Canada - Classic Polar Bears

See the world's greatest concentration of wild polar bears
Explore the frozen wilderness in specially adapted vehicles
Experience life in this remote frontier town
Superb photo opportunities for bears and Northern Lights

The mighty polar bear is widely considered the most intriguing and awe-inspiring of all animals. Even the region that he rules takes his name – the Greek word, “arktos” translates as bear. It is because of this amazing animal that we travel to the small grain port of Churchill on the western coast of central Canada’s Hudson Bay, home to a wide variety of Arctic wildlife. However, a warming climate and melting ice sheets are affecting Arctic ecosystems, threatening the future of all polar bears and this tour helps to support the work of the WWF and the research they undertake in this fragile wilderness.

Every autumn, the tundra at the shores of the Hudson Bay becomes a stopover for more than a thousand polar bears on their annual migration to the pack ice. Whilst the bears mostly live solitary lives, spotting them individually on the ice can be a monumental feat. However, in Churchill at this time of year, you have the incredible opportunity to see large numbers of them in a relatively small wilderness area.

At one time, the unavoidable confrontations that occurred between man and bear almost always resulted in the bear coming off second best, but with increased tourist interest and a new awareness of the importance of conserving the bears, the people of Churchill are committed to helping the great animals migrate safely through their now famous town. This tour will also allow you to meet the people who live in this fascinating North American community and the challenges they face in this isolated area. This flagship polar bear expedition offers wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and adventure travellers alike the rare opportunity to visit one of the world‘s most extraordinary creatures, in the wilds of the Canadian Arctic.

Group Tours are regularly available between October and November.

2010 Departure Dates
October	November
10th - 16th	2nd - 8th
11th - 17th	3rd - 9th
14th - 20th	6th - 12th
17th - 23rd	7th - 13th
19th - 25th	10th - 16th
21st - 27th	14th - 20th
23rd - 29th
25th - 31st
27th - 2nd Nov