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TOUR OPERATORS ARCTIC NATURE TOURS Specializes in interpretive nature tours across the Churchill River to historic and archaeological sites along the Precambrian shield. Northern lights viewing and igloo building. Flora and fauna photography, whales, polar bears, seals and foxes. Certified tour guide. Production company with stock footage in Betacam, DV, HI-8, 7,000 minutes of arctic wildlife subjects. U-drive, cottage rental and bed and breakfast. Service en français. Dwight Allen Box 1031, 153 Kelsey Blvd., Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-8878 f: 204-675-2647 toll free: 1-877-765-2733 e: polarinn@mts.net w: www.polarinn.com AURORA DOMES Enjoy aurora borealis/northern lights viewing from the warmth of the Aurora Domes or the Photographer's Delight, a heated trapper's tent in the tree area behind the domes. Seven to 16-passenger track vehicle for private wildlife photography tours available. Bob Penwarden Box 999, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-2532 e: pendick@mts.net BEE2GETHER BIKES Boler camper and tandem bike rentals in Winnipeg, hourly or daily rates. Provide suggested touring routes in the city for bike riding. Location: Forks Market Road and Waterfront Drive. Chad Celaire 216 Borebank St., Winnipeg MB R3N 1E3 p: 204-298-2925 f: 908-325-7385 e: chad@bee2getherbikes.com w: www.bee2getherbikes.com CHURCHILL RIVER MUSHING Mid-November to mid-May sled dog tour packages for individuals and groups to a maximum of 20 persons. Half-day, one-day, northern lights, winter camping, igloo-building, trapline and arctic wildlife viewing by sled dog teams. Kelly Turcotte Box 6, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-8176, 204-675-0080 e: kellyturc@hotmail.com BLUE SKY EXPEDITIONS Take a step back in time by dog team while visiting the polar bear and beluga whale capital. Winter sleds and summer carts available. Authentic, natural, un'fur'gettable! Gerald R. Azure Box 845, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-2001 e: jgaazure@mts.net w: www.blueskymush.com CHURCHILL NATURE TOURS Specialist in nature study tours in the Churchill region since 1985. Top-quality and expert leadership provides the maximum experience of this unique landscape and its resources. Adventures for expert or novice naturalists. Birdwatching tours in June; beluga whales and wildflowers in July and August; polar bear safaris in October and November. All-inclusive packages from Winnipeg. Service en français. Thuraya Weedon Box 429, Erickson MB R0J 0P0 p: 204-636-2968 f: 204-636-2557 toll free: 1-877-636-2968 e: mail@churchillnaturetours.com w: www.churchillnaturetours.com CHURCHILL WILD The world's most unique polar bear experience. The only fly-in ecolodge based adventures on the Hudson Bay coast. On the ground hiking and polar bear viewing in summer and fall, whale watching and swims, photo safaris, northern lights, moose, caribou migration, wolves and much more. A true Arctic Safari! Wildly remote with exclusive experiences. Touch the Arctic! Jeanne Reimer Box 79, Kleefeld MB R0A 0V0 p: 204-377-5090 f: 204-377-4748 toll free: 1-866-846-9453 e: info@churchillwild.com w: www.churchillwild.com See ad page 51 EARTH RHYTHMS LEARNING ADVENTURES Year-round learning adventures and nature-based experiences for independent travellers, groups, ESL students, tour wholesalers and corporate clients. Customized programs combine history, nature, culture, cuisine, music and the arts. Guided nature tours learning adventures, customized GPS adventure quests, agri- tourism experiences, Canadian Research Adventures, walking adventures, corporate retreats and incentives. Locations: Riding Mountain National Park, Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve, Whiteshell Provincial Park, Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg and southwestern Manitoba. Celes Davar Box 243, Onanole MB R0J 1N0 p: 204-848-4680 toll free: 1-888-301-0030 e: celes.davar@earthrhythms.ca w: www.earthrhythms.ca EMPRESS LUXURY COACH Luxury motorcoach with sofa seating, dinette, entertainment system and DVD for executive conferencing, recreational entertaining, special event and charter group transportation for up to 18 persons. Sharon James 2627A Portage Ave., Winnipeg MB R3J 0P7 p: 204-934-6455 f: 204-987-3338 toll free: 1-800-799-9910 e: sjames@tpi.ca w: www.empressluxuryliner.ca 95 VISITOR INFORMATION