Get wet & wild this summer!
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Leave the Churchill estuary and head into the Hudson Bay where the Polar Bears are after leaving the melting sea ice and where 60,000 Beluga Whales can be seen in super pods! Summer is an amazing time to visit Churchill!

The kayaking trip with belugas was magical. The polar bear sightings on the coastal tour were beyond any expectation. Stepping out on pan ice was like walking on jewelry. It was wholly amazing. The guides were fabulous ambassadors for the region and for Lazy Bear.

- J. Schrom, USA

The whole experience was pure magic from beginning to end. I did not rate any of the tours because each one was exceptional in its own way and although I do not use social media, I have a big mouth and lots of friends and I will be singing your praises for a long while yet. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much.

- T. Nation, Canada

Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure

With 60,000 Beluga Whales filling the Hudson Bay and Polar Bears leaving the melting sea ice, summer is an amazing time to visit Churchill! During our Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure come aboard our brand new flagship vessel the Matonabee, the ONLY Arctic touring vessel with underwater viewing on the planet, and explore the Hudson Bay coastline where the majestic polar bear are migrating at this time of year! Our beautiful Arctic Crawlers™ will take you to experience the vast expanse of the tundra with its beautiful flora and fauna and wildlife. Over the course of this five-day adventure, our experienced guides will take you to beautiful wild places that offer the very best opportunities to see Polar Bears, Beluga Whales, Arctic Sik Siks, over 200 nesting or migrating bird species, seals, Arctic Hare, Arctic Fox, and more. We are the only company in Churchill that goes to where the Polar Bears are at this time!

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Season: July - August
Location: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Duration: 6 Nights

Is this adventure for me?

Physical Rating - Easy: Light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Age Requirement: Our Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure boat tour is recommended for ages 10 & up. Kayaking and Beluga AquaGliding™ are recommended for ages 10 years & up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lazy Bear’s Captain will take you into the Hudson Bay, in our customized Transport Canada certified vessel. On this unique adventure, together, we will explore one of the more remote Polar Bear viewing areas on the west side of Hudson Bay. Since the majority of Polar Bears are in this viewing area during the summer months, our adventure gives you the best opportunity to see Polar Bears in their summer habitat. During the summer season, Polar Bears can be seen swimming, exploring around the rocks and wildflowers, as well as sunbathing along the shore.

Along the same shoreline, hundreds of Beluga Whales come to feed, mate and give birth in the warm, shallow near-coastal waters. Our Beluga Whale Boat/Fort Tour will focus on viewing the beautiful Beluga Whales in their natural habitat in the Churchill River and into the Hudson Bay area as they feed on schools of Caplin, Arctic Char and Brook Trout. We will also go ashore for a walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort. Kayaking or Beluga AquaGliding™ with the whales are available as optional extras.

Next, you will hop on a summer Tundra Tour on one of our brand-new, custom-built, state of the art Arctic Crawlers™ tundra vehicles with all the modern amenities including USB ports, to view the beautiful landscape. This tour will be on the same vehicles we use for our fall Tundra Tour. Later that evening after a delectable supper, depending on weather and cloud coverage, it may be possible to see the Northern Lights.

The Churchill Heritage Tour takes you through Churchill and the surrounding area where you will be exploring various historic sites. These include Cape Merry, an outside tour of the polar bear jail, the wreckage of the famous plane, "Miss Piggy", and many other historic sites that make Churchill the town it is today. You may walk around and take pictures or stay on the bus if you prefer.

Please inquire about customizations for group or individual reservations. Customizations can include additional Winnipeg nights and/or additional tours (based on availability).