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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.
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Membership type
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Fee
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Individual annual
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$50
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Senior annual
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$40
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Family annual
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$120
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Individual lifetime
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$500
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Individual annual
$50
Senior annual
$40
Family annual
$120
Individual lifetime
$500
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: $186/night
This includes those staying for conferences and meetings.
Current fees:
$93/night (first 14 nights in a year)
$76/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: $93/night
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User type
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Fee (current)
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Guest (includes conferences, meetings and independent educational groups)
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$195
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Researcher (first 14 nights in a year, April 1 - March 31)*
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$93
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Researcher (long-term: night 15 and beyond)*
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$76
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University, school, and youth groups*
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$93
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*Subsidized rates are not available from October 15 to November 30
Regular cafeteria services
For those not staying at the Centre.
Breakfast: $20
Lunch: $25
Dinner: $30
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Meal
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Cost
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Breakfast
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$21
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Lunch
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$26
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Dinner
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$32
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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.
Group staying at CNSC
$175 + GST
Minimum of 5 people, plus $10/person +GST for every additional person up to 30.
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.
Guided Green Building Tour
$85+GST
Minimum of 5 people, plus $10/person for every additional person.
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.
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Location
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1/2 Day
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Full Day
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Classroom A
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$250
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$500
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Classroom B
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$200
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$400
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Classroom C (Boardroom)
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$50
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$100
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Cafeteria (select availability)
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$300
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$600
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Classroom A
Half day: $250
Full day: $500
Classroom B
Half day: $200
Full day: $400
Classroom C (board room)
Half day: $50
Full day: $100
Cafeteria (select availability)
Half day: $300
Full day: $600
Fees for researchers
Vehicle Rental
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TYPE
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HALF DAY
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FULL DAY
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SUV (6 to 8 occupants)
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$80
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$125
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Passenger van (up to 15 occupants)
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$120
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$195
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2WD Pick-up (2 to 3 occupants)
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$40
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$70
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Passenger bus (up to 24 occupants)*
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$220
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$345
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Passenger bus (up to 44 occupants)*
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$270
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$445
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Snowmobile**
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$100
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$180
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SUV (6 to 8 occupants)
Half day: $50
Full day: $80
Passenger van (up to 15 occupants)
Half day: $90
Full day: $150
2WD Pick-up (2 to 3 occupants)
Half day: $40
Full day: $70
Passenger bus (up to 24 occupants)*
Half day: $200
Full day: $300
Passenger bus (up to 44 occupants)*
Half day: $250
Full day: $400
Snowmobile**
Half day: $60
Full day: $110
*Fees for passenger bus do not include operator fee.
**Snowmobile rental includes use of komatik (sled) or toboggan where available.
Bicycles are available for rent by guests free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Technical Service Fees
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TYPE
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RATE
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Fuel
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Please call for rate
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Research/Technical services*
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$55/hour
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Bear guarding services*
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$65/hour *Please contact us for availability
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Maintenance services*
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$70/hour
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*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
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TYPE
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UNHEATED
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HEATED
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Small storage (2m cubed - approx. 1 pallet - shared)
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No charge
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$60/year
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Large storage room (45m cubed - 9.5' X 16' X 10' - private)
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$50/month
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$100/month
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Recreational vehicles and sleds (shared indoor storage)
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$60/year
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Outdoor storage (roadworthy insured vehicles)
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$50/year
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Fuel
Please call for rate
Research/technical services*
$55/hour
Bear guarding services*
$50/ hour
Maintenance services*
$65/hour
Small storage
2m cubed – approx. 1 pallet – shared
Unheated: No charge
Heated: $60/year
Large storage room
45m cubed – 9.5′ x 16′ x 10′ – private
Unheated: $50/month
Heated: $100/month
Recreational vehicles and sleds
shared indoor storage
$60/year
Roadworthy insured vehicles
outdoor storage
$50/year
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