Sep 13 – Oct 13, 2026 · 31 days · the schedule is subject to change, so check here before you count on a tour time.
The Itinerary
All 31 days grouped by stop, the driving legs with distances and the dump/fuel/cash reminders, building to the overnight train and the Tundra Buggy at Churchill. Toggle to highlights, or print for the binder.
Open the itineraryBefore You Go
The August word from Manitoba, in one place: the fire ban and wildfire picture, the Medical Emergency Form everyone has to seal in an envelope, Starlink and cell coverage, and what's easy to forget. Three topics have their own pages, with room to grow as more comes in.
Packing List
The full layer system for three climates in one month — being finalized now. Check back soon.
Contacts
Caravan leaders, the parkers and deparkers, campground numbers, and emergency info for each stop.
Preview Ready The drive northRoute Map
The full caravan loop up the spine of Manitoba, the VIA Rail run to Churchill, and live trip progress by date.
Explore the map Ready Stories & updatesTrip Journal
Dispatches and notes from the road, added as the caravan rolls north — plus longer articles as they come.
Read the journal Ready Pitch inCaravan Teams
Every rig takes a hand in something — Parkers and Deparkers, Cooking and Social teams, the Aurora Guesser, the Caboose, and more. All 21 volunteer roles, explained.
See the teams Ready Everyone's picturesTrip Photos
One shared album for the whole caravan — add yours from the campsite and go home with everybody's. Plus shooting notes for bears from the buggy and aurora after dark.
Open the albumRendezvous & pre-caravan parking: Town & Country Campground, Winnipeg — relocated from Carberry after western-Manitoba flooding & road closures. Advance parking Fri Sep 11 & Sat Sep 12, 1:00–4:00 PM. Sunday, Sep 13 arrival windows and site numbers were emailed to each rig individually — go by yours. No open fires this year — Manitoba burning restrictions are in force; the caravan brings a propane fire pit. Co-leaders: Gail & Bruce Harrower and Bruce Balsdon.
Updated as plans firm up. Bookmark this page — one link for the whole trip.
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