Walk with polar bears along the coast of Hudson Bay
Tours & Expeditions
Churchill polar bear season tour
We know Churchill’s bears. In fact, we named most of them…
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to Churchill, Canada – widely recognised as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. This is your chance to encounter the Arctic's most iconic creatures at eye level – up close and personal, and on their terms.
Our ground-based photo tours make every moment magical: polar bears, beluga whales, foxes and other arctic wildlife, the awe-inspiring northern lights and the beauty of the tundra. Polar Bear Alley guides have spent their lives in the wild.
Tours
Four ways to experience Churchill
October – NovemberBear Season
Ground-based tours in peak polar bear season. Close encounters with up to 25 bears a day.from $9,695 CAD
July – AugustSummer Bears & Belugas
Enjoy the relaxed pace of summer (if you ignore the mosquitoes) and get up close with bears returning from the sea ice – plus thousands of beluga whales beside our zodiac.from $8,695 CAD
February – mid MarchNorthern Lights
Churchill is the best place in the world to watch the northern lights. Sign up for our nightly watch list and join an evening trip to witness the skies dance.from $250 CAD
Year-roundDay Tripper
In town for a short time? This day trip combines polar bear viewing and local lore for an edge-of-the-arctic teaser.from $215 CAD
Why it works
Tour highlights
Best in the world for polar bears
Churchill offers one of the highest chances of seeing polar bears in their natural habitat – the best place on Earth to encounter and photograph them.
Golden ‘magic hour’ safaris
Tours run from sunrise to sunset, so you are out in the most beautiful light for photography.
Exclusive hybrid 4×4 trucks
Comfortable, low-emission Ford F150 hybrids with sun/moon roofs for optimal viewing – and your own window.
Safety first
Every tour is led by experienced guides certified in wilderness first aid and polar bear safety.
Northern lights
Churchill is one of the best places to see the aurora borealis – our Aurora Watch List makes sure you don’t miss it.
Your Arctic adventure awaits
Get up close with polar bears, marvel at the Northern Lights and experience the breathtaking beauty of the tundra. Your adventure of a lifetime starts here.