Overview
Lying on the edge of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, is one of the best places to see polar bears in the wild. Aboard a specially designed Tundra Buggy®, this hotel-based adventure allows you to experience the excitement of polar bear viewing in total safety and comfort. Expert guides and researchers from Polar Bears International (PBI)—the world’s leading polar bear conservation group—will join you on the buggies and at the lodge, and allow travelers to not just see polar bears but learn about them in a way that will leave a depth of knowledge about these majestic animals. You’ll also search for other subarctic wildlife, including arctic fox and ptarmigan, and have the opportunity to take in the eclectic charm of this remote northern town. A bonus—you’ll have a chance to race through the boreal forest with a local dog musher and a team of enthusiastic sled dogs by joining in the traditional northern sport of dog sledding. If you’re seeking an authentic Canadian adventure in the Far North, look no further!
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1-2
Winnipeg / Churchill
Arrive in Winnipeg and fly to the tiny town of Churchill, Manitoba. Explore the town, including the Manitoba Polar Bear Holding Facility and the Parks Canada Visitor Centre to learn about the remarkable history of Churchill, which dates back to the fur trade era.
Days 3-4
Churchill / Polar Bear Viewing / Dogsledding
Churchill is famed as one of the few human settlements in the world where polar bears can be observed in the wild. Between July and November, about a thousand polar bears migrate here, spending the summer and awaiting winter, when they can hunt for ringed seals on the ice. Head out for two full days of polar bear viewing aboard a specially built Tundra Buggy, which allows you to follow bumpy trails in search of polar bears and other subarctic wildlife with your expert guides. You’ll learn about the geology and history of the area as well as how the bear’s physique allows it to dominate the Arctic. Picnic lunches are served aboard the buggy, and evenings are back in Churchill at a comfortable hotel. One evening, enjoy an after-dinner cultural presentation by a local trapper who shares his way of life in the north through the full four seasons of Churchill.
Days 5-6
Dog Mushing / Itsanitaq Museum / Winnipeg
Visit with a professional musher to learn about this famed Arctic winter sport, then enjoy a short but exciting ride through the boreal forest—pulled by some of the best sled dogs in Manitoba! Later, visit the Itsanitaq Museum, with its collection of Inuit artifacts that honor Churchill’s indigenous culture. Fly to Winnipeg on Day 5 and depart on Day 6.
Churchill Polar Bear Expedition
Highlights
Highlights
Details
Polar bear viewing by Tundra Buggy, dog sledding, easy walks. Weather can be very cold, with icy conditions.
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