Walrus, dolphins and killer whales are drawn to Hudson Bay to feed on the large numbers of fish present here. The bay is also on the migration route of the polar bear as it travels south.
Hudson Bay encompasses 1,230,000 square kilometres, making it the second-largest bay in the world. The area contains great quantities of nutrients and small crustaceans. provide food for invertebrates such as molluscs, starfish and sea urchins, which feed the fish that live here – the most common being cod, salmon and polar plaice. These in turn draw the walrus, dolphins and killer whales that live in the northern regions of the bay, and polar bear migrate south to hunt seals amongst the ice.
Some 200 species of birds, including ducks, snow geese, gulls, swans and sandpipers gather on the coasts and islands. Spring brings the arrival of migrating birds and newborn animals to the tundra.
Explore the Seal River estuary along the Hudson Bay by boat and on foot to observe both polar bears and beluga whales which congregate over the summer months. Travelling as part of a small group, experience the northern lights and beautiful scenery on a journey to remember. Find out more about Beluga Whales & Polar Bears
This small group trip travels to a remote yet comfortable lodge near the tidal flats and plains of Hudson Bay, feeding grounds of polar bears during the summer. This is a wonderful time to view the bears as well as the region’s other species including moose, black bear and a variety of birds. Find out more about Hudson Bay’s Polar Bears
Just a 15 minute flight north of Churchill, Dymond Lake Lodge is luxury wilderness eco-lodge occupying a strip of land between the lake and the bay. Picture windows and a viewing tower looking over the tundra provide views of the surrounding wilderness, and activities are based around polar bear viewing. Find Out More about Dymond Lake Lodge
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is in a remote location on the Hudson Bay coast, 250 kilometres from Churchill. Accommodation consists of four heated twin cabins with private bathrooms. A full programme of daily activities focuses on seeing polar bears, using 4-wheel drive vehicles with naturalist guides. Find Out More about Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Strategically sited on the Hudson Bay shoreline, Seal River Heritage Lodge is rustic yet comfortable, providing an excellent opportunity to see polar bears in the snow. From the lodge you can photograph Arctic wildlife and get a bird’s eye view of amazing sunsets and sunrises from the viewing towers. Find Out More about Seal River Heritage Lodge
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