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Getting to Churchill is part of the adventure. There are no roads; you must arrive by train or plane.
Getting Around in Churchill
Churchill is a small town and it is fairly easy to walk around town to shop or explore. Remember you are in polar bear country – respect all signage and warnings. It is not recommended to explore on foot outside the town without a guide.
Most packages will include transfers from the airport or rail station and to all activities and excursions included in your itinerary. For those planning a DYI trip to Churchill, there are tour operators that offer town and areas tours. Tamarack Rentals is the only car rental agency for those looking to explore independently.
Getting to Churchill
By Train
The Via Rail Canada train departs Union Station in Winnipeg for Churchill every Sunday and Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. The train departs Churchill every Thursday and Saturday.
The train ride is approximately 48 hours long – two days and two nights as it covers 1697 kilometres through Manitoba.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
VIA Ticket Office Toll-free:
146-123 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A3
Toll-free: 1-800-561-8630 (reservations and fares, Western Canada only)
www.viarail.ca
By Plane
Air service to Churchill is available year-round. See the list of available airlines that fly to Churchill, below.
For fall trips, book your travel well in advance of departure date to ensure a space. A flight from Winnipeg is approximately two hours long.
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Adventure Air
Airport Road
Lac Du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0
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Bearskin Airlines
Airport Rd
Flin Flon, MB R8A 0T7
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Blue Water Aviation
#101145 Hwy #11
Silver Falls, MB R0E 1M0
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Brandon Aviation Adventure
425 Agnew Drive
Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5
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Calm Air International LP
930 Ferry Road
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y8
Wildlife
Custom Helicopters Ltd.
706 South Gate Road, St. Andrews Airport
ST. ANDREWS, MB R1A 3P8
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Fast Air Executive Aviation Services
80 Hangar Line Road
WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3Y7
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Gogal Air Service
494 Lakeshore Dr
Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0
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Harv's Air Inverted
Box 1056
STEINBACH, MB R5G 1M8
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Hudson Bay Helicopters
290 Kelsey Blvd
CHURCHILL, MB R0B 0E0
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Keewatin Air Ltd.
50 Morberg Way
WINNIPEG, MB R3H 0A4
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Northway Aviation Ltd.
508 Airline Road
St Andrews, MB R1A 3P3
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Perimeter Aviation Ltd.
614 Ferry Road
WINNIPEG, MB R3H 0T7
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Provincial Helicopters Ltd.
41 Airport Road
LAC DU BONNET, MB R0E 1A0
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Taiga Air Services Ltd.
2450 Saskatchewan Avenue
WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3Y9
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Wings over Kississing (Tour Operator)
411 Channing Dr.
FLIN FLON, MB R8A 1N7
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Explore Churchill
Known as the polar bear capital of the world, Churchill is also known as a beluga whale watching hotspot and one of the best places to see the northern lights.
Start planning your trip to see beluga whales, polar bears or the northern lights!
Learn about the history of Churchill and its surroundings, from the Pre-Dorset to Modern Inuit cultures through to the european fur trade and exploration of the North.
Calm Air
Experience The North