Birds, Bears & Belugas
Polar Bear Viewing
CHURCHILL | WINNIPEG
Join the World’s Next Great Safari™ and take a walk on the wild side deep in the heart of polar bear country! Meet polar bears face-to-face and see beluga whales in the wild, all while enjoying world-class service, accommodations and cuisine from the comfort of the only fly-in Polar Bear Eco-Lodges on the planet.
Exclusive Lodges
Churchill Wild offers the only remote fly-in eco-lodges on the planet where you can walk with polar bears, and have dinner with them too! Luxurious by any Arctic standard, their three remote polar bear lodges are located directly on the Hudson Bay coast, deep in the heart of polar bear country. And of course, the food, the company and the customer service is exceptional at these family-owned and operated lodges. Far from the madding crowds of Churchill, yet only a short plane ride away, you’ll feel like you’re in another world
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Touch the ARCTIC…. Change your LIFE….
- Churchill Wild specialises in ground-level walking tours through the polar bear inhabited regions of Arctic Canada
- They own and operate the only remote lodges on Canada’s Hudson Bay coast, which is home to the largest and most accessible polar bear population on the planet
- They pioneered Polar Bear Walking Safaris in 1994 and have been offering up-close polar bear encounters from July to November ever since
- 100% success rate in every season, due to their wildly exclusive locations.
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrive Winnipeg
On arrival make your way to the Grand by Lakeview Hotel at Winnipeg airport. Meet your guide and fellow travellers for dinner.
Day 2 : Winnipeg – Churchill – Seal River
After flying to Churchill your adventure begins with a breathtaking aerial flight over the Hudson Bay coast to Seal River Heritage Lodge for a 5 night stay. Watch for huge pods of whales, countless birds, as well as caribou and polar bears. After lunch experience the Hudson Bay coast for the first time.
Hotel for 5 nights: Seal River Heritage Lodge
Seal River Heritage Lodge, a recent inclusion into the prestigious National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, is located 60 km north of Churchill near the Seal River estuary where thousands of beluga whales congregate every summer. Seal River Heritage Lodge offers:
- Authentic wilderness lodge style with all the comforts of home
- Expansive picture windows to maximize ground level viewing
- Spectacular coastal views of Hudson Bay while hiking, dining or relaxing.
- A viewing tower to take in the expansive tundra landscape and its wild inhabitants
- Cosy common area with fireplace for evening wind down
- Queen, twin and family rooms, each with their own en-suite washrooms
- Full service meals
- Natural gas and wood heat
- Library with maps
- Gift Shop
- Radio/Telephone
Day 3-6 : Wildlife galore
Depending on both weather and group interest, you will enjoy marine tours by boat to view whales and other wildlife. Trekking and walking to experience the Arctic’s flora and fauna and maybe ATV trips further along the coast. Wildlife photo opportunities abound and there’s over 150 species of birds in the area too. There’s a good chance of Aurora viewing if conditions are right.
- Marine Tours by boat to view wildlife.
- Trekking/Walking Tours to experience the Arctic’s flora and fauna.
- Whale Watching by Zodiac.
- Wildlife Photography
- Aurora Watching – Enjoy the greatest light show on earth during the summer
- Bird Watching – 150 species of birds visit this area
Day 7 : Seal River - Winnipeg
After breakfast you transfer by air to Churchill, where the day is free for browsing the shops and exhibits of Churchill. Fly to Winnipeg this evening.
Hotel: The Grand Winnipeg Airport
Day 8 : Depart Winnipeg
Continue your onward journey after check out.
