#polarbearlivesmatter

[mugbarista]

DAM! (Daily Amazing Mug!) We’ll be posting a different amazing mug every day! Check daily for the new DAM! - Today’s amazing mug features the painting “Polar Knights” by Jo Ann George. It depicts a polar bear in its natural habitat! - Serving up vintage, hard to find, and retired mugs! Please click the link in my bio to visit mugbarista.com where you can see the mug shown above and thousands more! - ALL ORDERS SHIP FOR FREE VIA PRIORITY MAIL WITHIN THE USA!!! Visit our site: mugbarista.com - Visit our eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/mugbarista - #Mug #mugs #coffeemug #coffeemugs #mugoftheday #dailyamazingmug #muglife #coffeemugcollection #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearpuppy #polarbearplunge #polarbearclub #polarbearswim #polarbearstencils #PolarBearsToenails #polarbearcu #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearfighting #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearhull #polarbearcam #animal #animals #alaska #Alaska #alaskan #alaskalife (at Henderson, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/mugbarista/p/CXodSRvJkO3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theopenrhode]

It's always great to write our adventure travel blog articles and remember the amazing trips. Its sad sometimes to find out that places you really enjoyed are no longer there. After writing our must visit places in Churchill, Manitoba, we were saddened to discover that our beloved Gypsy's is no longer there. There was a fire a few years ago. Hopefully they rebuild soon, because it was such an iconic place. Is there favorite place from your adventures that is no longer there? You can read all out our favorite places in Churchill, MB on our travel blog. https://www.champagnetraveling.com/top-must-visit-guide-in-churchill-mb/ #travelguides #champagnetraveling #polarbears #travelguide #polarbear #seepolarbears #polarbears #churchill #forbestravelguide #churchillmanitoba #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearsforglobalwarming #travelguide #travelguides #gravelguidechurchillmb #gypsyschurchillmb #hellyhansen (at Churchill, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xOQrkHKNK/?igshid=8nfbr05cv7j0

[thugnouis]

rip . . . #memes #meme #edgymemes #fnaf #fllthyfrank #lol #autism #edgy #Imao #cringe #dank #kek#papafranku #4chan #weeaboo #funny #mlg #jetfuelcantmeltsteelbeams #ayylmao #Imfao#kidzbop #johncena #offensivememes #dankmemes #nicememe #immortalmemes #vaporwave #autistic #polarbearlivesmatter #bushdid911

[dotoly]

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[massageofthedb]

One of my closest friends came to visit me yesterday and she gave me two lovely hugs, which left me feeling wanted and loved. Hugs are very special things, they help us connect with people and boost our happy hormones. So... go spread some love today . . . . . . . . #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsarehandmade #hugsomeone #hugss #hugsnoslugs #tighthugs #lovehugs #hugsomeonetoday #hugsandhearts_ #hugskisses #hugsfrombehind #hugsandlove #givehugs #hugs🤗 #hugsomebody #hugsnothate #hugshugshugs #morninghugs #huggingbear #huggingday #huggingtime #armsareforhugging #huggingyou #polarbearhugs #babypolarbear #polarbearclub #polarbearsofinstagram #savepolarbears #polarbearlivesmatter #dbmassage (at Fleet, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BquQnHlHLN3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ig7ki5phxilk

[melneedsakidney]

This popped up in my news feed on #Facebook today. So, uhhhhh...is there a dramatic increase in polar bears with eating disorders or something? Because I'm not getting the correlation between the picture and the ad. Or are they trying to say that having an eating disorder feels like being all alone on an iceberg?! Either way... #Dafuq? #PolarBearLivesMatter #BadAdvertising 😂😂😂

[mugbarista]

DAM! (Daily Amazing Mug!) We’ll be posting a different amazing mug every day! Check daily for the new DAM! - Today’s amazing mug features a polar bear cub! - Serving up vintage, hard to find, and retired mugs! Please click the link in my bio to visit mugbarista.com where you can see the mug shown above and thousands more! - ALL ORDERS SHIP FOR FREE VIA PRIORITY MAIL WITHIN THE USA!!! - Visit our site: mugbarista.com - Visit our eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/mugbarista - #mug #mugs #coffeemug #mugsofinstagram #muglove #dailyamazingmug #coffeemug #coffeemugs #coffeemugaddict #coffeemugoftheday #coffeemugcollection #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearpuppy #polarbearplunge #polarbearclub #polarbearswim #polarbearstencils #polarbeardog #polarbearsofinstagram #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearcam #polarbearstickers #polarbearsoffilmmaking #polarbearsforglobalwarming #polarbearsaredope #polarbearsalso #polarbearwhite (at Henderson, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMUpMRhhOBi/?igshid=1988sv4iqx989

