Frontiers North Adventures
Frontiers North Adventures
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Frontiers North Adventures is a family business that has been operating in Canada's North for three decades, delivering unique itineraries and amazing experiences to travelers from around the world. Our programs are designed for small groups of guests with specific interests in experiential travel, photography, wildlife, culture and adventure.
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CherylDale
Billericay, UK295 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Wow, what a trip! Having booked 9 months beforehand, we were so excited for this. We were Tour 23 with Heather as our guide. She was an amazing tour guide; she was friendly, very knowledgeable, made sure we were safe at all times while in Churchill and kept us on schedule perfectly. And she put up with a lot from our boistrous group that had never ending jokes!
Jim our buggy driver was fantastic; he spotted bears out of nowhere and oh his stories - he was extremely entertaining, we loved him.
Obviously the highlight was seeing the polar bears, but going around the town of Churchill was really nice and definitely worth being on the itinerary.
We received outstanding hospitality and service from everyone we encountered - the drivers we had, the various servers for all our meals and the talks we were given. Everyone was just so friendly.
The trip was magical!
Jim our buggy driver was fantastic; he spotted bears out of nowhere and oh his stories - he was extremely entertaining, we loved him.
Obviously the highlight was seeing the polar bears, but going around the town of Churchill was really nice and definitely worth being on the itinerary.
We received outstanding hospitality and service from everyone we encountered - the drivers we had, the various servers for all our meals and the talks we were given. Everyone was just so friendly.
The trip was magical!
Written 26 November 2024
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WanderLSP
Charlotte, NC421 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We went on the Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears tour. I usually plan and travel on my own and avoid tours. However, after a lot of research, I decided it was best to do a tour to see polar bears. I'm really glad I did. The chartered flights, that you just walk on with water!, save so much time. The Tundra Buggie is only half full on the multi-day tours. They drive you the block to breakfast, lunch and dinner because there can be polar bears roaming town. There were two polar bear sightings at our motel and Tunda Pub while we were there! I did not want to see a bear without being in the Tundra Buggie!
Once I decided to take a tour, I did more research to select a company. This is the one. They are the oldest with the most permits. They are also partners with the nonprofit, Polar Bears International.
My biggest concern was would we see polar bears?!? Would we get close enough to see them well?!? YES and YES. We had about 50 sightings, probably 30 unique bears (on Nov 1 and 2). They were far away and very, very close. It was quite amazing. The Tundra Buggies are very cool too. Again, I would have to say Frontiers seemed superior because of all the polar bear cams and guides on the tundra alerting drivers of where there are bears. We saw baby bears, bears sparring, bear yoga, all the things you hope to see.
This tour is expensive because of all the logistics and you are in the middle of nowhere. It's not fancy at all, but everything is nice and clean.
Once I decided to take a tour, I did more research to select a company. This is the one. They are the oldest with the most permits. They are also partners with the nonprofit, Polar Bears International.
My biggest concern was would we see polar bears?!? Would we get close enough to see them well?!? YES and YES. We had about 50 sightings, probably 30 unique bears (on Nov 1 and 2). They were far away and very, very close. It was quite amazing. The Tundra Buggies are very cool too. Again, I would have to say Frontiers seemed superior because of all the polar bear cams and guides on the tundra alerting drivers of where there are bears. We saw baby bears, bears sparring, bear yoga, all the things you hope to see.
This tour is expensive because of all the logistics and you are in the middle of nowhere. It's not fancy at all, but everything is nice and clean.
Written 19 November 2024
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Kris_K_D
Gig Harbor, WA1,359 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I read about Frontiers North Adventures in a Travel + Leisure article which sparked my interest in their Subarctic Polar Bear tour. I’m so glad I looked into it, as I never knew this kind of polar bear-focused adventure existed. The tour I selected included lodging, meals, ground transportation, and a roundtrip chartered flight to Churchill. Travel to and from the departure point was not included.
I had an absolute blast! I came home exhausted from being in an extended state of excitement during my time in Churchill. I enjoyed the town tour and both days in the Tundra Buggy.
Frontiers North cannot guarantee what you’ll see on a tour with so many variables at play. We were fortunate to have about a dozen polar bear sightings (including three individual cubs), as well as a wolf, snowy owl, and a ptarmagin. We were also lucky to have beautiful cold weather while out in the Tundra Buggy.
