Tag: Canada

Winnipeg Manitoba (The Short Journey to Churchill)

Anyone on their way to or from Churchill should definitely consider a stop in Winnipeg Manitoba.  Visiting the zoo is a nice companion to your Polar Bear excursions in Churchill, and you can see bears up close and personal.  There are plenty of other things to do. Arrival in Winnipeg We arrived in the very …

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Road and Train to Churchill, Manitoba (The Looooong Journey to Churchill)

Churchill, Manitoba is known as “The polar bear capital of the world” and I wanted to go there in late summer, as it was possible to see Polar Bears, Beluga Whales, and the Northern Lights, and the cost to visit was a small fraction of the cost to visit in the high season of October-November.  …

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Swimming Polar Bear in Hudson Bay (Polar Bear Plunge)

While on a zodiac boat to snorkel with beluga whales in Churchill, Manitoba, I was lucky to witness a swimming polar bear in the Hudson Bay.

Things to do in Churchill, Manitoba (And Why Summer is the Best Time to Visit)

In August 2015, I was lucky to get a chance to visit Churchill in Summer.  The following are my suggested things to do in Churchill Manitoba, and when I suggest is the best time to visit Churchill. Take the Train to Churchill Flying to Churchill is expensive, unless you have Air Canada Frequent Flier Miles …

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Snorkeling with Salmon in Campbell River, British Colombia

After my wonderful day with the Grizzly Bears in Bute Inlet, there was one last adventure in Campbell river… Snorkeling with Salmon.  I left my parents at the hotel and I went to the office of Destiny River Adventure Tours.  I was fitted with a wet suit, hood, booties, and gloves as well as mask …

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Campbell River Grizzly Bear Tours (a North American Safari)

My #1 highlight of visiting Vancouver Island was the Campbell River Grizzly Bear Tours with Discovery Marine Safaris.  This trip is only possible in September – October each year and it truly is a North American Safari. Campbell River Rotary Sea Walk Our tour this day wasn’t leaving until noon so my mom and I …

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Port McNeill Whale Watching (A Whale of a Time)

One of the best things to do on the northern part of Vancouver Island is a Port McNeill Whale Watching tour with Mackay Whale Watching. Driving to Port McNeill Elk Falls (near Campbell River) It’s quite a drive from the southern end of Vancouver Island, but you can break up the ride by stopping at …

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West Coast Swing (Destination: Port Alberni and Pacific Rim National Park)

Bamfield Cat houses

We used Port Alberni as our 3 night base for the west coast for several reasons.  First, the hotels were about $40 a night cheaper here than they were in Tofino.  Second, I had found great reviews for the Riverside Motel and found a great room in this remodeled single story motel.  Our room actually …

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Best Time to Visit Butchart Gardens

When is the best time to visit Butchart Gardens? Each season has it’s pros and cons, and different flowers blooming at this world class garden. What time of day is best to visit Butchart Gardens? I particularly like the afternoon light, which is great for photography. I also like visiting the gardens at night as …

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