[theopenrhode]

While you are still on home quarantine it's the perfect time to plan a trip to see polar bears in Churchil, Manitoba. These huge animals are so beautiful up close. They have such curious personalities. One was even sniffing Nicky's boots through the buggy transom platform. Most organized trips to Churchill cost over $10,000 per person. Our travel guide will show you how we planned our trip for under $3,000 per person. We also had more time to spend seeing the polar bears compared to most organized trips. With the US dollar strong in Canada, it's the perfect time to plan a refundable trip. Read our full how to see polar bears guide here: https://www.champagnetraveling.com/operation-polar-bear/ #travelguides #champagnetraveling #polarbears #travelguide #polarbear #seepolarbears #polarbears #churchill #forbestravelguide #churchillmanitoba #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearsforglobalwarming #travelguide #travelguides #gravelguidechurchillmb #polarbearsaredope #polarbearlove (at Churchill, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_p0l4ynbY6/?igshid=k8hwn9sexse9

[theopenrhode]

We had the fortune to witness polar bears up close in Churchill, Manitoba. Today, February 27th, is National Polar Bear Day established by Polar Bears International, an organization dedicated to polar bear conservation. To learn more about the organization, visit polarbearsinternational.org To learn more about traveling to Churchill to see them yourself, visit our website champagnetraveling.com . . . . #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearswim #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearfighting #PolarBearsInternational #champagnetraveling (at Churchill, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9GN3CknVuq/?igshid=1f9yspibr8xch

[theopenrhode]

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There are a few ways to see Polar Bears in Churchill Manitoba. You can take a tour with a Tundra Buggy operator, you might see them wondering through town, or you can rent a car. We took the Tundra Buggy tour one day, and a car rental for 2 days. Most people do not rent a car in Churchill, but we were glad we did. If you want to learn how to get some of the most amazing polar bear pictures check out our fully detailed guide to Churchill MB. Read the full article at http://champagnetraveling.com/operation-polar-bear If you want to see polar bears in Churchill, you should start booking a room now. Places fill up fast. #polarbear #champagnetraveling #churchillMB #churchillmanitoba #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearsforglobalwarming #polarbearwhite #polarbearpatrol (at Churchill, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rbB7TH7br/?igshid=1gm6syhe26aw7

[theopenrhode]

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Churchill, Manitoba has been seeing some amazing northern lights over the past few weeks. If you want to see northern lights in Churchill the best months are February and March. The nights are long and the skies tend to be the clearest. Churchill is very small so make sure you book early. If you plan to go next year you should start booking now. You might even see a few polar bears who have stuck around. You can read all about our Churchill adventure on our website Http://champagnetraveling.com #churchill #churchillMB #churchillmanitoba #polarbear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearfighting #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearcam #polarbearsforglobalwarming #polarbearsaredope #polarbearvendor #polarbearwhite #polarbearpatrol #champagnetraveling https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pcjNhHdPM/?igshid=cfnxz93vgylk

[theopenrhode]

Top 8 Places To Visit In Churchill, MB - Polar Bear Capital of the World

There aren't a ton of sites to visit in Churchill. The town is only a mile! However, here are what we consider can't miss sites.  Lazy Bear Cafe - a newer establishment with excellent food albeit a bit more expensive but it has the ambiance of a cozy log cabin

Tundra Inn Restaurant and Pub - This is a great pub style restaurant in the middle of town. This place has great food and a good beer selection.  Also they have the only "nightlife" in Churchill. When we visited on Halloween, there was music and everyone was in costume.

Tamarack Car Rental - This is the rental agency (and the only car rental agency we know exists) we used. The town is small and easy to navigate and you can search all of the daylight hours for bears. We also drove to an amazing spot outside of town. Here is a link to the directions (https://goo.gl/maps/niJ6FGowzKw6NZan8).  It's about a 15 min drive and is worth it to see the rugged Canadian wilderness.  There is a tower you can climb that gives you expansive views. Miss Piggy - an abandoned plane wreck that overlooks the Hudson

Polar Bear Jail - You can’t actually go in the jail but can view the mural on the building. This is a program where a bear that becomes too familiar with the town is placed in a temporary hold before being sedated and flown farther away from the town to discourage repeated strolls near people

Churchill Station - This is where the rail car comes back into now that it's running again.  While you're at the Station, Parks Canada's Interpretive Center has exhibits on the human and natural history of the area.

Post office - You can also make a quick stop in the local post office to get your passport stamped!

