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Polar bear family in Canadian Arctic sunset, Canada

Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Iconic history among epic landscapes

Manitoba & Saskatchewan tailor-made holidays

Introduction

Manitoba and neighbouring Saskatchewan are regions of contrast, where polar bears and moose roam epic landscapes, from provincial parks to enormous lakes and whitewater rapids.

Manitoba is equally enticing in both summer and winter, with its forests, mountains, farmlands and prairie stretching north from the US border, past Winnipeg’s big-city sophistication to the desolate western shores of Hudson Bay. Here, amid the Arctic tundra, polar bears and beluga whales come to feed and, in winter, the technicolour swirls of the Northern Lights can be seen dancing in dark skies overhead. Over the border lies Saskatchewan, all provincial and national parks, dense forest trails, rolling fields and freshwater lakes among quaint communities, with a rich First Nations history.

Autumn in Manitoba

Outdoor adventure

Saskatchewan's grasslands, rugged Canadian Shield plateau and lakes form the ideal platform for outdoor exploration, with the million-acre Prince Albert National Park showcasing vast boreal forests and parklands, where you'll spot wolves, bison, moose and hare among the prairie expanse. Canoe or kayak its lakes in the summer months, and when winter blankets the landscape in a silent canopy, head skiing in the vast backcountry. Manitoba's freshwater Lake Winnipeg offers chances to while away the hours among sandy beaches, while its northern reaches afford the chance to explore the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World' – Churchill, also a hotspot for bird and whale watching along Churchill River and Hudson Bay.

Polar bear in Manitoba

Historic sites

Learn about the First Nations history at The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, delve into the Ukrainian heritage of Winnipeg or explore a number of the Hudson's Bay Company's historical sites near Churchill. Discover the struggles between British and French divisions in Canada at the Fort Walsh National Historic Site, the Bell of Batoche and the rugged caves of the Big Muddy Outlaw Caves, which once provided hiding places for outlaws crossing the border to the US in the 19th century.

Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg
Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg

 

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Top itineraries in Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Polar Bears, Churchill, Canada

Polar bears of Churchill

7-day tailor-made holiday from £6,400 pp incl. flights

Head deep into Arctic Canada by tundra buggy, seeking out the Northern Lights and exploring the wild coasts of Hudson Bay, known as 'the polar bear capital of the world'.

Churchill Polar Bear

Birds, Bears & Belugas of Churchill

9-day escorted tour from £11,100 pp incl. flights

Head out into the Arctic wilderness around Churchill, Manitoba to spot polar bears and beluga whales on a programme of expert-led tours. Then, in the evenings, return to your cosy lodge for roaring fires and gourmet food from renowned Canadian chefs.

Saskatchewan, Canada

Prairies & Rockies of Alberta and Saskatchewan

15-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,485 pp

Alongside Canada’s Rocky-Mountain highlights, this super-scenic road trip takes in the lesser-known charms of Alberta and Saskatchewan, showcasing everything from pioneer forts to mighty glaciers.

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Manitoba

Hudson Bay Odyssey, Manitoba

8-day escorted tour from £10,385 pp incl. flights

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is ideally situated on the shores of Hudson Bay. This location, near known polar bear denning territory, sometimes affords us the opportunity to view mothers and cubs-of-the-year.

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Top places to stay in Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Seal River Heritage Lodge

Seal River Heritage Lodge

Traditional lodge

Just a 30-minute flight from Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay, Seal River Heritage Lodge is a fly-in lodge that gives you the maximum opportunity to view polar bears from a variety of locations.

Dakota Dunes Resort

Dakota Dunes Resort, Saskatoon

Contemporary resort

Set in unspoilt nature and rolling natural dunes in the First Nations Whitecap Dakota Territory close to Saskatoon in Saskatchewan

Saskatoon skyline at night along the Saskatchewan River

Delta Bessborough, Saskatoon

Grand & elegant resort

Situated near the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, opened in 1935 by the Canadian National Railway, and built to resemble a Bavarian Castle

Where to go in Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatchewan

From century-old architecture and indigenous traditions to craft breweries and vibrant cities, the lesser- visited Canadian province of Saskatchewan hides plenty of treasures among its vast prairies.

Churchill, Manitoba

Manitoba

The vast province of Manitoba is a showcase for some of Canada's most austere, and beautiful, wilderness. Stretching north from central Canada's southern border to the deep blue of Hudson Bay, it's a place of endless tundra and roaming polar bears.

Manitoba & Saskatchewan articles

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    Secrets of Saskatchewan

    From century-old architecture and indigenous traditions to craft breweries and vibrant cities, the lesser-visited Canadian province of Saskatchewan hides plenty of treasures among its vast prairies. Perfect for a summer self-drive, this is your introduction to the region’s highlights – and there are

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Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced destination specialists.

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