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Explore Northern Canada and the Arctic

Be immersed in the wilds of Canada’s North with these tours and activities.

Trips in the Canadian North and Arctic

Breathe in the crisp air, observe the icy ground as the sunlight bounces off the snow, and be mindful of the peacefulness around you. Our Canadian Insiders help you create an adventure that combines the desolate beauty of the north, with its most magnificent sights, from unique wildlife, like arctic fox and polar bears, to the awe-inspiring aurora borealis.

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Chasing polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba

From far away, it’s difficult to spot a polar bear. Their yellowish-white fur blends perfectly with the snow and ice that covers the desolate tundra, and they appear like nothing more than lumps of snow or pale rocks.

Up close, there’s no mistaking a polar bear for a lifeless object. You can see huge muscles that ripple underneath a robe of thick fur, long claws that scrape across the ground as they walk, and dark, curious eyes that peer up at the windows of your Tundra Buggy.

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