06/18/2024
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06/18/2024
Prairie Wild’s season opens today! 🥕🥬🍅
https://www.prairiewildmb.com/
A reminder that your first pick-up dates and times are as follows:
Grunthal, Tues. June 18 - 3-5 p.m. - Credit Union parking lot
Kleefeld, Wed. June 19 - 3-6 p.m. - 25120 Rd 35 N. Prairie Wild farm
Steinbach, Thurs. June 20 - 3-6:30 p.m. - Clearspring Mall parking lot - Steinbach District Farmer's Market
Please bring reusable bags or boxes to take your tender, delightful veg home in!
The 'prairie' makes sense, but why the 'wild'?
Our story begins in the Canadian subarctic, 60 kilometres north of Churchill, MB. Thirty-one years ago, Mike and Jeanne Reimer purchased a tiny shack on the coast of the Hudson Bay that would grow to be the world's foremost polar bear tourism and Arctic safari lodge. It was the beginning of a company known as Churchill Wild.
Over time, they recognized the need for produce that hadn't travelled thousands of kilometres, was picked ripe - not green, and would arrive in good condition.
Enter Karli and Riley Friesen. Karli, Mike and Jeanne's daughter, married Riley Friesen from Kleefeld. Having spent years as chefs at the Churchill Wild lodges, they developed a vision to supply quality, local fruits and vegetables to the lodges and knew that, together, they could make it a reality.
Plans were made, hours of research conducted, ideas were scrapped, and some were brought to fruition. In 2019, Mike and Riley shook hands across the first apple tree planted on 12 acres of historical Kleefeld farmland. You know us as local gardeners on the prairies, but our origins are far from here.
Here at home, we are proud to provide our community with wholesome fruit and vegetables. At Mike and Jeanne's lodges, we are proud to showcase Manitoba's best to their international clients.
Churchill Wild, the world's foremost polar bear ecotourism lodges.
Prairie Wild, distinctly southern acres with uniquely northern roots.
06/16/2024
Happy Father's Day!
A selection of fathers and future fathers from guests at Seal River Heritage Lodge, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge and Dymond Lake Ecolodge. Intelligence, power and grace.
06/15/2024
Today, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of our natural world through the lens of our cameras. Nature Photography Day 2024 is not just about taking pictures; it's about connecting with the environment and sharing its wonders with others.
This year's theme focuses on the profound connection between humanity and nature, urging us to embrace the transformative power of harmonizing with the elements around us. It's a call to action to appreciate, protect, and preserve the wild spaces that still exist.
Enjoy a collage of photos from our wonderful guests.
06/10/2024
Most people think you can only see Churchill polar bears in the traditional polar bear viewing months of October and November, but you can actually see these great white bears along the Hudson Bay coast from July through to November. We know their secrets.
https://churchillwild.com/churchill-polar-bears-in-the-summer-2024-2025/
06/06/2024
Seal River Heritage Lodge version of Mike Lindell's MyPillow. Special offer available only on Churchill Wild's luxury summer polar bear walking safaris 😁
Summer polar bear season begins with Birds, Bears & Belugas on July 6! Limited availability. See open spots here: https://churchillwild.com/adventures/birds-bears-belugas/
Ethan Pronovost photo.
06/05/2024
This World Environment Day, let's unite under the theme "Our land. Our future. We are " to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our planet. As we face challenges like land degradation, desertification, and drought, it's crucial that we act now to restore and conserve our precious ecosystems.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to providing solutions to land degradation, desertification and drought.
06/03/2024
Some summer time fun last year at Seal River Heritage Lodge. What a great group of guests and of course our guides!
Summer.. we're ready for ya! 😎
06/01/2024
June is National Indigenous History Month, and we'd like to celebrate and recognize Swampy Cree First Nations guide Albert "Butch" Saunders, who has been instrumental in helping Churchill Wild develop Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge into a world-class wilderness destination for polar bears, black bears, wolves, moose and more.
https://churchillwild.com/swampy-cree-guide-butch-albert-saunders-a-snapshot-frozen-in-time/
Thank you Albert!
