The Hudson Bay

from  £150.00

The Hudson Bay

Duration:

from 1 Days

Leaving Winnipeg, in the heart of the prairies, you travel via The Pas to Churchill, a city in the vast sub arctic region, on the shores of Hudson Bay famous for its Polar Bears in winter and Beluga whales in summer.

    

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The Hudson Bay

A two night (36 hour) journey from Winnipeg to Churchill, the Hudson Bay features regional cuisine prepared fresh on board in the dining car, cozy accommodations and stunning views of the prairies, lakes forests and tundra en route to Hudson's Bay.

Visitors come from around the world to whale-watch; experience the northern lights shimmering in the sky and to safely observe polar bears in their natural habitat (seasonal).

Why buy this

The best way to visit the frozen north in comfort and safety the Hudson Bay travels three times a week in either direction. En-route meet the people who live in this rugged part of the country, ranging from members of First Nations to the descendants of the European families that settled here all of whom rely on the train as the only form of overland transportation serving many of the communities.

In this inhospitable region words such as team, community, and friends take on a new meaning making the people some of the most welcoming in the country. The further north you go the fewer roads there are until eventually there are no roads at all and you realize how remote the region actually is and how privileged you are to be there.

What you get in Comfort (Economy) Class:

• Comfortable seat in the coach car
• Footrest, headrest & reading light
• Large picture windows
• Pillow and blanket on overnight services
• Access to Dining Car where you can purchase meals or just sit & chat with a cup of coffee

What you get in Sleeper Class:

• Comfortable sleeping quarters supplied with pillows, blankets & duvets
• Choice of a berth, single, double or triple bedroom (which converts to a private sitting room during the day)
• Large picture windows
• Access to the Dining Car
• Access to a shower with complimentary shower kit and towels

What you don't get

• Food and all drinks are charged extra
• Souvenirs

How it works

• You will be issued with a voucher, which must be exchanged at the departure station for your actual ticket.
• Before boarding the train you must take your voucher and passport to the VIA Rail ticket office where they will issue you the ticket for your journey.
• Please arrive at the station at least 1 hour prior to the departure of the train.
• VIA Rail only sell the same number of tickets as there are seats on board.
• If you do not have a reservation you will not be allowed to board unless there is space available, standing is not an option.

VIA Rail

Choose the comfort of rail and see the whole country, even the small towns. Via Rail passes mean that your trip is limited only by your imagination.

    

or call:

0845 344 7630