Tundra Buggy Day, Lunch Aboard
Eight hours on the tundra with Frontiers North Adventures aboard an exclusive Tundra Buggy, rated 4.6 by 30 reviews.
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Churchill Polar Bear Tours Canada: Tundra Buggy Days, Packages And Prices
Seven Churchill tours sit below in two groups: four day and night outings and three packages from Winnipeg. Every card shows the operator, the duration and the guest rating.
- $484lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- About 600Polar bears on the shore each fall · average, mid-October to mid-November, Travel Manitoba
- Mid-Oct to mid-NovPeak bear window · bears wait on the Hudson Bay shore for the ice to form
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Experience
Bear season in Churchill is short, and these packages fill well ahead
from $7,926 per person, live price on the listing
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- Duration
- 6 days (5 nights)
- Meets
- Winnipeg, Lakeview Signature hotel
- Cancellation
- This package is final sale, with no refunds or date changes, per the listing.
- Run by
- Frontiers North Adventures
Churchill Polar Bear Tours: Numbers To Know
None
Roads into Churchill · train or plane only
About 44 hours
VIA Rail Winnipeg to Churchill · 1 day 20 h 15 min average, two departures a week
57,000
Beluga whales in Hudson Bay · about 4,000 reach the Churchill River estuary, Travel Manitoba
300 a year
Northern lights nights · Travel Manitoba's own claim, best January to March
40 passengers
Tundra Buggy capacity · day tours tend to sell out in peak season
-1.15 °C
October mean temperature · November mean -12.7 °C, Environment Canada 1981-2010
11,475 km²
Wapusk National Park · no road access, licensed operator required
7
Churchill tours compared here · across 2 trip types
$484
Lowest per-person from-price · Tundra Buggy day trip
Churchill Polar Bear Tours By Trip Type
Day and night tours
Full-Day Guided Tundra Buggy
Frontiers North Adventures runs this eight-hour autumn Tundra Buggy day, which guests rate 4.3 across 15 reviews.
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Private Heated SUV Road Safari
JAINVOYAGERS INC leads a private eight-hour road safari toward Hudson Bay in search of polar bears, with free cancellation.
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Private Aurora Night Drive
A private five-hour car tour through the arctic night with JAINVOYAGERS INC, hunting northern lights; free cancellation is included.
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Six-Day Package, Dog Sledding
Six days and five nights with Frontiers North Adventures, travelling from Winnipeg for polar bear viewing; the package rates 4.8 across 59 reviews.
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Six-Day Winter Aurora Package
Frontiers North Adventures runs this six-day northern lights and winter nights package from Winnipeg, rated 5 across 4 reviews.
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Seven-Day Summer Beluga Package
Seven summer days of belugas, polar bears and blooms with Frontiers North Adventures, rated 5 across 2 reviews.
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| Tour | Kind | On the night | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Six-Day Package, Dog SleddingFrontiers North Adventures | Packages from Winnipeg | Meal included | 6 days (5 nights) | Tour departure points | $7,926 | ★ 4.859 reviews | Check availability |
| Tundra Buggy Day, Lunch AboardFrontiers North Adventures | Day and night tours | Meal included | 8 hours | Tour departure points | $484 | ★ 4.630 reviews | Check availability |
| Full-Day Guided Tundra BuggyFrontiers North Adventures | Day and night tours | Meal included | 8 hours | Tour departure points | $496 | ★ 4.315 reviews | Check availability |
| Six-Day Winter Aurora PackageFrontiers North Adventures | Packages from Winnipeg | Meal included | 6 days | Tour departure points | $5,783 | ★ 5.04 reviews | Check availability |
| Seven-Day Summer Beluga PackageFrontiers North Adventures | Packages from Winnipeg | Meal included | 7 days | Tour departure points | $6,974 | ★ 5.02 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Heated SUV Road SafariJAINVOYAGERS INC | Day and night tours | Meal included | 8 hours | Tour departure points | $1,474 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
| Private Aurora Night DriveJAINVOYAGERS INC | Day and night tours | No meal | 5 hours | Tour departure points | $702 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
