Churchill Polar Bears
Nov. 11th - 19th, 2025
2 Spaces Available!
Experience the Churchill Polar Bears Photography Adventure
Join wildlife photographer Dawn Wilson in the Polar Bear capital of the world, Churchill, Manitoba.ย Every year Churchill becomes a stopping point for nearly 800 Polar Bears migrating through as the sea ice begins to form again in the later half of the year.ย Traveling in a 4×4 van, you will be able to safely observe and photograph these majestic bears with the help of a knowledgeable guide.ย This is a bucket list tour for every wildlife photographer and we are pleased to bring this extraordinary experience to a small group of women once again.
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About Your Leader….
Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer specializing in images and stories about wildlife of high latitudes and high altitudes of the Rocky Mountains and Alaska. With more than 600 bylined articles and photo credits, Dawn’s text and photography has appeared in numerous regional and national publications, includingย Colorado Life,ย Colorado Outdoors,ย Wyoming Wildlife,ย Outdoor Photographer,ย MotorHomeย magazine,ย Nature’s Best Photography, and many others. In addition to her editorial work, Dawn leads multiple workshops each year in North and South America to photograph wildlife, such as brown bears in Alaska and birds of Louisiana. She also leads photo tours in Rocky Mountain National Park. She served two terms as President of the North American Nature Photography Association and has been the co-host of The Nature Photographer Podcast. Learn more at dawnwilsonphotography.com.
4 Participants
No single supplement available for this tour.
$11,550
Accomodations:ย You will be staying in a local B&B with shared rooms (two twin beds) and shared bathroom.
Payment Schedule:
May and Aug. 2025
Nov. 11th – 19th, 2025
Day 1 (Nov. 11th) โ Arrive Winnipeg, check-in to airport Courtyard Marriott.ย Dinner as a group (not included)
Day 2 (Nov. 12th)ย โ Fly to Churchill, check-in to accomodation*, town orientation
Day 3 (Nov. 13th) โ Full day looking for wildlife
Day 4 (Nov. 14th)ย โ Full day looking for wildlife
Day 5 (Nov. 15th)ย โ Full day looking for wildlife
Day 6 (Nov. 16th)ย โ Full day looking for wildlife
Day 7ย (Nov. 17th)โ Full day looking for wildlife
Day 8 (Nov. 18th)ย โ Town activities* before departing for Winnipeg
Day 9 (Nov. 19th) โ Depart for home at any time
*Due to the nature of airline travel in the North we do not promise bear viewing on Churchill arrival or departure day.
Nov. 11th – 19th, 2025
Churchill 2025
Deposit
Nov. 11th – 19th, 2025
Cancellations are only effective upon WIWP receiving a written cancellation notification, signed by the client. Deposits and payments are used to secure and pay for the clientโs accommodations, transportation, guides, internal flights and all aspects of the clientโs trip and are non-refundable.ย
We understand that conflicts arise, so if you need to cancel and if WIWP fills your spot at full price prior to the due date of the final payment, a refund, less a 20% administration fee and
less any non-refundable air tickets purchased, single supplement, etc. may be issued; however, there are no guarantees. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance, in most cases this will be your only opportunity to recoup non-refundable fees.ย
In the event a client fails to join a safari/tour/workshop, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no tour fare refund will be made. Some airfare may be non-refundable and WIWP is not responsible for providing a refund for any penalties or non-refundable airfare. There will be no refunds from WIWP for any unused portions of the tour. The above policy applies to all travel arrangements made via WIWP.ย
CHANGE IN TOUR/WORKSHOP:ย
WIWP will make every attempt to operate a safari/tour/workshop once confirmed, but will reserve the right to cancel and/or change a trip at our sole, reasonable discretion at any time due to insufficient bookings, unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants and/or reasons beyond its control, such as: strikes, wars, acts of God, acts of government, civil unrest or any other cause whatsoever, that may make operation of the tour impossible, illegal, or inadvisable.ย
In the event that WIWP changes or postpones the date(s) or itinerary of any safari/tour/workshop due to any reason set forth above, then no refund shall be due to the client.ย
In the event that WIWP cancels the tour, then all tour payments received from the client shall be refunded, and said refund will be the limit of WIWPโs liability. WIWP is not responsible for any expenses incurred by clients in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other tour-related expenses.ย
Roundtrip Airfare Winnipeg-Churchill
Two nights accommodation at Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Winnipeg
Five nights accommodation at local B&B
Five Full Day Polar Bear ToursAll transportation in Churchill
All meals in Churchill (Breakfast at B&B, lunch in the field, and dinner at local restaurant)
Expert photography mentoring by your leader, Dawn Wilson
Airfare to Winnipeg
Gratuities for your leader and guide
Lunch and Dinner Day 8
All meals Day 9
Travel insurance
Easy, you will be traveling in a vehicle but there will also be walking short distances in snow and freezing temperatures.