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One Day Polar Bear Adventure

Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World!

Duration
1 Day
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Oct - Nov
Starting from
Single Supplement

Partial proceeds from this adventure are donated to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s polar bear research and conservation efforts.

Our One Day Polar Bear Adventure is an an unforgettable one day adventure to visit The Polar Bear Capital of the World with Dr. Stephen Petersen, Director of Conservation and Research at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This action packed experience gives you the full Churchill polar bear adventure in just one day. Fly to Churchill in the morning, then head straight out onto the tundra for a full day of exploring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and viewing wild polar bears in their natural habitat. At the end of the day, you will return directly to the Churchill airport for your flight back to Winnipeg.

Partial proceeds from this tour support the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s polar bear research and conservation efforts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Travel to Churchill and back in one day
View polar bears alongside Dr. Stephen Peterson
Learn about polar bear conservation and projects
A full day of polar bear viewing on the tundra

Travel alongside Dr. Stephen Petersen, Director of Conservation and Research, at the Assiniboine Park Zoo!

Your Polar Bear Adventure Begins Here

Churchill

Early morning flight to Churchill; Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg.

Charter Flight To Churchill
Meet your group and Dr. Stephen Petersen at the hangar, then board your early morning charter flight to Churchill, Manitoba—The Polar Bear Capital of the World.
Board Your Tundra Buggy®
Upon landing, hop on a bus and head straight to your awaiting Tundra Buggy®, ready to take you into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in search of subarctic wildlife. Keep an eye out the windows and take in the stunning tundra landscape—your polar bear adventure has officially begun!
Lock Eyes With A Wild Polar Bear
Observe wild polar bears in their natural habitat from the safety of a Tundra Buggy® as they roam the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Tundra Buggies are equipped with frost-free windows that open and a rear viewing deck, providing excellent opportunities to take in the breathtaking sights of the tundra.
Travel Alongside Dr. Stephen Peterson
Learn about polar bear behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts from Dr. Stephen Petersen, Director of Conservation and Research at Assiniboine Park Zoo. This is your chance to ask research questions while observing wild polar bears in their natural habitat.

Charter Flight To Churchill
Meet your group and Dr. Stephen Petersen at the hangar, then board your early morning charter flight to Churchill, Manitoba—The Polar Bear Capital of the World.
Board Your Tundra Buggy®
Upon landing, hop on a bus and head straight to your awaiting Tundra Buggy®, ready to take you into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in search of subarctic wildlife. Keep an eye out the windows and take in the stunning tundra landscape—your polar bear adventure has officially begun!
Lock Eyes With A Wild Polar Bear
Observe wild polar bears in their natural habitat from the safety of a Tundra Buggy® as they roam the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Tundra Buggies are equipped with frost-free windows that open and a rear viewing deck, providing excellent opportunities to take in the breathtaking sights of the tundra.
Travel Alongside Dr. Stephen Peterson
Learn about polar bear behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts from Dr. Stephen Petersen, Director of Conservation and Research at Assiniboine Park Zoo. This is your chance to ask research questions while observing wild polar bears in their natural habitat.

Full Trip Details

One Day Polar Bear Adventure

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What to Expect:

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a full-day adventure!

Your day begins early, with check-in around 6:00 AM in Winnipeg for your flight to Churchill. Once there, you’ll spend approximately 6 hours exploring the tundra, searching for polar bears and taking in the beauty of the subarctic landscape.

After a light dinner onboard the return flight, you’ll arrive back in Winnipeg between 8:00–9:00 PM.

While it’s a long day, it’s incredibly rewarding—with the chance to see wild polar bears and return home the very same evening.

A portion of the proceeds from this tour is donated to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy in support of its polar bear research and conservation efforts. By participating, guests contribute directly to initiatives aimed at preserving polar bear populations and their habitats.

This particular adventure is a same-day fly-in/fly-out experience, so there’s no option to extend your time in Churchill as part of this trip.

If you're looking for a longer, more immersive experience, check out our Subarctic Discovery or Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure itineraries. These trips offer multiple nights in Churchill, more time on the tundra, and the chance to explore the town, culture, and community in greater depth.

Itinerary

Day 1
Guests board an early morning flight to Churchill; a Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure observing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg.