by Steve Selden | Jun 5, 2019 | Tour News
We’re just starting to get the itch for Churchill’s polar bear season even though Churchill Summer season has not even started as of yet. And, although there’s a chance to see the King of the North in the summer months, once October and November roll around, polar bears rule the land in and around Churchill. With that yearning tugging at our souls, we thought it would be fun to publish some of the best images from polar bear seasons of the past. These should inspire all to venture to the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill, Manitoba to see these incredible animals!
Until then, stay posted for news and updates from Churchill toward the end of the month. We cannot wait to see what this summer reveals around Churchill! It should be another wild season with unexpected happenings in the far north.
Looking ahead to the new year of 2018. Drew Hamilton photo.
Polar bear on the Precambrian rocks of Churchill. Alex de Vries – Magnifico photo.
Arctic Hare scavenging for a morsel of food on the Churchill tundra. Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.
A cross fox loping along the tundra in search of prey. Colby Brokvist photo.
A polar bear basks in the cold with visions of ice on the Hudson Bay. Bonnie Chartier photo.
Beautiful shot of the Churchill Inukshuk. T Whipple photo.
Polar bears have seemed to adapt in recent years to less “ice time”. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Polar bear family walking the tundra in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
by Steve Selden | Apr 29, 2019 | Tour News
Stretching polar bear in the snow of Churchill. Dennis Minty photo.
Polar bear testing the ice off the coast of Churchill. Colby Brokvist photo.
Looking ahead to the new year of 2018. Drew Hamilton photo.
A sleepy polar bear waking up from an afternoon nap Alex De Vries-Magnifico photo.
Polar bear resting in the willows in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Polar bear season is six months away but we can’t help ourselves with these awesome images of the King of the North. Churchill gets its share of polar bears in the summer months but the real influx and buzz comes in October and November. If you have not made it to Churchill yet to see these incredible beauties, find a way to make it there. We will bring you all the exciting news and images from next polar bear season when it arrives. In the meanwhile stay informed on Churchill summer season which will begin in late June and run through mid – August. There should be all kinds of surprises heading your way!
by Steve Selden | May 6, 2018 | Churchill Photography
A polar bear basks in the cold with visions of ice on the Hudson Bay. Bonnie Chartier photo.
Polar bear cleaning his fur in the fresh snow. Leah Okin Magowan photo.
A polar bear lounging in the refreshing Churchill snow. Alex De Vries-Magnifico photo.
Nursing polar bear cubs. Jeff Klofft photo.
Only five months to polar bear season so we all have some time to relax. Especially these polar bears from past seasons. Really great shots of the King of the north!
by Steve Selden | Oct 31, 2016 | Tour News
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Brad Josephs and his group of travelers were on their way to rover launch last week when they spotted a sight that most on – board the rover had never seen. No, not the
iconic “king of the north” the magnificent polar bear, although many of those beautiful creatures were in their future, but a stoic immature snowy owl. An “amazing sighting” according to Brad!
Iconic snowy owl perched on a snow covered rock. Brad Josephs photo.
This was just a preview of what was to come. “We had the most bears I have ever seen at one time on halfway point. They were all over the place!” Brad stated following a sensational day in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA). A sow with two cubs of the year (coys) definitely stood out as the highlight of the expedition though
numerous polar bears with varied behavior kept the group in awe for hours and hours. This is a good sign for the ongoing season as the polar bear numbers are growing daily.
.”It was so incredible that this female felt so comfortable snuggling her precious little babies just 30 feet from our Rover.” reported Brad regarding the intimate interactions witnessed by the group.
Sow and her two coys approaching a polar rover. Brad Josephs photo.
Sow polar bear and her two coys snuggling in a kelp bed. Brad Josephs photo.
Red poll in a willow tree. Brad Josephs photo.
Polar rovers enjoying polar bears on the tundra. Brad Josephs photo.
Adult polar bear approaching the groups’ polar rover. Brad Josephs photo.
Brad’s Natural Habitat Adventures group listening to Churchill River Mushing’s head musher Kelly Turcotte. Brad Josephs photo.
Natural Habitat Adventures band of avid adventurers in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
The group rounded out their memorable and exciting time in Churchill with dogsled rides with Churchill River Mushing and owner/musher Kelly Turcotte. Kelly gives a history of mushing in Churchill while the group enjoys bannock and a hot drink after the rides in his authentic trappers tent. As you can see the group bonded well on their
amazing adventure in the north!