Photo of Albert Saunders by Jad Davenport
Wildlife photos by Albert Saunders
Manitoba
05/31/2024
My, what big teeth you have Mr. Bear 👀! What an incredible photo by Andy Skillen at Seal River Heritage Lodge.
https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/seal-river-heritage-lodge/
05/30/2024
Wolves have gained a lot of interest at our Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge; we operate two Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast safaris in February/March and Nov/Dec. However, this isn't the only time to see wolves. You can also experience great wolf encounters throughout the summer and into fall.
When the wolf pups are too young to hunt, the pack will keep them safe at a rendezvous site. This site, often in proximity to our lodge, becomes a hub of activity, offering our guests a window into the intimate world of wolves.
Our Arctic Discovery (https://churchillwild.com/adventures/arctic-discovery/) and Hudson Bay Odyssey (https://churchillwild.com/adventures/hudson-bay-odyssey/) safaris are great options if you're interested in polar bears and wolves... and the weather isn't as cold!
These photos were taken in the summer by Ken Burgener.
05/29/2024
Sleepy mom and cub at our Seal River Heritage Lodge during the summer! 😍 Our season starts in just over a month, we can’t wait to see how the polar bears are doing.
https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/seal-river-heritage-lodge/
Photo credit to Jianguo Xie
05/27/2024
Conversations with a polar bear… 🐻❄️
"Hey listen... Uhm.. I like to have a lot of..."
Video by Maggie Cole at Seal River Heritage Lodge.
https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/seal-river-heritage-lodge/
05/22/2024
A Tribute Letter to Andy MacPherson
We recently received a Tribute Letter from Polar Bears International notifying us that Churchill Wild guests Doug and Kim Goldsmith had made a donation in memory of the late Andy MacPherson.
"We were lucky enough to have Andy as our guide at Seal River in 2016," wrote Doug and Kim. "Our trip to this magnificent lodge was one of our best vacations ever. We were so saddened to hear of Andy’s death. He was a wonderful human. We were lucky to have known him."
Thank you so much Doug and Kim ❤️
For those of you who didn't know Andrew "Andy” Charles MacPherson, he was widely acknowledged as the world’s top polar bear guide, and a major force behind the evolution of polar bear safaris and walking tours at Churchill Wild over the course of 15 years. Andy passed away suddenly and peacefully at the age of 51 in his home in Ucluelet, B.C. on January 30, 2022.
“He was sitting in a chair wrapped in a blanket with his feet in front of our little electric fireplace,” said Andy’s partner Jody Steeves, her voice heavy with emotion. “I thought he was just reading the news. I walked down the stairs and said, ‘Look at the beautiful sunrise, have you seen the hummingbird yet?’ And he was just …”
Gone.
Regarded by his peers as the most knowledgeable and experienced polar bear guide in the world, Andy was heavily involved in the development of Churchill Wild’s industry-leading safety program for walking with polar bears.
Andy was among the first people ever to witness polar bears hunting beluga whales during the summer, and was one of the lucky few to observe true romance among polar bears, but his wilderness experiences were not just limited to the great white bears.
Andy’s guiding adventures included viewing grizzlies, black bears, whales and wolves on Canada’s West coast, stalking muskox in the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, paddling with manatees and looking for jaguars in Belize, leading photo-ops for penguins in the Antarctic, exploring for narwhals in the high Arctic, dancing with caribou and howling with wolves on the tundra, and finally, walking with polar bears on the Hudson Bay coast — where he trained numerous guides to do the same — and fell in love.
We miss you every day, Andy. 💕
Photos by Pat Maloney, Jad Davenport, Robert Postma Photography, Paula Curtin, Chase Teron, Gaynor Dunkley, Joanne Weeks, Rimma Aronov, Shel Zolkewich and Jayne Shepherd.
