Manitoba

A prairie province in central Canada: Churchill in the north is famed for polar bears, beluga whales and auroras, while Winnipeg in the south is the cultural hub.

Manitoba lies in central Canada, with prairies and lakes in the south and tundra stretching north to the shores of Hudson Bay. The capital, Winnipeg, has attractions such as the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and The Forks historic district. Churchill in the north is known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World": in fall (roughly Oct–Nov) you can see bears up close from a tundra vehicle, in summer you can watch beluga whales in the river estuary, and winter is also a great time for the northern lights. Riding Mountain National Park is good for hiking and wildlife viewing. Winnipeg International Airport is the main gateway; Churchill has no road access and can only be reached by plane or train.

Destinations

• Churchill
• Winnipeg

Itineraries

• Winnipeg to Churchill Polar Bear Tour – Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill in late autumn and ride a Tundra Buggy to see polar bears on Hudson Bay.