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Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge

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Frontiers North’s Tundra Buggy Lodge is located at Polar Bear Point in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, home to the largest concentration of polar bears in the Churchill area. The lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where, when conditions are right, you can view the dance of the northern lights from the rooftop observation deck and fall asleep with polar bears right outside your window.

Daily Tundra Buggy® excursions take you beyond the lodge for plenty of photography opportunities. Evenings at the lodge can be just as memorable, with delectable, regional dishes created by your private lodge chef and ample time to swap stories with other guests and enjoy regional cuisine. As a guest at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, you are also invited to enjoy exclusive evening presentations hosted by Polar Bears International species experts and our knowledgeable Interpretive Guides.

Learn more about the Tundra Buggy Lodge

Formerly known as: Tundra Buggy Lodge at Polar Bear Point - 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

The Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside the window.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

Day 01

Welcome to Winnipeg

I flew into Winnipeg today and I am so excited for the Tundra Buggy Lodge! My home for the night is a Winnipeg hotel which is just across the street from the airport. After checking in, I head to an evening meet and greet held by our Frontiers North Interpretive Guide where our group has 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 Churchill’s famous Itsanitaq Museum, which is home to an enormous collection of Inuit artifacts and has an incredible little gift shop where visitors can buy local Inuit art and carvings, books and other gifts. 

In the evening we enjoy a wonderful dinner and a relaxing night in our hotel.

Photo © Doug Ross

Day 03

Dog Sledding and Tundra Buggy Lodge

After breakfast, 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 each of the group on a mile-long dog sled ride through the boreal forest. Next we head over to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, which has 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.

In the late afternoon we board the Frontiers North bus and head out to the Tundra Buggy Dock for our trip out to the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the CWMA. It’s our first chance to see the incredible landscape of the North and it is absolutely breathtaking.

As the light begins to fade, we see the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the distance – it’s almost as if we’re approaching an isolated space station in the middle of nowhere. As we board the Tundra Buggy Lodge the feeling of isolation disappears. The welcoming staff greets us warmly and we are treated to an incredible home cooked meal before settling in to our new home on the tundra.

Day 04

Tundra Buggy Adventure

After waking up in our comfortable accommodations, we gather for a hearty breakfast before boarding the Tundra Buggy in time for first light. We set out to explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), in search of polar bears, arctic fox, ptarmigans and other incredible wildlife.

Our amazing Tundra Buggy Driver and Interpretive Guide teach us about the history and importance of the northern landscape. Midday we enjoy a picnic style lunch packed just for us by the lodge chef.

At the end of the day, we return to the Tundra Buggy Lodge in time for a delicious meal and a chance to relax in the lounge getting to know fellow travellers.

Photo © Jessica Burtnick

Day 05

Tundra Buggy Adventure

I wake up early in the morning and peek outside the window. Before my eyes sits a polar bear snoozing on a rock! I spend a few minutes just watching this bear in disbelief. I hoped to see bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge but I did not think I’d wake up to one outside my window! After snapping a few pictures of the sleeping bear, I grab some breakfast before heading out on our second full-day Tundra Buggy adventure.

Today we head out in a different direction and quickly come across a mom and two cubs. They cross in front of our Tundra Buggy before disappearing into some willows. We spend the rest of the day scanning the tundra for more polar bears and other wildlife. We are not disappointed. At the end of the day we head back to the lodge for another lovely dinner. Afterward we get to enjoy a presentation by a Polar Bears International representative about polar bears and Canada’s North. We all head to bed early before our final day on the Tundra Buggy.

Day 06

Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

After a hearty breakfast, our group packs up and sets out on the Tundra Buggy for our last day on the tundra. We spend the day getting incredible photographs, enjoying our last Tundra Buggy lunch and take in the beauty of the North.

In the late afternoon our Tundra Buggy transfers us to the Tundra Buggy Dock, where we say good bye to our Tundra Buggy Driver and climb aboard the Frontiers North bus, which takes us back to the Churchill airport for the short flight to Winnipeg. They serve a light meal on board.

Once we arrive in Winnipeg, we are checked back into our hotel for our final night.

Photo © Daniel J. Cox

Day 07

Depart Winnipeg

My adventure has come to an end and I’m all ready to head home today. I’m so excited to share my adventure – and all my incredible photos – with my family and friends.

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Itinerary

Day 01
Welcome to Winnipeg

Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport; 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; Itsanitaq Museum; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 03
Dog Sledding and Tundra Buggy Lodge

Dog sledding and interpretive program; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Afternoon Tundra Buggy transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge. Meals: B, L, D

Day 04
Tundra Buggy Adventure

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

Day 05
Tundra Buggy Adventure

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

Day 06
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 07
Depart Winnipeg

Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure. Meals: None

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Testimonials

"Great experience overall. We're so glad we chose to stay at the lodge rather than in town - it was well worth the extra cost. It really encouraged a sense of camaraderie and adventure. The bunks were very comfortable and the staff was great and so was the food. Of course, seeing bears while lying in bed was a real plus too! It was a wonderful way to celebrate my 60th birthday."

Margaret and Ken - New York, USA

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2023

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 8-13, 2023
Tour Code: 50
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 8-13, 2023
Tour Code: 51
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 10-15, 2023
Tour Code: 52
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 11-17, 2023
Tour Code: 54
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 11-17, 2023
Tour Code: 55
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Limited SpaceRequest Info
Oct 14-19, 2023
Tour Code: 56
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 16-21, 2023
Tour Code: 58
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 16-21, 2023
Tour Code: 59
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 19-23, 2023
Tour Code: 60
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$7,299 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 19-23, 2023
Tour Code: 61
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$7,299 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 21-27, 2023
Tour Code: 62
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 21-27, 2023
Tour Code: 63
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Oct 25-31, 2023
Tour Code: 66
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 4-9, 2023
Tour Code: 72
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,849 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
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Nov 11-17, 2023
Tour Code: 76
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 13-19, 2023
Tour Code: 78
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist
Nov 13-19, 2023
Tour Code: 79
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Sold OutJoin the Waitlist

2024

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 8-13, 2024
Tour Code: 54
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 11-15, 2024
Tour Code: 56
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,299 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 13-19, 2024
Tour Code: 58
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 16-22, 2024
Tour Code: 60
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 19-24, 2024
Tour Code: 62
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 21-26, 2024
Tour Code: 64
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 23-27, 2024
Tour Code: 66
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,299 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 24-30, 2024
Tour Code: 68
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 28 - Nov 3 2024
Tour Code: 70
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 nights Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 3-9, 2024
Tour Code: 74
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 6-10, 2024
Tour Code: 76
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$8,299 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 12-18, 2024
Tour Code: 80
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 1 night Churchill, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Dog sledding, Itsanitaq Museum, Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$10,599 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$575 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 15-20, 2024
Tour Code: 82
Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 3 nights Tundra Buggy Lodge
Maximum 20 people
Activities: Churchill and area tour, Tundra Buggy adventure
CA$9,849 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$195 CAD Single Supplement
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