College of Education • Educational Foundations
Eco-Education Travel: To destinations around the world, within Canada and close to home.
POLAR BEAR ECOLOGY TOUR
Churchill, Manitoba • November 7–9, 2016
EXPERIENCE AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT! World travellers come to Churchill in the fall to witness polar bears
waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay so that they can resume seal hunting and break many months of fasting. We will
view the earth’s largest land carnivore from the safety of a Tundra Buggy®. The tour is enriched by sightings of other wildlife,
migrating and resident birds, historic Cape Merry and the Eskimo Museum.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TRIP:
COST INCLUDES: Flight to Churchill, local travel in Churchill, full day
• A full day on our private Tundra Buggy®. You will be delighted
with the opportunity to observe and learn about these
magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
on a Tundra Buggy®, and meals at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
• Accommodations at the gold standard LEEDS certified Churchill
Northern Studies Centre. The study centre is located on the
traditional polar bear migration route to the Bay. Staying at
the centre provides us an opportunity to meet and learn from
researchers.
DATES: November 7–9, 2016.
TOUR GUIDE: Dr. Susan Blum, Research
• Early flight November 7, return late November 9, 2016 from
Churchill over boreal forest, taiga and tundra.
Services, University of Saskatchewan. Susan
was the first female PhD student to study
bears and worked for two years as the Polar
Bear Biologist for Nunavut. In 2009 she worked
with the Centre for Continuing & Distance
Education and Brunskill School Science Club
to lead grade two students to see bears in
Churchill.
• Our own bus in Churchill for wildlife viewing.
INFO NIGHTS­—EVERYONE WELCOME!
• Opportunities to explore history, culture, geology, plant, animal
life and photograph within the 60 mile roadway area.
• Lectures in Saskatoon and in Churchill.
COST: $3,695 (GST included). Deposit is 10% of fee (double/shared
accommodation) to secure your spot. Full fee due July 31, 2016.
Wednesday, June 8 and June 22, 7:00–8:30 pm.
Room 224/225 Williams Building
221 Cumberland Avenue North, Saskatoon.
306.966.5484 • ccde.usask.ca/edtours
College of Education • Educational Foundations
Eco-Education Travel: To destinations around the world, within Canada and close to home.
POLAR BEAR ECOLOGY TOUR
Churchill, Manitoba • November 10–17, 2016
EXPERIENCE AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT! World travellers come to Churchill in the fall to witness polar bears
waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay so that they can resume seal hunting and break many months of fasting. We will
view the earth’s largest land carnivore from the safety of a Tundra Buggy®. The tour is enriched by sightings of other wildlife,
migrating and resident birds, historic Cape Merry and the Eskimo Museum.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TRIP:
Leave Saskatoon via car pool at 8:00 am on November 10, 2016.
Return by 5:00 pm on November 17, 2016 via car pool (gas costs
are included in fees). Car-pooling organization will take place at
pre-trip meetings. Train berths may be available at www.viarail.ca.
• Accommodations at the gold standard LEEDS certified Churchill
Northern Studies Centre. The study centre is located on the traditional
polar bear migration route to the Bay. Staying at the centre provides
us an opportunity to meet and learn from researchers.
DATES: November 10–17, 2016.
• A full day on our private Tundra Buggy®. You will be delighted
with the opportunity to observe and learn about these
magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
• Opportunities to explore history, culture, geology, plant, animal
life and photograph within the 60 mile roadway area.
• A relaxing train adventure from The Pas, Manitoba to Churchill
through boreal forest, taiga and tundra.
• Our own bus in Churchill for wildlife viewing.
• Lectures in Saskatoon and in Churchill.
COST: $2,695 (GST included). Deposit is 10% of fee (double/shared
accommodation) to secure your spot. Full fee due July 31, 2016.
COST INCLUDES: Accommodations at The Pas and Churchill,
coach train from The Pas to Churchill, local travel in Churchill, full day on
a Tundra Buggy®, and meals at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
TOUR GUIDE: Melanie Elliott
has led tours to Manitoba,
Alberta, Florida, Hawaii, Australia,
South America and South Africa.
She teaches workshops and leads
field trips on ecology. Melanie’s
guiding style is relaxed and
flexible, while she attends to her
clients needs.
INFO NIGHTS­—EVERYONE WELCOME!
Wednesday, June 8 and June 22, 7:00–8:30 pm.
Room 224/225 Williams Building
221 Cumberland Avenue North, Saskatoon.
306.966.5484 • ccde.usask.ca/edtours