Gypsy’s - this is an iconic bakery in the area with reasonably priced food (and giant polar bear donuts!) Update: Gypsy's succumbed to a devastating fire in 2018. I'm glad that we were able to experience it's charm and amazing donuts.  Hopefully they will rebuild as it was such an iconic landmark!

There aren't a ton of sites to visit in Churchill. The town is only a mile! However, here are what we consider can't miss sites. (Top Insider Spot) The Churchill, MB post office - They will stamp your passport with an awesome "polar bear capital of the world" memento. This building is also the location for the only liquor store in Churchill. Lazy Bear Cafe - A newer establishment with excellent food albeit a bit more expensive but it has the ambiance of a cozy log cabin. They also have a fantastic gift shop if you are looking for a unique souvenir . Tundra Inn Restaurant and Pub - This is a great pub style restaurant in the middle of town.  They have good food and a great bar with live music almost every night. For our full list of must visit sites when in Churchill, MB check out: https://www.champagnetraveling.com/top-must-visit-guide-in-churchill-mb/ - - - - -  #dinning #libations #polarbears #travelguides #champagnetraveling #travelguide #polarbear #seepolarbears #polarbears #churchill #forbestravelguide #churchillmanitoba #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram  #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearsforglobalwarming #travelguide #travelguides #gravelguidechurchillmb Read the full article

[theopenrhode]

Operation Polar Bear

While reading an article on the best places to see the Northern Lights, we stumbled upon Churchill, Manitoba…the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World.’ Churchill, Manitoba is the first place for ice to freeze on the Hudson Bay. Thus, every October/November season, polar bears congregate on the shores and lazily await the ice to begin seal hunting. A chance to come within feet of a polar bear sounds like our type of trip! Read the full article here :) http://champagnetraveling.com/operation-polar-bear/ . . . .  #Manitoba #churchill #Tundrabuggy #NorthernLights #polarbears #wildlife #PolarBear #polarbears #polarbearweek #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearpuppy #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearfighting #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearcam #polarbearsforglobalwarming #polarbearsaredope

How to Get There

Getting to Churchill takes commitment. Basically, there are two options 1) A very expensive flight on Calm Air from Winnipeg (approximately $1500 CAD) or 2) a long train journey on VIA Rail Canada. The train is significantly cheaper at around $500 CAD but it’s a 2 day train journey from Winnipeg. No roads exist to drive to Churchill. Our grand plan was to travel by car from Winnipeg to Thompson, Manitoba and then take the train making it only an overnight on a train versus those 2 long days (with no internet) ….costing around $150 CAD for the rental and $150 CAD for the train. We were derailed (train pun) when consecutive blizzards shut the tracks down for a couple years for repairs which became a nightmare for the residents of Churchill which you can read about here: Via Rail Hudson Bay Railway suspended, our wonderfully crafted itinerary crumbled and we forked over the cash for Calm Air.

When you arrive to Churchill, you are greeted by this sign. It’s enthralling as the bears are the reason for the lengthy trek…though it instills a justified trepidation. Our B&B host at Berg’s Bed and Breakfast picked us up and showed us around town. With a population around 900, it’s a quick tour. We could easily explore the small town of Churchill via foot though it’s unnerving knowing you could spy a polar bear around the next corner. Lodging here is quite basic. Expect no frills but great hospitality and you must book early. We planned our trip pretty late in the game (read: about 8 months in advance), but Churchill easily fills a year out. We were pretty lucky to secure a room. We stayed at Berg's Bed and Breakfast which has 3 rentable rooms. Note It appears that this accommodation has closed, so here's link to other possible accommodations in Churchill, MB. The Tundra Inn and Iceberg Inn are always popular though fill quickly and we were also intrigued by Blue Sky Bed and Breakfast which is a little outside of town and also offers dogsledding.

The Tundra Buggy

Lodging really wasn’t of importance to us…you’re enduring the brisk temperatures and lack of amenities for polar bears…in their natural environment. Does it get any cooler than that? We chose Great White Bear Tours for our excursion on a tundra buggy. For those unfamiliar, this is a supersized vehicle with enormous tires equipped with a viewing platform on the back. The advantage of using a tour operator is that very few are allowed in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area which can increase your odds of seeing a bear. 

