Polar Bear Stories

Why Are There So Many Polar Bears in Churchill in the Fall?

Churchill, Manitoba, a small sub-Arctic community based on the edge of the Hudson Bay is famously known as the polar bear capital of the world. Whether you’re...

Courtney Nachlas

"Know I’m Here" Documentary a Tribute to Churchill

When you’re walking around Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the World, it’s hard to miss the beautiful murals painted on buildings throughout the town....

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Capturing the Character of Polar Bears

"My uncertainty before the trip was, of course, would we even see the bears, but, more crucially, would we get a true sense of them—their personality, their...

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The Magic of Churchill

“Oh dear,” I heard our driver say over the sound of spinning tires. “Yep…uh huh…I think we’re really stuck now,” he continued. Somehow, even words you don’t...

Emily Goodheart

White Bears from the Air

Each autumn, polar bears congregate along Hudson Bay in anticipation of their annual seal hunt. While waiting for the freeze-up to access these blubbery sea...

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Many Memorable Moments in Churchill, Canada

"We had many memorable moments on this trip. Our favorite is the time spent with the sled dogs and getting a chance to ride on a dog sled. We also enjoyed...

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The Lure of Churchill, Canada

“I had always wanted to visit Churchill. Once I got here, I decided that I had to stay.” This is a story I heard repeated often in this remote Manitoban...

Emily Goodheart

A Train Comes to Churchill: Prime Minister Rings in New Beginning

In the winter of 2017, a three-day blizzard blanketed Churchill, a small town that sits on the edge of the Hudson Bay in the remote subarctic. As drifts...

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A Wild Polar Bear Encounter in Greenland

"We loved being at Base Camp Greenland. Being based there enabled us to see East Greenland up close and personal! Walking on the tundra, riding in the...

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Photos from Churchill Polar Bear Adventures

"I think my favorite moment was seeing the polar bears for the first time. They are so majestic, and as they come closer to the Polar Rovers, it's...

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Traveler Story: Photography on the Churchill Tundra

Traveler Mary Davis discovered a wide array of photographic opportunities while exploring the subarctic tundra outside of Churchill, Manitoba. She returned...

Courtney Nachlas

Awestruck: Breathtaking Encounters in Churchill

As a new member of Nat Hab, I was initially nervous when I set out on my journey to Churchill, Canada—the Polar Bear Capital of the World. The excitement of...

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Traveler Story: Classic Polar Bear Adventure

"Loved seeing the polar bear cubs with mama bear, especially when the cub was playing with the frozen kelp. It was like a frozen block: he tossed it up in the...

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Traveler Story: Churchill Polar Bears on Halloween

"Our trip to Churchill was beyond unbelievable. One of the most memorable moments was on Halloween. Drew Hamilton, our guide, became a Viking warrior. Besides...

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Tribute to a Dene Elder: Churchill’s Caroline

Natural Habitat Adventures is sad to share the recent passing of a beloved Sayisi Dene elder. Caroline Bjorklund spoke to our Churchill travelers about the...

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Traveler Story: Close Encounters with Polar Bears

By Nat Hab Traveler Margaret Yang | Classic Polar Bear Adventure I absolutely loved the process of looking for polar bears in the snow. I would sit next to...

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Traveler Story: Up Close with Polar Bears

By Nat Hab Traveler Melissa Nelson | Classic Polar Bear Adventure On our first full day out on the Polar Rover, a polar bear walked over to another vehicle...

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Churchill – The Challenges of Climate Change and Remote Living

The arctic tundra was beautiful, especially in the early morning as the sun rose. It sparkled and glittered in icy cold magic. As each day progressed, it...

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