A Family Learning Adventure in Churchill

Frontier North Adventure’s Family Learning Adventure is designed to showcase the wonders of three diverse biomes — the taiga, the tundra, and the bay — attracting curious families in search of something a little different. You’ll visit the Prince of Whales Fort, walk to a shipwreck, take a Tundra Buggy in search of polar bears, meet locals, take a dry-land dog sled for a spin, and most exhilarating of all, kayak or boat with beluga whales in the bay. Making new friends, kids will absorb the positive social impact that accompanies any Canadian bucket list experience. Another reminder, perhaps, to never let school get in the way of a good education.

Cost: From $US5198 per person, less for kids. Check the official website for the latest prices.

Best Time to Go: The Family Learning Adventure typically has a mid-August departure. Visit the website for departure dates.

Where to Stay: 3 nights accommodation is included in Churchill, with guests spending three nights in Winnipeg at The Forks.

Where to Eat: Most meals are included in the package.

Official Site: https://frontiersnorth.com/adventures/summer/family-learning-adventure-beluga-whales

Getting There: The trip to Churchill departs and returns from Winnipeg.

Notes from Robin: It ain’t cheap but the experience and education is priceless. Part of the package also includes visiting Assiniboine Park Zoo, which has a fantastic Journey to Churchill exhibit (good enough to get its own chapter in the book!) and sets the benchmark for zoo standards worldwide. Churchill is a remote community, and just wandering about the community is fascinating. Guides are excellent (and armed) to avoid any wild polar bear encounters.There are numerous ways to to interact with the visiting beluga whales. Kids over eight can kayak with their parents. Adults can stand- up paddleboard while younger kids get a Zodiac ride. Either way, curious belugas are all but guaranteed to show up for your whale-watching excursion of a lifetime.