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VISITOR INFORMATION CONSERVATION INC. Guided tours to see native orchid species and other rare plants and their habitat. Group size from 10 to 25. Season of operation – June 15 to August 1. NATIVE ORCHID p: 204-947-9707 f: 204-231-4448 e: adames@mts.net w: www.nativeorchid.org (ADVENTURE WALKING TOURS) Full- and half-day tours guided by professional local naturalist. Visit boreal forest, taiga, tundra and marine ecosystems. Wildlife, birding, flowers, natural history, local sites and polar bear security. NATURE 1ST Paul Ratson Box 1136, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-2147 f: 204-675-2103 e: nature1st@mts.net w: www.nature1sttours.ca NORTH STAR TOURS Third generation family serving adventure travellers since the 1930s. Natural history, historical, wildlife and select Aboriginal cultures and heritage custom-packaged tours on the shores of Hudson Bay. Groups and individuals welcome. Mark Ingebrigtson Box 520, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-2356 f: 204-675-2852 toll free: 1-800-665-0690 e: nortours@mts.net RECEPTIVE SERVICES Offering a complete range of receptive tour services for Winnipeg and Manitoba. Step-on guide service, customized itineraries, city tours (for small and large groups), farm visits, special events, airport transfers and ground transportation. We are well-known for our promotion of Manitoba's rich French heritage and culture as well as Manitoba's history. Service en français Ô TOURS INC. Michelle Gervais 205 – 219 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg MB R2H 0G4 p: 204-254-3170 f: 204-253-6664 toll free: 1-877-254-3170 e: michelle@otours.net w: www.otours.net O'ROSEAU INC. Experience the voyageur life of the 1800s on the historic Crow Wing Trail by the rapids of the Roseau River. Historical interpretive program recreates life of Métis, Aboriginal and French voyageurs. Enjoy bison stew, bannock, overnight in teepees at Crow Wing Camp. Historic trails and sites, canoe, kayak, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter camp. Groups welcome. Georges Beaudry Box 345, St. Malo MB R0A 1T0 p: 204-427-2922, 204-792-1928 f: 204-427-2922 w: www.oroseau.ca PARKLAND PRINTS Manitoba's premier ecotourism provider, specializing in year-round adventure travel and discovery. All-inclusive, customized packages with emphasis on Churchill, the Parkland and beyond. Carter Hanke 12-101 Eugenie St., Winnipeg MB R2H 0X6 p: 204-390-0351 e: info@parklandprints.com w: www.parklandprints.com PRAIRIE HOUSEBOATS Whether fishing, sightseeing, spending time with friends or family, the privacy of a houseboat is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the breathtaking scenery and pristine waters of Lake of the Prairies. Enjoy a barbecue or great cuisine on the open waters. Philip Sobkow Box 72, Calder SK S0A 0K0 p: 306-742-4663 f: 306-742-4662 HIKING ADVENTURES Guided walking tours in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Tours designed for moderately fit mature adults. Day trips can include a visit to cultural/historic sites and meals with some local flavour. Group organizes two to four-day walking festivals in Manitoba spring and fall. The self-guided walking and hiking guides are available at most bookstores. PRAIRIE PATHFINDERS Leone Banks PO Box 68052 RPO Osborne Village, Winnipeg MB R3L 2V9 p: 204-774-0190 f: 204-772-9044 e: prairiepathfinders@shaw.ca w: www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca RAIL TRAVEL TOURS A relaxing rail tour exploring the Northern Manitoba rail network on a memorable vacation to Churchill. View the northern lights in spring, beluga whales in summer or polar bears in fall. Visit Winnipeg for a few days before travelling to see Canada by rail. Or let us organize a Manitoba rail tour for your group featuring wildlife, history, culture, shopping and more. Daryl Adair 123 Main St., Box 44, Winnipeg MB R3C 1A3 97 p: 204-897-9551 f: 204-897-9572 toll free: 1-866-704-3528 e: railtraveltours@mts.net w: www.railtraveltours.com NATURE TOURS Wilderness and wildlife adventures in Riding Mountain National Park and throughout Manitoba. All tours are guided by professional naturalists. Birdwatching and wildlife safaris are our specialty. Step-on guide services and private tours available to serve all ages and interests. Top-quality nature tours to Churchill since 1985. Service en français. RIDING MOUNTAIN 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 SEA NORTH TOURS LTD. A family-owned company specializing in beluga whale and historic site tours since 1977. Transport Canada certified tour boat. Tours from June to September for beluga whales, Prince of Wales Fort, birds, polar bears, seals and floe ice. Hydrophone- equipped to listen to the most vocal whales in the world. Zodiac charters, kayak tours and snorkeling. Snowshoe tours on Churchill West Peninsula from December to April. Mike & Doreen Macri Box 222, Churchill MB R0B 0E0 p: 204-675-2195 f: 204-675-2198 toll free: 1-888-348-7591 e: seanorth@mts.net w: www.seanorthtours.com