Polar Bear Expeditions to Churchill

2026 Polar Bear Expeditions

Join us for an unforgettable journey!

Polar Bears predictably migrate through the region surrounding Churchill, Manitoba every fall, and Gold Star Canadian Tours selects Expedition dates to maximize viewing opportunities.

Our world-class Polar Bear Expedition will bring you across the tundra to the shores of the Hudson Bay for the day trip of a lifetime!

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    2026 Departure Dates

    CALGARY OCT 25
    EDMONTON OCT 29
    EDMONTON NOV 01
    HAMILTON NOV 06
    HAMILTON NOV 07
    HAMILTON NOV 09
    OTTAWA NOV 13
    OTTAWA NOV 15
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    What’s Included

    Gold Star Canadian Tours 1-Day Polar Bear Expedition includes:

    • Non-stop roundtrip flight on a private chartered aircraft

    • Guided Tundra Buggy tour of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area

    • Breakfast in-flight, Lunch during the tour and Banquet Dinner in Churchill

    • Souvenir shopping and self-guided tour of Churchill 

    • All taxes, fees and gratuities are included

      Special guests on each tour may include Guest Scientists, Naturalists, and Professional Wildlife Photographers to provide awareness and education related to the region

      Booking Terms & Conditions

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    Itinerary

    Your Expedition Itinerary will be provided via email

    Your Expedition Package will be sent by email 30 days prior to your departure date, and include specific directions regarding parking and check-in times for your private chartered flight.

    Exact timing will be clearly indicated in your Expedition Package, but in general, the timing of your Expedition will be as follows: 

    6:30am:  Depart in our private chartered aircraft

    Breakfast during the flight

    9:30 am: Land in Churchill 

    Transportation to the Tundra Buggy departure point

    Guided tour aboard a Tundra Buggy 

    Lunch provided during the tour

    5:00 pm: Tundra Buggy tour complete

    Transportation into Churchill for souvenir shopping 

    6:30 pm: Expedition banquet dinner

    9:00 pm:  Board private charter flight home 

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    Join the Waitlist for 2027 Polar Bear Expeditions