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Churchill Polar Bear Tours Month By Month
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Polar Bears
Belugas
Northern Lights
Mean High-21.9°-20.2°-13.9°-5.1°2.9°12.0°17.9°16.8°9.5°1.6°-8.9°-17.8°
Polar BearsFewer (July to September)Fewer (July to September)Fewer (July to September)Peak (from mid-October)Peak (to mid-November)
BelugasEarly (from mid-June)Peak (July and August)Peak (July and August)Late (to mid-September)
Northern LightsBest (January to March)Best (clearest skies)Best (clearest skies)PossiblePossiblePossiblePossiblePossible
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January
Mean High: -21.9 °C Mean Low: -30.1 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: Best (January to March)
Mean High: -21.9 °C
February
Mean High: -20.2 °C Mean Low: -28.8 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: Best (clearest skies)
Mean High: -20.2 °C
March
Mean High: -13.9 °C Mean Low: -23.9 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: Best (clearest skies)
Mean High: -13.9 °C
April
Mean High: -5.1 °C Mean Low: -14.4 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: Possible
Mean High: -5.1 °C
May
Mean High: 2.9 °C Mean Low: -5.0 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: -
Mean High: 2.9 °C
June
Mean High: 12.0 °C Mean Low: 2.0 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: Early (from mid-June) Northern Lights: -
Mean High: 12.0 °C
July
Mean High: 17.9 °C Mean Low: 7.3 °C Polar Bears: Fewer (July to September) Belugas: Peak (July and August) Northern Lights: -
Mean High: 17.9 °C
August
Mean High: 16.8 °C Mean Low: 7.7 °C Polar Bears: Fewer (July to September) Belugas: Peak (July and August) Northern Lights: -
Mean High: 16.8 °C
September
Mean High: 9.5 °C Mean Low: 3.1 °C Polar Bears: Fewer (July to September) Belugas: Late (to mid-September) Northern Lights: Possible
Mean High: 9.5 °C
October
Mean High: 1.6 °C Mean Low: -3.9 °C Polar Bears: Peak (from mid-October) Belugas: - Northern Lights: Possible
Mean High: 1.6 °C
November
Mean High: -8.9 °C Mean Low: -16.4 °C Polar Bears: Peak (to mid-November) Belugas: - Northern Lights: Possible
Mean High: -8.9 °C
December
Mean High: -17.8 °C Mean Low: -25.9 °C Polar Bears: - Belugas: - Northern Lights: Possible
Mean High: -17.8 °C
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| Month | Mean High | Mean Low | Polar Bears | Belugas | Northern Lights |
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| January | -21.9 °C | -30.1 °C | - | - | Best (January to March) |
| February | -20.2 °C | -28.8 °C | - | - | Best (clearest skies) |
| March | -13.9 °C | -23.9 °C | - | - | Best (clearest skies) |
| April | -5.1 °C | -14.4 °C | - | - | Possible |
| May | 2.9 °C | -5.0 °C | - | - | - |
| June | 12.0 °C | 2.0 °C | - | Early (from mid-June) | - |
| July | 17.9 °C | 7.3 °C | Fewer (July to September) | Peak (July and August) | - |
| August | 16.8 °C | 7.7 °C | Fewer (July to September) | Peak (July and August) | - |
| September | 9.5 °C | 3.1 °C | Fewer (July to September) | Late (to mid-September) | Possible |
| October | 1.6 °C | -3.9 °C | Peak (from mid-October) | - | Possible |
| November | -8.9 °C | -16.4 °C | Peak (to mid-November) | - | Possible |
| December | -17.8 °C | -25.9 °C | - | - | Possible |
Tundra Buggy, Road Safari Or Package: How Churchill Polar Bear Tours Compare
| Tundra Buggy day tour | Private road safari | Multi-day package from Winnipeg | Walking safari or lodge stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How you travel | 40-passenger Tundra Buggy in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area | Heated SUV or passenger van with a local driver-guide | Flight Winnipeg to Churchill, then Tundra Buggy and town days | On foot with a guide, or from a shoreline or tundra lodge (Travel Manitoba) |
| Length | 8 hours | 8 hours | 6 to 7 days | Not listed |
| From-price | $484 to $496 per person | $1,474 per private group, shown for a group of 1 | $5,783 to $7,926 per person | Not sold |
| Group size | Up to 40 | Private group | Up to 20 to 22 | Not listed |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Free cancellation up to 24 hours | Non-refundable | Not listed |
| What the listing says you reach | Polar bears and other northern wildlife from the buggy; lunch and refreshments aboard | Hudson Bay viewpoints, Cape Merry, Polar Bear Holding Facility exterior, Miss Piggy wreck | Itsanitaq Museum, dog sledding, several Tundra Buggy days; meals and flights included | Churchill Wild says its lodges are the only places to see wild polar bears and wolves on foot |
