Centrallia, Global Business Forum - a Futurallia event by ANIM

World class adventure and excitement.

When you come to Centrallia don’t forget that Manitoba, Canada, is one of North America’s most unforgettable travel destinations. From the polar bears and beluga whales of Manitoba’s north, to the unspoiled lakes and wilderness of its centre, to the cosmopolitan and multicultural flare of its capital city, Winnipeg, there is a world of unforgettable memories to be made here. And because Manitoba is located conveniently in the centre of Canada, it provides the perfect jumping-off point to destinations elsewhere in Canada and the United States.

Centrallia Extras

Centrallia will not only be an action packed 2 1/2 days of meetings, networking and learning opportunities, you will also have access to many special activities and travel opportunities – all specially selected to help make your trip to the heart of Canada truly unforgettable. Below is just a taste of what is offered:

To register, download and print the Tours Booking Form.

Canadian Arctic Polar Bear Excursion - Churchill Polar Bear
Adventure Day Tour – Saturday October 23, 2010

Each year in the fall, along the west shore of Canada’s Hudson Bay, one of the world’s most fascinating wildlife events occurs. Scores of polar bears gather along the shore near Churchill, Manitoba waiting for the bay to freeze so they can begin the annual hunt for their choice prey, seals. If one has been fortunate enough to view a documentary that features these Lords of the Arctic, chances are that it was filmed in Churchill from one of the Tundra Buggies.

Tour itinerary

• 6:45 am - You depart the Calm Air terminal on a Saab 340 aircraft for Churchill. You will receive a light breakfast on board.
• 9:15 am – You arrive in Churchill. Upon arrival you will be transferred directly to the launch site where you will board your Tundra Buggy for the day. This is a very unique vehicle, well heated, and washroom equipped. The Buggy's over inflated tires allow unparalleled access onto the tundra. Conservation regulations restrict the routes these vehicles can follow in order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this sub-arctic region. The knowledgeable Tundra Buggy driver will make every effort to ensure you have the most favourable conditions to photograph the bears. A platform on the rear of the buggy allows passengers to get an unrestricted view of the bears. A hearty box lunch, prepared locally, will be served on board. You return to Churchill at dusk for a delicious dinner at the Seaport Restaurant. There will also be time to shop for some Inuit soapstone carvings or other local souvenirs.
• 8:00 pm – Your flight departs for Winnipeg.
• 10:30 pm – You arrive at the Winnipeg Calm Air Charter terminal.

Price: $1389.00 + 5% GST per person (Price subject to change)




Tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill
• Breakfast on the morning flight
• Full day Tundra Buggy tour with lunch
• Dinner in Churchill
• Churchill transfers
• Winnipeg hotel to Calm Air charter terminal and return
• Heartland Travel tour escort throughout


Maximum number: 33 persons

Not included: Winnipeg airport transfers, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, or expenses of a personal nature




Terms and Conditions

A $250.00 CAD non refundable deposit per person is due at the time of booking; full payment due August 30, 2010

What to wear

Weather conditions in Churchill can vary quite a bit at this time of year (0° to -15° C; 32° to 5° F), and the possibility of snow or a snowstorm is not out of the question. Additionally, if there is a strong wind, the ‘wind chill’ factor comes into play and that will cause the temperature to drop even lower. Although the Tundra Buggy does have heat, the windows are lowered when bears are spotted so any warmth will quickly disappear. The best way to stay comfortable on the tour is to dress in layers of clothing. Here’s a list of suggested clothes that would be a good idea for you to bring along:

parka, long underwear, snow/ski pants, gloves/mitts, woollen sweater, woollen socks, sunglasses, woollen hat or toque, nylon wind pants, fleece sweatpants, turtleneck sweater, scarf

If you have binoculars bring them as they’ll be useful in scanning the tundra to locate bears and other arctic wildlife.

An information package will be provided to participants who have booked this package.

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Canadian Wilderness Fishing Experience – Monday October 18 & Tuesday October 19, 2010

Nestled on a small bay at the start of the Winnipeg River at Pointe du Bois, just 2 hours from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Trail End Camp is a favourite destination of anglers in the know.

