Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Autumn is almost upon us, and in the tiny town of Churchill, Manitoba, that means one thing: polar bear season! Join Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye to learn what to expect when you travel with Nat Hab to the “accessible Arctic” for the largest congregation of wild polar bears on the planet. Get tips on what to pack to stay warm, plus details about our exclusive itineraries, from traversing the tundra in search of polar bears and other wildlife in our custom Polar Rovers to dog sledding, cultural encounters, helicopter flights and more.

Find out how your photos can make a difference for the planet, whether you’re a seasoned shutterbug or a newbie photographer. Photo Expedition Leader Anthony Amsel offers an inspiring look at how images captured by professional photographers, citizen scientists and nature lovers can contribute to research and help protect wildlife. From trail cams and drones to simple smartphones and high-end camera gear, learn how photography supports the conservation of species like whales, turtles, bears and more. Anthony also introduces easy-to-use apps that allow anyone to help gather essential data.