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affordable
Studies Centre
In our mission to understand and sustain the North, we strive to make doing so accessible to researchers. At a very competitive cost, the CNSC offers accommodations, meals, and logistic support for researchers. In addition, we have vehicles for rent as well as storage rooms for long-term research projects.
Rates are updated annually. Updated rates are announced in January and in effect April 1.
Membership
Membership is mandatory for all guests staying at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. Dues are renewed on an annual basis.
| Individuals | $50 |
| Families | $120 |
| Seniors | $40 |
| Lifetime Membership | $500 |
| Corporate Sponsors | $750 |
For more information or to purchase your membership online, please visit our Membership page.
Room & Board
All bedding and towels are provided, but personal toiletries are not.
As part of our mission, we subsidize room and board for Researchers, university students, and school and youth groups.
Current fees: $215/night
This includes those staying for conferences and meetings.
Current fees:
$98/night (first 14 nights in a year)
$80/night (night 15 and beyond)
Notes:
1. A year is April 1 to March 31.
2. Eligibility for long-term rate is determined by individual, not by research team.
Current fees: $98/night
*Subsidized rates are not available from October 15 to November 30
*Annual Membership fee will be applied during first stay of each fiscal year
Regular cafeteria services
For those not staying at the Centre.
| Breakfast | $23 |
| Lunch | $29 |
| Dinner | $36 |
Please contact us for complete pricing on meeting, conference and special event catering.
Educational Programming
The Churchill Northern Studies Centre is pleased to invite all our visitors to tour the Weston Family Welcome Centre, at no charge, to learn more about the Centre and the Hudson Bay Lowlands Ecosystem. For those who would like a guided “behind the scenes” tour of our facility, please call ahead to make a booking.
Custom presentation
Presentations by CNSC staff on a variety of topics are available by prior arrangement. Each lecture is typically one hour in duration, including a 15-minute question & answer session.
GREEN BUILDING TOUR
Enjoy a compelling journey through the history of the CNSC and its environmentally friendly 27,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified research station.
Meeting Space
Fees for meeting space may be waived if the majority of participants are staying at the CNSC or at the discretion of the Management. Community groups wishing to utilize meeting space at the CNSC are encouraged to contact the Executive Director about reduced rates.
Classroom A
Half day: $300
Full day: $500
Classroom B
Half day: $250
Full day: $400
Classroom C (board room)
Half day: $60
Full day: $100
Cafeteria (select availability)
Half day: $350
Full day: $600
Fees for researchers
Vehicle Rental
SUV (6 to 8 occupants)
Half day: $89
Full day: $140
Passenger van (up to 15 occupants)
Half day: $132
Full day: $215
2WD Pick-up (2 to 3 occupants)
Half day: $78
Full day: $126
Passenger bus (up to 24 occupants)*
Half day: $245
Full day: $380
Snowmobile
Half day: $110
Full day: $198
Four-Wheeler
Half day: $95
Full day: $170
Toboggan / Komatik
Per season: $50
*Fees for passenger bus do not include operator fee.
Bicycles are available for rent by guests free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Technical Service Fees
| Fuel | (Call for current prices) |
| Research/Technical Services | $58/hr |
| 2nd Research/Technical Services | $28/hr |
| Bear Monitor | (Call for availability and prices) |
| Maintenance Services | $76/hr |
| Bench Fees (those not staying at CNSC) | $25 per 4ft of bench/day + membership |
*Subject to staff availability.
These services may be made available on a reduced cost-recovery basis for graduate students or those with modest funding.
Storage fees
Small storage
2m cubed – approx. 1 pallet – shared
Unheated: No charge
Heated: $65/year
Large storage room
45m cubed – 9.5′ x 16′ x 10′ – private
Unheated: $55/month
Heated: $110/month
Recreational vehicles and sleds
shared indoor storage
$70/year
Roadworthy insured vehicles
outdoor storage
$100/year
CBN: 100966175RR0001