• Are there age restrictions for this Expedition?

    Our Journey to Fireweed Island All-Inclusive Adventure is recommended for ages 10 & up.
    Kayaking and Beluga AquaGliding™ are recommended for ages 10 years & up.

  • What is a single supplement fee?

    A single supplement fee covers the loss of income by the lodge when one single person occupies a room. That person pays a premium as room availability is limited during our operating seasons.

  • What are bugs like in Churchill mid to late summer?

    Each summer is different for bugs. In years of little rain we hardly notice them. Early summer seems, in general, to have more bugs. Later in midsummer and late summer there generally are fewer bugs. Good bug spray that contains 'Deet' as a main ingredient works best. Some guests will bring a bug jacket or screen hat. But if you have loose fitting clothing, long socks, closed toe shoes and a long sleeved repertoire of clothing, along with your favorite bug lotion/spray, you will be well prepared.

  • Are there any additional tours or interesting activities in Churchill?

    Besides kayaking and Beluga AquaGliding™, summer months offer ample hiking opportunities on some tours as well as summer Dog Carting. In the summer and fall you will have the opportunity to do helicopter tours, visit the Parks Canada center at the Churchill train station where they provide films, slideshows and lectures to visitors.

  • What type of planes will we be flying in from Winnipeg to Churchill and return?

    Your flight between Winnipeg and Churchill will be with Calm-air on either a chartered or regular flight. Further instructions will be provided upon booking and/or with your travel documents.

  • What are the typical temperatures in Churchill in July and August?

    The temperatures in July and August can range from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius (50 to 77 Fahrenheit).

  • What payment types are accepted?

    Winnipeg Office: 

    For reservations in Winnipeg we accept Visa and Mastercard or pay by Wire transfer, EFT or e-transfer in CAD funds and receive a 3% discount.

    All payments are charged in Canadian Funds. If applicable, funds will be converted to US Funds by your credit card company at the exchange rate they use at the time of processing.

    At The Lodge: Lazy Bear Expeditions, Lodge & Café accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit and cash.

    US credit card or debit: US and Canadian currencies are accepted. All payments are charged in Canadian Funds and converted to US Funds by your bank or credit card company at the exchange rate they use at the time of processing.

    Cash: It is best to bring Canadian Funds because US Funds are accepted at par with Canadian currency.

  • What does Lazy Bear supply?

    Boats are fully equipped with lifesaving equipment with the addition of full lifejacket suits for comfort and warmth if requested.

  • What should I pack for the trip?

    The weather in the summer can vary quite significantly. It can feel like summer and fall in the same day so both summer and fall clothing are recommended. We recommend packing the following:

    • T-shirts and shorts for the summer weather days

    • Loose fitting clothing, long socks, closed-toed shoes and a long-sleeved shirt and pants for cooler days or bug days

    • A wind breaker/sweatshirt/fall jacket for possible cool days, waterproof jacket and pants

    • Hiking shoes or runners. Stay away from sandals in case of bug days

    • Thermal under clothing, a touque (a close fitting hat covering your ears), mittens or gloves for the boat tours

    • A good shade hat, sun glasses, binoculars, camera

    • It is wise to bring a good bug spray that contains DEET as a main ingredient

    • Spare batteries for each camera type you bring

    • Charging cords for laptops, cell phones, tablets

    • We also recommend bringing along a small carry-on bag with your absolute necessities just in case your luggage makes it to Churchill after you do

  • How is this tour different from the Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure?

    This tour will take you to Fireweed Island where you will have the opportunity to disembark the boat on a zodiac and safely walk where the polar bears roam.

    You will benefit from having a professional photographer available during the Matonabee boat tour and the Arctic Crawler™ tour.

    Enjoy a lecture by a member of the Duke University Marine Lab at the Sam Hearne Interpretive Center at our dockside, and find out the latest on what we believe our Beluga friends are saying to us. 

    Kayaking and Beluga AquaGliding™ are included on this exclusive adventure.

    All meals, beverages and specialty coffees are included at (or provided by) the Lazy Bear Café and aboard the Matonabee.