Churchill Wildlife Management Area & Tundra Buggy Tours
Churchill Wildlife Management Area
Ride a giant tundra buggy deep into the coastal tundra for close-up views of wild polar bears waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze.
Every late autumn, hundreds of polar bears gather on the eastern coast of Churchill, waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze so they can head out to hunt seals. The wildlife management area is off-limits to independent visitors. The only way in is by tundra buggy (also known as a Polar Rover) on a day tour with a licensed operator. These tall vehicles have observation decks and let you photograph polar bears, Arctic foxes, and ptarmigan safely. Day tours start from about CA$500, and in peak season you need to book up to a year in advance. Mornings and evenings are extremely cold, so bring cold-weather gear.
Opening hours
Oct–Nov approx. 08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Churchill Northern Studies Centre
- MV Ithaka Shipwreck
- Polar Bear Holding Facility
- Miss Piggy Plane Wreck
- Itsanitaq Museum
- Churchill Station & Parks Canada Visitor Centre
- Cape Merry Battery
- Churchill River Beluga Whales