As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn polar bears concentrate along the coast near Churchill, Manitoba as they wait for Hudson Bay to refreeze.
This predictable shoreward aggregation creates one of the world’s most accessible opportunities to observe Ursus maritimus in relatively close proximity from guided tundra buggies, boats, and shore-based viewpoints.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Tundra Buggy Departure and Coastal Routes (Churchill Operators) |
| Wapusk National Park Coastal Tundra (guided overland/air access) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.