Seal River Heritage 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 Seal River Heritage 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 Seal River and have posted them to Instagram, using the tag #sealriverheritagelodge 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!
Polar bear sunrise at 8am, it’s November, guests are in Seal River lodge having breakfast all nice and toasty. I’m all alone in the yard protected by a 8ft fence. Bob the polar bear has just awoken from sleeping on a warm bed of dry kelp it’s a cool -17 Celsius outside. Magical is the only word to describe the experience as he walks calmly passed me, as the golden sunrise lights up the freezing Hudson Bay. To have an almost fully grown polar bear all to myself is something I’ll never forget! #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearinternational #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearclub #polarbearlove #polarbearconservation #sealriverheritagelodge #churchhillwildsafaris #hudsonbay #canada #arctic #nikon #d3 #70200mm #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #natgeo #natgeowild #bbcfrozenplanet #globalwarming #savepolarbears #bears #bearsofinstagram #travel #instatravel #wanderlust #yourphotophotographer #photooftheday churchillwildsafaris upheremag canadageography natgeoyourshot
Photo by rmsteckphotography Polar Bear family of mother and cub. #Wild #Nature #Wildlife #Animals #PolarBear #Wildeyesa #Earthcapture #Canadaswonderland #Sealriverheritagelodge
“Ursus maritimus”, Latin for maritime bear. Polar bears have evolved to be strong swimmers to survive their constantly freezing and melting habitat. They swim across bays or polynyas without hesitation. They have been tracked swimming continuously for 100km, a single bear was recorded swimming a record 9 days for 426 miles. Hollow, water repellant fur, buoyant fat layers, large dish shaped paws and tapered body shape are some of the adaptions that have helped polar bears become masters of water and ice. #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearsinternational #polarbearswim #bear #bears #bearsofinstagram #sealriverheritagelodge #hudsonbay #manitoba #canada #nikon #d4s #500mm #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #natgeo #natgeowild #natgeotravel #bertiegregory #travel #instatravel #nategeolodges #wanderlust #yourshotphotographer churchillwildsafaris upheremag canadageography
Vulpes lagopus, or hare- footed fox! Arctic foxes the only canid whose foot pads are covered in fur. Highly adapted for the extreme cold, they utilize a countercurrent heat exchanger in the blood of their legs. They can constantly keep their feet above the tissue freezing point. By increasing vasodilation and blood flow to a capillary rete in the pad surface, which is in direct contact with the snow rather than the entire foot. Selectively vasoconstricting blood vessels in the centre of the foot pad, conserving energy and minimizing heat loss. They do not shiver until the temperature drops below -70C. Smaller ears and short snout also help to reduce heat loss. #arcticfox #arcticfoxes #arcticfoxesofinstagram #fox #foxes #arctic #arcticwildlife #foxesofinstagram #foxeyes #canids #foxyeyes #foxy #foxart #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #manitoba #hudsonbay #canada🇨🇦 #nikon #d4s #200400mm #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #natgeo #travel #instatravel #natgeotravel #wanderlust #yourshotphotographer #photooftheday churchillwildsafaris upheremag canadageography natgeoyourshot
Tiefenentspannt inmitten der blühenden Tundra – ein Polarbär genießt nahe der Seal River Lodge in Manitobas Norden den Sommer. Plant jetzt euren persönlichen Manitoba-Sommertraum für Juli oder August 2020: https://www.sktouristik.de/Reisen/Tiere/Polarbaeren.html
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#sktouristik #kanadafieber ##canadalove #destinationcanada
#enjoycanada #entdeckekanada #ohcanada #snapshot_canada
#travelcanada #ig_canada #canadagram #manitoba
#mymanitoba #yourmanitoba #exploremb #hudsonbay #sealriverheritagelodge #polarbears #polarbear #travel #reisen #abenteuer #abenteuerleben #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #adventure #insta #instagram #instatravel
Just checking things out at Seal River Heritage Lodge.
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photo by @chase.teron
#wildpolarbears #churchillwild #polarbeartours #arcticsafaris #safari #wildlifephotography #sealriverheritagelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #hudsonbay #tundra #canada #churchillpolarbears #wildmoments #snow #naturephotos #phototours #adventuretravel #sustainabletourism #ecotourism #exploremb #explorecanada
It’s that time of year again when you hear the crunch of the ice and the kings of the arctic begin their royal rumble. Happy international polar bear week!
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#sealriverheritagelodge #sealriverlodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #natgeolodges #natgeoexpeditions travelmanitoba natgeo natgeotravel natgeoexpeditions ExploreCanada magnificent7lodges polarbear_dailyshow
#foxyfriday ❄️
Northern Manitoba, Canada.
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#sealriverheritagelodge #manitoba #canada #sharecangeo #teamcanon #exploremb #yourmanitoba #instagood #snow #winter #framethemoment #visitmanitoba #ourplanetdaily #instadaily #canadasworld #canadaswonderland canada #stayandwander #imagesofcanada #bbcearth #exclusive_wildlife #wildlife_in_snow #wildlifephotography #wildlife_perfection #igscwildlife #artofvisuals #getoutside #arcticfox
Some days it all comes together! This day took 14 trips, -30F, and being in the right place at the right time. Or, 1/1000 of a sec 😉.
