Experience the magic of Arctic summer in Churchill, where thousands of beluga whales gather in the Hudson Bay waters and polar bears roam the tundra. Long daylight hours create exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities, with chances to see Arctic foxes, red foxes, snowy owls, caribou, and diverse migratory birds.
Churchill is one of the only places on Earth where you can safely view polar bears in summer alongside beluga whale encounters by boat or even optional snorkeling experiences. This is a rare seasonal window to witness Arctic wildlife at its most active.
Fly to Winnipeg, continue to Churchill for polar bear safaris, beluga whale excursions, Arctic wildlife exploration, cultural visits, and unforgettable northern experiences before returning.
Board a scenic flight north to Churchill, gateway to the Arctic, where vast tundra landscapes and wildlife-rich Hudson Bay await your unforgettable adventure.
Venture across the Arctic tundra in a specially designed vehicle, searching for polar bears and other wildlife roaming Churchill’s vast, open landscapes.
Cruise the Hudson Bay waters alongside playful beluga whales, enjoying close encounters and incredible photography opportunities in Churchill’s pristine Arctic marine environment.
Explore Churchill’s tundra ecosystems searching for Arctic foxes, snowy owls, and migratory birds, followed by a cultural visit highlighting northern history and Indigenous heritage.
Choose another unforgettable Arctic adventure—return to Hudson Bay for more beluga encounters or explore the tundra again in search of polar bears and wildlife.
Depart Churchill and fly back to Winnipeg, reflecting on unforgettable Arctic wildlife encounters and extraordinary northern landscapes experienced throughout your journey.
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey home, carrying unforgettable memories of Arctic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary experiences in Churchill.
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A tailor-made holiday or private departure can be arranged, please contact us to tailor a trip to suit your requirements.
Kyle is the founder of BearPhoto, having first established the brand in 2017. Based in the UK, he is a multi-award-winning nature photographer and wildlife guide. Renowned for his work with bears across the globe, Kyle has documented species in some of the planet’s most remote and rugged environments – from the Alaskan wilderness and Canada’s Arctic tundra in pursuit of polar bears, to the dense Boreal forests of Finland in search of the elusive European brown bear.
His powerful imagery and deep understanding of wildlife have led to collaborations with tourism boards, major broadcasters including the BBC, and, most recently, a global campaign for Samsung promoting their latest mobile phone technology. Kyle’s photographs are represented by some of the world’s leading photographic stock agencies and are widely published in international media.
Roger has been a professional nature photographer for over twenty years. Based in Norway but spending more than 320 days a year travelling, he quite literally has the world as his workplace. He has been a Nikon ambassador for over eighteen years, making him one of the brand’s longest-serving ambassadors. Roger is also the leader of the Norwegian Nature Photographers / NN.
He has held workshops in more than thirty countries, with a particular focus on predators. He is a renowned speaker and gives nearly one hundred lectures each year. He has extensive experience as a nature photographer, with articles and photographs published in several European newspapers and magazines. He also collaborates with various television channels, including the BBC, for which he supplied photographs and film for the major new series Wild Scandinavia.
He has held several photo exhibitions in recent years, with subjects ranging from Antarctica in the south to Svalbard in the north. In March 2020, he published his first book, accompanied by a large solo exhibition featuring images from Antarctica. In autumn 2024, he published two books together with Ole Mathismoen: The Bear – the Strongest in the Country and The Wolf – the Smartest in the Forest. This year he will release four new books: The Moose – the King of the Forest, in addition to a series of three children’s books focused on the natural world.
Our summer wildlife adventure takes place in Churchill, a remote Arctic town located on the western shores of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba. This vast sub-Arctic wilderness is celebrated for its open tundra landscapes, rugged coastline, and extraordinary seasonal wildlife gatherings.
Churchill is one of the world’s best destinations for viewing beluga whales and summer polar bears. Each summer, thousands of belugas migrate into the Hudson Bay estuaries, while polar bears roam the tundra waiting for the sea ice to return. The region is also rich in Arctic foxes, migratory birds, and diverse northern wildlife.
Guests stay in carefully selected lodges in Churchill, providing comfort and easy access to prime wildlife viewing areas. Guided boat excursions and tundra vehicle safaris ensure safe, unforgettable encounters while offering spectacular panoramic views of Canada’s dramatic Arctic landscape.
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