Northern Lights Season in Churchill

The best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis dance across the night sky is in February and March in Churchill Manitoba! Winter in Churchill is a unique experience not to be missed! Adventures such as snowshoeing, hiking, and dog sledding, all await while you hunt for the mystical aurora!

Northern Lights Tour Packages

The Nights Under the Lights Multi-Tours will give you some of the best chances in the world at seeing and photographing the beautiful northern lights. Spend days adventuring with dog sledding tours, snow shoeing, visiting local historic sites and museums and spend the evenings at an award-winning location for cultural presentations, aurora viewing and photography. 

2027 Dates:

6-Day Tour Dates:

February 4-9

March 11-16

7-Day Tour Dates:

February 7-13

March 7-13

Tours Include:

  • -Round trip flights between Winnipeg-Churchill

    -2-nights accommodation in Winnipeg (based on double occupancy)

    -3 or 4 nights’ accommodation in Churchill at the Aurora Inn (based on double occupancy) with breakfast each morning

    -3 evenings at the Nights Under the Lights Location for Aurora viewing

    -Cultural presentations

    -Churchill transfers

    -Dog Sledding presentation with demonstration

    -Town and area tour of Churchill

    -Daytime snowshoe hike (weather dependent)

    -Evening hike under the Aurora through the boreal forest

    -Lunches and dinners in Churchill

    -Pair of mittens or slippers custom made in Churchill

Optional Add Ons:

  • Cold Weather clothing rentals manufactured by a local Churchill clothing company: Polar Adventure Clothing (Parkas, ski pants & winter boots available in many sizes)

Not Included:

  • Flights between Winnipeg and your point of origin

  • Lunches and dinners in Winnipeg

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Gratuities

  • Travel Insurance

  • Expenses of a personal nature

6-Day Tour price:

$6,795.00 CAD per person (based on double occupancy) including all taxes and fees

Single supplement: $1,250.00

7-Day Tour price:

$7,695.00 CAD per person (based on double occupancy) including all taxes and fees

Single supplement: $1,250.00

Full payment is due at the time of booking. The tour is 100% non-refundable once booked. Travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage is strongly recommended for this trip.

Itineraries cannot be changed or modified.

Please note that all prices listed on website are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). If you do not require a hotel stay in Winnipeg, there is a price reduction in the cost of the tour.

Contact Heartland Travel for more information by emailing info@heartlandtravel.ca or call 1-866-890-3377 or 204-989-9630.

Northern lights with green aurora borealis above silhouetted trees

Sample Tour Itinerary 

6 Days

Day 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg and check into the Grand Winnipeg Hotel for the evening.

Day 2 - Fly to Churchill. Your guide will meet you at the Churchill airport, check you in to your hotel in Churchill and then take you on a Town and Area tour to get your bearings and learn a little about the history and culture of the northern town. In the evening you’ll spend it at an award winning viewing location for your first night of aurora!

Days 3 and 4 - Sleep in each morning after long nights then during the afternoons enjoy various day activities like dog sledding, snow shoeing, visits to museums etc. then spend your evenings enjoying the warmth of the fire and viewing and photographing the northern lights!

Day 5 - Fly back to Winnipeg and wind down at the Grand Winnipeg Hotel for one more night of your holiday

Day 6 - Head home at your leisure!

6 Days, 7 Nights

Day 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg and check into the Grand Winnipeg Hotel for the evening.

Day 2 - Fly to Churchill. Your guide will meet you at the Churchill airport, check you in to your hotel in Churchill and then take you on a Town and Area tour to get your bearings and learn a little about the history and culture of the northern town. In the evening you’ll spend it at an award winning viewing location for your first night of aurora!

Days 3 -5 - Sleep in each morning after long nights then during the afternoons enjoy various day activities like dog sledding, snow shoeing, visits to museums etc. then spend your evenings enjoying the warmth of the fire and viewing and photographing the northern lights!

Day 6 - Fly back to Winnipeg and wind down at the Grand Winnipeg Hotel for one more night of your holiday

Day 7 - Head home at your leisure!

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Create Your own Custom Winter Experience In Churchill

We offer completely customizable tours. Whether you’re a serious photographer looking for amazing photo opportunities,  seeking the knowledge that comes from one-on-one time with an experienced local guide, or looking to plan the most incredible trip including features such as private jets and ground transport, musicians, Service staff on site, and Private Chefs— We can help you out. Let us create a Churchill Experience like no other:

  • Photography Tours

  • Exclusive VIP Custom All-Inclusive Packages

  • Private Guiding

  • Luggage Transfer and Service

  • Private Shuttles and Transport

We are also able to offer many other private services, Including bus charters and shuttles, luggage service, airport transfers. If you can dream it, we can make it happen in Churchill!

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Northern lights, or aurora borealis, over a forest with silhouetted trees.

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