Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge guests, professional photographers, photo leaders and staff post a large number of photos to Instagram, both on their personal accounts and on the Churchill Wild Instagram page.
The album below includes photos taken at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. You can click on any of the photos and they will open a new window to the photographer or author page. We love to share photos from our polar bear lodges, especially from guests. If you’ve taken some great photos at Nanuk and have posted them to Instagram, using the tag #nanukpolarbearlodge could help you gain more exposure through this album.
We’ll swap out the photo at the top of this post on a regular basis and link it to a different guest, photographer, photo leader, guide or staffer, in an effort to create additional exposure for all our valued guests, stakeholders and evangelists. Of course, we’re also hoping you’ll follow @churchillwildsafaris on Instagram too!
A huge thanks to all of our guests, professional photographers, photo leaders and staff for sharing your incredible photos with us! Enjoy!
It's Wolf Awareness Week!
We love these mysterious, elusive, and gorgeous animals. Here are some of our favourite pics, taken at our lodges. Head over to our Stories for more!
Photos by @cherylhnatiuk, @zachdoleac, @jmacphoto, @didrikjohnck, @robertpostmaphotography, @ianjohnsonwild, @rmsteckphotography, @arctic_wild, @arctic_wild, Susan Jenkins
#churchillwild #wildmoments #wolves #greywolf #arcticwolf #wildlifeviewing #safari #arcticsafari #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodges #natgeolodges #tundra #borealforest #hudsonbay #snow #backlit #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #naturalworld #churchill #canada #gonorth #adventuretravel #sustainabletravel #ecotourism
Say 'cheese'! 📷 It's World Photography Day! 📷
We've got the most amazing collection of polar bear photos thanks to all the talented photographers who've visited us over the years. This one, taken by @fast_dennis, is one of our many faves.
#polarbear #fireweed #worldphotographyday #wildflowers #wildpolarbears #churchillwild #polarbeartours #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #dymondlakeecolodge #willdlifelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #worldphotoday #safari #photosafari #arcticwildlife #hudsonbay #churchill #manitoba #canada #exploremb #explorecanada
Each year we eagerly await our first polar bear sighting and being able to share that moment with all of you. This year, that milestone may not come as expected. Due to travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we don’t anticipate being able to host guests this summer.
We plan to open our lodges in October for our fall season and look forward to a regular summer season next year. We’re also taking bookings for 2022 for those of you who like to plan farther in advance!
We will relive highlights of our past summer seasons here until we can start sharing fresh content later this year!
photo by @mpoliza
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#polarbear #fireweed #staysafestayhome #travellater #wildflowers #arcticsafari #arcticsummer #churchillwild #wildlifelodges #ecolodges #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #sustainbletravel #wildlifetours #wildlifesafari #churchill #exploremb #hudsonbay #canada
Thinking about the weekend... or seals 😇 The polar bears are now back on the ice and all @churchillwildsafaris guests and staff have left Seal River Heritage Lodge, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge and Dymond Lake Ecolodge. A big thank you to all the guests, guides and staff for another fabulous season! 📷: @robertpostmaphotography
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#churchillwild #polarbearsafaris #polarbeartours #nanukpolarbearlodge #sealriverheritagelodge #dymondlakeecolodge #natgeolodges #polarbear #polarbears #wildlifephotography #hudsonbay #churchill #churchillpolarbears #exploremb #explorecanada #wildlife #travel #holidays #vacations #gratitude #thankyou❤️
Our friend, and fabulous photographer, @annfulcherphotography shared this photo the other day and reminded us how much we love it! She captured this polar bear at sunset at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge back in 2016. Perfection. 😍 .
