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PassportsAll international travellers are required to have passports to enter Canada. Well before your departure, we invite you to visit the Government of Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration website for more information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

All travellers to and from the United States are required to have a passport. For more info visit: http://travel.state.gov

Currency ExchangeWe suggest you exchange your currency into Canadian dollars prior to your Churchill departure. Currency exchange can be completed at any bank or in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Visa and MasterCard are accepted in Churchill at most shops, hotels and restaurants. There is also a debit machine at the Royal Bank in the Bayport Plaza.

GratuitiesIn North America, ‘tips’ are given to service staff for their excellent service. Some per person tipping suggestions (in Canadian dollars - CAD) are: Interpretive Guides $15 per day; Tundra Buggy and boat drivers $10 per excursion; Hotel housekeeping staff $2 per day; Restaurant staff 15% per food bill (before taxes) only on meals not included in the cost of your tour. Hint: in Manitoba, tax on goods and services is 13% - while in restaurants, a suggestion is to tip your waiter the amount of tax you have been charged.

Daylight in ChurchillDuring your adventure you can expect 8-9 hours of daylight. The later the season, the fewer the daylight hours.

Extend Your StayYour adventure includes one pre- and one post-Churchill hotel accommodations in Winnipeg. Please contact our office if you would like to extend your stay in Winnipeg or for Winnipeg tour information.

Traveler ExpectationsTo make the best of the time you spend with us on the tundra, a friendly, cooperative attitude is a must. Unpredictable conditions in the north make it necessary for you to come prepared to be flexible. We want nothing more than every one of our guests to enjoy their time with us! Churchill is a very unique destination and you are about to participate in a very exciting adventure.

Gear Rental We are happy to offer our guests outstanding Canada Goose parkas and snow pants, and Baffin boots through our Gear Rental Program. Visit www.frontiersnorth.com/gear-rentals for a What to Wear video and more information.

Churchill Travel Guide App The only travel app specifically for guests visiting Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Get the most out of your experience, by connecting with the community’s wildlife, culture, cuisine and living history. Visit Churchill.Travel for more information.

Travel InsuranceTravel in Canada’s north is not like visiting many parts of the world. You will be travelling to a remote destination. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip cancellation and medical evacuation insurance, as some medical insurance policies do not cover these expenses while travelling. Optional insurance can be purchased through one of our Adventure Planners at anytime - feel free to call us to request a quote.

Other Websites www.polarbearsinternational.orgwww.WapuskAdventures.comwww.TravelManitoba.com

©JP McCarthy

WINTER NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURES

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pond inlet

vancouver

minneapolis

chicago

winnipeg

riding mountain

churchill

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NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPSCameras Any type of camera that offers some degree of setting control and a minimum 15 second exposure setting can be used to photograph the northern lights. Many compact cameras have these functions built in, but quality will be much better with a DSLR or film camera. PRO TIP: Get to know your camera settings before embarking on your trip, and be sure to bring the manual so you can troubleshoot on the fly.

Lenses A wide angle lens less than 40 mm is invaluable for taking photos of the aurora borealis. The wider your lens, the more sky you will capture but the trade off is more distortion at the image edges. For cameras with interchangeable lenses, a fast lens of F2.8 or less is recommended for best image quality and will help combat low light conditions.

Memory Cards Ensure you have enough memory card storage with you, bring extra memory cards, or have a secondary storage device such as a laptop or external hard drive handy. It’s not uncommon to use 32 GB of storage – or more – in a single evening. EXPERT TIP: If a memory card is damaged or images inadvertently deleted, it can be difficult to retrieve lost images. Unless shooting continuous HD or 4K video, it’s best to travel with multiple low capacity cards rather than a single high capacity card (eg. four 16 GB cards versus one 64 GB card).

Batteries Batteries do not perform optimally in cold climates and specialized batteries may not be readily available for purchase on your trip. Keep a set of spare batteries charged and on you at all times, preferably inside a pants or jacket pocket near your body where it’s warm. There are no outlets to charge batteries on the Tundra Buggy®. Make sure to also pack your battery charger and travel plug adapter if required, so you can recharge your batteries at your overnight accommodations.

Camera SupportLong exposure images require your camera to be supported by a tripod or affixed to a stable platform. A sandbag suspended from the tripod can help stabilize it and reduce vibrations and movement from the wind. Even pressing the shutter button can create unwanted camera shake and blurry images. This is easily remedied using a shutter cable or remote, or by setting the camera self-timer.

Light Sensitivity Digital capture below ISO 800 will show the least image noise, but light and colour imperceptible to the human eye can be captured by the camera sensor around ISO 1200 and greater depending on ambient light from the moon and other light sources. PRO TIP: Have a light source such as a headlamp, flashlight or torch to light a scene or simply view your camera controls in the dark. Be mindful of others around you, as ambient light can ruin their exposure.