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In many parts of the world, large social gatherings are still limited, but fortunately for scientists and animal enthusiasts, no one’s told the polar bears. As they do each year, the iconic Arctic creatures are set to gather in Manitoba’s Hudson Bay, and viewers from all over can tune in to observe them snooze, stretch, and spar from afar.
In early November, the western shore of Canada’s Hudson Bay is a beautiful blend of new ice and ancient boulders. Dusted with fresh snow, it presents a stunning contrast of black and white, enhanced by three playful Arctic foxes frolicking in front ofSeal River Heritage Lodge.
In a small Canadian town just south of the Arctic Circle, bear sightings are becoming increasingly common. One travel writer takes a tundra safari to find out why.
Polar bears are found inAlaska, NorthernCanada,Greenland,Norway, and other locales above the Arctic Circle. Since polar bears spend most of their time in the sea hunting food, the best time for viewing is when the ice melts and they spend most of their time on shore. These marine mammals, which are on theEndangered Species List, are truly magnificent to behold, particularly in their own natural environment.
Discover the captivating experience of walking with polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, where adventure and wildlife await in the Arctic Tundra.
It was our third trip to Churchill, Manitoba – The Polar Bear Capital of the World. It was late October when we flew into Winnipeg the night before setting off on a polar bear safari to our remote lodge on Hudson Bay. The last time we visited Seal River Lodge withChurchill Wild, it was freezing; this time around, it was a balmy zero degrees Celsius (32F) in Winnipeg. The weather outlook for Churchill was around minus 10 degrees. Perfect weather for polar bear tours. This was going to be a good week.