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Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure

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Have the best of both worlds: experience the northern frontier town of Churchill and the wonderful wildlife surrounding it! This hotel-based adventure offers the excitement of polar bear viewing from a Tundra Buggy®, and the opportunity to take in the eclectic charm of this remote northern town.

Our Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure includes two full-day Tundra Buggy safaris in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. You will have plenty of opportunity to explore the CWMA for these majestic mammals and other subarctic wildlife in their natural environment.

Indulge in and explore the history and culture of Churchill at the Itsanitaq Museum, home to a large collection of Inuit artifacts including traditional carvings and kayaks. Next, take in the Parks Canada Visitor Centre for its in- depth displays revealing the history of Churchill, dating back to the fur trade era and beyond. You can even race through the boreal forest with a local dog musher and team of enthusiastic sled dogs by partaking in the traditional northern sport of dog sledding.

Sitting on the edge of the Hudson Bay, built on deep Indigenous roots and home to Canada’s most iconic wildlife, the town of Churchill is a must-visit destination for those who seek an authentic Canadian adventure!

Formerly known as: Churchill Town and Tundra Experience - Enthusiast.

Interpretive-Guided: Our most well-rounded adventures, these tours include lodging and transportation with a mix of cultural and wildlife or northern lights viewing activities built in. Interpretive-guided tours are medium-capacity, escorted departures so you can sit back and relax while we take care of all the details.

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The Experience

Experience the wondrous charm of the town of Churchill while spending time viewing Churchill’s incredible polar bears.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

Day 01

Welcome to Winnipeg

I flew into Winnipeg today and I am so excited to go on my Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure! My home for the night is a Winnipeg hotel. After checking in, I head to an evening meet and greet held by a representative from Frontiers North. After checking in, I head to an evening meet and greet held by my Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. This gave our group the chance to ask last minute questions and learn more about what our adventure holds. 

Day 02

Churchill Adventure Begins

Today we are going to Churchill! After a very early breakfast with our Interpretive Guide at our hotel, our tour group boards a warm bus for the short ride to the private hangar from where our plane will depart for Churchill. The flight is two and a half hours.

Upon arrival, we head straight out on a Churchill and area tour, which comprises of an exploratory drive past various points of interest in and surrounding Churchill. Our driver stopped briefly at Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility so we could get out and take photos. We take a break for lunch and enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal at one of Churchill’s family-run restaurants – who knew Churchill had such incredible food?

After lunch we stop at Polar Bears International House, where we receive a short talk from a Polar Bears International Ambassador who teaches us about polar bears, polar bear research, climate change and more. We also tour the Interpretive Centre and learn how to support polar bear conservation efforts! Next up is the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. Here, we see in-depth displays that reveal the remarkable history of Churchill through wildlife dioramas and exhibits that portray the history of the fur trade in the area.

We head to our hotel where we have a chance to freshen up before enjoying a wonderful dinner with our group and Interpretive Guide. What an incredible first day in Churchill!

Photo © Frontiers North Adventures

Day 03

Tundra Buggy Adventure

It’s our first day on a Tundra Buggy adventure! I made sure to bring my sealable, reusable travel mug with me after reading this blog. After breakfast our group is picked up right from our hotel and transferred out to the Tundra Buggy Dock where we board our Tundra Buggy. After a safety speech from our Tundra Buggy Driver, we hit the trails and travel into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA)!

Our Tundra Buggy Driver navigates the bumpy trails of the CWMA in search of polar bears and other subarctic wildlife while our Interpretive Guide shares interesting facts about the area’s geology and history. We enjoy a delicious picnic lunch right on the Tundra Buggy as we watch and photograph wildlife.

At the end of an incredible first day on the tundra, we return to town for a warm dinner with our group, a great opportunity to share photos and swap stories about what we saw on our exciting adventure!

Our final activity of the day is an cultural presentation by a local trapper who shares this way of life in the north through the four distinct and beautiful seasons of Churchill.

Photo © Frontiers North Adventures

Day 04

Dog Sledding and Itsanitaq Museum

Our second day in Churchill is all about northern culture. Our first excursion of the day is a dog sledding program with local dog musher Dave Daley of Wapusk Adventures. Dave regales us with his incredible dog sledding stories, introduces us to his dog pack and then takes our group on a mile-long dog sled ride through the boreal forest. Then we head back to town for lunch.

