GETTING TO THE 58th PARALLEL
There are no roads into Churchill and although the town is accessible by air and rail it is sometimes difficult making travel arrangements. Please remember that travel in northern Canada is unpredictable; please confirm flight time seven days prior to departure. Purchase travel insurance for remote area.
COVER: Photo © Alex de Vries-Magnifico
TRAVELING
Calm Air International flights to Churchill from Winnipeg (Manitoba’s capital city) for reservations or travel information: Call 1-800-839-2256 (the only airline for Churchill) or book online.
Via Rail Canada Inc. For reservations or travel information: 1-888-842-7245 or book online.
Book your two-night (36-38 hour) journey from Winnipeg to Churchill, at least one week in advance to receive a discount. Also inquire about special rates for seniors and students. If traveling coach, bring a pillow, blanket, ear plugs, bottled water and some entertainment… cards, books, music, etc. Reasonably priced food is available onboard the train, but you may wish to bring some healthy snacks!
TRAVELING
Thompson, Manitoba is accessible by vehicle. Contact Grey Goose Bus Lines at (204) 982-8747 for prices and scheduling if you wish to travel by bus.
Private vehicles can be securely stored at the Thompson City Hall parking lot, (204) 677-7910, with 24 hour security (donation required for local charity) or McCreedy Park Campground, (204) 778-8810, for a nominal fee per day (transportation to and from train station is included).
McCreedy Campground is also the only option for large vehicles and RVs. It is an eight to nine hour drive from Winnipeg to Thompson. The next day, fly with Calm Air to Churchill.
Via Rail Canada Inc. For reservations or travel information: 1-888-842-7245 or book online.
Visitors can travel by VIA Rail to Thompson, Manitoba. Overnight in Thompson and, the next day, fly with Calm Air to Churchill.
TRAVELING
Calm Air International flights to Churchill from Thompson for reservations or travel information: Call 1-800-839-2256 (the only airline for Churchill) or book online.
Via Rail Canada Inc. For reservations or travel information: 1-888-842-7245 or book online.
Book your journey from Thompson to Churchill, at least one week in advance to receive a discount. Also inquire about special rates for seniors and students. If traveling coach, bring a pillow, blanket, ear plugs, bottled water and some entertainment… cards, books, music, etc. Reasonably priced food is available onboard the train, but you may wish to bring some healthy snacks!
FLYING
Air Canada is Canada’s major flight provider and offers service throughout Canada.
Call 1 (800) 247-2262 or book online.
West Jet offers affordable, customer-driven service from many Canadian cities.
Call 1 (888) 937-8538 or book online.
United Airlines offers flights from select U.S. cities.
Call 1 (800) UNITED1 or book online.
Delta Airlines offers flights from select U.S. cities.
Call 1 (800) 221-1212 or book online.
Calm Air is offering discounted rates on flights for clients of Sea North Tours. Please call Calm Air for pricing and information. Discount code will be provided once tours are booked and paid for in full.