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#sunset #polarbear #goldenhour #wildlifephotography #goldenhourphotography #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #magnificent7lodges #churchillwildsafaris #arcticsafaris #polarbeartours #polarbearsafaris #wildpolarbears #wildlifemoments #ecotravel #adventuretravel #throwback #travelsoon #explorelater #exploremb #explorecanada
Success!! Our incredibly hardworking team at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge have found a mom and cubs and yesterday guests had this encounter. @jaddavenport captured an amazing video and describes the scene: “Mom is resting while her two cubs climb all over her. We’re headed back out again way before dawn tomorrow to keep tracking as she tries to reach the safety of the sea ice. We’re hoping to witness the magic when these 12-week-old cubs first touch the frozen ocean.” 💕
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#polarbear #polarbears #polarbearcubs #polarbearsofinstagram #arcticwildlife #arcticlife #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #wildlife
Happy World Animal Day! It's safe to say that our favourite animal is the polar bear, but we also love wolves, moose, and Arctic foxes, to name a few. 😊
These photos are all from last year's guest photo contest, courtesy of @epic7travel, @jmacphoto, Michael Seiler, and @rmsteckphotography.
#worldanimalday #churchillwild #safari #arcticsafaris #polarbears #wildpolarbears #wolf #graywolf #arcticwolf #moose #fox #arcticfox #wildlifephotography #polarbeartours #ecotours #naturetravel #ecotourism #wildlife #sustainabletourism #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #exploremb #explorecanada
"They're staring at us again! Play dead!" repost from Nat Geo photographer @jaddavenport
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#churchillwild #polarbears #polarbearcub #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #natgeotravel #wildlifephotography #polarbeartours #wildpolarbears #sustainabletravel #hudsonbay #churchill #exploremb
A low, eye to eye view, of a large mature, male polar bear weighing between 1100-1300 pounds. Intimidating to say the least! Almost 3x the weight of a fully grown male lion puts a polar bears size into perspective. It would be the angle a seal would see if it popped its head up from its breathing hole while only to be confronted by the largest terrestrial carnivore on earth. Nanuk Polar bear Lodge is perfectly placed along the Hudson Bay coastline, east of York Factory and the Hayes River mouth, to experience safe encounters on foot with these amazing animals. #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearinternational #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearcub #bears #bearsofinstagram #carnivore #hudsonbay #nanukpolarbearlodge #arctic #manitoba #uphere #canada #nikon #d3s #70200mm #nikonphotography #canadiangeographic #natgeo #natgeophotography #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotomag #travel #instatravel #wanderlust #yourshotphotographer #photooftheday churchillwildsafaris breitermatthias upheremag cangeomag
We're celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, and though times are strange, we have a lot to be thankful for -- including all of YOU. And a special thanks to @rmsteckphotography for the beautiful photo. 😍
#happythanksgiving #thanksgiving2020 #polarbear #fallcolours #autumn #churchillwild #polarbeartours #wildpolarbears #arcticsafari #safari #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #wildlifetravel #wildlifephotography #adventuretravel #sustainabletourism #rest #celebrate #thankful #grateful #ohcanada
Hey there, sleeping beauty! Our friend @jennsmithnelson, a talented travel writer and author, snapped this pic at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge a couple of weeks ago.
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"We could see this lovely female dozing her days away from Nanuk Lodge. The whole time we were there, she hardly moved. However, the guides suspected she’s pregnant. Did you know that female polar bears can delay their pregnancies? It’s called embryonic diapause, where the store fertilized embryos in their body until their external environment (and personal health) are suitable for newborns."
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#churchillwild #polarbear #naptime #rest #peaceful #polarbeartours #hudsonbay #nanukpolarbearlodge #wildernesslodge #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #travelwriter #ecotravel #transformationaltravel #natgeolodges #natgeotravel #didyouknow
Have you heard about our collaboration with @articaadventures? They'll be leading a couple photography workshops at our lodge this fall and you can join them! Head over to our stories to learn more.
