Polar Bears of Arctic Nunavut

Physical Requirements

Level of Difficulty

Easy Moderate Challenging
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Difficulty
  • Easy to Moderate
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Trip Pace

  • Visit 3 locations over 10 days

  • Two scheduled flights and two charter flights

  • Relaxing pace – more moving around in Winnipeg and Churchill, but a more relaxed and wildlife-dependent experience in Nunavut. In Nunavut, there's lights out and remain in cabins from 10pm – 7:30am

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Walking & Terrain
  • Travelers must be able to walk at least 1 mile unassisted over uneven terrain wearing heavy cold weather gear. Guests must have the ability to walk independently and efficiently for safety reasons

  • Travelers must be able to walk up and down stairs to board small planes and access accommodations

  • Terrain is often very uneven and within the camp area can include snow, sand, mud, and uneven terrain. Optional walks may include sand and slippery rocks

  • Travelers must have the mobility to comfortably get in and out of heavy winter gear (boots and parkas) many times a day. Boots cannot be worn indoors at our polar bear camp, so travelers should expect to remove them each time they enter the lodge

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Transportation & Vehicles
  • Scheduled flight between Winnipeg and Churchill

  • Charter flight on a small single-engine Otter plane between Churchill and Nunavut, requiring ability to get up steep stairs and load into a small airplane

  • Travelers must climb in and out of vehicles using balance and upper body strength

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Accessibility
  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or canes

  • Nunavut camp is located in a remote area without nearby medical facilities, and due to restrictions on night flying, emergency medical evacuation may not be possible until daylight hours

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Weather
  • Daytime temps range from 14–35°F in Oct–Nov

  • Nighttime temps more likely between –10 to 25°F in Oct–Nov

  • Snow and high winds are possible during the entire season, with increasing likelihood into November

  • We provide appropriate snow gear and boots for comfort, and all buildings at camp are comfortably heated

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Elevation
  • Sea level

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Call Our Boulder Office at 800-543-8917 or contact your travel advisor.
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