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Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

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Board your nonstop charter flight* to Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World!

Experience the northern frontier town of Churchill and the wonderful wildlife surrounding it on this hotel-based adventure. You will have the rare opportunity to view wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy® and to take in the eclectic charm of this remote and extraordinary community.

Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears includes two full-day Tundra Buggy adventures in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. Additionally, indulge in and explore the history and culture of Churchill by exploring its museums, unique shops and family-run restaurants.

 

*Airfare is between Winnipeg, Manitoba-Churchill, Calgary, Alberta-Churchill or Montréal, Québec-Churchill, as indicated.

*Due to the unpredictable nature of northern travel, your direct flight may be subject to refuelling or other stops.

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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 01

Welcome

I arrived at my hotel for the night, I am so excited to go on my Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bear tour.

After checking in, I headed to an evening meet and greet held by our Interpretive Guide. This gave our group the chance to ask last minute questions and learn more about what our adventure holds. I am happy I booked a Frontiers North adventure, our Interpretive Guide is very knowledgeable.

Day 02

Churchill Adventure Begins

Today's the day! We board our early morning flight to Churchill, Manitoba. Upon arrival, we are accompanied into town by a driver who points out various places of interest in and surrounding Churchill. Our driver stopped briefly at the Polar Bear Holding Facility (better known as the Polar Bear Jail) 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 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.

Next we pay a visit to Polar Bears International House, where we receive a short talk from a Polar Bears International Ambassador who teaches us about polar bears around the world, polar bear research, climate change and more. We also tour the Interpretive Centre and learn how to support polar bear conservation efforts.

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

Photo © Madeline Grant

Day 03

Tundra Buggy Adventure

Today we get to go 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 a 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 the tundra landscape.

At the end of an incredible 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!

Photo © Jessica Burtnick

Day 04

Last Day in Churchill

Today is our last day on the Tundra Buggy and we excitedly set out right away to search for polar bears.

It is another great day on the tundra, full of extraordinary wildlife and many chances to get great photos. It’s been a successful day 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. When we arrive we check back in to 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 Taylor

Day 05

Depart

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

Guests will check into their departure city hotel; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at departure city hotel. Meals: None

Day 02
Churchill Adventure Begins

Early morning flight to Churchill; Interpretive transfer; Overnight at Churchill hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Day 03
Tundra Buggy Adventure

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

Day 04
Last Day in Churchill

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

Day 05
Depart

Guests may depart at their leisure. Meals: None

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2023

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 19-23, 2023
Tour Code: 40
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Montréal, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Montréal-Churchill.
CA$7,149 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
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Nov 2-6, 2023
Tour Code: 44
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Calgary, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Calgary-Churchill.
CA$6,949 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
Interest-free payments also available for a limited time

CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 8-12, 2023
Tour Code: 2
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$6,749 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 11-15, 2023
Tour Code: 6
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$6,749 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 26-30, 2023
Tour Code: 18
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$6,749 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 4-8, 2023
Tour Code: 24
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$6,749 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 11-15, 2023
Tour Code: 31
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$6,749 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
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2024

DatesAdventurePrice
Oct 17-21, 2024
Tour Code: 8
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Montréal, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Montréal-Churchill.
CA$7,449 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
Interest-free payments also available for a limited time

CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 1-5, 2024
Tour Code: 23
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Calgary, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Calgary-Churchill.
CA$7,249 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
Interest-free payments also available for a limited time

CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 9-13, 2024
Tour Code: 1
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 14-18, 2024
Tour Code: 7
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 19-23, 2024
Tour Code: 12
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Oct 22-26, 2024
Tour Code: 15
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
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Oct 30 - Nov 3 2024
Tour Code: 22
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 4-8, 2024
Tour Code: 29
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare is between Winnipeg-Churchill.
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now
Nov 7-11, 2024
Tour Code: 31
Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Lodging: 2 nights Winnipeg, 2 nights Churchill
Maximum 22 people
Airfare: is between Winnipeg-Churchill
CA$7,049 CAD
or from $ CAD/mo
CA$850 CAD Single Supplement
Book Now

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