7-Day Canadian Shield Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 7-day Canadian Shield tour itineraries

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• 7 Day Churchill Itinerary, incl. Winnipeg and Polar Bear Point

  

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  • Day 1

    Winnipeg

    Your Arctic adventure starts in Manitoba's capital. Check into your hotel for the evening orientation meeting. Pack your cold-weather gear tonight. Churchill can get extremely cold, with temperatures dropping to -30°F (-34°C) during peak bear season from October to November.

    
  • Day 2

    Winnipeg to Churchill

    Take an early morning flight to Churchill (2.5 hours). Get ready for your first blast of subarctic air. In the afternoon, a town tour introduces you to Churchill's unique polar bear culture. Stop at the Itsanitaq Museum to explore local Inuit history and traditional artwork that tells stories of life in the North.

    
  • Day 3

    Churchill & Lodge Transfer

    Experience dog sledding in the morning. Wear plenty of layers since you'll be sitting still on the sled. Visit Parks Canada's visitor center in the afternoon before taking the Tundra Buggy to your remote lodge. The 5-mile ride to Polar Bear Point takes about 45 minutes on bumpy terrain. Keep your camera ready.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Tundra Buggy Lodge

    Spend two full days exploring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in a Tundra Buggy. These vehicles come with outdoor viewing platforms and heated interiors. You'll see the most bears in October and November as they gather to wait for Hudson Bay to freeze. Head out early for the best light and most active bears. The isolated lodge location is perfect for viewing the northern lights when weather permits. Bring a tripod if you want to photograph the aurora. A recent visitor shared: "Watching a curious bear inspect our lodge at breakfast was incredible—they really do come right up to the reinforced windows!"

    
  • Day 6

    Final Tundra Day & Return

    One more day looking for bears, arctic foxes, and ptarmigan across the tundra. Fly back to Winnipeg in the evening. Try to get a window seat on the left side for possible views of the tundra and Hudson Bay.

    
  • Day 7

    Departure

    Leave Winnipeg whenever suits your schedule. Most people find that a week gives them enough time to see Churchill's wildlife while allowing for potential weather delays, which happen often up north.

    

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• Ice barbarian experience with Tundra Buggy Lodge (6 nights)

  A 7-day Canadian Shield adventure from Winnipeg to Churchill features 3 nights at the Tundra Buggy Lodge® in prime polar bear territory. Daily Tundra Buggy® excursions complement visits to Churchill's Itsanitaq Museum and dog sledding, with evening Aurora Borealis viewing opportunities.

  

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• 7 Days in Arctic Canada, incl. Whitehorse and Tuktoyaktuk

  The Canadian Shield reveals 4 distinct destinations over a week, including Whitehorse and Dawson City. The route covers historic Gold Rush sites, crosses the Arctic Circle, and reaches remote communities before flying back from Inuvik. Traditional lunches and frontier hotel stays included.

  

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  • Day 1

    Whitehorse

    Begin your Arctic adventure in Yukon's capital. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site and the Log Cabin Skyscraper. Make sure to get your cold-weather gear ready today. One traveler notes: "The equipment list sent beforehand was generic. Temperatures can reach 25-27°C in summer, so check current conditions before packing heavy winter gear."

    
  • Day 2

    Whitehorse to Dawson City

    Set out early for the 550km drive north along the Yukon River valley. Stop at Braeburn Lodge for their giant cinnamon buns. The route takes you through native villages like Carmacks and Pelly Crossing. Make time for the Five Finger Rapids viewpoint. End your day with some Gold Rush entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gerties.

    
  • Day 3

    Dawson City

    Visit the Jack London and Robert Service cabins. Head to Bonanza and Eldorado Creeks and try gold panning at an active mine site near historic Dredge #4. Take the Midnight Dome Road in late afternoon for great photos over Dawson and the Yukon River.

    
  • Day 4

    Dawson City to Eagle Plains

    The Dempster Highway drive is beautiful but bring lunch and snacks since services between settlements are sparse. Look for wildlife in Tombstone Territorial Park during morning and evening hours. Be prepared for rough roads after rain. A recent reviewer said: "Our guide Leo did an amazing job driving The Dempster under sometimes difficult circumstances."

    
  • Day 5

    Eagle Plains to Inuvik

    Start with an Arctic Circle crossing celebration in the morning. Watch the landscape transform as you enter the Mackenzie River Delta. Learn about the Lost Patrol story at Fort MacPherson. You'll reach Inuvik by evening, where buildings stand on stilts because of permafrost.

    
  • Day 6

    Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk

    Take the new road to "Tuk" and spot pingos rising over 100m high. Local guides will show you their culture and daily life. Bring water-resistant boots if you want to step in the Arctic Ocean. Enjoy lunch in a local home. As one traveler said: "The indigenous cultural experience and stepping into the Arctic Ocean were incredible moments for me as a Canadian."

    
  • Day 7

    Return Flight to Whitehorse

    Fly back to Whitehorse in the morning. Book later connections to allow time for weather delays. Arctic weather can change quickly even in summer.

    

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