Know Before You Go | Churchill Polar Bears
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming polar bear adventure or just want to learn more about Churchill, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips, to conservation information and inspirational travel stories and blog posts to fuel your excitement.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Churchill? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about polar bears, Churchill wildlife, weather and more.
Best Time to See Polar Bears
Best Time to See Polar Bears
Learn about the "ebbs and flows" of polar bear migration patterns in Churchill, gleaned from our three decades of operating polar bear trips in the region.
Why Choose Nat Hab For Your Polar Bear Trip?
Why Choose Nat Hab For Your Polar Bear Trip?
Read about the Natural Habitat Polar Bear Difference to find out what makes our polar bear adventures so exceptional.
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your polar bear adventure.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Learn about the King of the Arctic and the other wildlife you may encounter on your Churchill polar bear adventure.
Polar Bear Trivia
Polar Bear Trivia
Take our polar bear quiz below to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about the King of the Arctic!
Conservation & Community Initiatives
Conservation & Community Initiatives
Through operating environmentally sensitive adventures for hundreds of visitors each year, we contribute financially to local communities while using travel as a means to spearhead conservation efforts.
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out what the weather conditions are typically like in Winnipeg and farther north in Churchill during polar bear season.
Cold Weather Tips
Cold Weather Tips
It's no secret that subarctic Churchill tends to be cold! We've got some helpful tips to keep you comfortable in the chilly temperatures.
Packing List
Packing List
We've made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you'll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Churchill adventure.
Travel Stories & Articles
Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic
Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic
—By Cathy Brown
Here are eight facts about polar bears that will leave you even more enamored with these beastly beauties. There’s definitely a lot more to these Arctic-dwelling bears than what most wildlife lovers know.
Here are eight facts about polar bears that will leave you even more enamored with these beastly beauties. There’s definitely a lot more to these Arctic-dwelling bears than what most wildlife lovers know.
Six Things that Surprised me on my Polar Bear Adventure
Six Things that Surprised me on my Polar Bear Adventure
—By Jen McNally
Besides the magic of seeing polar bears, what surprised me about my adventure was the breadth of unexpected experiences that didn’t involve bears. Here are six of them, in no particular order!
Besides the magic of seeing polar bears, what surprised me about my adventure was the breadth of unexpected experiences that didn’t involve bears. Here are six of them, in no particular order!
Feeling the “Arctic Squeeze” – The UN’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Polar Bears
Feeling the “Arctic Squeeze” – The UN’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Polar Bears
—By Mark Jorahl
It would be tragically cliché and defeatist to say you should go see the polar bears in Canada now before they are gone. Instead, let’s say go now to get inspired to help save them. There is still time, and there is a roadmap.
It would be tragically cliché and defeatist to say you should go see the polar bears in Canada now before they are gone. Instead, let’s say go now to get inspired to help save them. There is still time, and there is a roadmap.
What Are the Top Threats Polar Bears Face?
What Are the Top Threats Polar Bears Face?
—By Michelle Peters
It's time to focus our awareness on the issues facing polar bears and reconsider how we can reduce our carbon footprint to protect them. Let’s take a closer look at the polar bear threats out there today and what we can do to further polar bear conservation efforts.
It's time to focus our awareness on the issues facing polar bears and reconsider how we can reduce our carbon footprint to protect them. Let’s take a closer look at the polar bear threats out there today and what we can do to further polar bear conservation efforts.
Act Now to Witness the Wonder of Polar Bears in Churchill
Act Now to Witness the Wonder of Polar Bears in Churchill
—By Natural Habitat Adventures
With International Polar Bear Day on February 27, we’re drawing attention to the King of the Arctic’s plight in a warming world. It’s never been more important to introduce travelers to these threatened animals and inspire them to help change their fate for the better.
With International Polar Bear Day on February 27, we’re drawing attention to the King of the Arctic’s plight in a warming world. It’s never been more important to introduce travelers to these threatened animals and inspire them to help change their fate for the better.
Do Polar Bears Hibernate? The Answer May Surprise You
Do Polar Bears Hibernate? The Answer May Surprise You
—By Megan Brief
Throughout most of the world, bears hibernate during the winter months or perform annual denning behaviors in response to seasonal food shortages and cold weather. Unlike brown and black bears, polar bears do not hibernate…not in the traditional sense, anyway.
Throughout most of the world, bears hibernate during the winter months or perform annual denning behaviors in response to seasonal food shortages and cold weather. Unlike brown and black bears, polar bears do not hibernate…not in the traditional sense, anyway.
A Successful Return to Churchill—Top Photos from the 2021 Polar Bear Season
A Successful Return to Churchill—Top Photos from the 2021 Polar Bear Season
—By Emily Goodheart
After two years away, travelers have finally returned to Churchill eager to explore the vast expanse of tundra in search of the King of the Arctic and were rewarded with prolific polar bear sightings.
After two years away, travelers have finally returned to Churchill eager to explore the vast expanse of tundra in search of the King of the Arctic and were rewarded with prolific polar bear sightings.
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