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.

From snow-capped peaks and fall-hued forests to serene shorelines, Earth’s varied natural landscapes offer endless inspiration—and today’s mirrorless cameras can help you preserve those scenes in striking detail. Join OM System Technical Account Manager Mike Amico for an introduction to capturing landscapes with the OM System gear. Mike will walk through essential equipment, creative features you may not have considered and practical tips for framing and shooting scenes in the field.

Delve deeper into the art of polar bear photography as Photo Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini shares compositional strategies that take you beyond simple portraits. Refine your craft to tell powerful visual stories of the North and Arctic wildlife and create striking cell phone images using her practical tips. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife photographer or a novice shutterbug, you’ll leave with field-ready techniques for your polar bear adventure in Churchill, Manitoba.

Join professional photographer and Natural Habitat Adventures Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini for an inspiring look at photographing the Arctic tundra during our Polar Bear Season programs in Churchill, Manitoba. This webinar blends technical guidance with creative storytelling, covering gear essentials, camera setup and artistic techniques. Giulia will share strategies for using light, space and animal behavior to create striking images of polar bears and the northern landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned photographer, you’ll gain skills to turn snapshots into compelling visual stories that capture the spirit of the North.