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The Tundra Buggy Lodge

Live amongst wild polar bears

Stay where wild polar bears roam—right in the heart of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area

Experience the thrill of waking up with polar bears right outside your window. Stay at Polar Bear Point, located in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA)—a prime location for polar bear sightings. Situated on the eastern side of the CWMA, this is where most polar bears enter the area, offering exceptional opportunities for up-close wildlife encounters.

Enjoy fine dining, engaging presentations from leading polar bear experts, and the rare chance to witness these incredible animals from the comfort of your home base. Here, the adventure never ends—every moment brings the possibility of another unforgettable sighting in the heart of the subarctic wilderness.

Sleeping On The Tundra

Wake up to polar bears outside your window and relax in the comfort of your cozy bunk. Each bunk features its own thermostat for temperature control, a privacy and sound-dampening curtain, a window, and charging outlets. Stay warm under a Hudson Bay blanket as you sleep along the coast of Hudson Bay, surrounded by the beauty of the subarctic tundra.

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Thanadelthur Lounge

After a day of polar bear viewing it's time to relax and unwind in Thanadelthur Lounge. In this comfortable space you can find a variety of seating options, snacks and beverages, charging ports so that you can start downloading and editing photos and wifi. In the evenings enjoy presentations on photography or polar bear research and biology from leading experts. If the northern lights decide to dance head on up to the rooftop observation deck to watch the sky come to life.

From Tundra To Table

Enjoy fine dining on the Tundra Buggy Lodge and savour the flavours of local and regional ingredients prepared in gourmet meals, expertly crafted by our chefs amidst the stunning backdrop of the tundra. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the panoramic windows as you dine—a polar bear may wander by at any moment.

Tundra Buggy Lodge Activities

Explore The Tundra
Spend full eight hour days viewing wild polar bears from the comfort of a Tundra Buggy®. Departing directly from the Tundra Buggy Lodge, you’ll be the first on the tundra each morning and the last to return—maximizing your time for unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Expert Presentations
Attend captivating presentations by renowned Polar Bears International scientists and gain firsthand insight into polar bear conservation, biology, and the impacts of climate change—all from some of the world’s leading experts.
Northern Lights Observation
Keep your eyes on the night sky and take in the mesmerizing dance of the aurora borealis—should it appear—from the custom-built observation deck atop the Thanadelthur Lounge. While not as common as in the winter months, the northern lights may still make a magical appearance in October or November.
After Hours Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing never stops when you stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge. Located at Polar Bear Point in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, the lodge is perfectly positioned for polar bears to wander by at any moment, offering unmatched access to wild polar bears.

Explore The Tundra
Spend full eight hour days viewing wild polar bears from the comfort of a Tundra Buggy®. Departing directly from the Tundra Buggy Lodge, you’ll be the first on the tundra each morning and the last to return—maximizing your time for unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Expert Presentations
Attend captivating presentations by renowned Polar Bears International scientists and gain firsthand insight into polar bear conservation, biology, and the impacts of climate change—all from some of the world’s leading experts.
Northern Lights Observation
Keep your eyes on the night sky and take in the mesmerizing dance of the aurora borealis—should it appear—from the custom-built observation deck atop the Thanadelthur Lounge. While not as common as in the winter months, the northern lights may still make a magical appearance in October or November.
After Hours Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing never stops when you stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge. Located at Polar Bear Point in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, the lodge is perfectly positioned for polar bears to wander by at any moment, offering unmatched access to wild polar bears.