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#churchillwild #photoworkshop #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #collaboration #polarbears #arcticwildlife #churchillwildsafaris #polarbeartours #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #phototour
We've never quite found the words to describe the feeling of stepping onto the deck at one of our lodges and being face-to-face with a polar bear. How would you describe it? 📷: @napafoodgal
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#churchillwild #closeencounter #polarbear #wildpolarbears #polarbeartours #safari #arcticsafari #wildlifelodges #ecolodges #natgeolodges #adventuretravel #nanukpolarbearlodge #borealforest #hudsonbay #exploremb #explorecanada
Did you know that there are 19 populations of polar bears worldwide and 13 of those populations are wholly or partially located in Canada? Did you also know that if you join one of our dual lodge safaris you'll see bears from two different populations during your trip? 📷: @robertpostmaphotography
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#churchillwild #polarbearsafaris #wildlifesafaris #nanukpolarbearlodge #sealriverheritagelodge #natgeolodges #wildlifephotography #polarbears #hudsonbay #canada🇨🇦 #exploremb #explorecanada #polarbearfacts
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This young bear seemed very relaxed to have us nearby. She knew we were there but pretty much ignored us. A lovely end to the day.
#polarbear #bear #nanukpolarbearlodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbay #manitoba #canada #wildlifephotography #bbcwildlifepotd #nikongallery #nikon #d850 #wildlifepixures soulsthatwander
Halo #sundog #halo #nanukpolarbearlodge #denemergencequest #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #kaskacoast #memories #2019 #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Throwback to 2011, one of my favorite pictures from my flying career so far. I was flying passengers to the Hudson’s Bay coast in C-GSAD, Britten-Norman Islander. I dropped off a photographer and her crew at Nanuk lodge and we were greeted by this beautiful polar bear. Although I got to see many of them roaming around this lodge/runway, this particular bear’s calm nature allowed us to capture this unforgettable moment.
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#inthewild #bushflying #bushpilot #pilot #churchill #greatnorth #hudsonbay #nanukpolarbearlodge #bn2 #brittennorman #brittennormanislander #islander #offstrip #flying #wild #polarbear #manitoba #canada #loveanimals
Have you watched National Geographic's new series, 'WILD LIFE: THE BIG FREEZE'? It features incredible footage, like this sequence which was filmed near our Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, by talented filmmaker @bertiegregory. You can view full episodes at natgeo.com/wildlife
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#wild_life #churchillwild #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #ecolodge #polarbears #polarbearsafaris #wildlifesafaris #wolves #wolf #ice #snow #arctic #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbay #canada
Frosty mornings make for beautiful backdrops. 😍
#13 in our countdown to World Tourism Day is courtesy of @robjulien. Rob took this photo last year on our Fall Dual Lodge Safari.
#worldtourismday2020 #churchillwild #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #morninglight #sunrise #dawn #dawnsearlylight #frost #wildpolarbears #polarbear #wildlifesafari #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #polarbeartours
"It is what we have in common with others that looms larger than what separates us." Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel
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#inthistogether #inspiration #encouragement #stayhomestaysafe #churchillwildsafaris #wolves #arcticwolves #polarbear #snow #wildlifephotography #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #ecolodge #arcticsafaris #artoftravel
Sometimes, we don't have to go hiking to see polar bears. Sometimes, they come to us. 📷: @andyskillenphoto
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#polarbear #wildlifelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #nanukpolarbearlodge #remote #wilderness #hudsonbay #canada #polarbeartours #wildlifetours #adventuretravel #wildpolarbears #lodgelife #walkingsafari #churchillwildsafaris #photosafari #exploremb #sustainabletravel
Our new friend An Xiao was up at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge last month and shared some beautiful photos with us, including this shot of a sleepy polar bear on the shores of Hudson Bay. .
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#polarbear #bears #churchillwild #arcticsafaris #wildlifesafari #polarbeartours #wildlifephotography #ecotravel #ecolodges #natgeolodges #nanukpolarbearlodge
Moose on the moove! 😆
Bull moose shed their antlers each winter, but you can still differentiate them from a cow moose even after that happens. How? If you look closely, you can see the spot out of which the antler grows, called a pedicle!
