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Three reasons to make the trek to Churchill in winter
1 Polar bears
Take a tundra buggy
to experience these
spectacular animals in
comfort, or walk on the
wild side with guided hikes
into areas bears frequent.
2 Northern Lights
Churchill is one of the
best places on the planet
to see the colourful
artistry of the aurora
borealis light up the
pitch-black sky.
3 Dog sledding
Mushing like a fur
trader across the pure
white snow offers an
authentic experience that
reflects the history of
Manitoba’s north.
how To
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Tree
The Vehicle
Bring strong rope
or straps, an old
blanket to protect
the top of your
car and a pair of
gloves.
A SnowShoe Primer
Snowshoeing offers fun,
exercise and lots of scenic
outlooks. Whether you’re
following the snow-packed
trails in Assiniboine Park,
plodding alongside the bison
enclosure at FortWhyte
Alive, traversing more than
120 hectares of forest and
plains in La Barrière Park,
or making your way through
winding wood lake country
in Whiteshell Provincial
Park, make sure you strap
on the right shoes for your
winter trek.
Tying
Prevent any
movement by
tying the tree at
its bottom, centre
and top, and tie
down its points.
Place the bottom
of the truck facing
the front of your
vehicle.
DriVe Slow
Take back roads
if you can, and be
cautious.
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Winter 2018
BeArPAw huron moDern
Oval shape,
rounded-toe, no tail.
Good in forested
areas, and for
hunting, trapping
and gathering Classic teardrop
shape, rounded
turned-up toe,
long tail. Best for
open areas, such
as lakes and fields Constructed with
metal, plastic and
high-tech textiles.
Bigger decks are
good for loose
powder
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For more than 6,000 years, The
Forks has been a year-round
gathering place. Skate the frozen
Red and Assiniboine rivers, which
combined make up the longest
natural skating rinks in the world.
Duck into an internationally
designed warming hut to escape
from the winter wind. Or try one
of The Forks’ newest ice activities,
Crokicurl, a combination of two
favourite Canadian games: curling
and crokinole. Finish your visit
at the Common craft beer and
wine kiosk, located in the newly
renovated Forks Market Food Hall.
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ToolS
SoAk AwAy The
winTer BlueS
Get hot, then cold, (then have a
rest), then get hot again. That’s the
2,000-year-old thermal cycle ritual
practiced by Thermëa, Winnipeg’s
luxury Scandinavian spa. Rotate
through the outdoor pools set
between the snow, or find your bliss
inside one of four saunas inspired
by Nordic and Mediterranean
traditions. Then, if you dare, walk
under Icebër, the icy waterfall that
will rejuvenate your body and senses.
Trees that aren’t
tied securely
can damage
your vehicle
Use a car with a
roof rack, a truck
with a flatbed or
the inside of an
SUV or van.
Thermëa