❄️ #foxyfriday ❄️
Manitoba, Canada.
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📷 Canon 1DX Mark II, 600mm f/4 IS III. Settings: MM, f/4, ISO 200, SS 250, Handheld.
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#arcticfox #exploremb #travelcanada #enjoycanada #manitobaphotography #yourmanitoba #discovercanada #explorecanada #sharecangeo #earthcapture #imagesofcanada #sealriverheritagelodge #artofvisuals #canonmoment #teamcanon #animalkingdom #animalfanatics #getoutside #igscwildlife #hubs_united #canada_gram #instagood #photooftheday #bestnatureshot #photoarena #thegreatoutdoors #mycapture #wildlifephotography #wildgeography
🦊 #foxyfriday 🦊
I have a confession. I totally fell in love with photographing these guys. They are so curious and full of personality. I could have stayed outside with them forever. 💕I would blink and suddenly the day was over. It went by so fast. I absolutely loved listening to them communicate with one another and was amazed to see them chasing off the much bigger Red and Cross Fox. A special thank you to jodymae Even in 70km winds you stood with me to allow for amazing experiences and moments with not only polar bears but these incredible fox. You guys are the best! 💕
📷 Canon 1 DX Mark II, 600mm f/4 IS III, Settings: MM, f/4, ISO 400, SS 1600. .
#imagesofcanada #arcticfox #fox #sharecangeo #sealriverheritagelodge #canadaswonderland #canadasworld #canoncanada #teamcanon #canadagram #manitobaphotography #explorecanada #exploremb #ig_captures #animalkingdom #insidecanada #oh_canada_ #shotoftheday #allnatureshots #wildgeography #naturesbestphotomagazine #ig_discover_wildlife #yourshotphotographer #capturethemoment #thenorth #inspire #earthcapture #discoverearth
Naptime on the Hudson Bay. 💤
#polarbear #naptime 📷 Canon 1DX Mark II, 600mmf/4L IS II. (Ground level so no tripod) Settings: MM, f/4, ISO 400, SS 2000. .
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#imagesofcanada #sharecangeo #earthcapture #discoverearth #sealriverheritagelodge #wildgeography #mondaymood #ig_captures #photooftheday #shotoftheday #exploremb #yourmanitoba #keepitwild #thinkaboutbears #canadaswonderland #canadasworld #beautifulplaces #travelcanada #wildlife_perfection #wildlife_supreme #throughthelens #getoutdoors #yourshotphotographer #igscwildlife #hubs_united #bestnatureshot #wildlifephotography
#SundayMorningReflections
As the sun rises on the Hudson Bay this male polar bear makes his way out onto the ice in the beautiful morning light.
For me this Sunday morning it is a time to reflect on an amazing journey with incredible people and new memories I will always hold with me. Listening to the foxes communicate with one another, the sea ice cracking and moving as it forms, the ravens call, a polar bear breathing in the Arctic air are just a few. I admit saying goodbye was hard and emotional for me this time. Although the trip was incredible it is the people and peacefulness of the Arctic I will miss the most. Thank you for all you have done throughout the years jodymae polarguide1 churchillwildsafaris Six trips (over ten years) filled with memories, experiences, and people I will never forget. 💕 .
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#sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #canadaswonderland #canadasworld #canoncanada #canadagram #explorecanada #visitcanada #meanwhileincanada #manitoba #exploremb #oh_canada_ #yourmanitoba #polarbear #capturethewild #capturethemoment #throughthelens #beautifulplaces #thenorth #animalkingdom #yourshotphotographer #earthfocus #earthcapture #canonmoment #exploretocreate #sealriverheritagelodge
Been off the grid the past week with churchillwildsafaris and travelmanitoba. I couldn’t get over how goofy these Polar Bears were. Moments later the guy on the left belly flopped off the rock. #churchillwild #sealriverheritagelodge #exploremb #sponsored matadornetwork #travelstoke
Polar Bear in the beautiful morning light along the Hudson Bay. 📷 Canon 1DX Mark II, 600mm f/4 IS iii.
F/4, ISO 400, SS 500, Manual.
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#morning #light #bear #naturephotography #atmospheric #bears #traveller #coldweather #iloveanimals #animalphotography #animal #polarbear #morninglight #inthemorning #itsamazingoutthere #instaphotography #instatravel #sealriverheritagelodge #earthcapture #sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #wildgeography #manitoba #natural_environment #fiftyshades_of_nature #earthfocus #getoutside #hubs_united #wildlifewednesday
Waiting For The Big Freeze #polarbear #ursusmaritimus #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #memories #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Wow. That’s really all there is to say about this amazing photo by Scott Dere, @theelementofnature.