After an hour of slowly maneuvering the buggy through slush, our tour guide spied a plodding shape in the distance…a ‘potato chip in the snow’ as they nickname the sighting. Admittedly, I had tried to manage expectations. We’ve done many a whale tour to see a small flash of gray on the water’s surface allegedly representing a whale. Slowly the shape came closer and most decidedly was a polar bear loping toward the buggy. Words will fail to adequately describe this beautiful bear and how small you feel as you can feel his exhalation and look directly into his eyes. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Self Tour in A Rental

Another way to experience the polar bear is via rental car. No one has informed the bears they must stay in the Wildlife Management Area…so they can be anywhere and you might get lucky (as we did) and spot a few. Or…become obsessed with driving back and forth over the same roads monotonously as there were rumors of a mom and 2 cubs roaming (no luck). This is another area where booking early is needed as there are maybe a handful of cars to rent in this remote area. We used Tamarack Rentals. Expect to pay ~ $125 CAD daily and a fistful of cash for refueling. Also, do not expect a luxury type rental in great working order…we used a screwdriver to push the automatic window button on the driver’s side to operate the window, listening to the one CD we could find on repeat as obviously there was no radio!  We learned of Churchill via an article to see the Northern Lights. It snowed…and snowed during our entire trip. We didn’t once see the sun or have a clear night so no Northern Lights for us. Six polar bears though surely were a good consolation!

Champagne Splurge

The tundra buggy. Yes, you can rent a car, but this buggy (think a monster sized monster truck) lets you get within inches of the bears and it’s fitted with an outdoor viewing platform so you aren’t observing them through a window. It’s not cheap (~ $475 CAD for a day trip including lunch) but definitely splurge-worthy. Funnily enough, our fellow tourists had these cannon sized cameras. But…the bears came so close that they had to abandon their tripods and scramble for an iPhone to snap a photo! 

Champagne 'Buzz'worthy

A Halloween visit. Children at night smack dab in the midst of a polar bear migration path could be disastrous. This holiday is the day for the children of Churchill to roam the streets! On this holiday, a perimeter is formed around the town with fire/police/ambulance to safeguard the very small town and helicopters survey overhead so the children can go trick or treating without fear of stumbling upon a hungry polar bear. Of interest, car doors are kept unlocked in case they are needed for a quick escape and there’s no dressing like a ghost so you aren’t mistaken for a bear!

Insider Tips

The train really does seem like quite an adventure. It’s rumored to have beautiful scenery and a days long train journey seems unique compared to the often cattle call of air travel.Private tour guides often meet their customers for the day at Gypsy’s Cafe. One little trick would be to follow their tour in your rental car. They often radio the best spots to each other  Read the full article

[theopenrhode]

Read Our Full Travel Guide For Seeing Polar Bears Up Close and Personal

While reading an article on the best places to see the Northern Lights, we stumbled upon Churchill, Manitoba…the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World.’ Churchill, Manitoba is the first place for ice to freeze on the Hudson Bay. Thus, every October/November season, polar bears congregate on the shores and lazily await the ice to begin seal hunting. A chance to come within feet of a polar bear sounds like our type of trip!

How to Get There

Getting to Churchill takes commitment. Basically, there are two options 1) A very expensive flight on Calm Air from Winnipeg (approximately $1500 CAD) or 2) a long train journey on VIA Rail Canada. The train is significantly cheaper at around $500 CAD but it’s a 2 day train journey from Winnipeg. No roads exist to drive to Churchill. Our grand plan was to travel by car from Winnipeg to Thompson, Manitoba and then take the train making it only an overnight on a train versus those 2 long days (with no internet) ….costing around $150 CAD for the rental and $150 CAD for the train. We were derailed (train pun) when consecutive blizzards shut the tracks down for a couple years for repairs which became a nightmare for the residents of Churchill which you can read about here: Via Rail Hudson Bay Railway suspended, our wonderfully crafted itinerary crumbled and we forked over the cash for Calm Air.

When you arrive to Churchill, you are greeted by this sign. It’s enthralling as the bears are the reason for the lengthy trek…though it instills a justified trepidation. Our B&B host at Berg’s Bed and Breakfast picked us up and showed us around town. With a population around 900, it’s a quick tour. We could easily explore the small town of Churchill via foot though it’s unnerving knowing you could spy a polar bear around the next corner. Lodging here is quite basic. Expect no frills but great hospitality and you must book early. We planned our trip pretty late in the game (read: about 8 months in advance), but Churchill easily fills a year out. We were pretty lucky to secure a room. We stayed at Berg's Bed and Breakfast which has 3 rentable rooms. Note It appears that this accommodation has closed, so here's link to other possible accommodations in Churchill, MB. The Tundra Inn and Iceberg Inn are always popular though fill quickly and we were also intrigued by Blue Sky Bed and Breakfast which is a little outside of town and also offers dogsledding.

