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Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

  • 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

  • “We recently returned from your Polar Bear Adventure in Churchill, Manitoba. We had high expectations of what we were going to experience. Our expectations were exceeded! Our guide, Frank Wolf, did an exceptional job in sharing his knowledge about the tundra and its wildlife which greatly enhanced our trip experience. I would certainly recommend going on a trip where Frank was the guide.”

    Margaret W, 2024, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

  • Obviously the highlight was seeing the polar bears, but going around the town of Churchill was really nice and definitely worth being on the itinerary. We received outstanding hospitality and service from everyone we encountered - the drivers we had, the various servers for all our meals and the talks we were given. Everyone was just so friendly.

    The trip was magical!

    Chery D, 2024, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

  • “It was great to join the exciting tour for the first time in 27 years with my wife for celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in Churchill. It is definitely our another wonderful memory. I really appreciate you for your kind instructions. I hope you could keep having a lot of tourists from the world and let them know Churchill’s precious wildlife future. Thank you”

    Kazuhiro T, 2023, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

  • “We just returned from a trip to Churchill with Frontiers North. We are avid travelers and were super impressed with the smooth operation that this company runs. Everything from hotel stays, transfers, flights, Tundra Buggy ride to food was very well executed. JP, our Buggy 13 driver was really informative and had a keen eye to spot the bears. We're very grateful that all our wishlist items were checked on the very first day. The Buggy was super comfortable with only 18 passengers. Our tour guide, Josh was very patient and answered all our questions. He and our shuttle driver, Jamie took us to see the spectacular Northern Lights in the freezing temperatures. Thank you for making our trip memorable.”

    Apunka S, 2024, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

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What to Expect:

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Itinerary
  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel; Welcome reception hosted by your Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Day 4

    Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.

  5. 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. 

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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

“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!”

Daniel A, 2024, Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

Upcoming Dates:

Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

Tour code #03

Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
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$7,974

Single Supplement

$949

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Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

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Nov 9, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025

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$7,974

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Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026

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$9,016

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Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
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$9,016

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$966

Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

Tour code #32

Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears
Starting From

$9,016

Single Supplement

$966


Customize a Group

Organize this trip for your group, let’s discuss customizing this itinerary for an incredible personal tour. 

*Customized itineraries for private groups can be facilitated for groups of 10 or more


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