The town of Churchill is a starting point for many adventures into this untamed wilderness and visiting the various parks and attractions is an experience in itself, as you venture aboard expedition ships, soar above the tundra by helicopter or navigate the desolate plains in a self-contained tundra vehicle. Arviat is a remote town that boasts the famous Polar Bear Alley, where these lovable white bears gather between October and November. Baffin Island surprises some for being the fifth largest island in the world and is a land of glaciers, fjords, streams and mountains with excellent wildlife spotting.

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• Arctic Fox: In the winter these amazing animals have a bright white coat – you can find them in Churchill.
• Narwhal: Arctic Bay and the floe edge north of Baffin Island are the best places to see them as they migrate along the coast.
• Polar Bear Cubs: We have very specialist departures that specialise in seeing polar bear cubs close to Churchill.
• Polar Bears: There are numerous places to see polar bears depending on the experience you want. Churchill and on the ice floes of Baffin Island are excellent.