Ultimate Churchill: Tundra Lodge & Town

Discover what it's like to stay at Nat Hab's private Tundra Lodge. Stationed deep in wild polar bear habitat in Churchill, Manitoba, near Hudson Bay, there's no accommodation anywhere else that offers such an immersive polar bear experience while providing surprising comfort.

Can polar bears and people coexist in the "Polar Bear Capital of the World"? Find out what it's like to live with wild bears from the inspiring community members of Churchill, Manitoba, a remote frontier town on the edge of Canada's Hudson Bay. Here hundreds of polar bears gather each fall, waiting for the sea ice to form so they can start hunting seals.

See the "King of the Arctic" in Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World! Each fall, hundreds of polar bears gather along Canada's Hudson Bay, waiting for the sea ice to form and their seal-hunting season to begin. Guided by expert naturalists, our small-group nature adventures get you closer to wild polar bears, in greater comfort and safety, than anywhere else on Earth.

Safely view polar bears in their wild tundra habitat near Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World—aboard Nat Hab's exclusive Polar Rovers. Discover how these custom tundra vehicles will elevate your bear-watching experience.

Join us on a soul-stirring journey through the realm of the polar bear as we follow the experiences of Nat Hab guests, Expedition Leaders and a WWF scientist on a trip to Churchill, Manitoba—the Polar Bear Capital of the World.  Learn how the power of conservation travel can help protect a threatened species like polar bears for generations to come.  

Remember when you were young? Did you play outside? Did you explore? Children have an amazing sense of wonder when they're immersed in nature. Many of us tend to lose it as adults. But when you meet the polar bears of Churchill, it comes flooding back. When you watch this short video, you’ll get a feel for the childlike wonder that a polar bear encounter in Churchill offers.

Western Hudson Bay is home to the longest-running polar bear research program in the world, a 50-year effort that has tracked thousands of individuals to reveal how this species lives and adapts. Decades of data have illuminated polar bear genetics, behavior, movements and survival, while also showing the profound impacts of a warming climate on the Arctic. Ph.D. candidate and Nat Hab Expedition Leader Kristina Disney will share the studies that have shaped our understanding of polar bears, highlight what makes this population unique and explore why long-term science is essential to protecting the species into the future.

Experience the ultimate polar bear immersion on our Tundra Lodge adventures in Churchill, Manitoba! Stationed in the heart of prime polar bear habitat, this custom-built rolling hotel offers round-the-clock wildlife viewing. Expedition Leader Eddy Savage shares a peek at these one-of-a-kind accommodations, from cozy private berths to outdoor viewing platforms perfect for photographing bears and other wildlife. Learn how we reach the lodge, what to pack for the subarctic tundra and more.

February 27 is International Polar Bear Day! But don’t celebrate too loudly—this holiday coincides with the time of year when polar bear mothers and cubs are sleeping soundly in their dens. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye introduces us to these beloved bears, highlighting the Hudson Bay population we encounter on our Churchill adventures. Learn about polar bear reproduction and denning habits, seasonal hunting strategies, the challenges mothers and cubs face each winter, and why it’s vital that we protect polar bears during this vulnerable time.