of polar bear viewing on two full-day Tundra Buggy excursions in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.

Explore the culture of Churchill by visiting historical museums and unique gift shops.

Treat your taste buds to delicious regional cuisine from one of Churchill’s locally-owned restaurants.

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CHURCHILL TOWN & TUNDRA EXPERIENCE FAQQ: What can I look forward to when I spend my nights in Churchill?A: Churchill is a vibrant, close-knit town of approximately 800 people. Each restaurant and shop is locally-owned. Feel free to strike up a conversation with a friendly local, take part in Churchill’s nightlife by visiting one of its lively pubs, and explore each unique shop during your free time.

Q: What is there to do in Churchill on our free time?A: There are a variety of gift shops to visit in Churchill such as Fifty Eight North - Home of the Tundra Buggy. You can also visit the Town Centre Complex which holds most of the town’s amenities such as the library, hockey arena, curling rink, swimming pool, gymnasium, bowling alley, movie theater, indoor playground and fitness centre. Be sure to stop at the Canada Post Office to get a “Churchill - Polar Bear Capital of the World” stamp on your passport. You can also book a one-hour helicopter tour as an add-on to your trip - just ask our travel counsellors for more information.

Q: What are the hotels like?A: The small, locally-owned hotels in Churchill are very basic but they are clean, comfortable and centrally located to all of Churchill’s amenities. All hotels have Internet access.

Q: What are the restaurants like?A: The restaurants in Churchill are all locally-owned and each menu has a variety of delicious, unique items. Depending on your level of trip (Adventurer, Enthusiast, or Specialist) some or all of your meals may be included.

Q: How do we get around Churchill?A: Churchill is a very small town and every restaurant and store is within walking distance from your hotel. However weather can affect the road conditions making them icy, so be careful when you walk and always keep your eyes open for bears. A taxi service is also available in Churchill for guests who require extra assistance getting around (204-675-2345).

POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL (PBI)PBI is the world’s leading polar bear conservation group – dedicated to saving polar bears by saving their habitat. Their focus is on research, education, and stewardship.

Since 2000, Frontiers North Adventures has been a Platinum sponsor of Polar Bears International. Frontiers North supports PBI’s Tundra Connections®, and Field Ambassador Program and Tundra Buggy® One.

Frontiers North provides Tundra Buggy One to PBI to use throughout polar bear season in Churchill. Buggy One is outfitted with tools and equipment that enable polar bear scientists to study bears and broadcast live from the remote tundra sharing up-to-date information on Churchill’s polar bears around the world.

Through our exclusive partnership with PBI, we provide an opportunity for our guests to learn first-hand from PBI species experts who join us on the Tundra Buggies. Presentations add to the in-depth interpretation provided by our tour leaders and interpretive drivers, offering our guests an opportunity to not just see polar bears but to learn about these majestic animals.

To learn more about our partnership visit www.frontiersnorth.com/polarbearsinternational

Temperature can vary from -20 ºC to 0 ºC (-4 ºF to 32 ºF), but strong winds can make the temperature colder (the ‘wind chill’ factor).

The Buggies are heated; however, when we see bears, windows go down and the interior quickly cools. Dressing in warm layers is the best way to stay comfortable.

• Warm hooded parka• Long underwear• Snow/ski/wind pants• Wool sweater• Wool blend socks• Fleece sweat pants• Turtle-necks• Hooded sweatshirt• Warm gloves/mitts• Thin gloves

• Wool hat or toque• Scarf• Warm, rubber-soled boots• Nylon windpants• Binoculars• Moisturiser and lip-balm• Sunglasses• Personal hygiene products• Hair dryer

Packing Suggestions

• Visit www.frontiersnorth.com and search “Town and Tundra” or follow this link http://58n.ca/1AkIif0

• Visit www.everythingchurchill.com• Watch the Tundra Inn featured on the Food Network’s

You Gotta Eat Here! http://58n.ca/1tXt798

Click this link or type it into your browser:http://58n.ca/meetdrivers

Meet Our Tundra Buggy Drivers

Weather Conditions

Each person is allowed two pieces of checked luggage weighing a combined total of 70 pounds. Soft sided luggage is preferred. Each person is also allowed one carry-on item and one personal item weighing no more than 20 pounds. Please note that storage space inside the aircraft is limited and guests may be asked to store their carry on items in valet service for the duration of the flight. Visit www.frontiersnorth.com/gear-rentals for more information on what to wear.

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