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SUMMARY:Northern Lights and the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Venture with alumni and friends into the vast Canadian North from September 9 – 14\, 2023 and experience a remote tundra teeming with glacial landforms\, boreal forest\, and beautiful wilderness. Accessible only by plane or boat\, a supremely outfitted lodge will be home base amidst days filled with wildlife spotting and outdoor adventures\, and evenings featuring delicious dinners followed by opportunities to watch for the Aurora borealis. Northern Manitoba is considered to be one of the best places in the world to view this phenomenon\, and fall is considered the best time to comfortably view the Northern Lights and to experience the other wonders of this extraordinary region. \nDiscover the uniqueness of the area during guided interpretive tours focusing on wildlife\, botany\, and geography\, and learn about local plant life the First Nations Peoples used for food sources and medicines. At the lodge\, take advantage of leisure activities like hiking\, fishing\, and kayaking or canoeing\, or join optional excursions to further explore the area. \nSpace is limited\, so be certain to reserve your spot today and share this brochure with family and friends who may be interested in traveling with you. Our program will be shared with participants from cosponsoring associations\, and is sure to fill quickly. Please contact the Georgetown Travel Society at (866) 525-8664 or GeorgetownTravelSociety@Georgetown.edu for more details and to reserve your place today. \n  \nPlease Click Here for PDF Brochure\nDates & Rates \nTrip Dates: September 9 – 14\, 2023 \nRates: \nClassic Cabin – $7\,395 per person based upon double occupancy\nClassic Cabin – Single rate $11\,995\nDeluxe Cabin – $8\,795 per person based upon double occupancy\nDeluxe Cabin – Cost for 3rd Guest sharing a Deluxe cabin $6\,595\nDeluxe Cabin – Cost for 4th Guest sharing a Deluxe cabin $5\,995 \nItinerary \n  \nNOTE: The itinerary is a general listing of activities and excursions that may happen during any part of the program. Daily activities will be determined by weather\, opportunities to view wildlife\, and other various elements that make up the incredibly diverse landscape. While chosen locations are favorable for witnessing the magic of the Northern Lights\, we cannot guarantee their appearance. Many factors affect the visibility of this naturally occurring phenomenon. \nDay 1: Arrive Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada\nWelcome to Canada! During leisure time\, take advantage of the hotel’s many amenities. \nTonight\, gather with fellow travelers to enjoy a welcome drink and learn important instructions on our next day’s adventures.\nOvernight: The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel (R) \nDay 2: Winnipeg / Flight to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge / Eskers Tour / Northern Lights Viewing\nTake an early morning charter flight\, arriving at a private airstrip at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge. After landing\, enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by a brief introduction to the property and available activities. \nAfter lunch and time to settle into your cabin\, rejoin the group for a tour of the surrounding area by all-terrain vehicle. Learn about glaciation and how it plays an important role in the geography of this region. Over time\, lakes\, moraines\, eskers\, and glacial erratics have designed a visually fascinating landscape. Eskers—which are remnants of sub-glacial rivers that stretched across the area\, sometimes as high as 400 feet and 100 miles long—are a notable feature of the terrain. These winding landforms have been used for hundreds of years as an important migratory route for wildlife and First Nations indigenous peoples. \nWhile traversing the terrain\, discover different habitats\, visit an actual trapper’s cabin\, and view various glacial erratics—non-native rocks transported to the area by moving glaciers. \nReturn to the lodge for time to unpack and unwind followed by hors d’oeuvres and a relaxing dinner. \nAfterward\, join an enriching presentation that adds essential relevance of time and place to the program. Regional subjects may include flora\, fauna\, the northern lights\, human history of the area\, etc. \nIf the northern lights become visible overnight\, guests can request a wake-up call to join the viewing.