Discover Churchill - Churchill, Manitoba

Steg S.

We enjoyed two fantastic tours: the Wildlife and Sightseeing with Dave, and the Northern Lights Tour with Alex. They had great stories about the local lore, legends and gossip about the town and its colourful history. Although we didn't expect to see any polar bears in March, we saw a mama and cub shortly after they left their den to head out onto the sea ice. The aurora was spectacular and we loved Alex's photos of the experience. Highly recommended!!

Maria C. V. S.

We had an amazing experience with Discover Churchill. It was the first tour we took upon arriving in Churchill, and honestly, it was the best one. Alex is highly knowledgeable, responsible, and respectful of the wildlife. We saw six polar bears that day. I wholeheartedly recommend Discover Churchill and would be thrilled to take more tours with them if I have the chance to return.

Kimberley M.

Discover Churchill provides an exceptional and truly unforgettable experience. Alex and Drew are some of the kindest people I have ever met, as well as their team of guides. The guides’ expertise in bear behavior and photographing wildlife on foot made the adventure safe and thrilling. The guides are not only knowledgeable about the wildlife but also passionate about Churchill and the tundra, which adds so much to the overall experience.
Alex and Drew stay on Aurora watch, and even though we were there during bear season, we got to see the aurora at night.
The BnB Discover Churchill chooses to partner with is a home away from home, with the best breakfast you’ll ever have. Good luck readjusting to normal life after such an amazing stay!

I will definitely come back, and will continue to recommend Discover Churchill to every single person I meet.

Thank you for the best week of my life.

Explorecanadatravels

What an amazing experience we had with Discover Churchill tours. Great for photography and capturing animals from a ground level perspective. We went for the Polar Bears and it was definitely worth it. Thanks for a memorable time.

I highly recommend to adventures and photographers. Make sure to book with this company. We also saw Fox and Ptarmigan.

Thanks again. 5/5 stars !!

Kelsey C.

Discover Churchill Tours exceeded all my dreams and hopes for this trip. Churchill is absolutely stunning! The surrounding bays, subarctic tundra, river, and coastline offer an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking views. Their guides were a joy to spend time with over the five days, and their expertise in both guiding and photography was truly impressive! A big thank you to Dave S., Jimmy, and Dave A. for an unforgettable week and for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime! They all provided educational insights about the bears, their behaviors, other wildlife, and town historic landmarks all while giving the group unique perspectives for capturing incredible photos.

The zodiac tours were jaw-dropping, following the coast to watch bears while surrounded by beluga whales. Hearing the whales’ calls through the hydrophone was a special treat! Throughout the week, we saw dozens of polar bears—each moment unique, from moms with cubs to bears along the beach and feeding on a washed-up whale. Birdwatching opportunities were plentiful, and we even spotted two red foxes and a black bear during our adventure in the boreal forest on the town's outskirts. Touring around the old science and rocket launch facilities and learning about the community's history was fascinating.

Churchill was incredibly vibrant with all the beautiful murals painted around town—another delightful surprise that added to the experience!

The food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was delicious and far exceeded our expectations. Plus, the night excursion to see the aurora was unforgettable! The small group size of 10 gave everyone plenty of viewing room in the trucks and boats so we never felt crowded. I also loved being able to climb up on their truck roof platform for an even more amazing view!

Owners Alex and Drew were so very helpful answering all our questions when booking the tour and made sure we were prepared with a great packing list.

The overall value of the Colors of the Tundra tour is worth every penny. I highly recommend Discover Churchill and their fantastic crew for your polar bear, aurora, beluga whale, and Churchill adventure. You won't be disappointed!

omri S.

My wife and I took the wildlife and sightseeing tour with Alex, and it was amazing. We heard about Alex because of his Aurora Borealis and nature photography tours. We were interested in a nature sightseeing tour, so we inquired for details before booking online.

We visited at the end of August, just before bear season. We were fortunate enough to see amazing wildlife, including bears, during the tour. We were on a viewing vehicle that was perfect for fast transportation between locations, allowing us to get close to the wildlife. In good weather, I would guess it's better than larger vehicles because it's much faster.

The tour itself was a truly great experience, offering insights into historical landmarks and the natural beauty of the Churchill area. The best part was the opportunity to ask Alex questions and receive recommendations for the best way to have a great experience in Churchill.

Overall, I highly recommend the tour.

Jana S.

I did numerous tours with Discover Churchill, and all of them are awesome. Two nights on the Aurora call list, we went out of town, the guides gave suggestions about how to best photograph the northern lights, and they were so beautiful! Also did the hike out to the shipwreck, was very interesting. And the wildlife and sightseeing hike was superb, we saw some bears up close, and also went to other interesting sites in the area. Overall. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and provide a great experience. I highly recommend this company

mara B.

If you are looking for the best wildlife adventure in Churchill, go with Discover Churchill. Going with a small group instead of a huge tracker was nice. Dave Allcorn was an incredible guide. He's a great spotter. He keeps in touch with other guides and constantly gets the latest information on sightings. He went out of his way to make sure that we saw the bears -- and we did. He got us as close as possible while maintaining a safe distance. He also showed us other interesting places in Churchill. The next day we went on an arctic tracker with the lodge where we were staying and it was four hours of nothing and some bears off in the distance at the end. With Discover Churchill it was nonstop amazing from the beginning to the end. We were so glad that we took this tour and you will be too!