Despite the name, the Winnipeg River is more like a lake. 30 miles of river dotted with islands, bays and inlets offer plenty of fishing opportunities for northern pike, walleyes, smallmouth bass and perch.

Trail End Camp's location offers a powerful experience of wilderness. "There is no shortage of places to go on this beautiful untouched body of water. The Winnipeg River won't disappoint the most avid of anglers.

Treat yourself to Trail End Camp's professional guide service. Enjoy your day with a guide as you sit back, relax and pull in the fish. Take pleasure in a delicious shore lunch cooked for you over an open fire. Try one of our guides "special recipe" of Cajun pike or sweet and sour walleye. Fried onions and French fries top off your taste lunch. "While good in any setting, the fish always tastes best when eaten outdoors on a rocky island overlooking a Canadian river."

Your overnight accommodation will be in cabins with 2 bedrooms, modern bathroom, kitchen, living room and deck out front.

You depart your Winnipeg hotel at 7:00 am Oct. 18 and arrive at Trail End camp at 9:00 am. On Oct. 19 you depart at 7:00 pm and arrive back at in Winnipeg at 9:00 pm.

Price: $649.00 + 5% GST per person based on a minimum of 4. Space is limited so book early.
 (Price subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Transportation from Winnipeg hotel to Trail End Camp and return
• Overnight accommodation in cabins as indicated
• Two days of fishing including fishing equipment, boat and guide
• Two shore lunches, breakfast Oct. 19 and two dinners

Not included: Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, or expenses of a personal nature




Terms and Conditions

A $150.00 CAD non refundable deposit per person is due at the time of booking; full payment due August 30, 2010

What to wear and bring:

Good comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, t-shirt and/or long sleeved shirt, fleece shirt/sweater/sweatshirt, casual comfortable pants/jeans, sunglasses, camera, binoculars (optional). The average temperature in October is 10 (C) but as it could get as low as 0 (C) we recommend a warm jacket, hat and gloves.

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Natural Manitoba Excursion – Saturday October 23, 2010

Rushing rivers, clear deep lakes, warm sandy beaches and the fresh scent of jack pine. That's just the beginning of a great getaway at Falcon Lake located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Whiteshell Provincial Park is a four-season park where nature sets the stage for an outdoor experience as civilized, or as wild as you choose! Your Natural Manitoba Excursion takes you to the Falcon Beach Riding Stables where you will be surrounded by natural beauty and western charm. Choose from either a 1.5-hour guided horseback ride or take a hike and explore the Canadian Shield on the Falcon Creek Trail all followed with a delicious steak BBQ.

1:00 pm - Depart your Winnipeg hotel and arrive at Falcon Beach Riding Stables at 2:20 pm

1.5 - Hour Horseback Riding Option

Your guides on the trail ride will get you mounted properly, prepare you with basic horsemanship, and educate you with trail safety. After this, sit back and enjoy your horse and take in the beautiful surroundings of Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Falcon Creek Trail Option

Welcome to the Falcon Creek Trail. Your guide will make sure you’ll see many different types of rocks that have been in the area for thousands of years, some have even been placed there by meteors! Other notable sights and wildlife on the trail include: lichens, different rock formations from volcanoes and oceans, deer, songbirds, fossils, and much more!

After your horseback ride or trail hike, head back to the guest ranch and enjoy a delicious steak BBQ cooked on an open fire. Meal includes: steak, potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls, desert, and coffee.

7:00 pm – Depart Falcon Beach Riding Stables and arrive back at your hotel at 8:30 pm

Prices: - Excursion with 1.5-hour guided horseback ride price: $239.00 + 5% GST per person based on minimum 6 and maximum 20 persons. - Excursion with Falcon Creek Trail hike price: $179.00 + 5% GST per person based on minimum of 4 and maximum 20 persons (Prices subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Transportation to/from your hotel in Winnipeg to Falcon Lake
• Either a 1.5-hour horseback ride OR guided Falcon Creek Trail hike
• Steak BBQ
• Tour escort

Not included: Gratuities, travel insurance, or expenses of a personal nature




Terms and Conditions

A $50.00 CAD non refundable deposit per person is due at the time of booking; full payment due August 30, 2010

What to wear and bring:

Good comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, t-shirt and/or long sleeved shirt, fleece shirt/sweater/sweatshirt, warm jacket, casual comfortable pants/jeans, hat, sunglasses, bottle of water, camera, binoculars (optional), and a light snack for energy on the trail.

