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Classic Churchill Polar Bears

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Length

6 days / 5 nights

Where it goes

When to go

October - November

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See polar bears on this wilderness tour

Visit Churchill, Manitoba, the "Polar Bear Capital of the World" in October and early November. Polar bears gather in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay. Once the ice is stable, they head out to spend the winter hunting seals. In this short time you have the chance to see these magnificent creatures up close from the comfort and safety of a purpose-built vehicle called the Tundra Buggy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a ‘must-see’ for wildlife enthusiasts.

Highlights of your trip

See polar bears in their natural environment

A 22 person maximum on the Tundra Buggy

Exciting day activities like dogsledding

Fantastic wildlife photography opportunities

Top experiences and features

Polar bears walk by a Tundra Buggy vehicle for going over ice

Explore in a specially designed Tundra Buggy

With your interpretive guide, navigate the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in search of polar bears and other subarctic wildlife.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation
Wildlife viewing from a specialized Tundra Buggy
Unique guided activities such as dogsledding, cultural tours and more
Train station transfers
Flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

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Day 01

Arrive in Winnipeg

Your polar bear adventure begins! Time permitting, we recommend you head over to Winnipeg's Manitoba Museum or to the Forks, one of the city's most popular gathering places and a great place to purchase souvenirs from local Canadian artisans.

Day 02

Fly north into polar bear territory

Today the excitement begins as you travel from Winnipeg to the remote town of Churchill.  Situated on the Hudson Bay, Churchill is one of the best places in the world to view polar bears in the wild.

Day 03

View polar bears up close

The moment has finally come — after a hotel pick up, board a Tundra Buggy and start your search for polar bears.

Day 04

Dogsledding in Churchill

Experience a uniquely northern way of getting around today on a dogsledding tour.

Day 05

Another Tundra Buggy adventure

Head out for another exciting day out on the Tundra searching for polar bears.

Day 06

Depart Winnipeg

Much too soon, you bid farewell to the Canadian North as you depart from Winnipeg.

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  • Day 1

    Arrive in Winnipeg

    Arrive in Winnipeg

  • Day 2

    Fly north into pola...

    Fly north into polar bear territory

  • Day 3

    View polar bears up...

    View polar bears up close

  • Day 4

    Dogsledding in Chur...

    Dogsledding in Churchill

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Polar Bear Safari
Hotel Accommodations
3 Star
Activities and Wildlife Viewing
Fully Guided
Meals
Most meals included
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Accommodations

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Exterior of Tundra Inn hotel located in the heart of Churchill, Manitoba

Tundra Inn

Example of a Comfort hotel in Churchill

The Tundra Inn is a charming, family-run hotel located in the northern town of Churchill. With comfortable accommodation and complimentary amenities, this is the perfect place to relax after each day of outdoor adventures.

Personalize This Itinerary

Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.

Add nights in Winnipeg

Spend more time in Winnipeg at the beginning or end of your trip and discover this city's hidden gems. Highlights include the Assiniboine Park Zoo (and its 'Journey to Churchill'), the Museum of Human Rights, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Inuit Art Centre — the first of its kind in the world.

Great Bear Rainforest

Ask us to arrange a visit to one of British Columbia's most unique treasures - the Great Bear Rainforest. Stay in remote yet luxurious accommodations and witness eagles, grizzly bears, sea otters, dolphins, whales, wolves, and more in the wild.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent overall rating based on 5 reviews

It was an adventure of a lifetime

I don't know how to top this trip. It was an adventure of a lifetime. I loved seeing all the polar bears in their natural habitat and the dog sledding.

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