Aurora Tours!
The goal for these tours is to give you the best opportunity at seeing the aurora borealis. You will also get time with award winning Justin Anderson who will help you when it comes to photographing the night sky and editing your images. We will spend time throughout the day going through your photos and learning how to edit efficiently.
While we will be taking photos of the group & Aurora ourselves, we are here to help you get the photos of your dreams. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout the entire trip.
Dates:
We have opened 2 different tour dates during the 2023 Aurora season. These dates coincide with the new moon which is the best time to view Aurora. If you are interested in staying for more than one week please let us know. A discount may be available.
March 13-18, 2023 - Average Temperature = -24°C
March 20-25, 2023 - Average Temperature = -21°C
*Train arrives in Churchill on the Tuesday morning and leaves on Saturday evening.*
Accommodations:
Accommodations are provided as part of your package by a local 5 star rated bed and breakfast called Parks Place, located in Churchill. As part of your package you will have your own locking bedroom, access to the whole house, shared full kitchen among the group, free wifi, laundry, shower/soaker tub, etc. The house is within walking distance to the grocery store and most shops.
Food:
Food is not covered with the accommodations. We will need to pack/purchase our own food. Food can be purchased in Churchill, however it can be more expensive (+20% usually). For this reason we recommend packing some food/snacks. Previous groups have successfully worked together to make a meal plan.
Travel:
We will be traveling to Churchill on the VIA Rail train which starts at Winnipeg and will pass through Thompson. You have the choice to start your trip in Winnipeg or any stop along the way to Thompson. At the time of booking you will be instructed on how to book your train tickets. Train tickets are not included in your package, however they can be as low as $150 round trip from Thompson.
We recommend driving to Thompson then catching the train from there to cut the travel time in half. If you have any questions we are happy to walk you through the VIA Rail website and process. We encourage our guests to carpool to Thompson.
Weather:
This is Northern Manitoba so it will be cold! Be prepared to be outside in the cold for each night. We will have at least one vehicle running at all times (with lights off) to warm up in. Warm up shacks will be available at select locations.
Price: $2300/person (plus GST)
To book please click on the link at the top of the page.
*Aurora viewing is subject to weather conditions and safety considerations.
