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Polar bear walking on the beach at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Christina Schutt photo.

Polar Bear Facts

May 29, 2026

The Polar Bear Highway: Where Polar Bears Walk from July through November

Polar bear walking on the beach at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Christina Schutt photo. by George Williams Most people think polar bear season is October and November. That is the freeze-up window when bears congregate near Churchill. The actual season on the Polar Bear Highway is July through November. Five…

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Love bites for Mom. Polar bear cub biting Mom's ear at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.net photo.

Polar Bears - Moms and Cubs

May 10, 2026

Happy Mother’s Day 2026! A Mothers and Cubs Gallery.

Love bites. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.net photo. by George Williams Happy Mother’s Day from our Churchill Wild polar bears! We’ve had so many wonderful Moms at the Churchill Wild ecolodges over the years and we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all Moms for…

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Mom and cub on the grassy beach at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Priscilla Downey photo.

Polar Bear Safaris

April 29, 2026

Which Polar Bear Safari is Best For You?

Precious moments. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Priscilla Downey photo. by Maggie Cole You land on our website and love what we do. Walking with polar bears in Arctic luxury? All-inclusive packages taking you straight into polar bear country for a week? Count me in! But then you visit our polar…

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Winners at the Fourth Annual Tourism Awards, co-presented by Travel Manitoba and Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism (Travel Manitoba Photo)

News Awards

April 24, 2026

Churchill Wild Named Business of the Year — Large at Fourth Annual Tourism Awards

Winners at the Fourth Annual Tourism Awards, co-presented by Travel Manitoba and Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism (Travel Manitoba Photo) by George Williams World's only luxury polar bear walking safari operator recognized for exceptional visitor experiences across 32 years of Arctic adventure We're proud to announce that Churchill Wild was…

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Polar Bear Tours

January 31, 2026

Best Polar Bear Tours and Safaris: A Comparative Style Analysis

Guests viewing a polar bear at ground level on the Birds, Bears & Belugas safari at Seal River Heritage Lodge in July. by George Williams There are fewer true wildlife experiences left on Earth that still feel untamed. Polar bear travel, when it is done well, is one of them.…

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News

January 30, 2026

Siku and the Legend of Warrior Pete: 30-Time Guests Turn Arctic Passion into Children’s Books

Siku & Pete. An old warrior polar bear shares his life story with the young, curious Siku. by George Williams There are travellers who visit the Arctic to check a box, and then there are those who let the north settle deep into their marrow. For Christoph and Fabienne Jansen…

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Wolves playing at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Ellen Zangla photo.

Awards

January 22, 2026

Ellen Zangla Photo of Wolves at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge Selected for Team USA

Ellen Zangla's photo of wolves playing at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge was selected to be part of the Team USA entry in the World Photographic Cup. by George Williams Professional pet photographer and frequent Churchill Wild guest Ellen Zangla has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 World…

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Seal River Heritage Lodge

January 20, 2026

Award-Winning Travel Author Lisa Niver Interviews Churchill Wild Guide Terry Elliott

by George Williams Every great adventure follows a pattern: A hero hears a call to the unknown, meets a guide who possesses ancient wisdom, and embarks on a journey that transforms them. In the world of travel, few heroes answer that call as frequently or as passionately as award-winning…

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Wolves

November 30, 2025

The Wolf Album Updated: Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Eyes that see right through you. Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.net photo. by George Williams (With files from Jad Davenport) Pack composition, and even the packs themselves, have changed over the past few years at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, so we thought it would be a good idea to update our…

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Great Ice Bear Safari

November 30, 2025

2025 Great Ice Bear: Best Season Ever at Dymond Lake Ecolodge

Fire and ice at Dymond Lake Ecolodge. Nolan Plew photo. by George Williams The 2025 Great Ice Bear safari at Dymond Lake Ecolodge was our best ever! Polar bears were abundant throughout October and November, and Scarbrow made numerous appearances for the 17th time in 18 years. Now estimated to…

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