Canadian Arctic Medicine Conference October 6th-10th 2005
Our Arctic Meeting will include discussions on topics relevant to people living in the Canadian Circumpolar environment as well as other Arctic climes around the world. Our conference is scheduled for Oct 6,7,8, and 9th which involves Canadian Thanks Giving. Registrants will also be able to return on Oct 10th, Thanksgiving to their families.
We have planned for our meeting to take place in Churchill Manitoba during the peak in Polar Bear Sightings around Churchill. Churchill is well known as a good place to view these bears in the wild via Tundra Buggies.

On a Tundra Buggy tour visitors are able to view and photograph these animals as well as other Arctic Wildlife in a way that does not threaten or endanger them. These tours are run by Naturalists.

Click to Enlarge We have been able to get a group package rate for people attending our conference at the Lazy Bear Lodge that will include lodging, 2 daytime Tundra buggy tours and sight seeing tours during times when the conference is not on. Registrants may choose to stay anywhere in Churchill and attend our conference but are encouraged to stay with the main group as we have been able to secure a very competitive package deal. We are able to secure a price of $1700 Canadian double

accommodation, which will include all tours, Tundra buggies and rooms. Please see our lodge's website for a complete list of this package: www.lazybearlodge.com


Churchill Arctic Medicine Conference Oct 6-9th (This also includes Dinner on lecture days)
Before September 15th $300 with signed book
After September 15th $400
Registry on site $500

Accommodations through our Group Plan
Double person Occupancy at the Lazy Bear Inn $1700
This package includes Churchill Airport pickup with baggage transfers Breakfasts and one dinner per day. Besides 2 full days of Polar Bear Tundra buggy tours other activities include Dogsled Rides, and a tour of Churchill..
We cannot arrange flights but will be able to assist interested persons in finding information.
The website: www.creighton.edu/~hutchens/churchill.html Gives complete information on the town of Churchill, Alternative lodgings and different ways to get there.
Churchill may be reached only by rail from Thompson Manitoba or Air usually out of Winnipeg but there are other destination cities. We urge attendees to carefully research their accommodations and travel plans as during peak season prices go up and choices may become limited.

About Winnipeg: http://www.tourism.winnipeg.mb.ca/
Winnipeg is the Capital of Manitoba and is easily reached through its International Airport. October may be chilly but snowfall usually begins at the end of the month. Delegates are encouraged to bring warm clothing and multiple layers with good boots or shoes if they are also going to Churchill.
About Churchill: http://www.creighton.edu/~hutchens/churchil.html Churchill is located at the far North of Manitoba and is reached by train or plane. It has had many prior industries and presently
functions as a Port and tourist destination. It is known for Bird watching (spring), Whale watching (summer), Polar Bear watching (all year but peaking in Fall) and Northern Lights (winter). The weather in Churchill is reliably much colder than in Winnipeg. Most of our events will be inside, but for the walking tours and exploration of Churchill hats, gloves and a winter coat are advisable .

Brief Outline of the Conference, Pre-meeting and Tundra Buggy Tour Package:
Wednesday, October 5th
Inn at the Forks, Downtown Winnipeg Winter Sports Medicine Pre conference Meeting all day. Out of town travellers may stay at Inn at the Forks and ask for conference rates.

Thursday, October 6th
Departure for Churchill and beginning of Canadian Arctic Medicine Meeting. If there is interest we may charter a plane for the meeting. Train service to Churchill is available but takes longer than 2 days from Winnipeg so those choosing this route must confirm their arrival times. For those with Package accommodations with Lazy Bear Inn Churchill airport pickup is available.
Cultural tour at 1pm.
Free time for sightseeing, independent shopping.
Conference will begin at approximately 6pm with our introductory dinner.
Lectures will be scheduled from 6-10.

Friday, October 7th
Tour Package: Breakfast starts at 630 with bus departing from front door of Lazy Bear Inn at 730. Tour all day on Tundra bus with lunch provided and arrives back at Lazy Bear Inn at 5pm
During this day session our lecturers and Naturalist guides will be available for discussion but all lectures will be delayed until scheduled lecture time in evening.
Conference:
6pm-10pm
Dinner at 6 during talk Lectures scheduled at Lazy Bear Inn

Saturday, October 8th
Tour Package: Breakfast starts at 630 with bus departing from front door of Lazy Bear Inn at 730. Tour all day on Tundra bus with lunch provided and arrives back at Lazy Bear Inn at 5pm
During this day session our lecturers and Naturalist guides will be available for discussion but all lectures will be delayed until scheduled lecture time in the evening.
Conference:
6pm-10pm
Dinner at 6 during talk Lectures scheduled at Lazy Bear Inn

Sunday, October 9th.
Tour Package: Breakfast begins after 730 am Tour of Dog Mushers Camp from 9-12 10-6 free time Conference:
6-8pm
Farewell dinner and final lectures Conference is officially over.

Monday, Canadian Thanksgiving, October 10th
Most businesses and stores in Churchill will be closed. We encourage all attendees to do their last minute shopping and touring by Saturday to avoid disappointment. For our International visitors, many businesses, but not all will also be closed in Winnipeg this day. Most restaurants will be open

Related Activities:
We are trying to develop small satellite symposia, which will be announced during scheduled free time. These will be announced as they are confirmed. Free time will also be allotted for any local or guest speakers who wish to address our group on a relevant topic.
As of Aug 26th we have confirmed one Satellite Lecture: Vitamins and Supplements Sponsored by Wyeth Time and place TBA


For a word document containing more detailed information click here
For a registration form click here