Read full blog post, "Remembering Andy MacPherson (1970-2022)" here: https://churchillwild.com/remembering-andy-macpherson-1970-2022/
05/22/2024
Oh, hey Scarbrow! A snapshot from a time that feels both like yesterday and a lifetime ago. These photos may have been captured almost 10 years ago, but the memories they hold are timeless.
05/21/2024
The force is strong in the fall at Nanuk. Our Hudson Bay Odyssey Safari https://churchillwild.com/adventures/hudson-bay-odyssey/ runs from August to September, which we believe is the perfect time of year to visit us. Here's why:
- The weather is cool but comfortable, so you don't need winter gear.
- As autumn approaches, the bugs start to leave, so you can enjoy the outdoors without annoyance.
- The leaves begin to change in September, creating a beautiful contrast for photos.
- The northern lights start to appear in the night sky, adding a touch of magic to your experience.
But that's not all. You'll also get a chance to see a variety of wildlife around our lodge, where polar bears wander by, wolf pups become more active, black bears feast on berries, and moose graze in the willows.
Whether you're a wildlife lover, a nature enthusiast, or a photographer, you'll find something to enjoy on our Hudson Bay Odyssey Safari. It's a beautiful time of the year to travel, and a great way to experience the sub-Arctic wilderness.
Photos by Tomas Koeck
https://www.tomaskoeck.com/
05/20/2024
Contrary to popular belief, polar bears in our region do not spend the entire year in snowy and icy environments. In fact, it’s perfectly natural for them to roam the land when the tundra is green and lush.
Polar bears venture onto the ice in late November or early December for seal hunting and mating. By early July (just in time for our Birds, Bears & Belugas safari! https://churchillwild.com/adventures/birds-bears-belugas/), they return ashore to enter a state of ‘walking hibernation’, living off their fat reserves, foraging for berries, and hunting beluga whales until the Hudson Bay re-freezes.
This cycle includes experiencing the typical summer and autumn seasons, with daily temperatures fluctuating between a high of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).
Video by Maggie Cole. Note: Polar bears are on the outside of the fence. Humans are on the inside 🙂
05/18/2024
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ian Stirling, a legend in polar bear research and a long-time scientific advisor to Polar Bears International, who passed away on May 16.
05/14/2024
Churchill Wild's Director of Business Development Jackie Storry (right) and Sales Manager Sue Brown are at Rendez-vous Canada in Edmonton! https://rendezvouscanada.ca/ If you want to learn more about walking with polar bears at the Churchill Wild ecolodges, make sure to track them down.
Bonus: They're super friendly 😊
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05/13/2024
A great photo by Dennis Fast - large polar bear on the move during the summer at Seal River Heritage Lodge!
05/12/2024
Happy Mother’s Day from our Churchill Wild polar bears! We’ve had so many wonderful Moms at the Churchill Wild ecolodges over the years and we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all Moms for all that you do! You are very much loved and appreciated!
Full moms and cubs gallery here: https://churchillwild.com/happy-mothers-day-a-mothers-and-cubs-photo-album-2024/
05/10/2024
“We leave the rhinos behind and start walking in silence toward the bear. The afternoon light is gorgeous and even though some dark menacing clouds are moving this way, I feel like nothing can spoil this moment. In fact, the dark clouds add a little bit of textured drama to the scene.
The polar bear is lying on a patch of grass and as we approach I can see that his legs are stretched out all the way in front of his torso, his head resting in between them. Just like my cats do at home.
This is just an incredible experience and something I'll always remember. Being in this wild place, under nature's own terms, is just incredible. In the distance we can make out another white blob, slowly approaching on the beach. With all this excitement we already forgot that we are standing on a polar bear highway.” - Cristina Garcia from Travel For Wildlife
Read full blog here: https://www.travel4wildlife.com/when-polar-bears-sleep/
05/10/2024
Women Who Have Walked with Polar Bears
https://churchillwild.com/women-who-have-walked-with-polar-bears/
Over 8,000 guests have walked with polar bears at Churchill Wild’s remote ecolodges on the Hudson Bay coast, and more than half of them have been women.
