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\u201cIt really just needed an update,\u201d Gunter said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The privately financed renovation was more than a decade in the making, with the company first commissioning plans in 2014 before settling on the design completed this year.<\/p>\n
The project replaced one wing of the hotel and included a redesigned lobby, new gathering spaces and updated guest amenities.<\/p>\n
Gunter said the expansion was primarily intended to help Frontiers North better accommodate its own guided tour groups rather than respond to broader demand for accommodations in Churchill. \u201cWe have 13 new rooms, and that\u2019s really to fulfil the needs of our Frontiers North business model to host our groups,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Frontiers North operates multi-day guided trips in Churchill focused on polar bears, beluga whales and northern lights viewing.<\/p>\n
Gunter said the additional space will allow the company to more easily host multiple tour groups at the same time, although Frontiers North will continue to partner with other hotels in Churchill to accommodate guests.<\/p>\n
Guests not part of the tour groups can stay at the hotel.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations to the Frontiers North Team for their confidence and investment in Churchill through renovations to the Tundra Inn,\u201d Angela Cassie, interim president and CEO of Travel Manitoba, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cIncreased capacity to host visitors in stunning accommodations is a key element to realizing the growth potential of tourism in Churchill.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cassie said Churchill is coming off a particularly busy beluga season and is seeing strong potential for growth in its northern lights season, which runs from January to March.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that Churchill is a bucket list destination for visitors from across Canada and around the world,\u201d she said, adding visitors are looking for the \u201cincredible adventures and authentic Indigenous tourism experiences\u201d the community located some 1,000 kilometres north of Winnipeg is known for.<\/p>\n
\u201cElevated hotel and dining offerings help take it to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Completing a major construction project in Churchill presented unique logistical challenges because of the community\u2019s remote location.<\/p>\n
Frontiers North used a prefabricated construction model: floors, walls and ceilings were assembled in southern Manitoba before being shipped north by rail. Bathroom units were built in Winnipeg and transported to Churchill fully finished before being installed.<\/p>\n
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Gunter said the approach reduced construction time and helped limit the amount of material that needed to be transported into the community.<\/p>\n
She added the company made an effort to source materials locally when possible, including placing plywood orders through Churchill\u2019s hardware store.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to continue to reinvest in our infrastructure and the community,\u201d she said. \u201cAnother thing is contributing to employment, having meaningful work year-round for people. A new hotel and restaurant provides opportunities for people to work in tourism and to be at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company is already planning a second phase of work that will focus on renovating the hotel\u2019s remaining older wing, which contains 24 rooms.<\/p>\n
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