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Rocky Mountain Getaway – Weekender in Banff (3 days, 2 nights)

The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Pristine lakes, rugged wilderness, abundant wildlife, and a wide variety of activities await you in this beautiful playground.

Price: Prices starting from $975.00 + GST per person (Price subject to change)

Package includes:

• 2 nights superior accommodation in Banff
• Round trip airfare from Winnipeg/Calgary
• Intermediate 3-day car rental
• Choice of guided sightseeing tour or classic guided hike
• Sulphur Mountain Gondola Pass
• Upper Hot Springs swim pass

Not included: all meals, gratuities, expenses of a personal nature, alcoholic beverages, car insurance (if requested)

Terms and Conditions

Full payment due at time of booking

An information package will be provided to participants who have booked this package



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Toronto and Niagara Falls Discovery Tour – (3 days, 2 nights)

Come and experience the city of Toronto! This diverse city has a wide range of restaurants, nightlife and activities to take part in! You’ll also visit Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most famous natural wonders, in Ontario’s wine country before or after your stay at Centrallia.

Price: From $789.00 including taxes per person (based on double occupancy) (Price subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Two night return air trip from Winnipeg to Toronto
• Airport transfers to your downtown Toronto hotel
• Two night stay at Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto (4.5 stars)
• Comprehensive day tour to Niagara Falls-(Includes lunch and a ride on the Maid of the Mist (when in season)

Not included: gratuities, alcoholic beverages, expenses of a personal nature

Terms and Conditions

Full payment due at the time of booking

An information package will be provided to participants who have booked this package



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Winnipeg City Sightseeing Tour – October 20 & 23, 2010 (4 hours)

9:00 am – Depart your hotel to tour Winnipeg, the wonderful city of trees! This tour includes the Forks National Historic site, Winnipeg’s historical “meeting place”, with its unique outdoor historic site and indoor market of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Across the new Esplanade Riel Bridge, you will visit Winnipeg’s French Quarter (St. Boniface) with Winnipeg’s oldest structure and North America’s largest oak log building, the St. Boniface Museum. Nearby is the beautiful St. Boniface Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Western Canada. The Cathedral’s cemetery features the grave of Louis Riel, the famous Métis leader and founder of Manitoba. You also drive by the home of the famous writer, Gabrielle Roy.

You will tour through the Exchange District, with its exceptional collection of terra cotta and cut stone architecture. This thriving and unique neighbourhood is home to an array of restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries and Winnipeg's theatre district. Its cobblestone streets and friendly pedestrian environment also contribute to its popularity as a period backdrop for today's movie industry.

You will visit the Manitoba Legislative Building, where you learn about the symbols and hidden meanings behind the mystical architecture of the building. Following this you travel past the beautiful homes of Wellington Crescent, and on to Winnipeg’s 393-acre Assiniboine Park where you will have the opportunity to walk through the unique Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, which features bronze sculptures, porcelains, paintings and sketches by celebrated Winnipeg artist, Leo Mol. At 1:00 pm you arrive back at your hotel.

Price: $42.00 + 5% GST per person based on a minimum of 20 and maximum 45 participants (Price subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Pick up/drop off at selected Winnipeg hotel
• Transportation by highway motor coach
• Guided city sightseeing tour of Winnipeg
• Tour guide throughout

Not included: Gratuities, expenses of a personal nature

Terms and Conditions

Full payment is due at the time of booking

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Winnipeg Arts Scene – October 20, 2010 (7 hours)

9:00 am - We will start with a fascinating peek into the studios of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School where the students of the RWB learn the precise art of dance. We will get an inside look at the Wardrobe and Shoe departments and get a glimpse of the students of the world-renowned company rehearsing from the Observation Room.