From amateur and professional photographers to bucket listers, retirees, professional travelers, mothers and daughters, wildlife aficionados, nature lovers, bloggers, writers, filmmakers, solo travelers, wives and husbands, from all corners of the world. Women’s travel groups have booked full lodges more than once, with more full-lodge female bookings on the immediate horizon.
We’ve also just created the Churchill Wild's Women Travel Group, a private Facebook group where like-minded women who have been to our lodges can share their stories and photos, and where those who are thinking about visiting can ask questions of those who have already been to the lodges.
There is no way to include all the fabulous females who have been to the Churchill Wild lodges in one post, but this is a start. We’re over 80 percent sold out for 2024, Birds, Bears & Belugas kicks off the season at Seal River Heritage Lodge on July 6, and Churchill Wild is rolling at full steam again.
There are over 4,000 good reasons for that…
And you are all greatly appreciated!
05/09/2024
Enjoy this polar bear series by Robert Postma at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge! 🐻❄️
05/06/2024
Summer is coming…
Photo by Matthias Breiter. Matthias filmed with us years ago and released a feature called “Polar Bear Summer”!
05/01/2024
“You really get spoiled at Nanuk, there are not 200 photographers around. The experience is so isolated and intimate, when it’s just you and nobody else, on a pristine, beautiful landscape with wildlife that’s right with you… There’s no experience like that I could ever imagine.”
Tammy Kokjohn couldn't believe it when she was told she'd won a trip for two on the Hudson Bay Odyssey at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge in Churchill Wild's 30th Anniversary contest last year. Then she lived it. With polar bears, wolves and a rare interaction between the two.
"Of course, we didn't know if the wolves were going to interact with the polar bear. And they literally came so close to each other. Then they just skirted around us and the polar bear got up and watched them walk by, and it was just like, 'Wow'. I was in awe. I didn't know which way to look. Should I look at the wolves or the polar bear?”
Read the full story here: https://churchillwild.com/polar-bears-wolves-dream-comes-true-for-tammy-kokjohn-on-hudson-bay-odyssey/
All photos by Tammy Kokjohn on the Hudson Bay Odyssey Safari: https://churchillwild.com/adventures/hudson-bay-odyssey/
04/30/2024
What a majestic looking polar bear 🐻❄️! This was captured at Seal River Heritage Lodge during the summer.
Photo by Dennis Fast
04/29/2024
Check out this video! This was captured last July 7th on the Birds, Bears & Belugas safari at Seal River Heritage Lodge; first departure of the season, and our first walking excursion.
We had three polar bears hanging around the lodge, so it wasn’t a far walk to go see them, and WOW… that moment you realize you’re standing on the same ground as a polar bear is nothing short of breathtaking. I’ll never forget that feeling.
I wasn’t scared, the guides ran us through some training in the compound before we went on our first walk, they explained the safety protocols and what deterrents they use, and the three guide system has been perfected to a tee over the past 30 years.
In the video you can see a polar bear hanging out on a rock, staff watching from our viewing tower, and a curious polar bear who came to check us out. This was during low tide, you could walk out pretty far. Eventually the water would rush back in later in the day.
Walking with polar bears is truly incredible! 😍
~ Maggie
04/25/2024
Calling all women travellers‼️
We want to introduce our new private Churchill Wild's Women Travel Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchillwildswomentravelgroup
Whether you're flying solo on a Churchill Wild safari, joining us with a group of friends, or interested in a future trip, this is your exclusive space to connect, share stories, and forge friendships with fellow female explorers from around the globe.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, swap travel tips, ask questions, and spark your adventure alongside a supportive community of women who share your passion for discovery.
