Churchill, Manitoba
The Polar Bear Capital of the World
Polar bears, beluga whales, and the aurora on Hudson Bay.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Churchill, Manitoba.
See wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy.
Swim or kayak with belugas in summer.
Northern Lights on clear nights.
Remote frontier town reached by rail or air.
The world's best polar-bear viewing.
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Churchill is the polar bear capital of the world — every autumn, bears gather on Hudson Bay, viewed safely from Tundra Buggies. Summer brings thousands of belugas to the river, and clear nights bring the aurora. A bucket-list Arctic trip.
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Safety Overview
Churchill, Manitoba
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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