Photo by our friend @jaddavenport
#churchillwild #wildlifeviewing #moose #bullmoose #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #ecotours #polarbeartours #wildlifesafaris #safari #ecotourism #snow #winter #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bwphotography #wildlifefacts #canadianwildlife #naturalworld #canada #north
🧘 HAPPY WOMEN'S HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY! This polar bear is celebrating by modeling a near-perfect child's pose. If you're interested in a fitness and wellness experience (with polar bears!) in the Canadian wilderness, check out our Wildlife and Wellness safari using the link in our bio. 📷: @ianjohnsonwild
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#fitnessday #churchillwild #health #wellness #fitness #wildlife #wildlifephotography #childspose #yoga #meditation #hiking #arcticsafaris #wildlifetours #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #hudsonbay #canada #polarbears #moose #wolves #adventure
Summertime slumber-time, captured by @hudsonroadphotography 😍
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#nanukpolarbearlodge #churchillwild #arcticsummer #arcticsafaris #wildpolarbears #polarbearcub #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #ecolodge #canadianwilderness #hudsonbay #canada #exploremb #explorelater
Picture perfect polar bear.
One more day until our countdown to World Tourism Day wraps up! This photo was taken by Andrew Lasken at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.
#worldtourismday2020 #polarbear #portrait #portraitphotography #wildlifeportrait #churchillwild #arcticsafaris #safari #wildlifesafari #lifechanging #travelmemories #adventuretravel #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #taiga #borealforest #canadianwilderness #exploremb #explorecanada #wildpolarbears #wildlifephotography
Warning: this photo may be too cute for some to handle.
This adorable family was spotted on our Summer Dual Lodge Safari last year and captured by guest @michelrawicki.
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#churchillwild #polarbears #polarbearsafaris #wildlife #wildlifesafaris #wildpolarbears #cuteanimals #polarbearcubs #guestphotos #threescompany #toocute #wildlifelodges #ecolodges #natgeolodges #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #wildlifetravel #sustainabletravel #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #polarbearphotos #wildlifewednesday #peekaboo #mamabear #babybear #hudsonbay #canada #exploremb #explorecanada
Mountains are cool, but the flatness of the prairies gives us to-die-for sunsets, like this one at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, photographed by @nateinthewild.
Yes! You can see the northern lights in summertime! This photo was taken at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge in late August by @robertpostmaphotography. Wow wowee wow. 😍
#northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #colourfulsky #lightshow #beautiful #wownature #taiga #cannon #artifacts #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #wildlifesafari #polarbears #wolves #moose #blackbears #birding #borealforest #wildlifephotography #landscapephotography #exploremb #gonorth #ohcanada
It's the time of year when mamas and babies are coming out of their dens! One of our guides, Josh Robson, snapped this photo a couple of years ago during our Polar Bear Den Emergence Quest. How cute are these wee little cubs??
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#churchillwildsafaris #polarbeartours #arcticsafaris #wildpolarbears #bearcub #babypolarbears #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #rusticluxury #remote #exclusive #unforgettable #wilderness #hudsonbay #arcticocean #churchill #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #exploremb #explorecanada #wildlifewednesday #churchillwild
This guy thinks snow is all fun and games, but we know subarctic weather is sNOw joke. Check out our bio link for tips on staying warm as you trek the tundra in search of polar bears. 📷: @anjsingh
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#churchillwild #snow #polarbears #howto #coldweather #polarbeartours #arcticsafari #wildlifephotography #wildlifelodges #ecolodges #natgeolodges #nanukpolarbearlodge #sealriverheritagelodge #dymondlakeecolodge
It's a strange year for us and for all our fellow tourism operators. Each spring, we anticipate the re-opening of our lodges, we look forward to meeting guests from around the world, and when it's all over, cherish the memories that come out of a season. This year, all that has changed due to the pandemic. Our lodges are closed and we feel a little lost.
The importance of tourism to communities, economies and conservation efforts seems more apparent than ever right now. With World Tourism Day taking place on September 27, we decided to put something special together for you.
We've put together a collection of 20 guest photos that depict the magic of travel and tourism as experienced on our safaris. From now until World Tourism Day, we'll share one photo each day. Enjoy!
20. Photo by Christie Allen, @hudsonroadphotography, taken in August 2017 at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
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#worldtourismday2020 #tourism #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #ecolodges #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #polarbears #polarbearcub #mamabear #churchillwild #polarbeartours #arcticsafaris #safari #gonorth #hudsonbay #churchill #canada #traveldreams #travelagainsoon #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #travelmemories
Our Den Emergence Quest may be over, but the memories will last forever. Thanks to our amazing guide and tracker, Albert Saunders, for this beautiful pic.
