The Tundra Buggy Lodge: A Subarctic Retreat Like No Other

Nestled in the Polar Bear Capital of snow-capped Canada lies an adventure destination like no other: The Tundra Buggy Lodge. Much more than a holiday, this remote accommodation positioned on the subarctic tundra offers a unique twist – it’s home to the highest concentration of polar bears in the entire Churchill region.

A Different Kind of Paradise

Polar bear spotted roaming the subarctic / Photo: Abby Matheson / Frontiers North Adventures

This off-the-grid experience is renowned and cherished by thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike. Secure in the confines of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, the Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a once-in-a-lifetime insight into the vast sanctuary of Northern Manitoba, Canada. Located just off the rugged shores of the Hudson Bay, the Lodge is perched on a remote spit of land where sea ice starts to form at the beginning of polar bear season, making it the perfect immersive spot to become acquainted with the Kings of the Arctic themselves.

Out on the Tundra

Tundra Buggy excursion / Photo: Natasha Grapes / Frontiers North Adventures

Find peace within the desolate landscape, and exhilaration within the population of polar bears that roam the lodge’s perimeter. Here, you can enjoy the most hours of polar bear viewing per day, anywhere in the world. Additionally, the Lodge holds custom Tundra Buggy excursions to traverse its undulating environment. The vehicle is designed with steel mesh outdoor viewing platforms to bring you even closer to the action – and that doesn’t just mean the polar bears.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Access

Northern Lights over the Tundra Buggy Lodge / Photo: Frontiers North Adventures

As you explore this sublime domain, you may discover a wealth of wildlife, including the elusive Arctic fox, Arctic hare, snowy owl, ptarmigan, and caribou. With the aid of on-hand interpretive guides and species experts, you can learn all there is to know about these incredible creatures. Furthermore, being based directly beneath the auroral oval provides an excellent opportunity to see the elusive Northern Lights. Take advantage of the Lodge’s prestigious rooftop viewing platform to spot this natural delight, at no extra cost.

All-Inclusive Exploring

Inside the dining hall of Tundra Buggy Lodge / Photo: Frontiers North Adventures

As for the Tundra Buggy Lodge itself, its 40-person capacity and train-like fashion makes for cosy, communal living. You’ll enjoy a leisurely lifestyle with shared cars for dining, lounging, and a private car for sleeping. The cars are equipped with private viewing windows and comfortable bedding, making for an indulgent experience. Access to a lounge car provides you with complimentary tea, coffee, snacks, beer, and wine – and that is when you’re not getting your fill of elevated regional fare from the Lodge’s private chef, present for the duration of your stay.

With a unique blend of adventure, comfort, and natural wonder, the Tundra Buggy Lodge is an odyssey into the heart of the tundra, where every moment is an opportunity to connect with the wild – whether that be at breakfast, dinner time, or when you’re tucked up in bed.
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