7 days

Journey to Fireweed Island

Start Location Winnipeg
End Location Winnipeg
Code
LBJI
Places Visited

Churchill, Winnipeg

Partners

Tour Overview

An all-inclusive experience on the new flagship vessel, the Matonabee. This tour offers the unique and exiting opportunity to view the belugas and polar bears underwater in the below water level viewing area while cruising to the remote location of Fireweed Island. You can catch the Northern Lights in any of the touring seasons since the aurora is active about 300 days of the year.

Start Location Winnipeg
End Location Winnipeg

Top Highlights

  • Journey to Fireweed Island Boat Tour
  • Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area
  • Beluga AquaGlidingTM and kayaking
  • Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg

    Upon arrival, make your own way to the Winnipeg hotel. Free day to explore Winnipeg

    Overnight: Winnipeg


  • Day 2: Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check out from Winnipeg hotel. Group transfer included to the airport if designated hotel is included Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area, including historic Cape Merry and an outside tour of the Polar Bear Jail (approx. 2-3 hours)

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Fireweed Island Boat Tour

    Full day Journey to Fireweed Island Boat Tour adventure via the Hudson Bay aboard the new Matonabee. Anticipate viewing Polar bears and other arctic wildlife.

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Beluga Whale Boat Tour

    Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour to see Beluga Whales in the water and walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort (approx. 3 hours) followed by a Duke University presentation.

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Kayaking and Beluga Auqua

    Kayaking (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Beluga AquaGliding™ (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Optional tour of dog mushing (on wheels) can be taken this day or any of the other days; dependent on weather, tide and schedule

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Depart Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check-out from Lazy Bear Lodge Summer Tundra Tour on our Arctic Crawler™ (approx. 3 hours, professional photographer available) Transfer to airport to depart for Winnipeg Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg Check-in at Winnipeg hotel

    Overnight: Winnipeg


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7: Depart Winnipeh

    Check-out from Winnipeg hotel and head home to finish your incredible adventure.


    Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

  • 4 nights at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill
  • 2 nights in Winnipeg (pre & post adventure)
  • Meals as Listed
  • Shuttle Service between the airport and the Lodge
  • Round-trip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill

What’s Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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YOU CAN CALL US AT
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg

    Upon arrival, make your own way to the Winnipeg hotel. Free day to explore Winnipeg

    Overnight: Winnipeg


  • Day 2: Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check out from Winnipeg hotel. Group transfer included to the airport if designated hotel is included Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area, including historic Cape Merry and an outside tour of the Polar Bear Jail (approx. 2-3 hours)

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Fireweed Island Boat Tour

    Full day Journey to Fireweed Island Boat Tour adventure via the Hudson Bay aboard the new Matonabee. Anticipate viewing Polar bears and other arctic wildlife.

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Beluga Whale Boat Tour

    Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour to see Beluga Whales in the water and walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort (approx. 3 hours) followed by a Duke University presentation.

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Kayaking and Beluga Auqua

    Kayaking (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Beluga AquaGliding™ (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Optional tour of dog mushing (on wheels) can be taken this day or any of the other days; dependent on weather, tide and schedule

    Overnight: Churchill


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Depart Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check-out from Lazy Bear Lodge Summer Tundra Tour on our Arctic Crawler™ (approx. 3 hours, professional photographer available) Transfer to airport to depart for Winnipeg Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg Check-in at Winnipeg hotel

    Overnight: Winnipeg


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7: Depart Winnipeh

    Check-out from Winnipeg hotel and head home to finish your incredible adventure.


    Meals: Breakfast

Download Full Itinerary

Title

Interested in this trip? Contact Us for 2027 dates and prices

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 4 nights at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill
  • 2 nights in Winnipeg (pre & post adventure)
  • Meals as Listed
  • Shuttle Service between the airport and the Lodge
  • Round-trip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill

What’s Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

Ask A Question

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YOU CAN CALL US AT
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