CANADA
Planning your trip to Churchill, Canada
THE BEST WAY
From LAX, connecting service (change of plane) to Winnipeg is offered on United, WestJet, Air Canada and Northwest. Fares begin at $383 round trip. There are two flights daily from Winnipeg to Churchill on Calm Air. Fares begin
at $904 round trip; www.calmair.com. Via Rail runs the 1,100-mile rail service from Winnipeg to Churchill three times a week; (888) 842-7245, www.viarail.ca Published round-trip fare $553.
WHERE TO STAY
Seal River Heritage Lodge accepts up to 16 guests. From mid-July until late August, it offers a six-night Birds, Bears and Belugas program on the Seal River estuary for $5,800. Transportation from Winnipeg, accommodations, including one night in Churchill, all lodge meals, guided trips, kayaking and snorkeling expeditions with belugas are included. In October and November, the lodge offers a four-night polar bear package, also for $5,800. (866) 846-9453, www.churchillwild.com.
WHERE TO EAT
In Churchill, the Lazy Bear Lodge, which has a fireplace-warmed living room, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner for two $60. (866) 687-2327, www.lazybearlodge.com.
Gypsy's Bakery is a local food and coffee mecca. Opens at 6 a.m. Dinner specials from $15 each. www.gypsybakery.ca.
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