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For all you intrepid nature aficionados out there, have we got a treat for you. For six nights we’ll whisk you off on this exclusive voyage to the coastline of Hudson Bay where the Northern Lights illuminate the night skies and polar bears reign king. Manitoba is one of the most pristine and unknown areas left on our fair planet, and we’ll show you this final frontier in blissful comfort from the exciting city of Winnipeg to the wilds of Cape Tatum Wildlife area.

Look forward to:

• Coming face-to-face with the majestic wild polar bears and beluga whales for some once in a lifetime photo opportunities

• Zooming over the expansive tidal flats of Hudson Bay on an ATV, the ultimate rugged adventure

• Uncovering the delights of Winnipeg with its unique cosmopolitan culture and vibrant aboriginal heritage

• Flying over some of Manitoba’s most prestigious historical sites dating back to 1684

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wild times in winnipeg

Touch down in Winnipeg, a city well known for its rich history and animated culture located in the southern region of Manitoba. Rest up in your hotel for the night before you set out the following day to explore the sights and sounds of the city. Known as the ‘culture cradle of Canada’ we recommend getting stuck in and getting a taste of what this fascinating city is all about. Head down to the Winnipeg Art Gallery home to the world’s largest collection of Inuit art, and after your culture fix make your way to the aptly named Forks Market for some foodie treats. Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg the market has been integral to the city for over 6,000 years, and still pulsates with locals picking up gourmet produce with various forms of entertainment to keep you enticed.

 

over and up

After soaking up the Winnipeg way of life it’s time to enter the wilds of northern Canada. Board your plane, buckle up and bid the city farewell. The two hour plane ride swoops you over York Factory, a historic trading post established in 1684 by Governor George Geyer of the Hudson’s Bay Company. As you fly over the mouths of the Nelson and Hayes Rivers keep your peepers peeled for majestic beluga whales basking in the icy waters below.

 

 

 

your sub-arctic haven

For the next three nights you’ll hole up at the deliciously cosy Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge set in Canada’s sub-Arctic adventure playground, in the heart of the Cape Tatnum Wildlife Management area. After a hearty breakfast to keep you warm during your action packed day you’ll be updated on the whereabouts of the polar bear communities. With such high concentrations of mother bears and their cubs in the area they can often be found near the lodge, make sure you have your cameras at the ready for the rare opportunity to view the grandiose beauty of the bears in their natural kingdom.

 

cruising the coast

The best way to get a real sense for the rugged terrain is on an ATV coastal tour of the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline. As you race at exhilarating speeds with the expansive views laid out in front of you, you’ll pass by the beached vessel the Mooswa looming on the coastline. Taking you to the most remote areas in the park, you’ll be up close to the bears in their natural habitats. Head back to the lodge for pre-dinner cocktails where informative lectures and discussions on the region’s history and abundant nature come to life.

 

 

walk with the bears

On your second day at the lodge, you’ll be whisked off on a unique photography tour of Hudson Bay with your guide who will find you the picture perfect spot for that snap that’s worthy of a National Geographic front cover. Naturally at Black Tomato we leave the best till last, so on your final day in the wilderness look forward to coming face to face with the undisputed King of the Artic. Staying close to the lodge you’ll immerse yourself in the spectacular Arctic environment, on a walking safari of the wilderness stopping to view the mesmerising polar bears and their adorable cubs playing in the snow. For your last evening wrap up warm and settle down under the frosty sky to view the dazzling Aurora as it illuminates the blackness above with delicate wisps of green and pink.

Time to bid a fond farewell to the arctic wilderness, for today you depart for Winnipeg for one last chance to dip into the captivating heritage of the city. Rest overnight at your sleek city bolthole and pick up some last minute arts and crafts as a souvenir of your astounding Manitoba winter jaunt.

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