Churchill's Belugas, Polar Bears & Arctic Wildlife

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Why Choose Us?

The Heart of an Unforgettable Arctic Summer

Churchill may be best known for its autumn polar bear tours. But summer here is a whole different discovery, filled with energy, beauty, wildlife, wildflowers, and all sorts of surprises! If you're looking for a northern nature adventure off the typical track, Churchill delivers—with elements you won't find elsewhere.

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   Small Groups for Better Wildlife Viewing

   With no more than 14 guests, you'll have low-impact wildlife encounters and plenty of personal interaction with our Expedition Leader. And we split our small group in half when we travel by Zodiac to see the belugas, for the most intimate encounters.

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   Three Private Zodiac Excursions Among the Whales

   We use our own private motorized rafts, chartered from Churchill's highest-quality and most reliable boat company, to visit belugas in the mouth of the Churchill River—with no more than seven passengers per boat. This ensures clear viewing, easy photography access, and a flexible timetable.

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   Paddle with the Pod by Kayak

   When the tides are right, we offer you the opportunity to kayak among the belugas—an up-close encounter in silence broken only by the splash of your paddle and the whales' inquisitive interactions as they approach your boat.

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   Listen to Belugas by Hydrophone

   Belugas are delightfully vocal whales. And while it is thrilling to see them up close, our experience is enhanced by the chance to hear them as well. Most boat excursions don't offer the opportunity to listen in with hydrophones—but we do!

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   Take a Ride Behind Local Sled Dogs

   Just because it's not winter doesn't mean you can't have an authentic sled dog encounter. We meet a local Metis musher to learn all about this historic form of northern transportation and recreation, then take a ride behind his enthusiastic team as they pull us in a wheeled cart.

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   Northern Lights? The Odds May Be Good!

   Located directly beneath the Van Allen Belt, a band of energy-charged particles that wraps the earth's polar regions, Churchill is one of the best places on Earth to see the aurora borealis. As days get shorter toward summer's end, our chances increase to witness the lights in a darkening night sky.

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   Cultural Interactions with Local Residents

   Through years of developing close relationships with local people, we are able to offer our guests the exclusive opportunity to meet revered elders of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultures in Churchill. These Indigenous storytellers share their knowledge of past and present with our travelers.

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   The Finest Naturalist Guides on the Planet

   We are known worldwide for employing the highest-quality guides in the industry. Our Churchill Expedition Leaders have been guiding tours in this region for an average of more than 10 years, and they receive additional training from top scientists. They meet each guest in Winnipeg and travel with the group the entire way.

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   Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Superior North Country Experience

   We offer an exclusive guarantee, clearly stating that we will meet the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company.

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    Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey

    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. We have been the world's first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.