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The longest day of the year. ☀️

While you're soaking up every last hour of sunshine today, the polar bears of Churchill are doing the same, roaming the tundra, unhurried, perfectly at home in one of Canada's most remote corners.

Happy Summer Solstice. Enjoy every minute of the light.

Did you know polar bears are classified as marine mammals?

Just like whales and seals, they depend on the ocean to survive, spending months on the sea ice of Hudson Bay, hunting ringed seals and building the energy reserves that carry them through the year. When the ice melts each summer, they retreat to the tundra and wait. Patient. Unhurried. Perfectly adapted to one of the harshest environments on earth.

Churchill, Manitoba sits right at that edge, where the boreal forest meets the bay, and where this ancient seasonal rhythm still plays out exactly as it always has.

On World Oceans Day, it's worth remembering that the health of our oceans reaches further than we think. All the way to the tundra. All the way to the bears. 🌊🐻‍❄️

Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears are two of Canada’s most iconic mammals, but what happens when they meet in the wild and mix?

Occasionally, they hybridise, creating a rare bear known as a Grolar bear, or Pizzly.

These remarkable bears have been documented in Canada’s North, where the ranges of Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears overlap.

Learn more about these fascinating hybrids in our latest blog post: https://www.classiccanadiantours.com/blog/grolar-bears

This fall, we’re excited to introduce our brand new Churchill Adventure Day Tour, a small-group experience designed to showcase the history, community, and character of Churchill, Manitoba like never before.

Departing November 14th from Calgary aboard our private nonstop charter aircraft, this unforgettable one-day adventure includes:

🐻‍❄️ Polar Bear Alley: Keep watch for wild polar bears as we explore the breathtaking Canadian Shield along Hudson Bay.

🐕 Dog Sledding: Experience the thrill of a guided dog sled ride through Churchill’s beautiful boreal forest.

🚌 Guided Motorcoach Tour: Visit iconic local landmarks including the Port of Churchill and Cape Merry National Historic Site.

🪶 Itsanitaq Museum: Discover one of the world’s finest collections of Inuit carvings and artifacts while learning about the region’s rich northern history.

🛍️ Souvenir shopping + all meals included.

This curated experience is perfect for travellers who want to immerse themselves in Churchill beyond polar bear viewing alone.

Seats are limited for this exclusive small-group tour. Learn more or book here: https://www.classiccanadiantours.com/churchill-adventure-day-tour

🎣 Spots are still available on our West Coast Fishing Charters!

Whether you want to book the entire boat for your crew of up to 6, or join other guests and make some new fishing buddies, we’ve got options for you.

Spend the day fishing the incredible waters off Prince Rupert, surrounded by stunning coastal scenery and the chance to reel in salmon, halibut, lingcod, and more.

This is a 1-day adventure departing from Calgary, making it easier than ever to experience world-class West Coast fishing without a long travel itinerary.

Limited seats remain for upcoming May 24 and June 7 trips!

Book Now: https://www.classiccanadiantours.com/west-coast-day-tours

To all the mama bears raising strong little cubs, today we celebrate you.

Happy Mother’s Day 🐻‍❄️

Some wildlife photos stay with you forever. 🐻

The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary offers one of the best opportunities in Canada to photograph grizzly bears in their natural environment, surrounded by old-growth rainforest, rugged coastline, and untouched wilderness.

Wildlife photographer Joel Weatherly shares his favourite shots and photography advice from our West Coast Grizzly Expedition in our newest blog post.

If photographing wildlife is on your bucket list, this is worth the read.

Wildlife Photography on your Grizzly Expedition — Classic Canadian Tours Wildlife photographer Joel Weatherly shares his photos, and tips for photography, on our West Coast Grizzly Bear Expedition. The Khutzeymateen/K'tzim-A-Deen Grizzly Sanctuary is a spectacular park along British Columbia’s North Coast. Covering 45,052 hectares of pristine nature, the park contains ...

These incredible humpback whales put on a show for us on one of last year's one-day grizzly tours.

It's not too late!

We still have a few seats left on our one-day Grizzly Bear West Coast Tours departing this spring.

📍Departing from:
Calgary - May 24, 2026
Edmonton - July 5, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to see grizzlies and incredible coastal wildlife up close!

Visit the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary with Brian Keating this spring! 🐻

We're very excited to share that Brian will be the Lead Naturalist on our May 24 expedition from Calgary.

If you’ve traveled with Brian before, you already know his passion for wildlife is contagious. With more than three decades of experience leading wildlife-based expeditions, he brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every expedition, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.

After one of last year's Khutzeymateen trips, Brian joined the CBC's The Homestretch to share highlights from the tour and discuss the incredible wildlife encounters guests can expect on our One-Day West Coast Grizzly Expedition.

Listen here 👉 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16152843-brian-keating-bc-grizzly-bears