Lazy Bear Expeditions

Lazy Bear Expeditions A remote eco-tourism company leading Polar Bear and Beluga Whale expeditions on Hudson Bay, Canada.

“Up North And Personal”Spend your days meeting great white bears, aqua-gliding with smiling white whales, and then enjoy a spectacular sunset under an endless dancing sky! Experience our breathtaking Arctic on a unique and unforgettable adventure with Lazy Bear Expeditions.Professionally guided excursions will have you exploring the astounding flora and fauna around the town of Churchill and the r

ugged coast of Hudson Bay. In the summer, enjoy boating with Belugas, snorkeling, kayaking or viewing Polar Bears up close and personal in the Hudson Bay. In the Fall, hop on one of our amazing Arctic Crawlers to traverse the tundra and say hello to the 600 pound locals!Tours run from June through November include airfare from Winnipeg, accommodations, daily excursions and delicious local fare including elk, bison and arctic char.Book your Arctic Adventure at Lazy Bear Expeditions now — because once in a lifetime happens here!

THE LIGHTS ARE RAMPING UPSeptember is a perfect time to experience the aurora in Churchill. The nights are longer, offer...
08/24/2026

THE LIGHTS ARE RAMPING UP

September is a perfect time to experience the aurora in Churchill. The nights are longer, offering more opportunities to enjoy the aurora’s mystery and magic before colder weather sets in.

Lazy Bear Expeditions Ultimate Northern Lights Photo Adventure brings aurora-seekers from around the world to witness—and photograph—Aurora’s nightly dance of light and colour.

Want to go deeper? Our Ultimate Northern Lights Solar Science Adventure explores the science, stories and Indigenous perspectives behind this extraordinary phenomenon.

Our September 20–26 adventure also includes the fall equinox on September 22, a time of seasonal change and harvest celebrations.

Then, from October through November, Churchill’s other great spectacle takes centre stage: polar bears gathering on the tundra, waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze.

It’s all here in Churchill—the polar bear and Northern Lights capital of the world.

BOOK NOW FOR 2026 | LIMITED DEPARTURES
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THE ARCTIC KINGDOM OF ICE AND FIREFew places on Earth immerse you in a kingdom quite like the Arctic—a world of ice bene...
08/18/2026

THE ARCTIC KINGDOM OF ICE AND FIRE

Few places on Earth immerse you in a kingdom quite like the Arctic—a world of ice beneath your feet and fire blazing across the sky.

And this kingdom has its kings and queens.

Polar bears rule here—the Arctic’s apex predator and the worlds’ largest land carnivore.

This may sound like something from a dream were it not for what Lazy Bear Expeditions guests witness each October and November: powerful adult males, mothers with cubs, and other Arctic wildlife.

And while the bears wait for the return of the sea ice, another spectacle unfolds above them.

The northern lights ignite the dark Arctic sky.

Science tells us that charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field to create the aurora. Indigenous people share their own understanding of these lights—stories of ancestors dancing in the sky, or caribou running through the night, their fur creating sparks of light.

Different ways of understanding. One extraordinary sky.

Polar bears below. Northern lights above.

Ice and fire.

Join us for our Ultimate Polar Bear Adventure.

October–November︱Limited Availability
BOOK TODAY!

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There are proposals… and then there are proposals Lazy Bear style. 💍🌸Surrounded by the wild beauty of Churchill and a se...
08/13/2026

There are proposals… and then there are proposals Lazy Bear style. 💍🌸

Surrounded by the wild beauty of Churchill and a sea of fireweed, Lazy Bear Expeditions Head Guide Deacon found the perfect place to ask one very important question.

And she said YES! ❤️

We couldn’t be happier for the two of them as they begin their next adventure together.

And yes, for those looking closely — that’s a shotgun on Deacon’s back...for polar bear safety, not to influence the answer! 😂🐻‍❄️

Congratulations to the happy couple! A pretty perfect proposal in Canada’s Real North.

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THE GREATEST WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER IN NORTH AMERICAMost people have read stories, watched documentaries or seen photographs...
08/12/2026

THE GREATEST WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER IN NORTH AMERICA

Most people have read stories, watched documentaries or seen photographs of polar bears.

But nothing prepares you for the moment you encounter one in the wild.

You feel its presence—its size, power, majesty, beauty and silence.

Arctic royalty. One of Earth’s greatest survivors.

Now imagine standing in its realm, scanning the endless Arctic wilderness.

Then someone whispers:

“Polar bear.”

Hearts race. Cameras rise. Conversations stop.

You are in the polar bear’s world now.

Welcome to the Ultimate Polar Bear Adventure with Lazy Bear Expeditions.

October through November 2026
Book now. Availability is going fast.

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07/29/2026

Another perfect ending to another perfect day.

Approximately 3,000 beluga whales, including two incredible superpods. Eight polar bears, including one swimming and two sparring along the shoreline. Curious Arctic sik-siks darting around our guests’ feet. A flawless Hudson Bay sunset, followed by a glowing red moon rising over the water.