Lodging in Churchill is basic, but my stay was comfortable and pretty great. My room included a kitchen, which was convenient.
Long story short, my time with Frontiers North was spectacular! So much so, that I’m considering another tour in the future, with a different focus.
I had an absolute blast! I came home exhausted from being in an extended state of excitement during my time in Churchill. I enjoyed the town tour and both days in the Tundra Buggy.
Frontiers North cannot guarantee what you’ll see on a tour with so many variables at play. We were fortunate to have about a dozen polar bear sightings (including three individual cubs), as well as a wolf, snowy owl, and a ptarmagin. We were also lucky to have beautiful cold weather while out in the Tundra Buggy.
Lodging in Churchill is basic, but my stay was comfortable and pretty great. My room included a kitchen, which was convenient.
Long story short, my time with Frontiers North was spectacular! So much so, that I’m considering another tour in the future, with a different focus.
Written 29 November 2023
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Hi Kris,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Frontiers North Adventures! We're thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular time on our Subarctic Polar Bear tour in Churchill. It's wonderful to know that you found the tour, accommodations, and overall experience enjoyable.
We appreciate your understanding of the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and are delighted that you were fortunate enough to witness numerous polar bears, including three cubs, along with other fascinating creatures like a wolf, snowy owl, and a ptarmigan.
Thank you once again for choosing Frontiers North Adventures, and we look forward to the possibility of hosting you on another subarctic blast!
Kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 20 December 2023
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Maryellen G
20 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
My mom and I went on the Adventurer Town and Tundra tour and loved our week in Churchill. We took the train from Canora SK which was a great option for us coming from Saskatoon. We really appreciated that FN offers a variety of options for tour packages so we were able to pick something that worked for our timeline and budget which was perhaps quite different than other tourists. While some elements were limited, overall we felt very safe and had great interactions with the staff. The smaller group sizes was a real bonus for us. We learned so much on our tours and really felt like we connected with the community and locals. We loved that this company employs locals and has a real heart in the community.
Written 30 October 2020
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Hi maryelleng513,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We were so happy to be able to offer some new options this year.
This year had smaller group sizes which was a pretty special experience in of itself. It sounds like you had an incredible trip with your mom and made some memories to hold on to!
Thank you for the feedback, it's appreciated!
Kind Regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 26 November 2020
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Ellen Louise C
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We recently did a polar bear tour with Frontiers North. I can't say enough good things about this trip. Alex was our guide and Luke was our driver and both were FANTASTIC. We learned so much spending time on the sub-arctic tundra and seeing polar bears in the wild was amazing. Frontiers North was highly organized, the food at the Tundra Buggy Lodge was excellent, and the Tundra Buggy was a unique experience. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba.
Written 11 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are elated to hear that you enjoyed the expertise of our staff memebers Luke and Alex. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the Tundra Buggy Lodge and in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
Kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 14 November 2023
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Jodi B
93 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Well organized, more than comfortable, felt totally safe and taken care of the whole trip. Lunch was excellent. Driver was Mark and very entertaining and knowledgeable, we saw sooooo many bears and they came up nice and close for us. A great day and even better experience.
Written 12 November 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you felt looked after on your adventure with us and enjoyed the expertise of Tundra Buggy Driver Marc.
Kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 14 November 2023
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Ellen
Jasper, Canada4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
I was lucky to share the Winnipeg to Churchill train voyage with a Frontier North tour led by Ian. I was able to enjoy many of Ian’s educational talks about the land, the animals and many personal stories from his experiences with Polar bears in Churchill. Anyone would be lucky to have Ian as their Frontier North guide!
Written 28 August 2022
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Hi Morhertrainer,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are elated to hear that you had a great adventure to Churchill. We agree that Ian is a phenomenal guide and we are happy to hear you enjoyed the knowledge and personal experiences that he shared.
kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 29 August 2022
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NayaPed
Copenhagen, Denmark537 contributions
Oct 2021
I had the best tour to Churchill with Frontiers North Adventure. Stayed at the Tundra Buggy Lodge for 3 days and had the greatest time out on the tundra with our little group of 11 peolpe. We saw Polarbears at Polar Bear point and by the logde at night. All of the crew was fantastic, the food was fantastic and the whole tour was fantastic.
