We highly recommend avoiding any important meetings or events the day after your trip ends and suggest allowing for ‘buffer time’ to account for any potential travel delays.
POLAR BEAR MOTHER & CUBS
Witness Mother Polar Bears Introducing Their Cubs to the Arctic World
Overview
Experience one of nature’s most tender moments. Immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s largest polar bear denning region for an unforgettable encounter on an unforgettable polar bear photo safari.
Be among the select few to witness the rare and magical moment when newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their dens alongside their protective mothers. Feel the thrill as the cubs take their first wobbly steps in the snow, exploring their icy surroundings under the watchful eyes of their mothers.
- 2026
- 2027

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Expedition Highlights
- Witness newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their dens
- Limited-access photo safari in Wapusk National Park
- Heated tracked vehicles to get you closer to polar bear dens
- Opportunities to photograph caribou, ptarmigan, and Northern Lights
- Cozy lodge accommodations in remote arctic wilderness
Your Itinerary
From Winnipeg to Churchill to the remote lodge, experience the full Arctic Journey.

Arrive in Winnipeg

Flight to Churchill

Travel to Lodge

Mother Bear & Newborn Cubs
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Other Wildlife & Northern Lights

Churchill Tour
Newborn Polar Bear Cubs Lodge
A refurbished naval communications base, the Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge stands almost 100 m/ 300’ on top of an old beach ridge, located just south of Churchill, Manitoba. Isolated in the middle of the tundra, the lodge is as self-sufficient and “off grid”. This rustic lodge provides some of the world’s best access to polar bear mothers and newborn cubs in Wapusk National Park.
- Single, double and quad rooms available
- Wood-burning fireplace in the central lounge
- A sauna is available, but please note showers are not available, due to remote location
- Electric power provided by onsite generators




Dates & Rates

- 2026
- 2027
What's Included
Meals:
- All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) while in Churchill & The Lodge
- Appetizers and a drink will be provided during your briefing at 8 PM on day 1
Accommodations:
- 9 nights, Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge
- 2 nights, hotel in Churchill
- 2 nights, hotel in Winnipeg
Round-trip train ticket from Churchill, MB to Chesnaye, MB
Flights/Transfers from Winnipeg, MB (YWG) to Churchill, MB (YYQ)
Not Included
- Meals enroute to/from the lodge, unless noted*
- Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Winnipeg or Churchill
- Satellite phone or internet usage
*Meals in Winnipeg are the responsibility of the guest and are not included in trip pricing excluding welcome drink and appetizer.
Rates & Payment
- Prices listed are per person based on double occupancy and are in CAD
Payment Terms
- CAD $2,750 deposit required at time of booking.
- Second payment of 20% is due 360 days prior to departure
- Third payment of 30% is due 240 days prior to departure
- Final payment due 120 days prior to departure date.
Cancellation Policy
- All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
- Cancellations received up to 360 days prior to departure are refunded in full less an administrative fee of CAD $500 (+tax) per person.
- If cancellation is received between 359 and 240 days prior to departure, the deposit is forfeited.
- Cancellations between 239-120 days to departure: All payments are 50% refundable.
- For cancellations received between 119 days and the departure date, all deposits and payments are forfeited.
Travel Arrangements
- Travel arrangements between your point of origin and Winnipeg (YWG) are the responsibility of the traveller.
- We strongly recommend that participants traveling on reduced-fare airline tickets avoid scheduling their journey home on the final day of the trip, as any changes or deviations from the ticketed itinerary may result in penalties, regardless of the reason.
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Insurance
- Due to the nature of this trip, trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended. It is a condition of joining this expedition that you must be insured against medical and personal accident risks and have search and rescue coverage.
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