A One-Day Tour of Churchill, Manitoba

  • 9:00AM: Churchill Northern Studies Center
    10 minutes (2 miles) from downtown Churchill

    The Churchill Northern Studies Center is a research station that is especially interested in the Arctic sciences. It is located on the edge of Hudson Bay and provides plenty of amenities, including accommodations and meals. Visitors can take a tour of the research station and learn about the research that is conducted on site.

  • 11:00AM: Cape Merry National Historic Site
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from the Churchill Northern Studies Center

    The Cape Merry National Historic Site is a partially restored fort. It was built in the 18th century and was used as a fur trading post by the Hudson Bay Company. The site offers a spectacular view of Hudson Bay and visitors can also see the remains of the original fort.

  • 12:30PM: Gypsy Bakery
    5 minutes (0.6 miles) from Cape Merry National Historic Site

    The Gypsy Bakery is a popular spot for locals and visitors. They offer a variety of excellent homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. Also, they serve coffee drinks that are really worth a try.

  • 2:00PM: Northern Wapusk Adventures
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Gypsy Bakery

    Take a sled ride with Northern Wapusk Adventures. During the trip guide will provide some meaningful information, including culture, history, flora, fauna and much more. Also, You can enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights, stunning views and enjoy dog sledding in the untouched nature.

  • 6:00PM: The Seaport Inn Restaurant
    20 minutes (3 miles) from Northern Wapusk Adventures

    The Seaport Inn Restaurant is a great spot for a dinner. They specialize in the seafood and the restaurant is located on the shore of Hudson Bay, so visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of the water while they dine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Churchill Northern Studies Center (2 hours, $30)
  • Cape Merry National Historic Site (1.5 hours, $10)
  • Gypsy Bakery (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Northern Wapusk Adventures (3 hours, $200)
  • The Seaport Inn Restaurant (2 hours, $50)
  • Total Estimated Costs = $310

Transportation

Visitors can either rent a car or take a taxi to get around Churchill. The average cost of renting a car is approximately $55 per day. Be sure to check the weather and road conditions before driving as the area can experience some extreme weather.

Useful Tips

If visitors have more time, they can take a boat tour to see beluga whales in the Churchill River or go on a polar bear tour. Alternatively, if they have less time, they can skip the sled ride with Northern Wapusk Adventures and head straight to The Seaport Inn Restaurant for dinner.

Airports

Churchill Airport (YYQ) is the only airport in Churchill. It is located approximately 3 minutes (1.5 miles) from the city center. The airport primarily serves regional and charter flights.

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