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Conversations with a polar bear… 🐻❄️ "Hey listen... Uhm.. I like to have a lot of..." Video by Maggie Cole at Seal River Heritage Lodge. https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/seal-river-heritage-lodge/ #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #PolarBears #PolarBear #Humour #TalkingToAnimals #Monday #MondayFunday #MondayMotivation #MondayMood #Wildlife #WildlifeVideo #Nature #Canada #Safari #ArcticSafari #Luxury #Travel
Contrary to popular belief, polar bears in our region do not spend the entire year in snowy and icy environments. In fact, it’s perfectly natural for them to roam the land when the tundra is green and lush. Polar bears venture onto the ice in late November or early December for seal hunting and mating. By early July (just in time for our Birds, Bears & Belugas safari! https://churchillwild.com/adventures/birds-bears-belugas/), they return ashore to enter a state of ‘walking hibernation’, living off their fat reserves, foraging for berries, and hunting beluga whales until the Hudson Bay re-freezes. This cycle includes experiencing the typical summer and autumn seasons, with daily temperatures fluctuating between a high of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). Video by Maggie Cole. Note: Polar bears are on the outside of the fence. Humans are on the inside 🙂 #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #Summer #PolarBears #PolarBear #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Luxury #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #Travel
Summer Polar Bears
Check out this video! This was captured last July 7th on the Birds, Bears & Belugas safari at Seal River Heritage Lodge; first departure of the season, and our first walking excursion. We had three polar bears hanging around the lodge, so it wasn’t a far walk to go see them, and WOW… that moment you realize you’re standing on the same ground as a polar bear is nothing short of breathtaking. I’ll never forget that feeling. I wasn’t scared, the guides ran us through some training in the compound before we went on our first walk, they explained the safety protocols and what deterrents they use, and the three guide system has been perfected to a tee over the past 30 years. In the video you can see a polar bear hanging out on a rock, staff watching from our viewing tower, and a curious polar bear who came to check us out. This was during low tide, you could walk out pretty far. Eventually the water would rush back in later in the day. Walking with polar bears is truly incredible! 😍 ~ Maggie #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #PolarBear #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #Safari #ArcticSafari #Summer #Wildlife #Nature #Canada #AdventureTravel #LuxuryTravel
Watch now, only on Netflix! Our Living World. Discover the secret that connects us all. Narrated by Cate Blanchett and including polar bear footage from Churchill Wild Polar Bear Tours, this stunning nature series explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet. Episode information and more from Netflix here: https://netflix.com/OurLivingWorld #OurLivingWorld #Netflix #ChurchillWild #PolarBears #Nature #NatureFilm #Life
It’s National Tourism Week (NTW) in Canada and the weather is warming up just in time! Now in its 14th year, National Tourism Week takes place from April 15-19 and is highlighted by a week-long social media campaign led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). The theme for 2024? Canada: Powered by Tourism https://churchillwild.com/its-national-tourism-week-in-canada/ As we celebrate National Tourism Week, let us recognize the invaluable contributions of tourism to Manitoba. Through experiences offered by organizations like Travel Manitoba and their many partners, which include Churchill Wild, visitors are heartily welcomed to explore Manitoba’s natural wonders, and embark on a journey of discovery, connection, and appreciation. Let the adventure begin! #NationalTourismWeek #TourismWeek #TourismWeekCanada2024 #GoGreen #ManitobaTourism #TourismCanada #Manitoba #Canada #Arctic #Luxury #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #PolarBear #PolarBears #Wolves #BelugaWhales #ExploreCanada #ExploreMB
If children don’t grow up knowing about nature and appreciating it, they will not understand it, and if they don’t understand it, they won’t protect it…. and if they don’t protect it, who will? Video Credit: Insta: @tomaskoeck on the Hudson Bay Odyssey at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/nanuk-polar-bear-lodge/ #ChurchillWild #Nature #Wildlife #Conservation #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #PolarBears #Wolves #PolarBear #Wolf #WildWolves #WolfPack #BlackBear #Bears #NorthernLights #Nanuk #NanukPolarBearLodge #NatureVideos
