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The "Polar Bear Capital of the World" in Manitoba, Canada, a town on the Churchill river that feeds into the west side of Hudson Bay.

Churchill, Manitoba.

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Seeing polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba in spring?

Churchill, Manitoba is the "Polar Bear Capital of the World", being built in the middle of a polar bear migration route. Everything I've read tells me the best time to see the bears there is in November. However, what I can't find out is whether…
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Any way to get a cheaper train ticket from Winnipeg to Churchill?

With ViaRail in Canada, there's a main route across the country, and a northern route from Winnipeg directly north to Churchill, in Manitoba. With the trans-Canada route, there are frequent deals offering massive discounts if you're flexible with…
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Which tour companies have a full permit to access the Churchill Wildlife Management Area?

According to the website of Natural Habitat Adventures ( http://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/classic-polar-bear-expedition/ ): "There are only two polar bear tour operators in Churchill with exclusive permits to access the full range of the…
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