Churchill Polar Bear Tours On The Map
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Town And Gateway
- Six-Day Package, Dog Sleddingfrom $7,926
- Tundra Buggy Day, Lunch Aboardfrom $484
Coast And History
- Six-Day Package, Dog Sleddingfrom $7,926
- Six-Day Winter Aurora Packagefrom $5,783
Wildlife And Science
- Six-Day Winter Aurora Packagefrom $5,783
- Private Heated SUV Road Safarifrom $1,474
Wrecks And Landmarks
- Private Heated SUV Road Safarifrom $1,474
- ChurchillTown And Gateway
- Churchill Airport (YYQ)Town And Gateway · 6.6 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Churchill VIA Rail StationTown And Gateway · 190 m from Churchill in a straight line
- Parks Canada Visitor Centre, ChurchillTown And Gateway · 190 m from Churchill in a straight line
- WinnipegTown And Gateway · 1005 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)Town And Gateway · 1005 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Port of ChurchillCoast And History · 1.4 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Cape MerryCoast And History · 2.7 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Prince of Wales Fort National Historic SiteCoast And History · 3.9 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Itsanitaq MuseumCoast And History · 380 m from Churchill in a straight line
- Polar Bear Holding FacilityWildlife And Science · 5.9 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Churchill Northern Studies CentreWildlife And Science · 21 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Wapusk National ParkWildlife And Science · 103 km from Churchill in a straight line
- Miss Piggy WreckWrecks And Landmarks · 5.1 km from Churchill in a straight line
- MV Ithaca WreckWrecks And Landmarks · 16 km from Churchill in a straight line
What Guests Say About Churchill Polar Bear Tours
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“This tour was beyond amazing and exceeded expectations! Such a unique experience to see polar bears in their natural habitat and very well organized.”
“Our guide, Luke, was passionate and knowledgeable about the area and Polar Bears. His stories were entertaining and informative.”
“This trip has ben on our bucket list for a decade, and we finally went. Our guide, David, was fantastic, the town of Churchill was welcoming, and the polar bears did not disappoint.”
“From the time we met the Frontiers North guide at the Winnipeg hotel until we returned to the hotel from Churchill, everything was very smooth and well done.”
Where To Stay In Churchill And Winnipeg
Iceberg Inn
184 Kelsey Blvd, Churchill (town centre)
Check ratesLakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
1999 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg (near the airport)
Check ratesThe Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre
222 Broadway, Winnipeg downtown
Check ratesChurchill Polar Bear Tours FAQ
When is the best time to see polar bears in Churchill?
Bears gather along the Hudson Bay coast from mid-October to mid-November while they wait for the sea ice to form. Late October usually brings the most bears and the most tour activity.
How much is a one-day polar bear tour in Churchill?
Expect roughly $484 USD per person for the exclusive Tundra Buggy day trip and $496 USD per person for the autumn day tour, with lunch aboard on both. A private road safari starts at $1,474 USD for the whole group and increases with party size.
Can you see the northern lights and polar bears on the same trip?
Yes. Aurora season runs from late August to April, and the bears gather on the Hudson Bay shore from mid-October to mid-November, so one autumn trip can pair a Tundra Buggy day with a night drive for the lights.
How long is the flight from Winnipeg to Churchill?
Calm Air flies the route directly in about 2.5 hours. It is the only airline with scheduled direct service between Winnipeg and Churchill, and frequency varies by season, so check the live schedule before booking.
Is the Itsanitaq Museum free?
Current tourism sources group the museum with Churchill's free or low-cost attractions, and no entry fee has been verified. In a town of roughly 900 residents, hours shift with the season, so check opening times and any suggested donation when you arrive.
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