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#churchillwild #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotography #portraitphotography #churchillwildsafaris #polarbear #polarbeartours #hudsonbay #churchill #arctic #adventuretravel #sealriverheritagelodge #natgeolodges #ecotravel
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
Arctic Cloud #arcticfox #cute #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #shootthelight #hudsonbaycoast #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
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
My Frozen Garden #arcticfox #seaice #bigfreeze #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
💕Family 💕
#polarbear #family #momentslikethese 📷 Canon 1DX Mark II, 600mm f/4L IS II. Settings: MM, f/4 ISO 400, SS 1000, handheld. .
#motherhood #capturethemoment #sealriverheritagelodge #yourmanitoba #exploremb #women_wildlife_photography #ig_discover_wildlife #instanaturefriends #yourshotphotographer #teamcanon #sharecangeo #earthcapture #lovethenorth #imagesofcanada #canadaswonderland #beautifuldestinations #canada_gram #enjoycanada #artofvisuals #photooftheday #picoftheday #throughthelens #winterwonderland #manitoba #earthpix #earthfocus #igscwildlife
#foxfriday
Northern Manitoba, Canada. 📷 Canon 1 DX Mark II, 600mm f/4 IS III, MM, ISO 400, f/4, SS 1000, handheld. .
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#sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #manitoba #manitobaphotography #imagesofcanada #sharecangeo #arcticfox #foxyfriday #travelcanada #exploremb #discoverearth #earthcapture #capturethemoment #throughthelens #beautifuldestinations #animalkingdom #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildgeography #women_wildlife_photography #animal_captures #yourshotphotographer #teamcanon #wildlife_shots
#foxfriday
Northern Manitoba, Canada
📷 Canon 1 DX Mark II, 600mm f/4L IS III. Settings: MM, ISO 400, f/4, SS 1600, handheld. .
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What a beautiful moment to witness on the shores of Hudson Bay. 💕
We're coming to the end of our countdown to World Tourism Day! This is #3 and was photographed at Seal River Heritage Lodge by Dirk van Dosselaer.
#worldtourismday2020 #churchillwild #polarbears #polarbearcubs #mealtime #mamabear #sealriverheritagelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #wildernesslodge #remoteluxury #polarbeartours #wildpolarbears #safari #arcticsafaris #inspirationaltravel #wildlifemoments #travelmemories #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #naturalworld #churchill #exploremb #explorecanada
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
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❤️
I have had quite a few amazing experiences with wildlife in my life! Lying on the ground photographing a wild polar bear is one I will never forget.
Oh 👏 my 👏 goodness!! Look at those faces! We're seeing so many beautiful polar bear families at Seal River Heritage Lodge this summer! 📷: @kbarnescreations
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#churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #mamabear #babybear #family #polarbears #polarbearcubs #arcticsafari #wildlifesafari #arcticsummer #polarbeartours #walkingsafari #sealriverheritagelodge #wildlifelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #adventure #adventuretravel #experientialtravel #experientialluxury #hudsonbay #canada #exploremb #explorecanada
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
Not that we really need an excuse to post an amazing polar bear photo, but since it's World Animal Day, here's one of our favourites, taken by the incredible @rmsteckphotography 😍
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#worldanimalday #polarbear #churchillwild #polarbearsafaris #polarbeartours #arcticwildlife #sealriverheritagelodge #ecolodge #nategeolodges #photosafari #wildlifephotography #winter #snow #animalportrait #hudsonbay #churchill #canada #exploremb #explorecanada
Wow wow wow. 😍
This bear greeted guests early one morning during our Polar Bear Photo Safari and Sunny Hu captured it from inside the lodge. What a way to start the day!
Safety Distance #polarbear #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #memories #2018 #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Happy Easter #arctichare #happyeaster #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #memories #2019 #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Walking On Ice #polarbear #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #hudsonbaycoast #memories #2018 #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
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
New meaning to the name 'Polar Explorer'.
Living in polar bear country gives us amazing insight into the personalities of these fascinating animals.
This pic is #14 in our countdown to World Tourism Day, courtesy of Sheila Perez, photographed at Seal River Heritage Lodge in 2018.
#worldtourismday2020 #polarexplorer #polarbear #curious #curiosity #sealriverheritagelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #wildpolarbears #ecotours #wildlifesafari #arcticsafari #sustainabletravel #inspirationaltravel #authentictravel #remotelodge #canadianwilderness #hudsonbay #canada #arcticocean #exploremb #explorecanada
Arctic Can Can #arcticfox #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #shootthelight #hudsonbaycoast #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Snow Tracks #arcticfox #sealriverheritagelodge #churchillwild #churchillwildsafaris #shootthelight #hudsonbaycoast #sonyalpha #yourshotphotographer
Can't stop won't stop posting pictures of adorable baby polar bears. This photo is courtesy of one of our amazing guides, Paul Scriver. Head over to @pscriver to see even more cuteness! 🤗
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#churchillwild #babypolarbear #polarbearcub #playful #rolypoly #cute #cuteanimals #babyanimals #arcticsafaris #arcticsummer #wildpolarbears #polarbeartours #sealriverheritagelodge #wildlifelodge #ecolodge #natgeolodges #adventuretravel #summersafari #exploremb #explorecanada
Polar Bear Photo Safari
Also see:
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge Instagram Photos
Dymond Lake Ecolodge Instagram Photos
