Churchill Polar Bear
Polar Bear Capital of the World
Location
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Churchill is located on Hudson Bay in the Manitoba Province of Canada.
Significance
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It is one of the few places where polar bears are forced ashore when the ice melts in the summer.
​Tourism
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From October to November, Churchill attracts polar bear enthusiasts worldwide who come to photograph bears sparring, hunting, and living alongside the Churchill community.
Travel Routes
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Key travel points include Winnipeg and Churchill, with connections from Minneapolis and New York.
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Join thrilling group tours to Churchill in November. Experience polar bear viewing, guided wildlife safaris, and Arctic animal tracking. Unforgettable adventures await in the wild!
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Polar Bear Expedition
Embark on a thrilling journey to Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Begin in Winnipeg, where you'll stay at a cozy airport hotel before heading to Churchill. Enjoy a buffer night to account for weather delays.
Arrive in Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg, the launch point for your journey to Churchill. Check-in to a comfortable airport hotel to rest before your adventure begins. Flight delays due to weather are common, so we ensure your comfort with a buffer night in Winnipeg.
Overnight Winnipeg at Lakeview or Sandman Hotel
Fly to Churchill
After a morning flight to Churchill, check-in to our cozy, locally-owned BnB. Your first polar bear tour begins, and you’ll start seeing the Arctic’s wild inhabitants.
Overnight at Churchill BnB
Full Day Wildlife Viewing
Our days are spent tracking polar bears, wolves, caribou, and more on guided safaris. Tours begin at sunrise, and we stay out until sunset – this is when the ‘magic hour’ light creates unforgettable photo opportunities. Enjoy a field lunch or return to the BnB to relax and grab something to eat before another exciting afternoon riding across the Tundra.
Overnight at Churchill BnB
Town Tour and Departure
Enjoy a last tour of Churchill or a final bear sighting before flying back to Winnipeg for your return journey. The flight will be in the afternoon, weather allowing. It is strongly encouraged to spend this night in Winnipeg and fly out of Winnipeg the next day to ensure a smooth departure, stress-free end to your tour.
Suggested: Overnight in Winnipeg
Price per Passenger in Double Room
$8,995 CAD / $6,444 USD
Single Supplement
$3,286 CAD / $2,300 USD
Included in Your Tour
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Round-trip Flights: Winnipeg to Churchill flights are included ($1,700 USD value)
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Accommodation: Comfortable double-occupancy accommodations with breakfast & lunch meals provided
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Wildlife Safaris: Ground-level wildlife tours in our exclusive Ford F150 hybrid 4x4 trucks, guided by experts.
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Northern Lights: Free Aurora Watch List (we will let you know if Auroras are happening) and optional Aurora viewing tours ($150 USD)
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Town Activities: A tour of Churchill with a local guide to explore this unique northern town
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Safety & Expertise: All tours are led by experienced guides trained in wilderness first aid and polar bear safety.
Not Included
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Dinner
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Personal expenses (meals in restaurants, extra groceries, or souvenirs)
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Travel insurance, tips, and additional tours (e.g., Aurora viewing, helicopter tours, etc.)
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Optional winter gear rentals
Before you book your
Polar Bear Extreme
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Your deposit is nonrefundable; please purchase Travel Insurance to protect your travel investment. Your deposit is an investment into wildlife conservation travel and supports our work to create and support green fortresses across the globe and is non-refundable. Your deposit can be held as a credit with NorthWild (90%) and SouthWild (50%) for a trip starting no more than 365 days after your original trip start date. Cancellations made less than 120 days prior to the start date of your trip will be considered a no-show and are not eligible for credits. We are far too specialized to be able to easily fill your place in the group or at the lodge.
Code of Conduct
Trust is the foundation of our project, in inviting you to travel with us, we are trusting you to follow all staff instructions. If we cannot trust you to remain safe on this tour, we will arrange your immediate removal from the premises, at your own expense. You will not be eligible for refund on missed days with wildlife, or rebooking with NorthWild. Any costs incurred as a result of your removal from the cabin or the tour will be your responsibility to pay and settle with NorthWild Travel at the timeline noted in correspondence with the company. All guests, guides, and tour leaders are required to review and agree to our Code of Conduct prior to joining the tour. If you would like to review the Code of Conduct in full before making your deposit, please email info@northwildtravel.com.
Occupancy
Guide/Tour Leader Accommodations
Buffering your trip
2 person maximum per room. We reserve the right to limit group size to ensure a successful outing for the entire group and for the bears.
Guide/Tour Leader accommodations are available when booking 6+ spaces (3+ rooms) on the tour.
There is a 15% chance on any given day that weather may postpone/cancel your flights. Buffer your trips with one night in Winnipeg before and after your trip to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to fly in for your reservation; or miss any flights home as a result of a weather delay out of Churchill. No refunds are available if you miss a flight.