After the Ballet school, you will continue to Ted Motyka’s Dance Studio, the same studio used in the filming of “Shall We Dance” with Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere. Learn to “shake it up” with our own private dance lesson! Lunch will be held at Brio’s on the upper level of the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Following lunch we will head for a guided tour of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Established in 1912, the WAG is Western Canada’s oldest public art gallery, mandated to develop and maintain Manitoba’s visual arts heritage. As one of Canada’s leading galleries, it collects and exhibits works of art by Manitoba, Canadian, and international artists. The WAG also houses the world’s largest collection of Inuit art. Time will be allowed for a quick stop in their gallery shop to find a one of a kind souvenir. At 4:00 pm you arrive back at your hotel.

Price: $125.00 + 5% GST per person based on a minimum of 20 and maximum 50 participants (Price subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Pick up/drop off at selected Winnipeg hotel
• Transportation by motor coach
• Behind the scenes guided tour of the RWB
• Dance Lesson at Ted Motyka’s Dance Studio
• Lunch at a selected restaurant (includes gratuities)
• Tour escort throughout

Not included: gratuities, alcoholic beverages, expenses of a personal nature

Terms and Conditions

Full payment is due at the time of booking

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Aboriginal Perspectives – October 21 & 23, 2010 (5 hours)

At 9:00 am you depart the hotel. The cultures of the First Peoples or Canada have greatly influenced and shaped our country. Throughout history, Aboriginal people have maintained a special relationship with the land, the water and the air, as well as all animal and plant life. We will visit Oak Hammock Marsh, North of Winnipeg, voted the one of the world’s best outdoor attractions for our Aboriginal educational program. This 36 km² Wildlife Management Area features a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, some of Manitoba's last remaining patches of tall-grass prairie and 30 kilometres of trails. We will gather under their large tipi to learn of its history and contemporary uses. We will discover some of the fascinating uses of marsh and prairie plants and their significance to the Aboriginal People as well as sample and bake bannock, a traditional bread. At 2:00 pm you arrive back at the hotel.

Price: $89.00 + 5% GST per person based on a minimum of 20 and maximum of 50 persons (Price subject to change)

Package includes:

• Transportation by highway motor coach
• Fully escorted
• Entrance to Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
• Aboriginal programming
• Light lunch (soup, salad, sandwich with coffee or tea)

Not included: gratuities, expenses of a personal nature

Terms and Conditions

Full payment is due at the time of booking

What to wear and bring:

Good comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, t-shirt and/or long sleeved shirt, fleece shirt/sweater/sweatshirt, warm jacket, casual comfortable pants/jeans, hat, sunglasses, bottle of water, camera, binoculars (optional)

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Winnipeg Historical and Manitoba Museum Tour – October 22 & 24, 2010 (4 hours)

9:00 am You depart from your hotel. Discover Winnipeg’s unique history as the “Gateway to the West” and the “Chicago of the North”. Depart for one of Canada’s National Historic Sites, The Exchange District. See the office towers, warehouses, banks, hotels, theatres and the architecture of the bustling late 1880’s and early 1900’s.

We will stop for a private guided tour of the Manitoba Museum capturing moments in time across Manitoba’s landscape in their nine interpretive galleries. The museum’s new Hudson’s Bay Gallery, hosts a collection of over 10,000 artefacts and written documentation establishing the Museum as an International Centre for Northwestern North American Fur Trade Research.

Following the Museum visit we will continue to the Forks National Historical Site and Marketplace. Located in the heart of Winnipeg at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, this “meeting place” has hosted historical events that span over 6000 years. Visitors nowadays will find unique shopping and dining experiences fitting for everyone’s tastes. You arrive back at your hotel at 1:00 pm.

Price: $38.00 + 5% GST per person based on a minimum of 20 and maximum of 50 participants (Price subject to change)

Tour includes:

• Pick up/drop off at selected Winnipeg hotel
• Transportation by motor coach throughout
• Guided tour of the Exchange District
• Admission into the Manitoba Museum
• Guided tour of the Manitoba Museum
• Tour escort throughout

Not included: gratuities, expenses of a personal nature

Terms and Conditions

Full payment is due at the time of booking

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