I wouldn't do it! Another encounter between a polar bear and two wolves from three years ago, which conveniently occurred right in front of Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/nanuk-polar-bear-lodge/ The wolves are definitely testy, but they know better than to get too close. Video credit to Insta: @rayniemorberg . . . #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #Wolf #Wolves #WildWolves #PolarBear #PolarBears #Predators #Respect #Wildlife #WildlifeVideo #Nature #Luxury #WolfTours #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris
Have you ever heard a (sideways) polar bear cub? 😃 Some of our archived footage from Seal River Heritage Lodge. This is from 2013. Always fun to travel back in time and look at these clips! Enjoy! https://churchillwild.com/adventures/birds-bears-belugas/ Guest are at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge right now on the Nanuk Emergence Quest, but it won't be long until we're back at Seal River Heritage Lodge for Birds, Bears & Belugas! #ChurchillWild #PolarBears #PolarBear #PolarBearCub #AnimalSounds #Cute #WildAnimals #Luxury #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #Safaris #WildlifeVideo #Travel
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Churchill Wild team and the Churchill polar bears! 💞🐻❄️
These might just be two bears playing… but with a little romantic music, we can call them lovers for today 💞😜. Whether you’re spending the day with your special someone or enjoying a moment of self-love, be sure to spread love and kindness wherever you go. Happy Valentine’s Day from the polar bears and all of us! Thank you again to @pperegrinefpphoto on Instagram for the footage. We love watching your content! #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #ValentinesDay #HappyValentinesDay #PolarBearLove #SpreadLove #WildLife #WildLifePhotography #Nature #Love
But you’re wrong if you think that the joy of life comes principally from human relationships.
“These two female polar bears became fast friends over the 4 days they chose to stay in our presence. In this clip, the one polar bear had nabbed a caribou antler from near the lodge and taken it out onto the ice with her so she could be near her napping friend.” @ppereginefpphoto (Instagram) shares her moment this past fall. Thank you Peggy! 😊
Churchill Wild offers walking polar bear safaris from our remote ecolodges on the Hudson Bay Coast. https://churchillwild.com/polar-bear-safaris/ This means you can: * Capture photos of polar bears at eye-level * Avoid the crowds, small groups only * Immerse yourself in polar bear habitat * Connect with wildlife on a deeper level Walking with polar bears is an unforgettable sensation, once you try it, you’ll want to return! Just ask our guests. 😄 Video by Build Films #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #PolarBear #PolarBears #Wildlife #WildlifeWalkingTours #WalkingWithPolarBears #WildlifePhotography #Luxury #AdventureTravel
Who’s ready for summer in Churchill this year 🙌🏻?! Churchill is not just a winter destination. It's also a summer paradise for wildlife lovers. You can see polar bears, beluga whales, shore birds, and more in their natural habitat.If you love polar bear photography, why not try something different and capture them in the vibrant summer colours? Video clips by Quent Plett and beluga whale clip by Gail Woloz. #ChurchillWild
Load the cannons!! This silly bear was playing around with one of the 300-year-old cannons in front of Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge last week. The cannon is not light; goes to show their strength! https://churchillwild.com/our-lodges/nanuk-polar-bear-lodge/ Video courtesy of Insta: @misshillstevens #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #PolarBear #Playing #PolarBears #Naval #History #Cannons #NanukPolarBearLodge #Wildlife #WildlifeVideo #30YearsChurchillWild
We witnessed a rare and fascinating wildlife encounter yesterday at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge: a wolf and a polar bear interacting. Will we see more of this on the upcoming Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast Safaris? https://churchillwild.com/adventures/cloud-wolves-of-the-kaska-coast/ Could happen with the ice forming so late! The wolves are bold and curious, and sometimes they like to tease and chase the polar bears, or even hunt their cubs when they are on their way to the ice. The polar bears are clever and cunning, and they often pretend to ignore or be uninterested in the wolves, until they make a sudden move. You can see more of how these two apex predators coexist in the National Geographic Series “The Big Freeze”, much of which was was filmed at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Watch the series and enjoy some fun behind the scenes clips at www.natgeo.com/wildlife Video by @misshillstevens on Instagram. #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #ApexPredators #Wolf #Wolves #PolarBear #PolarBears #NatGeo #NatGeoWild #Wildlife #WildlifeFilm #WildlifeVideo #WildlifeEncounters #NanukPolarBearLodge #HudsonBay #Canada #TheBigFreeze #30YearsChurchillWild
