Albert Saunders. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Jad Davenport photo. by George Williams Look closely and you can see it etched in his face – 6,000 years of living and working in the wilderness on Canada’s Hudson Bay coast. Churchill Wild polar bear guide Albert “Butch” Saunders doesn’t say much, but…
Packing for your Arctic safari can be simple and stress-free with a little help from the Churchill Wild team. Here, you will learn how to stay warm and comfortable, save space, reduce clutter and ensure you have everything you need--and only what you need--on your summer adventure with Churchill Wild.…
More than two-thirds of the world’s polar bears are in Canada. Churchill Wild is home to the world’s first and only Polar Bear Walking Safaris based out of our fly-in-only remote Arctic lodges. Here at our eco-lodges, you will learn more about these fascinating animals and their home environment. We’ve…
It might be a little early to talk about pumpkin spice and everything nice, but if you’re a big fan of autumn colours and cozy vibes, you are probably looking for the Hudson Bay Odyssey safari. This trip encompasses the warmth of summer with the beauty of fall. Photo by…
by Allison Francoeur More elusive in the summer, Arctic foxes come out in their full marshmallow glory in the fall. Their grey-brown coats turn a pristine white and they fluff up to the size of a large housecat, with their tail making up one-third of their length. Changing colours throughout…
Often our well-travelled guests are surprised to encounter the isolating locations of our lodges, virtually untouched wilderness surrounding them in every direction. We wanted to give you an idea of where your travels can take you. Churchill Wild's Lodge Locations Canada, by area, is the second-largest country in the…
We know there are always so many choices to make when booking a vacation, so we strive to make your planning a little easier by helping you choose the right Churchill Wild lodge for you. Hint: it might be all three. We strive for consistently high customer service at each…
Written By George Williams Greta. Acrylic enamel painting by Kal Barteski “Enjoying the sunbeam, her grace and poise so elegant and glamorous. I could almost feel the warmth of the sun coming off her coat as she melted into the rock day bed.” ~ Kal Barteski We couldn’t imagine a better…
Written by Jody Steeves As the sunset in early November, we watched a young male polar bear cross the Opoyastin river and made his way west along the shore. We drove on our inland trail ahead of him and set up near a landmark we affectionately have named George's pole. This landmark…
November is a thrilling time at our lodges: Polar bears are gathering in the area to wait for the temperatures to drop, so they can travel onto the ice of Hudson Bay to hunt. The snow has begun falling and the land is turning white. On clear nights the aurora…