Saskatchewan and Manitoba / INTRODUCTION
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon – the gorgeous campus of the University of Saskatchewan is the centrepiece of this picturesque city , surrounded by great shopping areas , galleries and attractions .
Wanuskewin Heritage Park – this unique site interprets over 6,000 years of Northern Plains Indian culture , with 21 pre-contract sites , four walking trails , and a visitor centre .
Batoche National Historic Site – the last battlefield in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 , this site displays the remains of the village of Batoche , located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River .
The Western Development Museum – a network of four museums in Saskatchewan , preserving and recording the social and economic development of the province . The museum has branches in Moose Jaw , North Battleford , Saskatoon and Yorkton .
Tunnels of Moose Jaw – this year-round tourist attraction entertains guests with unique productions of Canadian history . Head beneath the streets of downtown Moose Jaw and experience two guided theatrical tours .
Cypress Hills – there is plenty to see and do in the Cypress Hills area , located in southwest Saskatchewan , besides just spending a day zipping through the trees ! Experience the award-winning vineyards and wineries , resort hotels , fine dining , horseback trails and heritage sites .
3 Day Manitou Hot Springs
You will find a surprise around every corner in Saskatchewan ’ s East Central Region . View the vast number of birds that migrate through the area , experience the unique communities and cultural diversity and relax in the natural healing spa .
Manitoba
Folklorama – this festival runs for two weeks each August in Winnipeg and celebrates the cultural and ethnic heritage of people from all over the world . Sample exotic cuisine and experience dynamic performances featuring world-class artists , while learning about cultures and countries from across the globe . This is the world ’ s largest and longest running multicultural festival .
Winnipeg – known for its friendly and welcoming spirit , Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich and varied history . All the main attractions are an easy walk in downtown including the Manitoba Museum , the Canadian Museum for Human Rights , Winnipeg Art Gallery , the Exchange District and the delightful suburb of St . Boniface .
Assiniboine Park – nestled in the heart of Winnipeg , Assiniboine Park is the perfect place to relax and play year round with attractions that blend the best of physical activity , sightseeing , dining and wildlife into one unforgettable experience .
Churchill , Belugas and Polar Bears – during the summer months of July and August , the Churchill River north of Winnipeg is home to over 3,000 beluga whales that migrate into the river to give birth and feed . At the end of the summer as the ice melts , the polar bears come , with the best viewing times in October and November .
7 Day Ultimate Arctic Summer Adventure
With 60,000 beluga whales filling the Hudson Bay and polar bears leaving the pan ice , summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill . Let experienced guides take you on a jet boat tour of the bay and river estuaries where you ’ ll see countless beluga whales as well as polar bears in their summer environment on the rocks and swimming in the water . This package combines unforgettable wildlife viewing with the cozy comfort of the Lazy Bear Lodge .
Highlights ( included ):
• Manitou Hot Springs Resort
Day 1 : Arrive Manitou Hot Springs Day 2 : Manitou Hot Springs Day 3 : Depart Manitou Hot Springs
Package includes : 2 nights of accommodation , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .
Moderate pricing from . $ 165 Superior pricing from . $ 205 Pricing is per person , double occupancy .
Highlights ( included ):
• Hudson Bay polar bear tour
• Tundra tour
• Whale watching boat tour
Day 1 : Arrive Winnipeg Day 2 : Winnipeg – Churchill Day 3 : Churchill sightseeing Day 4 : Churchill sightseeing Day 5 : Churchill sightseeing Day 6 : Churchill – Winnipeg Day 7 : Winnipeg
• Cultural and heritage tour
• One dinner at the Lazy Bear Café
Package includes : 4 nights of accommodation at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill , 2 nights of accommodation in Winnipeg ( pre- and post-adventure ), breakfast daily , return airport transfers , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .
Pricing from . $ 3285 Pricing is per person , double occupancy . Flights to / from Winnipeg not included .
KEY TO MAP Tour No . of nights stay
Churchill
Canada
4
SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA ONTARIO
Winnipeg
2
United States
Churchill , Manitoba
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