Into the Arctic Skies: Aurora and Astronomy in Churchill

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Sample waivers will be provided with the preparatory materials sent to participants after enrollment. Signed waivers for Wildlife and Photo Release are required by the Churchill Northern Studies Centre’s insurance provider for all participants. Participants will need to sign these waivers upon arrival at the Centre.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on March 18, 2026

Meet the group at The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre in Winnipeg, MB

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner at hotel followed by Orientation.

Getting to the site: Independent travelers are responsible for arranging their own transfers. Please see the following options: Taxi - Unicity Taxi - Service between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and the arrival hotel. Phone: 204-925-3131.

Your trip ends on: Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Winnipeg, MB at Courtyard by Marriott Winnipeg Airport

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Getting to the airport: The departure hotel, Courtyard Marriott Winnipeg Airport Hotel, offers a complimentary airport shuttle for all guests to the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Please contact the hotel directly or speak to the front desk to arrange for the service. Phone: 204-505-8600.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.