Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World!
Duration
4 Nights
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Oct - Nov
Starting from
$7,974
Single Supplement
$949
Our shortest multi-day adventure, with a focus on viewing wild polar bears, and experiencing quintessential Churchill activities.
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears is a shorter well-rounded adventure packed with a mix of cultural and wildlife activities.
This hotel-based adventure offers the excitement of polar bear viewing from a Tundra Buggy® and the opportunity to witness the charm of this remote Canadian community. This trip includes two full Tundra Buggy® days 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 tundra looking for these majestic animals and other subarctic wildlife in their natural environment.
Learn about the history of Churchill and indulge in the culture by exploring cultural museums, unique shops, and local restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Lock eyes with wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy®
- Enjoy a private and comfortable hotel stay
- Explore the rich history and culture of Churchill
- Dine locally with delicious regional dishes
An Interpretive-Guided Adventure!
Day 1
Welcome to Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Polar Bears International House; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Cultural Presentation from a local Churchillian; Overnight at Churchill Hotel.
Day 3
Tundra Buggy® Adventure
Spend the full day out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area observing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy®; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Lock Eyes With A Wild Polar Bear
Day 4
Final Tundra Buggy® Adventure
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE
As you explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, keep an eye out for iconic subarctic wildlife such as red foxes, ptarmigan, Arctic foxes, and caribou.
YOUR OWN WINDOW
Experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear from a Tundra Buggy®. Our Tundra Buggy® is furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows. Each guest has their own window seat for viewing.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR VIEWING
Stay comfortable and warm inside a Tundra Buggy® while viewing polar bears, or, if you're feeling adventurous, head out onto the back deck viewing platform.
Day 5
Depart Winnipeg
Guests may depart at their leisure.
Full Trip Details
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
What to Expect:
Frequently Asked Questions
This adventure is hotel-based! All properties are conveniently located in the town of Churchill and include basic amenities. Rooms are typically furnished with two queen or two double beds, are clean and comfortable, and have private restrooms.
This adventure offers an efficient, immersive polar bear experience—ideal for travellers with limited time. It includes two full-day Tundra Buggy excursions, where you’ll explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area for wild polar bears. This tour also includes local cultural experiences in Churchill, providing a comprehensive itinerary neatly packed into a compact 4-night itinerary.
Not with this itinerary, but if dog sledding is on your wish list, check out our Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure. It features a longer itinerary and includes the chance to experience dog sledding with a local musher in Churchill.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel; Welcome reception hosted by your Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Polar Bears International House; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Overnight at Churchill Hotel.
Day 3
Spend the full day out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area observing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy®; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 5
Guests may depart at their leisure.
Accommodations
- Winnipeg Hotel
- Churchill Hotel
Meals and Snacks
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
While in Churchill, enjoy meals at restaurants like local favourites the Ptarmigan and the Tundra Pub.
*Any special dietary needs can be accommodated, please notify our team in advance.
Activities
Tundra Buggy Adventure
Search for wild polar bears on a full-day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
Activity Level:Moderate
Churchill and Area Tour
A guided bus tour of Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility, and Inukshuk.
Activity Level:Moderate
Polar Bears International House
Hear from a Polar Bear International representative and tour the centre to learn about polar bear research and climate change.
Activity Level:Low
Parks Canada Visitor Centre
View incredibly detailed wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits that represent the history of Churchill.
Activity Level:Low
Cultural Presentation
An evening presentation from a local Indigenous Churchill resident about the culture, history, wildlife and/or lifestyle of Churchill.
Activity Level:Low
On the Tundra Buggy®
Info about safety & comfort on the Tundra Buggy®, as well as the experience aboard—how many guides, what’s provided, and where you’ll go.
Getting to Churchill
Return airfare; direct from Winnipeg to Churchill.
*Guests are responsible for their own travel to Winnipeg.
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears - Guest Testimonial
Daniel A, 2024, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears“What a great trip. Heather was a great guide. Day 1 we learned so much and got to see a polar bear flown out of jail! Day 2 we saw 25 polar bears! Day 3 we saw 16 polar bears and we got to drive the Tundra Buggy!”
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Single Supplement
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