Northern Lights Season
Quest For The Bay: Northern Manitoba Snowmobile Adventure Package Tour
Join us on this all new multi-day tour, specially crafted by one of our Lead Guides and snowmobile experts, Claude Daudet! On this trip, we journey by snowmobile from Thompson Manitoba all the way to Churchill! This unique winter adventure will give you the opportunity to get to know northern Manitoba and it’s winter landscapes and wildlife as you move North on trails less travelled to the frontier of the mighty Hudson Bay. Each tour is 10 riders, and is led by an experienced Guide team.
Safety of our guests is of the utmost importance on this tour. Do not attempt this trip on your own! Always use a tour company with an experienced guide as this route contains many hazards and potentially dangerous terrain to those who have not travelled it before.
2025 Tour Dates:
March 2nd-7th SOLD OUT
March 16th-20th *7 spots left*
March 17th-20th *10 spots Left*
Requirements for the Tour:
All participants to use their own snowmobile (rentals may be set up, subject to availability)
All participants are required to have a Snopass and vehicle insurance
All participants must provide an example of riding experience (long distance trips/ tours) as this is a demanding journey
Included:
2 Guides provided for entire itinerary
Safe parking and storage for vehicles and trailers
Accommodation: Thompson, Gillam & Churchill
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – as per itinerary
Snowmobile Gas from Gillam to Churchill
Guided tour in the Churchill area – touring on snowmobile
Return Via Rail Churchill to Thompson
Snowmobile return via Arctic Gateway to Thompson
Guides will have emergency equipment, tools and extra oil
Guides will be prepared for minor maintenance and equipment failures
All transportation while in Churchill
Not Included:
Snowmobile & gear
Snopass (The Manitoba permit for trail riding)
Alcoholic beverages
Survival kit
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Expenses of a personal nature
$4,099CAD per person (Based on Double Occupancy)
Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars and do not include taxes or gratuity
Payment schedule:
$800.00 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking
Final payment on/by March 01, 2025
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Thompson
Meet and Greet, evening welcome dinner reception and group leader review the tour details
please note we have arranged for your trailers to be safely secured at the monitored staging areaOvernight at Thompson accommodation
Day 2 – Thompson to Gillam (278km)
8:00 am – Breakfast at accommodation
9:00 am – Depart staging and vehicle storage site on approx. 160 km journey to Kelsey Generating Station
Lunch at Kelsey Generating Station
Depart Kelsey Generating Station on approx. 118 km journey to Gillam
Late afternoon arrival and check in at the Gillam accommodations
Dinner and overnight at Gillam accommodations
Day 03 – Gillam to McClintok (118km)
7:00 am – Breakfast at Gillam accommodations
8:00 am – Depart Gillam for McClintock Lodge – approx. 118 km
Dinner and overnight at McClintock Lodge
Day 04 – McClintok to Churchill (155km)
Depart McClintock for Churchill – approx. 155 km
Celebratory welcome dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at Polar Inn and suites Hotel
Day 05 – Churchill
Special Town and Area & Churchill River Tour
12:00 – Load snowmobiles on train
Dinner at local restaurant
7:30 pm – Depart Churchill on overnight train to Thompson
Day 06 – Arrival To Thompson
Passengers arrive Thompson at 11:30 am, upon arrival pick up truck and trailers from staging site
Snowmobile pick up from Train station
Dinner at Thompson accommodation
Overnight at Thompson accommodation
Day 07 – Departure Day
Breakfast at Thompson accommodation
Depart back home
Are you with a Snowmobile Club?
We value snowmobile clubs and the countless volunteers that run them, and understand the important role they play in the preservation of this sport. As a thank you to clubs, we are offering a $50 donation per sign up to any referring snowmobile clubs! When you sign up, you just have to let us know who referred you for your club to receive their donation.
Do Not Attempt This Trip On Your Own!
