Churchill Polar Bear Holidays
Polar Bear Tours, Tundra Trips and Scenic Helicopter Rides
Canada offers some of the world's best polar bear watching holidays. If you want to get up close and personal with these great white bears, this is the perfect destination.
When talking polar bears many people think of Churchill, the outpost town on the shores of Hudson Bay. It has to be said, there are other regions where it is also possible to spot bears in the wild. However, Churchill is a great place to start as you have a very high chance of seeing the King of the Arctic in action.
Find out more about the main attractions in the town and see our polar bear tours in Churchill.
Polar bear viewing is associated with quite a high price tag. This is for a number of reasons, but chiefly because it is such a privilege to gain access to what are some of the most limited wilderness areas left on the planet - and also because the prime viewing season is so short.
At Churchill you have a period of about 4-6 weeks from mid-October to mid-November when the polar bear sightings are at their peak and before the animals lumber off northwards across the frozen ice of Hudson Bay in search of seals. Read more about the best time to see polar bears in Churchill.
What to Expect on Your Polar Bear Safari Holiday: unlike African safari destinations, Canada does offer you a bit more of a western infrastructure and reliability. Churchill however is also very similar to a number of African safari destinations in many ways...a frontier town in a truly remote wilderness, living is hard and supplies of every day provisions can be limited.
With no road and the deepest inland port, Churchill has created its own niche being the main hub for exporting grain abroad. Throughout the year this is its main industry with the seasonal dynamic attraction being the arrival of the Polar Bears. Even though this is a short season, it drives a lot of business throughout the region and provides a welcome income to the local population.
Accommodation throughout your time in Churchill is not overly luxurious however it does cater to your needs, putting you in the right place at the right time to maximise your chances of seeing Polar Bears in the wild. Guesthouses and hotels in Churchill are locally run and are improving as the years go by. Hot and cold running water, a cold beer and tasty local food can be expected but please do not expect any frills...this really is a frozen frontier. Find more information about accommodation in Churchill.
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