Churchill, Manitoba
Where the sky comes alive.
There is a moment, standing beneath a truly dark Arctic sky, when the first band of green appears on the horizon. It moves slowly at first, testing the air, and then it begins to dance. Colors ripple across the darkness in ways that no photograph has ever fully captured. And for a moment, everyone standing beside you goes completely silent.
Every experience in the Journey with Jeff Collection is thoughtfully selected, carefully vetted, and chosen for the experience it delivers—not simply the destination. This is why I chose Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration to open our 2027 collection. Come explore Churchill with me and our partners at Natural Habitat Adventures—the experts behind this journey.
The best place on Earth to see the aurora
Churchill sits directly beneath the Van Allen Belt. This is the place where the aurora is most consistently, most vividly, most spectacularly alive. Clearer skies than Iceland. Clearer skies than Lapland. Long winter nights that stretch the viewing window and increase your odds of witnessing something extraordinary.
Six private places to meet the aurora
Each viewing space offers its own vantage point on the northern sky — from an open-air geodesic dome to a private cabin deep in the boreal forest.
Aurora Pod
A glass roof and half-walls give you an unobstructed 360° view of the sky above.
Aurora Sphere
An intimate geodesic dome, warmed by a wood stove.
Aurora Domes
Two-story domes with circular views of the night sky and a heated lounge below.
Boreal Lounge
A curved clear top and wraparound deck for vantage points from every level.
Aurora Cabin
Reached by private snowcoach across a frozen creek — wilderness that's entirely yours for the evening.
Days Built for Northern Adventure
The aurora may be the reason you come. It is not the only reason you will remember the trip.
By day, glide across the tundra behind a team of sled dogs, an experience rooted in generations of northern tradition. Snowshoe through the boreal forest, where moose, fox, and Arctic hare leave their tracks in the snow. Venture deep into the North Woods aboard our custom-built snowcoach, an experience available exclusively to our travelers. Along the way, meet the people of Churchill, whose history and resilience are woven into everything this remarkable town has become.
Everything Handled. Nothing Left to Chance.
This journey is operated by Natural Habitat Adventures, one of Travel Concierge’s top partners and the official conservation travel partner of the World Wildlife Fund. For over 35 years, Nat Hab has led small, expert-guided expeditions to the world’s wildest corners — earning a reputation as the gold standard in polar and Arctic travel.
Your Expedition Leader brings deep expertise in the natural and cultural history of the Canadian North, and a dedicated local guide travels alongside for added flexibility and personal attention. Private chartered flights carry you to and from Winnipeg, so more of your time is spent in nature, and less of it is spent in an airport.
You won't need to purchase a heavy parka you will wear once a year. We provide it all, along with insulated boots, mittens, snow pants, and everything else required to stay warm while the sky does what it does best.
Trip Details
Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration
February 23 to March 1, 2027
from $8,795 per person (plus $1,689 for flights between Winnipeg and Churchill)
What is included:
- Private chartered flights to/from Winnipeg
- Six nights of accommodations in Winnipeg and Churchill
- Access to six exclusive, private aurora-viewing locations
- Private snowcoach wilderness expedition to a remote boreal forest cabin
- Dog sledding and snowshoeing excursions
- All cold-weather expedition gear, including parka, boots, and mittens
- Expert Expedition Leader and dedicated local guide
- Carbon-neutral travel, 100% offset, including roundtrip flights from home
Total group size 15, only 5 spaces remain as of 8/25/26.
Secure your place with ease. A $500 per person deposit is all that's needed, with the final balance due October 26th.
And should your plans change, you have flexibility: $300 of your deposit can be returned, or the full $500 can remain on file for up to three years and be applied to any future journey we offer. A simple way to reserve your place now, with peace of mind should plans change.
Note: Additional travel dates are available, however, Jeff will not be personally accompanying those departures.
