Polar Bears. One Day. From Ottawa.
A chartered expedition your team will never forget.
Gold Star Canadian Tours charters a 737 out of Ottawa's private terminal, flies your group to Churchill, Manitoba, and brings everyone home the same evening. No overnight stays. No connecting flights. No logistics for you to manage.
Your team gets polar bears on the tundra, a banquet dinner, and a story they'll tell for the rest of their lives. You get a fully handled, all-inclusive experience with zero planning headaches.
Team Rewards & Recognition
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Leadership Retreats
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Client Entertainment
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Giveaways & Contests
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Team Rewards & Recognition ✳︎ Leadership Retreats ✳︎ Client Entertainment ✳︎ Giveaways & Contests ✳︎
2025
Everything is handled. Your team just shows up.
Non-stop roundtrip flight on a private chartered 737
Guided Tundra Buggy tour of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area
Breakfast in-flight, lunch during the tour, and banquet dinner in Churchill
Souvenir shopping and self-guided tour of Churchill
All taxes, fees, and gratuities included
Guest scientists, naturalists, and professional wildlife photographers on board
One day. Start to finish.
Agenda
6:30 AM
Depart Ottawa's private terminal on a chartered 737. Breakfast served.
9:30 AM
Land in Churchill, Manitoba.
10:00 AM
Board Tundra Buggies for a guided polar bear tour along Hudson Bay. Lunch provided.
5:00 PM
Return to Churchill for souvenir shopping.
6:30 PM
Expedition banquet dinner.
9:00 PM
Board charter flight home to Ottawa.
Why businesses choose GoldStar for group bookings
One day, no disruption
Your team is gone for a single calendar day. No multi-day absences. No coverage gaps. No hotel bookings.
All-inclusive pricing
One price per seat covers everything. Flight, food, tour, dinner, taxes, and gratuities. No hidden costs.
Tax deductible
The expedition qualifies as a business expense for team rewards, client entertainment, and corporate events.
Flexible group sizes
Whether you're booking 10 seats or chartering the entire aircraft, we'll build a package that works for your group.
Zero planning required
We handle every detail from wheels-up to wheels-down. Your only job is to show up.
2026 Ottawa Departure Dates
November 13, 2026 - seats available
November 15, 2026 - seats available
Limited seats remain. Group bookings are first-come, first-served.
Ready to book your group?
Tell us about your team and we'll put together a custom package. Whether it's 5 seats or 50, we'll make it work.
Contact us directly:
Jacqui Green, Partnerships
403-498-9972
Frequently Asked Questions
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Groups of any size are welcome. We can accommodate anywhere from a handful of seats to a full aircraft charter for your organization.
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Yes. The expedition qualifies as a business expense for team rewards, client entertainment, and corporate events. Consult your accountant for specifics.
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Gold Star monitors conditions closely. In the rare event of a cancellation due to weather, your group will be rebooked or fully refunded. Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended.
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No. Everything is included and handled by Gold Star. Your team just needs to arrive at the private terminal on departure morning.
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Yes. We work with corporate groups to customize elements of the experience including branded materials, private group seating, and custom dinner arrangements.