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Aurora at Nanuk Lodge | Credit: Churchill Wild / Charles Glatzer
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Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge | Credit: Churchill Wild / Jad Davenport
Credit: Churchill Wild / Robert Postma
Adventure at Nanuk Lodge | Credit: Churchill Wild / Chas Glatzer
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Wildlife | Credit: Churchill Wild / Jad Davenport
Wolf | Credit: Churchill Wild / Robert Postma
Canada

Hudson Bay Odyssey (Tour code: 16632)

Starts and Ends
in Winnipeg
Travel Periods
03 Sep 27 - 15 Sep 27
Experience
Travel Style
Independent Holiday Packages
Experience untamed wilderness, encounter polar bears up close, wander endless tundra, and end your days under the northern lights in seven days of pure Arctic adventure.

Highlights

Daily guided hikes across the tundra to view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, up close and personal, in their natural habitat

Indulge your taste buds with tundra-inspired cuisine, complemented by select Canadian wines

Sky-gazing! The lodge’s location beneath the Aurora Oval offers the opportunity to enjoy the greatest light show on Earth from within the lodge or out in the secure compound

Educational evening presentations by lodge managers or naturalist guides about Arctic ecosystems, landscape, and lifestyle

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Overview

Some places on Earth still hold secrets. On the Hudson Bay Odyssey, an extraordinary seven-day journey along the southern coast of Hudson Bay, three distinct worlds converge to create one of the planet’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Here, in the Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management Area, the boreal forest whispers its ancient stories to the tidal flats, while the tundra stretches endlessly toward the horizon.

The journey begins with a flight south from Churchill, soaring over the vast expanse of Wapusk National Park and the historic York Factory trading post. This is merely prelude to what awaits at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, where wilderness luxury means waking to polar bears moving across the morning tide flats.

Each day unfolds with new promise as expert guides lead guests through this untamed realm in specialised all-terrain vehicles designed to navigate the intricate maze of waterways along the southern Hudson Bay coastline. Here, polar bears share the stage with black bears emerging from forest shadows, wolves that can appear on a whim, and moose wading through channels rich with migratory birdlife. Every wildlife encounter happens at ground level, offering a perspective that transforms observation into intimacy.

As evening light paints the sky in impossible colours, return to the lodge’s welcoming embrace. Over delicious tundra-inspired cuisine, watch the wildlife through floor-to-ceiling windows. When darkness finally claims the sky, step onto the viewing deck where the aurora borealis might emerge to dance above this convergence of worlds.

There are some places in life you never forget. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is one of them. Situated in one of the wildest places on Earth, areas along the coastline here can make you feel like you’re on another planet. And something spiritual floats on the winds.

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Inclusions

2 nights in Winnipeg at The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel
4 nights at the Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Roundtrip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill, Manitoba
Roundtrip airfare between Churchill and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Meals as per itinerary
All excursions and guide services in Churchill and at the Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Itinerary

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Day 1 Winnipeg

Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at the Grand by Lakeview at the Winnipeg Airport. Meet the rest of your group at an orientation dinner.

Overnight in Winnipeg at The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel

Dinner
Winnipeg
Winnipeg | Credit: Brydon McCluskey

Day 2 Winnipeg Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

You will depart Winnipeg for Churchill early in the morning. Upon arrival in Churchill, you’ll be met by expert staff and transferred to a private charter for your one-hour flight to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready for wildlife sightings en route to the lodge. Upon arrival, hosts will provide a tour and show you to your room. Lunch will be served soon after, and before heading out on your first excursion, you’ll be thoroughly debriefed regarding your stay in polar bear country. Your first day includes an afternoon of exploring the coastline in search of the “Great Ice Bear.” Back at the lodge, enjoy appetisers followed by a signature tundra-inspired meal. Evenings typically include an informative lecture or slideshow presentation narrated by one of Churchill Wild’s knowledgeable guides or staff. On clear nights, there may also be a chance to view one of the spectacular aurora borealis displays common at this latitude.

Overnight at the Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Winnipeg → Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge | Credit: Churchill Wild / Scott Zielke

Day 3 - 5 Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Each morning, after a hot breakfast, guides will outline a plan for the day’s excursions. If there are bears near the lodge, the morning tour may be delayed to take advantage of these photo and observation opportunities. The lodge is always staffed, so there is also the option to stay behind and take photos of the wildlife around the lodge or simply relax and enjoy the pristine view.

Daily outings may include the following, depending on weather and ground conditions: Coastal exploration of the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline using a combination of human power (walking!) and specially outfitted all-terrain vehicles. Routes will vary, but ample time will be provided to photograph polar bears and the other wildlife that inhabit this unique environment. Exploration of the river deltas and vast beach ridges of this pristine area, or staying close to the lodge to take advantage of opportunities to photograph polar bears and other wildlife. Churchill Wild staff will monitor the skies after dark and provide a gentle wake-up call if the northern lights make an appearance.

Overnight at the Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Polar Bear | Credit: Churchill Wild / Robert Postma

Day 6 Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge Winnipeg

After another hearty lodge breakfast, air transfers will begin back to Churchill. Have cameras ready for the return flight, as it provides excellent opportunities for great aerial shots. Back in Churchill, you’ll spend the day with a tour guide exploring Churchill and the surrounding area, learning about its rich history as a seaport and ex-military town. The tour will include stops such as the Parks Canada exhibit, the Itsanitaq Museum, and the Polar Bear Jail. Along the way, the guide will point out murals commissioned in 2016 as part of the SeaWalls mural festival. Before a group dinner, there will be free time to shop for last-minute souvenirs at the unique gift stores in Churchill.

The flight south to Winnipeg will take place that evening. Upon arrival, collect bags, exit through the arrivals doors, and return to The Grand Hotel.

Overnight in Winnipeg at The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge → Winnipeg
Credit: Churchill Wild / Richard Voliva

Day 7 Winnipeg

After a restful sleep you will pack your bags in preparation for your flight home.

Accommodation

The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel

Winnipeg
Just steps away, we’re across the street and to the right of the airport terminal James A. Richardson International Airport – YWG.
Every room features a Keurig coffee machine with complimentary Starbucks coffee pods, a 46 inch LED Samsung Smart TV with 20 HD Channels, mini-fridge, complimentary Vivreau water in a designer glass bottle, and washrooms designed with a day at the spa in mind. The Blue Marble is the in-house restaurant and it is opened for lunch and dinner. 

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Situated next to pristine Arctic waters on Hudson Bay with Canada’s Boreal Forest as its backyard sits Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, one of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. The diverse ecosystem surrounding Nanuk is home to Canadian icons such as polar bears, black bears, wolves, and moose.

From the safety of the fence surrounding the Lodge, view the northern lights or get up-closeand-personal with the polar bears and other wildlife that meander past, as curious about you as you are about them. The eight guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms are housed in two guest wings and connected to the main dining room/lounge area. Private, cozy sitting areas outside each room overlook the Bay and are perfect for downtime. After a long day trekking the tundra, kick back in our lounge and enjoy an informative presentation by our guides or simply relax and enjoy conversations with new friends.

Additional information

Official language
French & English
Local currency
Canadian Dollars

2027 Dates

  • September - 3, 7, 11 & 15

Excluded

  • International airfares and taxes
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
  • Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
  • Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
  • Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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