Safety of our guests is of the utmost importance to us. Do not attempt this trip on your own; always use a tour company with experienced Guides and proper safety and survival equipment. This route contains many potentially dangerous hazards and challenging terrain to those who have not travelled it before.
To access the entire trip document with more maps, details on lodging, vehicle and trailer security, transport, staff, and more, please contact Heartland Travel to get started with your booking and receive this information.
Aurora Adventure 3 Night Package Tour
We are proud to be bringing you this all inclusive and unique multi-day package by Heartland Travel that has been carefully crafted and curated. Working together with other local businesses and companies, we are creating a truly unique way to experience Churchill’s rich heritage and enjoy the magical Aurora Borealis.
2025 Tour Date:
March 5th-7th
Included:
A round trip flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
2 Nights accommodation at Churchill’s best accommodation, the Polar Inn & Suites.
All meals while in Churchill
An evening at Churchill’s world famous Aurora Domes.
An evening at one of Churchill’s best northern lights attraction, a modern Mongolian Yurt.
An exciting dog sled ride with Wapusk Adventures, Churchills, leading and indigenous run dog sled operation.
Town & Area Tour with North Star Tours
Tour of the Iconic Arctic Trading Company. Leave Churchill with a pair of custom handmade moccasins that will be mailed to your home address— this is included free with tour!
A visit and lunch at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre
A spectacular evening at Dans Diner a Northern Lights Culinary Experience across the Churchill River, complete with a tundra buggy ride there plus aurora viewing
A visit to the Prince of Whales Fort, a location rarely visited during the winter months. Here you will have a chance to see and photograph the interesting pressure ice, as well as a guided tour of the historic site.
Aurora viewing from a lodge outside of Churchill
Potential wildlife sightings of Ptarmigan, Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare, Moose, Caribou, and Snowy Owl
Optional Add Ons:
Cold Weather clothing rentals manufactured by a local Churchill clothing company: Polar Adventure Clothing (Parkas, ski pants & winter boots available in many sizes)
Not Included:
Alcoholic beverages
Accommodation in Winnipeg
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature
$5,035 CAD per person (Based on Double occupancy)
Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars and do not include taxes or gratuity
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Day
19:00– Arrive on Calm Air flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
19:15– pick up from airport and drop off at Polar Inn & Suites Hotel for check in
20:00– Depart hotel for a night at a modern Mongolian yurt, for northern lights viewing, food, and storytelling outside of Churchill.
24:00– return back to Polar Inn for night
Day 2 – Churchill Sightseeing
09:00– Town & Area Tour
12:00– Lunch at the CNSC (Churchill Northern Studies Centre)
15:00– Tour of Arctic Trading Company for moccasin workshop
17:00– Dans Diner Northern Lights culinary experience
Day 2 – Churchill Sightseeing
09:00– Travel across the frozen Churchill River for a Prince of Wales Fort tour
17:00– Dinner and evening aurora viewing at remote lodge outside of Churchill
Day 4 – Departure Day
08:30– Dog Sledding with Wapusk Adventures
10:30– Lunch at a local restaurant
12:00– Pick up from lunch to head to airport
13:45– Depart on Calm Air flight from Churchill to Winnipeg
Create Your own Custom Winter Experience
We offer completely customizable tours. Whether you’re a serious photographer looking for amazing photo opportunities, seeking the knowledge that comes from one-on-one time with an experienced local guide, or loking to plan the most incredible trip including features such as private jets and ground transport, musicians, Service staff on site, and Private Chefs— We can help you out. Let us create a Churchill Experience like no other:
Photography Tours
Exclusive VIP All-Inclusive Packages
Private Guiding
Luggage Transfer and Service
Custom Film Rigged Vehicles
Remote Area Services and Specialized Terrain Vehicles
Polar Bear Security
Private Shuttles and Transport
North Star is not just a tour company! We also offer many other private services, Including bus charters and shuttles, luggage service, airport transfers, and polar bear security for those working in more remote areas.