The first step in a polar bear encounter: Start a conversation! Compliment them! Polar bears are used to a very quiet environment, so the sound of a human voice is foreign to them and lets them to know you’re there. Next step... https://churchillwild.com/walking-with-polar-bears-five-decades-of-experience-and-an-exceptional-safety-record/ #ChurchillWild #WalkWithPolarBears #PolarBearEncounter #WildlifeEncounter #PolarBear #PolarBears #Bears #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #Luxury #Travel #AdventureTravel #Wildlife #Nature #Safaris #Churchill #30YearsChurchillWild
A little something to brighten up your day? Polar bear wiggles in 3...2...1! We don’t know about you, but we will never get bored of watching polar bears, especially cubs! Video by Adam Pauls at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. . . . #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #PolarBear #PolarBears #Bears #BearCubs #PolarBearsOfInstagram #BabyBears #Wildlife #Cuteness #WildlifeVideo #Luxury #Safaris #GroundLevel #PolarBearTours #PolarBearSafaris #WildlifeWalkingSafaris #ExploreCanada #ExploreMB #30YearsChurchillWild
How tough is this guy?! A three-legged polar bear bear we first saw at Dymond Lake Ecolodge in 2021 showed up this year at Seal River Heritage Lodge, and he's in great shape! It's thought he survived a crush injury while out on the ice when he was younger. A true inspiration and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these amazing animals. Video by Nolan Booth, photo by Kathryn Cehrs #ThreeLeggedBear #Resilience #Tenacity #Perseverance #AbilityToOvercome #HardWork #Inspiration #Nature #Wildlife #PolarBear #PolarBears #PolarBearsofInstagram #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #30YearsChurchillWild #Luxury #PolarBearSafaris #PolarBearTours #Churchill #Canada #ExploreCanada #ExploreMB
Howl with the wolves this November on our Cloud Wolves of the Kaska Coast Safari! 🐺 https://churchillwild.com/adventures/cloud-wolves-of-the-kaska-coast/ This has become one of our most popular tours! It’s had outstanding worldwide reach as one of the best places to see wolves in the wild. We currently have one room available on Nov. 16-25, 2023 and three rooms and one male share available on Nov. 23-Dec. 2, 2023. This trip is 9 nights long and includes return flights from Winnipeg > Churchill > Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, a pre and post stay at The Grand Hotel, food and beverage, your stay at the lodge, and all daily excursions. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is our most remote lodge, located 250 km south of Churchill, and offers a full kitchen, serving, and cleaning staff in a cozy, luxury, and rustic ecolodge. Think of us as an African Safari .. but in the Arctic. 😉 Video footage by Meline Ellwanger! https://www.instagram.com/meline.ellwanger/ #ChurchillWild #ChurchillWildSafaris #30YearsChurchillWild #Wolf #Wolves #WolvesofInstagram #WildWolves #WolfPack #Wolf #WolfDog #WolfVideo #WolfPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Howl #Howling #ArcticSafari #Luxury #Arctic #Rustic #Remote #WolfTrips #WolfPhotoTrips
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See polar bears at ground level. Talk to beluga whales. Touch the Arctic. The World’s Next Great Safari. Churchill Wild celebrates its 26th Anniversary this year as the only polar bear adventure company in the world that owns and operates remote fly-in polar bear eco-lodges in the Arctic. Our unique and exclusive lodges in Manitoba, Canada, include Seal River Heritage Lodge, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge and Dymond Lake Eco-Lodge. Both Seal River Heritage Lodge and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge are proud members of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World collection. Guests can view polar bears at ground level in both summer and the traditional fall season. Churchill Wild polar bear tours are true Arctic Safaris featuring specialized ground-level tours unparalleled in Arctic Canada. We also provide professional film and photo opportunities, with expert guides at ground-level, for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. An elite Arctic travel experience for dedicated wildlife adventurers.
