Sub-Arctic Tours

08/13/2026

A mother’s instinct never switches off. 🐻‍❄️🐻‍❄️🐻‍❄️

Mom and her two cubs quickly noticed a large male approaching, his face still stained from feeding on a beluga carcass nearby.

She wasn’t taking any chances.

Keeping her cubs close, she led them into the water and put some distance between them and the much larger bear. Fortunately, the male had no interest in the little family and continued on his way.

For a mother polar bear, vigilance is part of survival. When she has young cubs with her, avoiding other bears—especially large males—is often the safest choice.

Just another incredible moment of wild polar bear behaviour here in Churchill, Manitoba. ❤️‍🔥🐻‍❄️

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

Momma Bear scanning, I love the texture and composition of the white, grey and black. 

08/11/2026

Momma Bear having a good look around.

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

What a day!!!! Still transferring photos and videos to Lightroom……stay tuned 🐻‍❄️🥰🐻‍❄️🥰🐻‍❄️🥰🐻‍❄️

08/09/2026

🐻‍❄️ A Churchill first for me.

After all the years I’ve spent watching polar bears around Churchill, I’ve never personally witnessed something quite like this — two family groups meeting face to face.

The cubs were incredibly curious about one another, each wanting to get a little closer and figure out who these new faces were. Meanwhile, both mothers kept a very close eye on the situation, making sure curiosity didn’t bring the cubs too close together.

There was no rush — just curiosity, caution, and two mothers carefully watching over their little ones.

Such an interesting interaction to witness, and one of those moments in the wild that I won’t soon forget.

📍 Churchill, Manitoba
🐻‍❄️ Polar Bear Capital of the World

08/02/2026

Cute 🐻‍❄️🥰🐻‍❄️