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Montreal selected for Polar Bear Expedition

Polar Bear Expedition

Gold Star Canadian Tours has announced it has opened registration for its upcoming 1-Day Polar Bear Expedition departing Montreal on November 16, 2024. The Expedition gives guests the opportunity to travel to Churchill, Manitoba, and back in a single day to witness the annual polar migration in the region. This is the first time that Gold Star Canadian Tours is offering the tour with a Montreal departure.

Polar Bear Mother and Cub near Churchill, MB (CNW Group/Gold Star Canadian Tours)
Polar Bear Mother and Cub near Churchill, MB (CNW Group/Gold Star Canadian Tours)

Renowned as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts to observe these iconic animals in their natural habitat.

Gold Star Canadian Tours’ Polar Bear Expedition leaving from Montreal offers guests the most convenient way to visit the region. The all-inclusive, one-day tour includes a non-stop flight on a private charter jet and a fully guided tour aboard a Tundra Buggy to view polar bears as they wait for the winter ice to return to Hudson Bay.

The Arctic continues to captivate tourists worldwide, with a surge in demand post-pandemic for unique and memorable experiences. Gold Star Canadian Tours has been at the forefront of increasing accessibility to the region, with departures scheduled from Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal.

“Many of our guests are initially surprised to learn that travel to see the Polar Bears in a single day is possible,” said Cate Collins, Lead Scientist for Gold Star Canadian Tours. “Montreal is home to adventurous travelers, and without question a Polar Bear Expedition is the perfect fit for many who want to experience the region.”

Seats for the Montreal expedition departing are now available for booking. Expeditions fill up quickly, so interested travelers should register today by visiting goldstarcanada.com or calling toll-free at 1-855-665-4924.

Montreal 1-Day Polar Bear Expedition Includes:

  • Non-stop roundtrip flight on a private chartered Boeing 737 
  • Guided tour in a Tundra Buggy
  • Breakfast in-flight, Lunch during the tour and Dinner in Churchill prior to boarding the aircraft
  • Time is allotted at the conclusion of the tour for souvenir shopping in Churchill.
  • Special guests include a Guest Artist and Guest Scientist aboard the Expedition
  • All fees and gratuities are included (Applicable taxes applied at checkout)

Your Expedition Itinerary will be provided via email

Your Expedition Itinerary email will be sent approximately 30 days prior to your departure date, and include specific directions regarding executive terminal parking locations and check-in times. Exact timing will be clearly indicated on your Expedition Itinerary email, but in general, the timing of your Expedition day will be as follows: 

6:30am:  Depart in our private chartered airliner 

Breakfast during the flight

9:30 am: Land in Churchill 

Transportation to the Tundra Buggy departure point

Guided tour aboard a Tundra Buggy 

Lunch provided during the tour

5:00 pm: Tundra Buggy tour complete

Transportation into Churchill for souvenir shopping 

7:00 pm: Expedition Banquet dinner

9:30 pm:  Board private charter flight home 

Note: please note at the time of booking if you or anyone in your travel party has specific specific dietary restrictions or travel limitations.

Montreal Expedition

Departs from the Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX)

BOOK NOV 16, 2024 FROM MONTREAL ⇢

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