Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge

Coast
Wildlife
Nature
Safari
Photography

Cosy lodge offering access to polar bears, wolves and moose

Cosy lodge offering unparalleled access to polar bears, wolves and moose in Canada’s wild North. It is situated in an uninhabited area twice the size of Switzerland, where wildlife is largely undisturbed by humans. Nanuk is surrounded by the vast and rugged wilderness of the Hudson Bay Lowlands, a wetland that serves as part of the migration route for polar bears heading south.

The lodge overlooks the tidal flats and plains of Hudson Bay, where polar bears congregate during the summer and early autumn. This rustic but comfortable lodge offers unparalleled access to polar bears, wolves, moose and other wildlife, meaning closer encounters with animals to observe their natural behaviour.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

Generating 24-hour electricity from solar, gas and wood heat
Protecting polar bear habitat in the Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management Area
Low-impact walking safaris and ATV tours for wildlife observation
Serving tundra-inspired meals on the Hudson Bay coast

Community & culture

Partnered with ITAC and Indigenous Tourism Manitoba
Sharing the history of the nearby York Factory site

Commercial

Is a member of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World collection
Partnered with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

In brief

Price bracket: ££££
Type of property: Lodge
No. of rooms: 8 rooms
Max guests per room: Eight guest rooms (queen, king, twin, family); property accommodates up to 16 guests
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Fireplace
Activities: Polar bear viewing, Wildlife photography, Guided safaris, Nature walks
Setting: Tundra · Wetlands · Coast

Kids

Minimum age 8 due to the physically demanding nature of the safaris; children aged 8 to 12 qualify for a discounted rate, and rain and winter gear is provided in child sizes

Accessibility

Tundra terrain is mostly level but can be uneven, especially with snow cover; not suited to guests with significant mobility restrictions

££££pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night