I was recently invited on a trek through the subarctic tundra of Churchill, Manitoba with my 12-year-old son, for a bucket-list adventure following polar bears in the wild. The tiny Canadian town has a trifecta of natural wonders: it’s the polar bear capital of the world, home to the largest concentration of beluga whales on Earth, and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, visible on approximately 300 night per year.
On a guided, all-inclusive tour with Frontiers North, we not only got up-close with polar bears (from the comfort of an elevated Tundra Buggy), but we went dogsledding (without snow), and enjoyed a night of bowling with a group of local kids/junior rangers, while getting a little taste of what life is like living in Churchill. It was an unforgettable Canadian expedition, and one that we will never forget.
To read all about our amazing adventures, check out these stories I wrote (linked below), or browse through some highlights of our trip shared through the photos below.
Travel + Leisure – This Tiny Town in Canada Has Northern Lights Views 300 Nights Per Year–Plus Polar Bears and Beluga Whales
Miami Herald – Tundra Trek: Searching for Polar Bears on a Canadian Subarctic Safari
Lonely Planet – In Pursuit of Polar Bears (feature in Epic Snow Adventures guidebook – coming soon!)