“Wow! Trip of a lifetime from start to finish! We stayed 3 nights on the tundra lodge. The accommodations, food, tundra buggy, lounge, diner, cultural presentations were all beyond our expectations. Mark, our driver, and Jason, our guide, were outstanding, knowledgeable, passionate and great story tellers with a witty sense of humor. We saw polar bears, red fox, arctic hare and amazing scenery and even the Northern Lights!! We are currently in our post-trip mode of feeling great sadness to leave but true gratefulness to have had this very special experience. We hope to return one day - this time for belugas! ”
Monica , 2024, Tundra Buggy Lodge: Polar Bears
We had a wonderful trip. I could not have asked for more. We saw so many bears but lots of other special wildlife. I would like to give a special endorsement for our guide Dave and buggy driver Bob. They are who made it such a great trip. Also the tundra lodge staff were the best, including such yummy food in the middle of no where.”
Mary S, 2020, Tundra Buggy Lodge: Polar Bears
“I wanted to let you know that our polar bear experience was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Our guide Nic was amazing. Also, our driver Mark, complimented Nic. Between the two of them, we had the best experience anyone could have hoped for. The crew at the Tundra Buggy Lodge were fantastic!! The two chefs cooked up a storm of delectable delights for us and Joyce and Jordan were so sweet and accommodating, everyone fed off their energy. Joyce put together a Halloween party for everyone after dinner...it was so much fun!! They made us all feel like family and everyone, Nic, Mark, Jordan, Joyce, and the chefs went above and beyond to make sure our experience was 5:star2: star...they did not disappoint. This was our second trip with Frontiers North Adventures. We talked about our Northern Lights trip with the other guests that we took last year, recommending they consider coming back and booking with Frontiers North. We want to thank Frontiers North for two incredible vacation experiences!!!”
Kimberly R, 2023, Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
“We went for the photo specialist tour at the start of November. We picked the dates after a careful review of when is the best time to see bears, and luckily this paid off and we saw lots of Polar Bears enjoying themselves in the cold weather. They are very curious animals, and great fun to watch. The Tundra Buggy Lodge is slightly different to your usual hotel with bunk beds and shared showers and toilets, but it is certainly the best way to live among the bears as some sleep right beside your window! The food and staff in the lodge were excellent, and wine was served with dinner. The only slight inconvenience was having to wait for a shower at peak times. Overall we had an excellent trip and the Arctic experience was certainly very memorable. Our driver Alex and guide Mike were both very professional and worked hard to make sure we were in the right place to see bears, foxes, ptarmigan, caribou and even a pine marten. It was certainly a very different and special experience. We can strongly recommend visiting the Tundra Buggy Lodge.”
Ann , 2019, Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
“I just had to write and say what a wonderful time I had (and sister Julie Riley) on the Tundra Buggy Lodge Tour (Saturday 21st October till Thursday 25th October Group 63). It all went very well. Of course the icing on the cake was seeing Polar Bears ( 6 on the first day with 2 being a mother and cub) Of course we appreciate that sightings of polar bears are dependent on the sea ice freezing which it was starting to do. Then followed by a super display of the Northern Lights--again there was not a high likelihood but it happened. Bryan our guide woke us so that we could go on the observation deck to get a stupendous view. I personally could hardly sleep afterwards and had to keep checking the view from my bed through the conveniently placed window. I have seen the Northern Lights in Iceland but only fleetingly--this was absolutely amazing. I have mentioned Bryan, our very knowledgable guide who was also great fun and was making sure that we were looked after and kept informed. I should also mention Bob, our driver who was also very knowledgeable. It was apparent that he was looking out for the mother and cub that had disappeared into the water when another bear approached them. We were not close ( it was explained that we could not leave the track) but again a great privilege.
All the Lodge staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. It was apparent that the staff work together like a family. I would also like to mention that the food was excellent and worthy of a first class restaurant. I would have no hesitation in recommending Frontiers North's trips to friends. My trip has made me much more aware of the situation facing the polar bears. I think that I need to save up for a photography trip next !”
Sue C, 2023, Tundra Buggy Lodge: Polar Bears
We just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful trip. It was an unforgettable experience at Tundra Buggy Lodge. Thank you for the great service at the lodge. The food was super great. Thanks to the great tour guide Alex and the buggy driver Luke. The trip with Frontiers North was perfectly organized. There was absolutely nothing to complain about. Thanks also to you Erik for your patience with us and your support.
Sabine U, 2023, Tundra Buggy Lodge: Polar Bears

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