The Tundra Buggy

Lodging really wasn’t of importance to us…you’re enduring the brisk temperatures and lack of amenities for polar bears…in their natural environment. Does it get any cooler than that? We chose Great White Bear Tours for our excursion on a tundra buggy. For those unfamiliar, this is a supersized vehicle with enormous tires equipped with a viewing platform on the back. The advantage of using a tour operator is that very few are allowed in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area which can increase your odds of seeing a bear. 

After an hour of slowly maneuvering the buggy through slush, our tour guide spied a plodding shape in the distance…a ‘potato chip in the snow’ as they nickname the sighting. Admittedly, I had tried to manage expectations. We’ve done many a whale tour to see a small flash of gray on the water’s surface allegedly representing a whale. Slowly the shape came closer and most decidedly was a polar bear loping toward the buggy. Words will fail to adequately describe this beautiful bear and how small you feel as you can feel his exhalation and look directly into his eyes. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Self Tour in A Rental

Another way to experience the polar bear is via rental car. No one has informed the bears they must stay in the Wildlife Management Area…so they can be anywhere and you might get lucky (as we did) and spot a few. Or…become obsessed with driving back and forth over the same roads monotonously as there were rumors of a mom and 2 cubs roaming (no luck). This is another area where booking early is needed as there are maybe a handful of cars to rent in this remote area. We used Tamarack Rentals. Expect to pay ~ $125 CAD daily and a fistful of cash for refueling. Also, do not expect a luxury type rental in great working order…we used a screwdriver to push the automatic window button on the driver’s side to operate the window, listening to the one CD we could find on repeat as obviously there was no radio!  We learned of Churchill via an article to see the Northern Lights. It snowed…and snowed during our entire trip. We didn’t once see the sun or have a clear night so no Northern Lights for us. Six polar bears though surely were a good consolation!

Champagne Splurge

The tundra buggy. Yes, you can rent a car, but this buggy (think a monster sized monster truck) lets you get within inches of the bears and it’s fitted with an outdoor viewing platform so you aren’t observing them through a window. It’s not cheap (~ $475 CAD for a day trip including lunch) but definitely splurge-worthy. Funnily enough, our fellow tourists had these cannon sized cameras. But…the bears came so close that they had to abandon their tripods and scramble for an iPhone to snap a photo! 

Champagne 'Buzz'worthy

A Halloween visit. Children at night smack dab in the midst of a polar bear migration path could be disastrous. This holiday is the day for the children of Churchill to roam the streets! On this holiday, a perimeter is formed around the town with fire/police/ambulance to safeguard the very small town and helicopters survey overhead so the children can go trick or treating without fear of stumbling upon a hungry polar bear. Of interest, car doors are kept unlocked in case they are needed for a quick escape and there’s no dressing like a ghost so you aren’t mistaken for a bear!

Insider Tips

The train really does seem like quite an adventure. It’s rumored to have beautiful scenery and a days long train journey seems unique compared to the often cattle call of air travel.Private tour guides often meet their customers for the day at Gypsy’s Cafe. One little trick would be to follow their tour in your rental car. They often radio the best spots to each other While reading an article on the best places to see the Northern Lights, we stumbled upon Churchill, Manitoba…the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World.’ Churchill, Manitoba is the first place for ice to freeze on the Hudson Bay. Thus, every October/November season, polar bears congregate on the shores and lazily await the ice to begin seal hunting. When you start to look into traveling to Churchill you will soon realize how expensive the tour companies can be.  Most start around $10,000 per person and only really include one full day of seeing polar bears.  Our guide will show you how you can see polar bears in the wild for under $3,000 per person and see the bears for more than 1 day. This was such an amazing and unique trip that we hope to go back one day. Read over our full guide, with details and pictures. Let us know if you have any questions or need more information. https://www.champagnetraveling.com/operation-polar-bear/ #travelguides #champagnetraveling #polarbears #travelguide #polarbear #seepolarbears #polarbears #churchill #forbestravelguide #churchillmanitoba #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofinstagram  #PolarBearsInternational #polarbearsforglobalwarming #travelguide #travelguides #gravelguidechurchillmb  #Manitoba #NorthernLights #polarbears #wildlife Read the full article

[dotoly]

Just added! #handmade #porcelain necklaces! Check out this beautiful miniature polar bear cub pendant! Comes with a gold plated chain 😍⠀ ⠀ Get yours here! 💛💛 www.Animal-Jewelry.com - - - - - - - - - - - - #polarbears #polarbear #animaljewelry #handmadejewelry #ceramics #porcelainnecklace #porcelainjewelry #ceramicjewelry #bears #dotoly #miniatures #animaltotems #spiritanimals #polarbearsinternational #polarbearlivesmatter #polarbearsofig #polarbearsofinstagram #polarbearcub www.animal-jewelry.com