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RE: Alternative travel methods to Nunavut?

by gertrudevanranden 18 March 2012

"I know the danger of polar bears, this wouldn't be the case for Churchill. " Isn't Churchill where everyone goes to see the Polar Bears?…
Alternative travel methods to Nunavut?

by rforensky 14 March 2012

Writing from Ottawa at the moment. I was curious on the cheapest way one could travel northbound into Nunavut and the Canadian arctic.…
CHURCHILL, CANADA - POLAR BEARS

by samuvk 25 January 2012

Want to see the Polar Bears. Some time in October of 2012. Better the 2 or 3 week. From Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st or from Saturday…
RE: Manitoba Natural Habitat Adventures share

by battybilly 20 January 2012

Why not just go in polar bear season - up to Churchill on the train, from Winnipeg? It might be a lot cheaper.
Churchill Northern Studies Center

by kelseymc 25 November 2011

Hi there, I just returned from a three week trip up to Churchill, Manitoba where I stayed at the Churchill Northern Studies Center (CNSC)…
Re: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by Profax 13 November 2011

*Travelling to Churchill pt 1* we have just returned from our trip to Churchill (2011/10/22 - 24). If you want to go to Churchill overland…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by Profax 10 July 2011

Hi, Thanx for your postings. SFO car rental: For christmas holidays we rented a car from SFO drove to Lake Tahoe then across Nevada ("lone…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by 5107 10 July 2011

In Manitoba (where Churchill is) there is no law requiring snow tires. Most cars have an all season tire with very good traction in…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by living 10 July 2011

I think the BC law came in two years ago. It has always been the case though, that if you have an accident in the snow and you do not…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by roremc 10 July 2011

Is the law in BC new? Here in Alberta there is talk of making taxis and rentals have to have winter tires. How one of the rental car compani…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by living 09 July 2011

A few years ago Canayjun (a poster here) went to Churchill with another poster from Australia (Waltzing Matilda). They travelled independant…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by roremc 09 July 2011

No car rental companies in Canada use winter tyres except any operating in Quebec.
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by bzookaj 09 July 2011

>Once rental company "Alamo" San Francisco told me in winter that there is not such a thing as snow tires in America !!!!!! That is ridicul…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by carracar 09 July 2011

Your best bet would be book VIA RAIL & hitch a ride to the garbage dump & wander around attempting to enter the food chain...carracar…
RE: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by fluffy_bunny 09 July 2011

Tour companies like [Tundra Buggy|http://www.tundrabuggy.com/polar-bear-tours] only operate early-ish October to mid November. But many…
Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba

by Profax 09 July 2011

Hi, we are thinking about going to Churchill to watch the Polar Bears this fall. Whats the best time, considering the length of the dayli…
Churchill to Yellowknife and beyond

by gingerenglishman 15 March 2011

Hey all, I am planning a trip to Canada and North America and would love to travel right through Canada but I was wondering…
Re: Astronomic hotels

by DaveT 29 November 2010

Churchill, Manitoba has a dome dedicated to viewing the Northern Lights. It was built as a research facility but is now privately owned…
RE: Polar Bears and the Rockies

by fluffy_bunny 04 April 2010

The best place in the world to see Polar Bears is Churchill, Manitoba. There are companies that offer tours. They aren't cheap, but still…
RE: NORTHERN LIGHTS ALASKAN CRUISE

by alapah 01 February 2010

To get a sense of aurora viewing possibilities in Alaska, consider checking out the website for the UAF Geophysical Institute: http://www.ge…
independent advice for polar bear season in Churchill

by frisbee 08 December 2009

I’ve recently spent 5 nights and 6 days independently in Churchill and just want to post a few things about it, so as to possibly assist…
RE: alaska

by fluffy_bunny 22 August 2009

Agree with #1. To see polar bears in Alaska is CRAZY expensive as you need to go to the arctic. Kodiak bears are easier to see. The…
RE: alaska

by South_of_60 22 August 2009

Hi, Polar bears in Alaska is generally a fly in affair with a charter outfit. You have to reach the Arctic Coast, which is a bit out of…
RE: Fresh Antarctica Travellers - HELP!

by ForTheThrill 10 August 2009

Please dont write unless you have actual information! Thank you to the people with information. Alaska you say! - have found a place…
RE: Trip to Antartica/Alaska

by bzookaj 19 July 2009

There are no polar bears in Antarctica. And if you want to see them, head to Churchill, Manitoba instead (ask on the Canada branch).…