Fireweed Island Field Station Adventure
Adventure Plans & Activities
Guided by experts and accompanied by trained polar bear guards, you will step ashore to explore and witness a living landscape where polar bears roam and rest, undisturbed in their natural habitat. This is the most exclusive and immersive Arctic expedition we offer. With a maximum of just 8 guests per session, the Fireweed Island Field Station Adventure places you closer to the wild than any other experience in the world.
Arrive in Winnipeg
Upon arrival, make your own way to the Winnipeg hotel. Free day to explore Winnipeg
Free day to explore Winnipeg and The Forks - where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet, and where Indigenous people have gathered for thousands of years.
Winnipeg to Churchill to Fireweed Island
Check-out from Winnipeg hotel
Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
Helicopter transfer from Churchill to Fireweed Island
Settle into the Field Station, meet your guides, and begin your Arctic exploration.
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Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On Fireweed Island
Each day on Fireweed Island is guided by the weather, the wildlife, and the rhythms of the Arctic. Accompanied by trained polar bear guards and your Inuit guide, you will:
Trek the island on foot, exploring the landscape where polar bears roam through fields of purple fireweed
Photograph polar bears and other Arctic wildlife at eye level, in their undisturbed natural habitat
Spot beluga whales, Arctic terns, Sik-Sik and more - on land, in the sea and in the sky
Share intimate, small-group conversations about wildlife, culture, history, and the Arctic
Fireweed Island to Churchill to Winnipeg
Helicopter transfer from Fireweed Island to Churchill
Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill
Check-in at Winnipeg hotel
Depart Winnipeg
Check-out from Winnipeg hotel
Request a trip brochure
Your adventure begins and ends in Winnipeg, with your first and last nights at a Winnipeg hotel. The Forks - where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet - is a historic gathering place where Indigenous people have come together for thousands of years. Take time to explore this vibrant area before and after your Arctic expedition.
Each day, you will step ashore onto Fireweed Island - a remote, wild landscape where polar bears roam freely through fields of purple fireweed. Accompanied by trained polar bear guards and an Inuit guide, you will trek the island at ground level, witnessing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their undisturbed habitat. This is not observation from a distance. This is eye-level, on-foot exploration of one of the most extraordinary natural environments on the planet. Your guides know this land, its wildlife, and its rhythms - and they will share their knowledge, stories, and insights throughout.
Your home for 4, 5 or 6 nights is the Fireweed Island Field Station - a floating lodge gently anchored beside the island. Equipped with a kitchen and dining area, living space, bedrooms, washrooms, generator, solar panels and electrical outlets, the Field Station is a comfortable base for your Arctic expedition. Our award-winning Lazy Bear Lodge provisions the station with ice, fruit and deliciously-prepared food - the same care and quality you'd expect at our Churchill lodge, delivered to the edge of the wild.
What This Adventure Includes
Roundtrip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill
Shuttle service in Churchill included upon arrival and departure
All meals provided by the Lazy Bear Café
Guests time will be flexible including time spent photographing various wildlife, nature and northern lights.
Guests schedule will be determined by preferences, wildlife and weather conditions, all under the supervision of their amazing guide.
Helicopter travel from Churchill to Fireweed Island and return
Trained Lazy Bear Expeditions guide and guard
Adventure Photo Gallery
Every step carries the thrill of possibility. Your senses sharpen. Your perspective shifts. And in those unforgettable moments, your mind, heart, eyes, and lens align-capturing once-in-a-lifetime encounters with polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.
"My stay at the remote outpost near Fireweed Island was unforgettable. Every part of the experience reflected the care and professionalism of the Lazy Bear team, from the transfers to the outpost itself. The crew, guides, and staff made me feel safe, welcomed, and inspired, and an unplanned evening boat trip to see beluga whales became my favorite memory. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lazy Bear, and I named many characters in a screenplay I was writing after the wonderful people I met on that trip!”
Pick the perfect option
Adventure Dates & Prices
3 – 10
July, 2027
10 – 17
July, 2027
18 – 25
July, 2027
July 25 - August 1
2027
July 30 - August 5
2027
3 - 10
August 2027
10 - 18
August 2027
19 - 26
August 2027
24 - 31
August 2027
Fireweed Island Field Station Adventure
Additional Info
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Our Fireweed Island Field Station Adventure is recommended for ages 10 & up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Moderate: Moderate walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels.
- Invoiced in CAD funds
- Payments to be received in CAD funds
- Displayed USD prices are approximate conversions. Actual charges may vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations at the time of booking
Notes
- * Also offered for 7 Nights for $24,800 CAD or 8 Nights for $29,600 CAD
- All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
- Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
- Airfare is from Winnipeg to Churchill and return.
- Luggage restrictions in place: 50 lbs. maximum per person.
- Luggage handling included only in Churchill.
- Flight times and Winnipeg hotels are subject to change.
- Please contact us regarding customizations.
- All payments are non-refundable. There is an administration fee of $600.00 plus GST per person plus taxes to make changes to your reservation.
- Lazy Bear Lodge and Expeditions reserves the right to change prices and dates, and make itinerary changes due to circumstances beyond our control. Prices will not increase once a tour invoice or instalment payment has been paid.
- We recommend purchasing travel insurance for your adventure.
* Prices subject to change.
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