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#polarbears #polarbeartours #polarbearcub #bearcubs #arcticsafari #wildlifetours #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #remote #noroads #churchillwildsafaris
📸 WORKSHOP ALERT! Want to learn how to take photos like this? Join wildlife photographer George Turner and he'll teach you all about capturing and editing the magical moments of your safari just like he did with this amazing shot.
One of his departures is already sold out, but you've got a few chances left to learn from him at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge this fall.
Head over to our bio to find out more about @georgetheexplorer!
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#photoworkshop #nanukpolarbearlodge #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #photosafari #safari #wildlife #polarbears #wildlifelodges #ecolodges #natgeolodges #arcticwildlife #hudsonbay #canada
Did you know that polar bear cubs weigh just 16-20 ounces (about a 1/2 kg) when they're born? So teeny!! They pack on the pounds pretty quickly since their mama's milk is very rich, made up of 30 to 40% fat.
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These little ones were photographed at our Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge last year by @bellacoola2014. They're only about four months old. 😍
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#churchillwildsafaris #polarbearsafaris #polarbearviewing #polarbeartours #wildpolarbears #polarbearcubs #polarbearlodges #ecolodges #natgeolodges #wildlifelodges #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #polarbearphotos #polarbears #wildlifephotos #nanukpolarbearlodge #sustainabletravel #transformativetravel #borealforest #hudsonbay #canada #didyouknow #polarbearfacts #exploremb #explorecanada @natgeotravel @magnificent7lodges
📣 Watch for scenes shot at our Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge and Seal River Heritage Lodge on Wild_Life: The Big Freeze, airing tonight on Nat Geo WILD TV in the U.S. 9pm EST!
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Repost from @bertiegregory // A polar bear sits watching us on west coast of the Hudson Bay, Canada. This male bear was in no rush. He was waiting near to the water’s edge in anticipation for the big freeze: an annual event when the ocean turns into a rock-solid ice pathway. This ice allows him to hunt his primary prey, the ringed seal. To see this guy in action and to learn more about polar bears’ incredible lives, check out my new online series, ‘Wild_Life: The Big Freeze’ at natgeo.com/wildlife or on National Geographic Youtube.
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#churchillwild #arcticsafaris #wildlifeviewing #wildpolarbears #bear #arctic #cold #snow #cute #polarbear #polarbeartours #natgeolodges #ecolodge #sealriverheritagelodge #nanukpolarbearlodge @natgeowild
A little soggy, but still adorable. Thanks to guest Rob Walter for this pic, taken at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.
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#polarbear #bearcubs #babypolarbears #wildpolarbears #churchillwild #polarbeartours #arcticsafaris #wildlife #wildlifeviewing #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #adventuretravel #ecotravel #ecolodges #natgeolodges #nanukpolarbearlodge #exploremb #explorecanada
Out for an evening stroll past Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. 😍
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📷: @robertpostmaphotography
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#churchillwild #nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #polarbear #wildpolarbear #wildmoments #wildlifephotography #safari #wildlifeviewing #arcticwildlife #adventuretravel #sustainabletourism #borealforest #hudsonbay #taiga #dreamnowtravellater #canada #exploremb
One of our favourite wolf pics, taken at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge by wildlife photographer @robertpostmaphotography
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#nanukpolarbearlodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #wolf #blackwolf #churchillwild #wildlifeviewing #wildlifetours #arcticsafaris #nature #wildlifephotography #wilderness #hudsonbay #borealforest #canada #adventuretravel
Thanks to our new friend @stacyheilgeist for this lovely photo taken during her recent trip to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge!
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#churchillwild #polarbears #polarbeartours #arcticsafaris #wilderness #wildlifelodge #ecolodge #nanukpolarbearlodge #natgeolodges #adventuretravel #ecotravel #explorecanada #exploremb
Hudson Bay Odyssey
Also see:
Seal River Heritage Lodge Instagram Photos
Dymond Lake Ecolodge Instagram Photos