After lunch we head over to the Itsanitaq Museum, which is home to an enormous collection of Inuit artifacts honouring Churchill's Indigenous culture and history. It was wonderful to learn more about northern culture and to feel a connection to Churchill's community!

Photo © Abby Matheson

Day 05

Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

Sadly, it's our last day in Churchill. But first we're treated to one more Tundra Buggy adventure! Similar to the first one, we are picked up at our hotel after breakfast and transferred to the Tundra Buggy Dock. There is no need for a safety speech today, and we set out right away to search for polar bears.

It is another great day on the tundra, full of extraordinary wildlife and photography opportunities. Once again we enjoy a light lunch on the Tundra Buggy. It’s been a successful day on the tundra and our entire group celebrates our amazing luck to have been able to see polar bears in the wild.

As our day comes to an end, so does our time in Churchill. We are transferred back to the Churchill airport for our return flight to Winnipeg. When we arrive in Winnipeg we check back into our hotel. The night is ours to do as we wish, which gives me a lot of time to look over all the photos I took!

Photo © Robert R. Taylor

Day 06

Depart Winnipeg

I wake up happy, thinking back on my wonderful polar bear adventure. What an amazing experience! Today I check out of my hotel and head home, ready to share my adventures with family and friends.

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Itinerary

Day 01
Welcome to Winnipeg

Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. Meals: None

Day 02
Churchill Adventure Begins

Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; PBI House; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 03
Tundra Buggy Adventure

Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 04
Dog Sledding and Itsanitaq Museum

Dog sledding and interpretive program; Itsanitaq Museum; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 05
Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their Winnipeg hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 06
Depart Winnipeg

Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure. Meals: None

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Testimonials

Photo: © Marie - Manchester, UK

"Hayley was amazing. Always helpful and friendly, very knowledgeable, BEST GUIDE EVER! Amazing experience, thank you! Well organized, loved every minute! Interpretive guide was AWESOME! Hope to be able to come back in summer or spring, feel really inspired. It was nice to talk to the locals in Churchill, I'd suggest an evening with them to listen to their stories."

Marie - Manchester, UK

Photo: © Peta - Essex, England

"If anything we were too well fed! That is not a complaint! Our guide was always cheerful and willing to "go the extra mile". Our tundra buggy driver was amazing! The trip of a life time and a dream come true. EVERYONE on the staff of hotels, transport, tour company performed brilliantly. I can find no fault at all with this holiday."

Peta - Essex, England

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2023

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 10-15, 2023
Tour Code: 4
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 16-21, 2023
Tour Code: 10
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 16-21, 2023
Tour Code: 33
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 21-26, 2023
Tour Code: 12
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Limited SpaceRequest Info
Oct 21-26, 2023
Tour Code: 13
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 21-26, 2023
Tour Code: 14
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 24-29, 2023
Tour Code: 15
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 30 - Nov 4 2023
Tour Code: 34
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights train, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 27 - Nov 1 2023
Tour Code: 19
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 27 - Nov 1 2023
Tour Code: 20
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 30 - Nov 4 2023
Tour Code: 22
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 4-9, 2023
Tour Code: 25
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Limited SpaceRequest Info
Nov 6-11, 2023
Tour Code: 35
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 7-12, 2023
Tour Code: 27
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 10-15, 2023
Tour Code: 29
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 13-18, 2023
Tour Code: 36
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
CA$7,349 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Limited SpaceRequest Info

2024

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 11-16, 2024
Tour Code: 3
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 14-19, 2024
Tour Code: 6
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 20-25, 2024
Tour Code: 14
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 24-29, 2024
Tour Code: 17
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 25-30, 2024
Tour Code: 18
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 27 - Nov 1 2024
Tour Code: 20
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 28 - Nov 2 2024
Tour Code: 21
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 3-8, 2024
Tour Code: 27
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 6-11, 2024
Tour Code: 30
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 9-14, 2024
Tour Code: 32
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 12-17, 2024
Tour Code: 34
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,649 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$1,150 CAD Single Supplement
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