11:50am - Arrive in Gillam,Manitoba via Calm Air (Air Canada northern partner) . Transfer to private Charter, and depart for Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge arriving approx 12:30pm.
Good opportunity for aerial photography (45 min. flight).
Introduction to lodge program during lunch.
Afternoon interpretive walk on inland Palsa Bogs, Eskers, Tundra Ponds and Taiga Forest.
Supper served at 6:00pm.
After dinner an evening talk: "Travel in Bear Country"
Lights out at 10:00pm and hopefully a clear night for viewing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Day 2:
9:00am - morning ATV coastal tour to tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline. Tour reaches out to 8 miles from camp and explores historic beached vessel called the "Mooswa".
Tea boil and lunch served around the campfire at this site.
Options available for those who prefer to remain at the lodge and photograph bears that daily visit the fence this time of the year. Some days up to 5 bears have been sighted against the fence.
Supper served at 6:00pm.
Evening slide presentation "Arctic Wildlife and Northern Lights".
Aurora Borealis viewing after dark.
Day 3:
9:00am Polar Bear photo shoot. On this day we take you up close to the bear in his natural habitat. The lodge is a very unique location with near 100% opportunity to photograph and to watch the King of the Tundra. Many Sows with Cubs are spotted during this tour.
Lunch served at the lodge this day. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the arctic environment.
Supper served at 6:00pm.
Aurora Borealis viewing after dark.
Day 4:
9:00am Full day photo tour of Coastal Hudson Bay. Photography of Polar Bears and other abundant wildlife on our unique landscape.
Tea boil and lunch around the campfire. Exploring river deltas and coastal eskers.
Return by 5:00pm
Supper served at 6:00pm
Presentation "Traditional Lifestyles of the North".
Aurora Borealis viewing after dark.
Day 5:
Morning - Last minute photo's, packing gear and getting ready to head home.
4:00pm Departure for Gillam via private charter.
Supper/Dinner will be prepared at the Aurora Gardens in Gillam.
8:30pm Departure for Winnipeg via Calm Air arriving 10:30pm.
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