Written 31 March 2022
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Hi Naya P,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time out the Tundra Buggy lodge. We will pass on your kind words to our staff.
Kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 4 April 2022
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MHRWHITE
Lethbridge, Canada284 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
This day long tour was everything we hoped for. Our driver Bob was confident, relaxed and informative and we managed to see 9 bears including muma bear and her cub. Bob also found us the very elusive wolverine!!
Lunch is included and was plentiful and delicious.
We felt very safe at all times and very highly recommend Frontiers North!
Lunch is included and was plentiful and delicious.
We felt very safe at all times and very highly recommend Frontiers North!
Written 31 October 2020
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Hi MHRWHITE,
Wow! You were in the group who got to see the wolverine, that's so cool! That's such a unique experience and we're happy you got to meet Buggy Bob, who we are sure had a story or two to share along the way!
Thanks for joining us this year and for taking the time to share your experience!
Kind Regards,
Frontiers North
Written 26 November 2020
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Donna W
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Fantastic, wonderful, well organized. I am 82 years old and this was on my bucket list before covid so finally was able to make it up to Churchill to spend the day viewing those magnificent polar bears. It was a easy trip and not hard for any senior who would want an opportunity to experience the polar bears up close in their natural habitat.
Written 9 November 2023
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Hi Donna,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so elated that we could be apart of your experience crossing Churchill off your bucket list. We are glad you had the chance to view wild polar bears out on the tundra.
Kind regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 14 November 2023
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Hi, I'm planning a multi-day tour package with FN and was wondering out of the below activities, what was worth seeing and what is skippable: 1) Itsanitaq Museum, 2) Parks Canada Visitor Centre, 3) PBI House. Certain packages either offer all three, or only 1 or 2. Trying to decide if some are skippable, which will determine which package I go with. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks :)
Written 23 September 2020
Hey there - do you operate any tours to try and see polar bears in August or is this too early in the year? Thanks
Written 8 March 2020
Hi Bettina,
In August, we run tours (Belugas, Bears and Blooms) and Tundra Buggy Day Tours with the possibility of seeing bears as they start returning off the sea ice.
October and November are considered the busier polar bear months with more chances of seeing them as the sea ice starts forming.
Feel free to reach out to us and one of our Adventure Planners can go over everything in more detail for you.
Kindest Regards,
Frontiers North Adventures
Written 8 April 2020
How rigorous are the tours in the buggy out to see the Northern Lights and the dog sledding? We are in our early 60's and might move slowly.
Written 15 January 2019
Hi,
Thanks for asking!
Most of our former guests are correct; you only have to walk up a few steps to get up into the Tundra Buggy. If you require assistance your guide and driver (and usually any other staff member) will help you.
For our dog sledding, you can choose to either sit or stand. It's about a mile and only on one track so it's pretty smooth!
On our Northern Lights and Winter Nights tours we also offer snowshoeing which is about 2 hours at a slow pace. If you are unable to participate you're welcome to spend from free town in the town of Churchill instead.
We classify this tour as a low physical impact adventure.
If you have any further questions, one of our Adventure Planners can go into more detail for you!
Written 28 January 2019
When is the best time (month) to see polar bears?
Written 2 July 2017
Hi there,
Polar bears can be seen in the Churchill area any time between July and December, however we typically say prime polar bear viewing season is early October to late November.
Taylor
Written 25 July 2017
Hi Aunt Gabbi,
Sorry for our delay in responding!
Churchill, Manitoba is on the edge of the Arctic and in order to keep warm during a visit to the Polar Bear Capital of the World, it's important to dress appropriately.
The weather in Churchill varies greatly from season to season, and the wind coming off of the Hudson Bay can often make temperatures feel even cooler than reported. The average temperatures for October and November vary from -1˚C to -13˚C (30˚F - 8˚F) without the windchill factor.
Whether you are enjoying polar bear viewing from a Tundra Buggy or bounding through the boreal forest on a dog sled ride, we recommend that our guests dress in layers to make sure they are comfortable throughout their adventures.
Written 29 May 2018
Warm coat, mitts and a hat we enough for us in October. We didn't need snow pants but there were people on our tour that had them on. You can always take them in your backpack. Good warm boots necessary.
Written 8 November 2019
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