If your heart longs for a wonder-filled, bucket list adventure, you needn’t look abroad. Right here in Canada, Churchill, Manitoba — a remote frontier town on the Hudson Bay shoreline, famed for its polar bears and dazzling northern lights — hosts one of the most unforgettable dining experiences in the world. With the Dan’s Diner culinary experience, adventurous food lovers can savour a spectacular meal beneath the shimmering, ethereal aurora borealis.

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On the Dan's Diner culinary adventure, you'll have the chance to dine beneath the northern lights with a delicious multi-course menu.

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Your journey starts like a scene out of Planet Earth. Aboard a Tundra Buggy® with other hungry travellers, you’ll rumble across snow, rock and ice through the Canadian subarctic, crossing the frozen Churchill River and revelling in the jaw-droppingly pristine scenery.

Then, you’ll disembark at Dan’s Diner, a cozy pop-up restaurant featuring panoramic windows and skylights. That’s where the magic happens, both on and off the plate; while your curated meal is served, you might witness the stunning spectacle of the northern lights, their dancing colours only rivalled by the bright ingredients in each dish.

Whether you’re an adventure-seeker, a foodie who will travel far and wide for an exceptional bite or a mix of both, Churchill, Manitoba, is calling your name. Accessible only by rail or plane, and famously dubbed the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World,’ this place is all about immaculate, untouched beauty — and it deserves to be at the top of your bucket list.

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Visible 300 days per year, the aurora borealis peaks between February and March when the skies are darkest and clearest. And while Dan’s Diner might be the most delicious way to experience them, it’s far from the only way to view the northern lights. Stay in an Aurora Dome — a plexiglass bubble offering a 360-degree view of the night sky — or recline in a comfortable Aurora Pod. You can even watch the lights from the open-air deck of a cozy, private yurt, tucked deep within the boreal forest. However you choose to fall in love with Churchill, one thing remains the same: when your heart needs wonder, Canada’s heart is calling.

To learn more about how to experience the natural wonders of Churchill, Manitoba, head to travelmanitoba.com