Arctic Adventure in Churchill
Bundle-up warmly as you embark on a once in a lifetime adventure in Canada’s subarctic. Located directly beneath the aurora oval, Churchill is the best place on Earth to view the spectacular Northern Lights. Immerse yourself in the world of STEM as you rub shoulders with scientists at the forefront of climate change research.
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Day 1: Board a flight to Winnipeg
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationVisit the brand new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Participate in a hands-on STEM Workshop at the Royal Aviation Museum
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Day 2: Winnipeg | Churchill
Board an internal flight to Churchill
Settle in at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Learn more about Churchill and the challenges the town faces as you watch the documentary film 'Know I'm Here'
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Day 3: Churchill
Current research presentation - hear all about the critical research being done at the CNSC and the impacts it will have.
Hands-on wet lab experiment or data collection activity at the CNSC
Winter Ecology Presentation - Learn about the plants, animals and landscape that surround us, and how the organisms adapt to such incredibly cold temperatures
Guided Rocket Range Tour - enjoy a guided tour of the Churchill Rocket Research Range National Historic Site – built in 1954 – and learn about its ties to the Canadian Space Agency and NASA.
Evening Lecture - Students will present their own research on Belugas
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Day 4: Churchill
- Subarctic Outdoor Adventure - Spend some time outside learning about different snow structures used for survival. Stay warm by cutting blocks in the snow to build an Inuksuk
STEM Careers exploration activity with staff at the CNSC
Green Building Tour of the CNSC - learn the history of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre and its environmentally friendly 27,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified research station.
'Rocket Greens' sustainable hydroponic garden tour & talk
Learn more about Churchill and the challenges the town faces as you watch the documentary film 'Know I'm Here'
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Day 5: Churchill
Guided tour of Churchill & Town murals
Visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre to learn about the ecology and human history of Wapusk National Park
Visit Polar Bears International House - a centre focused on educating about polar bears and the challenges they face in a warming climate.
Cultural Talk with a local Indigenous elder
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Day 6: Churchill | Winnipeg
Board an internal flight back to Winnipeg
Walking Tour of The Forks
Free time to explore Winnipeg
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Day 1: Board a flight to Winnipeg
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationVisit the brand new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Participate in a hands-on STEM Workshop at the Royal Aviation Museum
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Day 2: Winnipeg | Churchill
Board an internal flight to Churchill
Settle in at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Learn more about Churchill and the challenges the town faces as you watch the documentary film 'Know I'm Here'
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Day 3: Churchill
Current research presentation - hear all about the critical research being done at the CNSC and the impacts it will have.
Hands-on wet lab experiment or data collection activity at the CNSC
Winter Ecology Presentation - Learn about the plants, animals and landscape that surround us, and how the organisms adapt to such incredibly cold temperatures
Guided Rocket Range Tour - enjoy a guided tour of the Churchill Rocket Research Range National Historic Site – built in 1954 – and learn about its ties to the Canadian Space Agency and NASA.
Evening Lecture - Students will present their own research on Belugas
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Day 4: Churchill
- Subarctic Outdoor Adventure - Spend some time outside learning about different snow structures used for survival. Stay warm by cutting blocks in the snow to build an Inuksuk
STEM Careers exploration activity with staff at the CNSC
Green Building Tour of the CNSC - learn the history of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre and its environmentally friendly 27,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified research station.
'Rocket Greens' sustainable hydroponic garden tour & talk
Learn more about Churchill and the challenges the town faces as you watch the documentary film 'Know I'm Here'
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Day 5: Churchill
Guided tour of Churchill & Town murals
Visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre to learn about the ecology and human history of Wapusk National Park
Visit Polar Bears International House - a centre focused on educating about polar bears and the challenges they face in a warming climate.
Cultural Talk with a local Indigenous elder
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Day 6: Churchill | Winnipeg
Board an internal flight back to Winnipeg
Walking Tour of The Forks
Free time to explore Winnipeg
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you in Winnipeg. In Churchill, you will be staying at the dormitories of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. Dormitory rooms will not have private bathrooms, but instead separate male and female shared bathrooms and private single stall showers.
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Meals
Arrival day: Dinner, Day 2: breakfast and dinner, Days 3-5: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Day 6: breakfast and dinner, Day 7: Breakfast
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Tours and Activities
Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.
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Customary gratuities
To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.