\nOvernight: Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge (B\,L\,D) \nDay 3: Wildlife Excursion / Northern Lights Viewing\nWake up this morning with fresh coffee delivered to your cabin prior to breakfast. After eating\, embark on a wildlife spotting expedition and scenic tour across the vast terrain. The North Seal River is located at the very top of the transitional subboreal forest—remarkably beautiful country that’s easy to hike\, traverse\, and explore. This area is home to bears\, moose\, wolves\, otters\, eagles\, ospreys\, and many others. \nThis afternoon\, travel by boat to a pristine esker—a long\, narrow ridge that snakes across the land. Made of layers of sand and gravel\, eskers mark the location of a tunnel that developed beneath a glacier. Explore the topography of this geological curiosity during an easy walking tour\, and track and spot wildlife with expert interpretation by a local guide. Animals use eskers for dens and for access across lakes or boggy land. Eskers can also be important sources of clean groundwater. \nLunch is a special treat—an incredible fresh Shore Lunch\, a real Canadian wilderness tradition. \nAfter hors d’oeuvres and dinner\, watch the setting sun over the river. Then bundle up and venture back outdoors to view and photograph the northern lights alongside the lodge guides.\nOvernight: Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge (B\,L\,D) \nDay 4: Seasonal Caribou Spotting / Northern Lights Viewing\nToday’s highlights include a floatplane excursion north to the Barren Lands to spot for migrating caribou\, which travel in small groups. Land on the tundra (if conditions allow) to stroll the area by foot. Note: this caribou excursion is only offered for groups in September to coincide with the timing of the caribou migration. \nRetreat back to the lodge for hors d’oeuvres\, dinner\, and a presentation on Manitoba’s ecosystems and the North Seal River’s unique characteristics. Afterward\, enjoy another opportunity to view the northern lights.\nOvernight: Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge (B\,L\,D) \nDay 5: Optional Activities / Northern Lights Viewing\nAfter breakfast\, choose from a variety of activities for the day. \nDepending on demand and availability\, the following options may be chosen as individual\, group\, or guided activities. Options with additional fees are noted accordingly. \n• Kayaking\n• Canoeing\n• Lake exploration by motor boat\n• Mountain biking\n• Hiking\n• Birding\n• Fishing (guided or not\, experienced or not\, from the shore or a boat—Gangler’s will provide the equipment and instruction)\n• Revisit previously explored ground to delve deeper into a particular place of interest to you\n• Additional discussions\, lectures\, and presentations by local guides and naturalists\n• Blackfish Lake flyout to Roberston Esker plus archaeological tour ($350 per person; limited to six guests) \nOptional excursions with fees must be booked in advance through our Guest Services team. Price is subject to change and non-refundable within 90 days of departure. \nThis evening\, partake in hors d’oeuvres with fellow travelers while recounting highlights of the past week\, followed by a special farewell dinner.\nOvernight: Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge (B\,L\,D) \nDay 6: Flight to Winnipeg / Depart for U.S.\nAfter breakfast\, guests bid a fond farewell to the Gangler’s Lodge staff and board the return charter flight to Winnipeg to connect to flights home. Guests joining the post-tour will transfer to Inn at the Forks hotel (or similar) for check-in. (B) \nB = Breakfast\, L = Lunch\, D = Dinner \nActivity Level: Moderate \nTo fully enjoy and participate in all aspects of this program\, guests should be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time without sitting\, walk a moderate-paced mile on uneven terrain without difficulty\, and enter/exit skiffs with little trouble. Note: the lodge is located in a remote wilderness area without medical facilities or typical infrastructure. Activities take place outdoors in non-improved wilderness areas with no access to toilet facilities or other amenities for durations of several hours. \nWhat’s Included: \n\n1 night hotel accommodations in Winnipeg and 4 nights accommodations at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge\nRound-trip airfare between Winnipeg and Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge\n5 breakfasts\, 4 lunches\, and 4 dinners\nFull guiding services of an Orbridge Expedition Leader and local experts\nAll activities listed on the 6-day itinerary (unless noted otherwise)\nAll excursion transportation\nGratuities to Orbridge Expedition Leader\, local guides\, drivers\, and wait staff for included meals\nAirport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times\n\nWhat’s not included:\nTaxes; passport\, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness\, trip cancellation\, and baggage insurance;  baggage charges on aircraft;  airfare\, transfers and baggage handling to/from hotel on day of arrival and/or departure i if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals\, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section of the program brochure. \n 
URL:https://alumni.georgetown.edu/event/northern-lights-and-the-wildlife-of-northern-manitoba/
LOCATION:Manitoba\, Canada
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