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Peawanuck
Wild Wind Tours is based in Peawanuck, Ontario, Canada. Peawanuck is a remote community located in a wilderness area that is accessible only by air – there are no roads here.

The town is situated 20 miles inland on the west shore of the Winisk River which flows north into Hudson Bay.

Polar Bear Provincial Park
Peawanuck is encompassed by Polar Bear Provincial Park, a remote unstaffed wilderness park that offers no services. Guides are required for visitors to the park. If you are planning a trip to the park talk to us for guides and travel planning assistance.

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Climate
The climate on the Hudson Bay coast is variable not only season to season but day to day. The lowland region can see very high winds and if you are tenting, tents that are low in height are highly recommended.

Summers can have hot, warm and cool/cold days with cooler evenings. Fall can have warm and cool to cold days with cool nights. Winter days can range from 0c to sub -40c temperatures.

If you are planning a trip to the region it is a good idea to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions - even during summer months.

Getting Here
Float plane service to Peawanuck is available from many Northern Ontario communities such as: Timmins, Hearst, Thunder Bay, Pickle Lake and Nakina.

North Star Air/Canoe Frontier
Scheduled flights and charter flights can also be arranged through North Star Air/Canoe Frontier. Canoe Frontier also offers 4 and 5 day comprehensive package tours of the Hudson Bay coast and Polar Bear Provincial Park with direct flights from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Click here for trip schedules and information.

Air Creebec
Air connections to Peawanuck can also be made via Air Creebec from major cities throughout Ontario.

Contact Us
Please contact us prior to making any travel arrangements north so your trip can be arranged to meet airline and/or float plane scheduling.

Gas, Oil and Support Services
If you are planning to fly your own aircraft north Wild Wind Tours can provide aviation gas (Avgas 100 LL), oil and other services to assist in your trip.

We generally provide these services in Peawanuck but gas can be delivered to other areas if required with a delivery fee.

Talk to us for details and trip planning assistance prior to making your trip.