by George Williams Churchill Wild is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Summer Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast Expedition, which will run from July 24 to August 2, 2026 at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. In the vast wilderness of Manitoba's Kaska Coast, where the boreal forest…
Polar bear mom and cub snuggles. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Allison Reimer 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…
by George Williams When the lights dimmed at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre on Earth Day, 2025, filmmaker Tomas Koeck watched his vision unfold before a sold-out crowd of more than 450 people. His documentary, "Flyway of Life," wasn't just premiering; it was striking an emotional chord. "We had…
The wetness of fall. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Anjali Singh photo. by George Williams There are some places in your life you never forget. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is one of them. I first travelled to Nanuk with my wife and 12-year-old daughter in 2013, before Churchill Wild had extensively…
1st Place - Polar Bear - Marlene Born - Arctic Safari - Seal River Heritage Lodge The 2024 Churchill Wild Guest Photo Contest has officially wrapped up! Once again, our guests blew us away with their stunning submissions. Narrowing it down to the winners wasn’t easy; the quality and creativity…
Guide talks to a polar bear at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Jad Davenport photo. by George Williams On the rugged shores of Hudson Bay, where the vast northern wilderness meets the historic waters of the Arctic, one name has defined authentic polar bear encounters for generations: Churchill Wild is the…
As if on cue, "Junior" arrived to meet guests at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Painting by Peg Gerrity. by George Williams Artist In Residence Peg Gerrity couldn’t believe it when she was greeted by a real polar bear shortly after arriving at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge last fall. She’d been…
Polar bear in fall colours on the Hudson Bay Odyssey. by Maggie Cole 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…
Opoyastin wolf pack on the ice at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge with red fox in background. Christoph Jansen / ArcticWild.net photo. by Christoph and Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.Net Every time you think you’ve figured wolves (or animals in general) out, they prove you wrong. But isn't that what wildlife photography…
Come on little ones! We have to go! Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.net photo. by Christoph and Fabienne Jansen / ArcticWild.Net Leaving your cozy lodge well before sunrise? Having breakfast out in the field at -40°C? Returning after dark? Welcome to the Nanuk Emergence Quest! In search of polar bears. Christoph…