Some days, nature doesn’t just meet expectations—it exceeds them.

Tomorrow, Canada’s Real North™ writes the next chapter.

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THE GREATEST ARC WHEN WATCHING AN AURORAThe Northern Lights have inspired awe for thousands of years. Its ever-changing ...
07/27/2026

THE GREATEST ARC WHEN WATCHING AN AURORA

The Northern Lights have inspired awe for thousands of years. Its ever-changing colours, patterns, and arcs of light paint a nightly layer of wonder across already brilliant night skies.

Yet the greatest arc is the one traced across our hearts, leaving grateful tears and memories that never fade.

The foreground in this image is the Churchill Radar Station, used in the 1960s to track launches from a nearby American-Canadian rocket range. Closed and abandoned in 1985, the exterior building now bears a mural painted by Jason Botkin that pays tribute to the Sayisi Dene First Nation, showing caribou antlers and a person raising their hands in prayer.

In Churchill, the northern lights are about place and culture just as much as they are about sky.

Join us September 2026, and change your stars!

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THE GREAT POLAR BEAR GATHERING BEFORE THE ICEImagine a place where, for thousands of years, polar bears—the world's larg...
07/20/2026

THE GREAT POLAR BEAR GATHERING BEFORE THE ICE

Imagine a place where, for thousands of years, polar bears—the world's largest land carnivores—have gathered each autumn, guided by an ancient rhythm toward another great gathering: the return of the sea ice to Hudson Bay.

They wait along the shores, watching the first ice spread across the bay, anticipating the season that unlocks their ancestral hunting grounds. Soon, they will venture onto the frozen sea in search of ringed seals—the nourishment that will sustain them through the months ahead and help mothers raise the next generation of Arctic giants.

And yet, there is a third gathering: ours. We come to witness this wilderness wonder, our hearts and minds equally nourished by the rare privilege of seeing an ancient cycle continue—the enduring relationship between polar bears, sea ice and the Arctic.

Welcome to Lazy Bear Expeditions ‘Ultimate Polar Bear Adventure’.

The great polar bear gathering is waiting.

October through November, 2026.
Limited availability.

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WHERE AUTUMN MEETS THE AURORASeptember 22 marks the fall equinox in Canada—the moment when the earth’s axis is neither t...
07/13/2026

WHERE AUTUMN MEETS THE AURORA

September 22 marks the fall equinox in Canada—the moment when the earth’s axis is neither tilted toward nor away from the sun, bringing nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness.

In Churchill, Manitoba, September is one of the best times to experience the North. With typically lower precipitation and reduced cloud cover, the month offers excellent opportunities to witness the spectacular northern lights. The milder temperatures also make September a comfortable time to enjoy the aurora before winter's colder weather and snow arrive.

From September 20–26, Lazy Bear Expeditions' Ultimate Northern Lights Photo Adventure offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the magic of the aurora, encounter polar bears and other northern wildlife, and more—all in Churchill, Manitoba, recognized by TIME as one of the World's Greatest Places.

Canada’s Real North is calling you. Will you answer?

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06/30/2026

READY TO EXPLORE COASTAL ARCTIC WATERS

Powered by 2,400 horsepower and purpose-built for Arctic exploration, Lazy Bear Expeditions' Coast Guard-certified flagship, Matonabee, is ready to launch another season of unforgettable adventures.

Our signature full-day wildlife experience takes guests Up North and Personal™ to witness pods of beluga whales, polar bears roaming and swimming along the Hudson Bay coast, and the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic—all from the comfort of an exceptional expedition vessel.

Named after the renowned Indigenous leader, guide, and explorer Matonabee, our flagship features multiple outdoor viewing decks, comfortable leather seating, a fully equipped galley, and our unique underwater viewing area—Windows to the Sea.

Join us and experience the Arctic in comfort, adventure, and awe.

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WILDLIFE. CULTURE. NORTHERN LIGHTS.DISCOVER CHURCHILL'S SPIRITS OF THE NORTHImagine iconic wildlife—polar bears, beluga ...
06/25/2026

WILDLIFE. CULTURE. NORTHERN LIGHTS.
DISCOVER CHURCHILL'S SPIRITS OF THE NORTH

Imagine iconic wildlife—polar bears, beluga whales, moose, caribou, 250 bird species, and more—animating the land, sea, and sky.

Imagine listening to, and learning from, local Indigenous Nations—Inuit, Cree, Métis, and Dene—whose ancestors have lived on and cared for this region for thousands of years.

Many Indigenous stories and traditions tell of the northern lights as the spirits of ancestors or animals, dancing, playing, or racing across the night sky.

Now imagine yourself beneath the aurora—your spirit lifted skyward amid nature’s most spectacular, colorful, and ever-changing phenomenon.

In that moment, you may discover an illumination within that reaches far beyond the sky.

Join us this fall at Lazy Bear Expeditions in Churchill, Manitoba —the polar bear, beluga whale and northern lights capital of the world!

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313 Kelsey Boulevard
Churchill, MB
R0B0E0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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+18666872327

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