Residents and visitors in Churchill, Manitoba, can now book tours to see beluga whales for the upcoming summer season. Sea North Tours has opened reservations for its two-hour Zodiac beluga whale watching trips, which are scheduled to run throughout July and August 2026.
The company, which was founded in 1977 and is currently operated by owners Dwight Allen and Louise Foubert, offers these excursions for $162.75 per person. To prioritize the safety of the whales that frequent the Churchill River estuary, the operator uses boats equipped with jet drive engines or propeller guards. This design removes exposed moving parts beneath the water, distinguishing the company as the only one in the area to be officially recognized as a beluga whale friendly operator.
In addition to the standard whale watching trips, the company offers a combined tour that includes a visit to the Prince of Wales Fort. This historic stone site has stood at the mouth of the river for 250 years and is accessible only by boat. The price for this experience is $180 per adult. The fleet includes the 32-passenger Sea North II, which is captained by Remi Foubert-Allen, a third-generation Churchillian.
Online bookings for all experiences are available until 48 hours before the tour. For those looking to secure a spot within that two-day window, the company accepts inquiries by phone at 1-204-675-2195 to check for last-minute availability. The region is known for its beluga whale population, with an estimated 3,000 whales often found in the river estuary during the summer months.
