Tundra Lodge 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.

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.

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.

Experience the ultimate polar bear immersion on our Tundra Lodge adventures in Churchill, Manitoba! Stationed in the heart of prime polar bear habitat, this custom-built rolling hotel offers round-the-clock wildlife viewing. Expedition Leader Eddy Savage shares a peek at these one-of-a-kind accommodations, from cozy private berths to outdoor viewing platforms perfect for photographing bears and other wildlife. Learn how we reach the lodge, what to pack for the subarctic tundra and more.