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Overview
Your exclusive wildlife adventure to see polar bears – and the largest concentration of mothers and cubs – will take place on the coast of Hudson Bay, within the Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management Area.
Churchill Wild has been the premier eco-outfitter in northern Manitoba for over 40 years, and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge offers a unique adventure with a high concentration of mother bears and cubs in particular. These are pure, wild polar bears living the way they have lived since time began.
Northern Manitoba is one of the most pristine wilderness areas left in the world. Only a two-hour plane journey north of Winnipeg lies the coastline of Hudson Bay – an area so remote that it hasn’t changed in thousands of years. During your breathtaking flight east from Churchill to the lodge you will fly over the Northern Taiga Forest and follow the mighty Nelson River to the plains and tidal flats of Hudson Bay. Stay alert for a chance to see beluga whales as you fly over the mouth of the Nelson & Hayes Rivers.
The trips run between August and the end of September – ask us for exact dates.
Mrs Dale - Travelled to Alberta & BC"We are just back and had a great time"
Just a quick note to say thanks for your help in organising our holiday. We are just back and had a great time, everything went like clockwork and, other that the slight hiccup with the beds, in Banff, which you sorted out straight away, everything was fabulous and stress free. I think a test of any organisation is not just how thing are that go right but how they respond when things go wrong. Your response was immediate and effective.
Itinerary (6 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Day 1
Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg, where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at our choice hotel, THE...
Day 1
Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg, where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at our choice hotel, THE GRAND Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview. At 7:00 pm a dinner will be held at the hotel, where you will meet your group and your adventure specialist. You will need your rest for your early morning departure to Churchill.
1 night Winnipeg.
Day 2
Winnipeg to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
You will depart Winnipeg for Churchill early in the morning on Calm Air International. Upon...
Day 2
Winnipeg
to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
You will depart Winnipeg for Churchill early in the morning on Calm Air International. Upon arrival in Churchill you will transfer to a private charter for your one hour flight to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. You may have some great opportunities for aerial photography during the flight so make sure you have your cameras ready. Upon arrival at the Lodge you will receive a tour and be shown to your room to get settled. Lunch is served shortly after your arrival, and you will be given an orientation on your stay in polar bear country. This day includes an interpretive walk on the inland Palsa Bogs, Tundra Ponds and Taiga Forest. Appetizers and cocktails are served at 6 p.m. and your dinner is served at 7 p.m. After dinner there will be an informative lecture or slide show presentation. If it is a clear night you may have the chance to view the Aurora Borealis (northern lights).
4 nights at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.
Day 3-5
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
During the rest of your stay your breakfast will generally be served at 8 a.m....
Day 3-5
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
During the rest of your stay your breakfast will generally be served at 8 a.m. and your outings will begin at about 9:30 a.m. If there are bears near the Lodge (this happens often!) the tour may be delayed to take advantage of the photo and observation opportunities. There is the option available for anyone to stay behind to take photos of the wildlife around the Lodge and relax. Daily outings rotate through the following;
#1 An ATV coastal tour to the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline, including a viewing of the historic beached vessel the ‘Mooswa’. Lunch and a tea boil are served around the campfire.
#2 A full day photo tour to the coast of Hudson Bay to photograph the polar bears and other abundant wildlife in their unique landscape. Lunch and a tea boil are served around the campfire. After lunch you will explore the river deltas and coastal eskers.
#3 Staying close to the Lodge to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves as the day unfolds to photograph the King of the Arctic. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the Arctic environment. Lunch is served at the Lodge on this day.
Appetizers and cocktails are served at 6 p.m. and your dinner is served at 7 p.m. After dinner there are often informative lectures, slide show presentations, or informal discussions. Aurora Borealis viewing after dark is possible if conditions are optimal (i.e. clear skies).
Day 6
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge to Winnipeg
After another hearty Lodge breakfast, you will be transferred by air back to Churchill. Have...
Day 6
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
to Winnipeg
After another hearty Lodge breakfast, you will be transferred by air back to Churchill. Have your cameras ready for the return flight as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots. Today is your last day in Churchill.
Upon your return to Churchill, your luggage will be stored and you have the rest of the day free for browsing the shops and exhibits of Churchill. Local places such as Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, the Eskimo Museum, the Polar Bear Holding Compound (otherwise known as the Polar Bear Jail), as well as the Parks Canada exhibit are all of great interest.
You will fly back to Winnipeg this evening for one final night.
1 night Winnipeg.
Day 7
Winnipeg
After a good nights sleep take your return flight to the UK.
Day 7
Winnipeg
After a good nights sleep take your return flight to the UK.
