*WDW*Groupie*
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2006
I have researched this trip many times in the past and it is something that I really, really want to do. If you want to see the beautiful bears, be aware that the window for these trips is limited -- they have to take place before the bears hop on the sea ice and head north for the winter. There is only 1 (maybe 2) companies that offer these trips, the duration of the trip is pre-determined and they are very expensive. Frontiers Northern offers polar bear expeditions in October and November.Planning future travel. I am behind on planning for 2024. So far I just have a trip to Yosemite planned for late summer. Still trying to decide on Spring Break travel - maybe Key West and the Everglades.
I am thinking of something big in 2025. I'll turn 60 and am planning to retire that year! Has anyone here been to Churchill, Manitoba? I'd love to see the polar bears. I am not sure if I can CC hack my way there other than flights to Winnipeg, bank bonus and PYB. Has anyone does this DIY or with a tour (looking for recommendations)? Not necessarily looking for points advice but general. I'm scouring TA as well for advice.
There is a show that dd and I like to watch called Arctic Vet; it takes place in Winnipeg, but the main vet makes trips to Churchill when needed. The vets work at Assiniboine Park Conservancy (AZA, WAZA and CAZA accredited) which is a place that dd and I want to visit.