Churchill Polar Bears
By Stephanie Mustonen, Integrated Marketing Specialist at WWF People are often warned not to go out alone at night. That was one of the first rules I was told when I visited Churchill, Manitoba—though the warning was said with a very specific predator in mind: polar bears.
Churchill Polar Bears
By Kelsey Braverman, WWF’s Manager, Development Research Imagine traveling to a small town on the Hudson Bay, in the far north of Manitoba, Canada for the first time, only to find that the main boulevard is very familiar. That was my experience making the beautiful journey to Churchill as we entered town on Kelsey Boulevard.
Churchill Polar Bears
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day! Nat Hab is celebrating the Queen of the North by taking a deep dive into her Arctic realm and unearthing the truth behind her mysterious habits. You won’t want to sleep on what we’ve discovered!
Churchill Polar Bears
As a company that cares so much for the natural environment and the diverse animals that call it home, we sometimes get asked why we include dog sledding on our Canadian polar bear and northern lights trips (and dog carting on our summer Churchill beluga whales adventure!). We love having the opportunity to answer!
Canada & the North
With International Polar Bear Day on February 27, we’re drawing attention to the King of the Arctic’s plight in a warming world. A global leader in sustainable and conservation-focused tourism, Nat Hab has been taking visitors to see polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba—known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World—since 1989.
Nature & Wildlife
What do a sun bear, a sloth bear and a polar bear have in common? Despite living in vastly different habitats—think lush tropical jungles versus barren Arctic tundra—they do have some similarities. Learn what those common threads are on Nat Hab bear-focused expeditions from Alaska to South Asia, Churchill to China.
News & More
The northern lights are an atmospheric phenomenon that is regarded as the Holy Grail of sky watching. Named for the Roman goddess of the dawn, the aurora is a captivating display of light in the night sky.
Canada & the North
Meeting a curious cetacean at eye level is a soul-stirring experience for wildlife enthusiasts. Imagine setting off by kayak and getting up close and personal with a beguiling beluga (and 3,000 of its closest friends) at the mouth of the Churchill River—no aquarium glass to separate you.
Canada & the North
Curled up in my arms, a husky puppy licks a snowflake off my cheek. My fellow travelers and I have just been whisked away on a thrilling excursion through the boreal forest by dog sled, and are now greeting the pack’s newest members.
Churchill Polar Bears
After two years away, travelers have finally returned to Churchill eager to explore the vast expanse of tundra in search of the King of the Arctic and were rewarded with prolific polar bear sightings.
Canada & the North
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the news that so many of us have eagerly waited for—Canada will open its borders to vaccinated Americans on August 9th. We join in celebration with the community of Churchill, Manitoba, as we look forward to welcoming travelers back for our upcoming polar bear season.
Nature & Wildlife
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a polar bear in Manitoba. Photographer Anna Waas took this amazing polar bear shot in Churchill, Manitoba! Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
