When an ice jam in the Winisk River, Northwestern Ontario washed away the entire town of Winisk, its people rebuilt their community few kilometers up-river and renamed the town, Peawanuck. Dominated by the Cree community, Peawanuck is surrounded by portions of the Polar Bear Provincial Park, that provides habitation to several hundred polar bears in the area. As it is a part the low lying Tundra, Peawanuck is inaccessible by road during winters but Peawanuck Airport and ice roads ensure entry.
Best Areas to Book a hotel in Peawanuck
We understand the importance of finding the perfect Peawanuck hotel that meets your need, style and budget, so we have listed some of the best neighborhoods to stay in Peawanuck, based on the area proximity to top attractions and the selection of hotels for different budget.
If you want to spend some time in the white wilderness of Polar Bear Provincial Park, you might want to rent a hotel close by as the park itself has no visitor facilities.
Flying to Peawanuck? Find choice budget as well as luxury hotels close to the airport to reduce commutation time during the cold winter months.
You can even find a few hotels and lodges suitable for a family stay near the confluence of James Bay and Hudson Bay.
Tips to Save on Peawanuck Hotel Deals
Peawanuck receives minimum traffic during the winnters. This might be the best time to visit if you want to save on your stay.
Even though Peawanuck is not a big tourist place, advance booking on your hotels can get you good discounts.
Look for package deals (flights + hotels) to Peawanuck instead of hotels and flights separately. Quite often, package deals come with sightseeing and other perks that make your trip more budget friendly on the whole.