Beluga Whales & Polar Bears Photo Expedition

Through the perspective of a gratified Nat Hab traveler, get an aerial view of beluga whales swimming in the Churchill River and watch polar bears roaming the rocky shoreline of Hudson Bay.

Each summer, thousands of beluga whales migrate to the warm, shallow waters of the Churchill River in Manitoba, Canada, to feed and raise their young. Join intimate Zodiac and kayak excursions among these curious white whales, and explore tundra alive with Arctic wildlife, including polar bears.

On our Arctic summer adventure, we get the opportunity to kayak at eye-level with beluga whales in the mouth of the Churchill River. Watch the glee on this Nat Hab traveler's face as the curious marine mammals follow closely behind her kayak!

From polar bears on the tundra and beluga whales in summer to autumn colors and the northern lights, Churchill offers photographic opportunities in every season. Join Photo Expedition Leader Court Whelan as he shares practical tips for capturing wildlife, landscapes and cultural moments across Nat Hab's Churchill adventures. Learn techniques for photographing everything from Arctic sunrises and wildlife portraits to sweeping tundra scenes and aurora displays so you return home with images that encompass the spirit of Canada's North.

Imagine floating at water level as curious beluga whales glide beneath your camera. Photo Expedition Leader Petr Gheorghe introduces our Beluga Whales & Polar Bears Photo Expedition, designed for shutterbugs seeking extraordinary Arctic wildlife encounters. Discover how our small group size, personalized instruction and exclusive “beluga board” experience create exceptional opportunities to photograph whales, polar bears, Arctic fox, caribou and the spectacular landscapes of Canada's North, including fields of wildflowers in bloom.

Would you know how to properly greet an orca matriarch or navigate a gathering of humpbacks in their feeding grounds? Biologist and Canada Expedition Leader Kristina Disney offers a lighthearted look at the surprisingly complex social lives of whales. From the evolution of cetaceans to the family bonds, communication and behaviors that shape whale societies, you'll discover what belugas, humpbacks, gray whales, orcas and other species can teach us about life beneath the waves—and why a little humility may be the key to understanding them.