PLACES TO STAY
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near Churchill, MB, is the most accessible place in the world to safely observe Polar Bears in the wild, Canada
Churchill, MB, is the most accessible place in the world to safely observe Polar Bears in the wild, Canada is a top spot to see Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Autumn. Churchill, Manitoba, is the Polar Bear Capital of the World; bears congregate on the Hudson Bay shore in October and November.
SIGHTING TIP
October and November in Churchill, MB; Tundra Buggy tours allow close encounters; late June for mothers with cubs near Wapusk National Park.
Coordinates
58.8000°N, 94.2000°W
HABITAT
Sea ice platform essential for hunting seals; uses terrestrial areas in summer when ice melts; dens in snowdrifts for winter births
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km