Canada's Premier Polar Bear Adventure

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.

Celebrate Nat Hab’s 40th anniversary with us! Hosted by Court Whelan, our Chief Sustainability Officer, this candid interview with Nat Hab founder Ben Bressler offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a “quirky” adventure travel company became a global leader in conservation travel. From humble beginnings to bold innovations, Ben reflects on Nat Hab’s biggest milestones, toughest challenges and proudest moments. Discover the story behind our mission of “Conservation through Exploration,” and get a sneak peek at where Nat Hab is headed in the next 40 years.

Each fall, hundreds of polar bears gather on the shores of Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, waiting for the sea ice to freeze so they can begin hunting and feeding. And for nearly a decade, Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye has been there to share this spectacle with Nat Hab guests as a guide in the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” Webinar host Rob Mess talks with Eleanor about her naturalist background, her favorite stories from the field, and what it’s like to return to this remote expanse of tundra year after year in the latest installment of our series of live interviews with Expedition Leaders!

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.