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Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

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Length

5 days / 4 nights

Where it goes

When to go

October - November

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See polar bears in Churchill

On this Subarctic adventure, spend two full days searching Churchill's Wildlife Management Area for polar bears in a purpose-built Tundra Buggy. There's time to discover the history and culture of Churchill, too. For those short on time, this is the perfect polar bear safari!

Highlights of your trip

See polar bears in their natural environment

A 22 person maximum on the Tundra Buggy

Two full-day Tundra Buggy adventures

Fantastic wildlife photography opportunities

Top experiences and features

Large metal sheds painted with a sleeping polar bear

Explore Churchill and the surrounding area

During the day, see Churchill's top sights: Polar Bears International House, the Polar Bear Holding Facility, Itsanitaq Museum and more.

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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
Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg
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. 

  • Meet Your Group and Guides
Day 02

Fly north to Churchill

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. 

  • Fly to Churchill
  • Churchill Town and Area Tour
  • Parks Canada Centre Visit
  • Polar Bears International House
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. 

  • Tundra Buggy Adventure
  • The Tundra Buggy Experience
Day 04

Another Tundra Buggy adventure

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

  • Tundra Buggy Adventure
  • Fly back to Winnipeg
Day 05

Depart Winnipeg

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

Sample Itinerary

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  • Day 1

    Arrive in Winnipeg

    Arrive in Winnipeg

  • Day 2

    Fly north to Church...

    Fly north to Churchill

  • Day 3

    View polar bears up...

    View polar bears up close

  • Day 4

    Another Tundra Bugg...

    Another Tundra Buggy adventure

Prices

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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 2 reviews

In a word brilliant

Our trip was, in a word brilliant. We think the organization was excellent, and everything ran very smoothly. The guide was great and looked after everyone very efficiently. Indeed... 

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Dave and Jill

Hertford, UK

The trip was terrific!

Everything was handled very well and trip was terrific! We saw polar bears , had a great adventure.

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Charlie and Carol Ann

MD, USA

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