Day 1
Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg for a relaxing stay at The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview. Dinner will be served around 19:00 so ensure your flight comes in mid-afternoon. During dinner meet your fellow travellers and your adventure specialist for a talk your upcoming polar bear adventure. After a restful night, you’ll be well prepared for your early morning departure to Churchill.
Overnight: The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview or similar. Dinner included
Day 2
Winnipeg – Churchill – Dymond Lake Ecolodge
Arrive in Churchill by air, where you will be greeted by one of our expert team, who will provide full instructions for your morning transfers. You will then board a fixed-wing aircraft for your journey to Dymond Lake Ecolodge, an intimate, fly-in wilderness retreat located on the remote Hudson Bay coast near Churchill. Renowned for its exceptional polar bear viewing, the lodge offers comfortable, rustic-chic accommodation and immersive guided experiences in one of Canada’s most pristine Arctic environments. Guests enjoy close-up wildlife encounters, insightful interpretation from expert guides, delicious home-cooked meals and unforgettable opportunities to witness the Northern Lights—all within a warm and welcoming lodge setting. Keep a keen eye out en route for possible sightings of caribou, moose, seals, wolves and, of course, the magnificent “Great Ice Bears”.
Upon arrival, your hosts will give you a tour of the lodge and help you settle into your room. Before any excursions, you’ll receive a comprehensive orientation on travelling safely in polar bear country. The day’s activities include a guided hike along the rugged, starkly beautiful coastline and an interpretive slideshow showcasing the wildlife of Hudson Bay. With luck, you’ll enjoy a clear night for viewing the Aurora Borealis - enhanced by the lodge’s dedicated Aurora viewing tower. Your day concludes with lunch and dinner, during which your hosts and guides will share captivating stories of life and adventure in Canada’s Arctic.
Overnight: Dymond Lake Eco Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3 – Day 4
Dymond Lake Ecolodge
Each morning, after a hearty breakfast, your guides will outline the plan for the day’s excursions. Should bears be spotted near the lodge, the schedule may be adjusted to make the most of these exceptional viewing and photography opportunities. Walks are set at a comfortable pace, allowing ample time to observe and capture the surrounding wildlife and scenery.
Upon returning to the lodge, relax with appetisers before enjoying one of the signature tundra-inspired dinners. Evenings often feature an engaging lecture or slideshow presentation led by one of Churchill Wild’s knowledgeable guides or staff.
On clear nights, you may also be treated to a spectacular display of the aurora borealis, a common delight at this northern latitude. Bedtime is entirely at your leisure, and you can rest assured you’ll never miss a moment—staff keep watch over the grounds and skies and will wake you if the Northern Lights or a nocturnal polar bear makes an appearance.
Overnight: Dymond Lake Eco Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5
Dymond Lake Ecolodge – Churchill
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to pack for your return flight to Churchill, bid farewell to your hosts, and capture a few final photos. Following another exhilarating aerial journey, you’ll arrive back in Churchill, where your luggage will be stored until hotel check-in later in the day.
The afternoon is yours to explore and enjoy this unique frontier community at your leisure. Recommended local highlights include Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, the Itsanitaq Museum and the Parks Canada exhibit. For those seeking additional adventure, dog sledding and helicopter charters fit perfectly into the schedule. If you’re interested in either activity, please book through us so we can ensure your return flight aligns with your tour departure.
You’ll then return to your accommodation for a well-earned rest before your sixth and final day with the bears.
Overnight: Churchill hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6
Churchill – Winnipeg
Today, you’ll journey across the tundra in a purpose-built tundra vehicle for another unforgettable day of polar bear viewing. Transfers to and from the station are provided at 08:00 and 17:00 respectively, so be sure to enjoy breakfast beforehand. A delicious lunch “with the bears” will be prepared and served during your tour.
Your southbound flight to Winnipeg is scheduled for this evening, and we wish you safe travels as you ease back into reality. On arrival in Winnipeg, collect your bags, exit through the arrivals doors and make the short walk to your accommodation.
Overnight: The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview or similar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7
Fly home
After a restful night’s sleep, it’s time to pack your bags and prepare for your journey home. Make your own way to the airport in time for your departing flight.
