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Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears

Program No. 6290RJ
Learn about the ecosystems of Hudson Bay from a polar bear expert, enjoying lectures and seeing unique Arctic species in their natural habitat.
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  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
  • Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears
Regional StudiesAnimals & WildlifeNature & Environment
Length
9 days
Rating (4.64)
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7,999
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At a Glance
Duration
9 days
Program Begins
Winnipeg, MB
Program Concludes
Winnipeg, MB
Meals
22 ( 8B, 7L, 7D )
Activity Level
As autumn fades, the polar bears of Hudson Bay gather to await the sea ice that signals winter’s return. Alongside a leading authority on this precious population, journey onto the tundra aboard specially fitted vehicles to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Lectures, field trips and museum visits will help you understand not only the life of the polar bear, but also the challenges of global climate change, local conservation issues and the future of the arctic ecosystem.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Take part in a dog sled adventure and look out for Arctic foxes, snowy owls and other Arctic species.
  • Examine research and conservation efforts conducted by the new International Polar Bear Conservation Centre.
  • Go behind the scenes at the Manitoba Museum to view pieces from the Inuit collection and discover the history of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
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General Notes
This program stays in unique accommodations. Be sure to review the Lodging description for the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. If you enroll in a Single room, it is only available for the two hotels in Winnipeg but not in Churchill. Your regional flights between Winnipeg and Churchill is provided by CalmAir. As a rural commuter airline, they impose strict baggage restrictions for all passengers. One 50lbs checked bag per person is included with the flight, plus one carry-on and one personal bag. Your carry-on and personal bag cannot exceed 20lbs or dimensions of 10" x 16" x 12" in size. Any oversize, overweight, or additional bags may be subject to additional fees. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
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Martyn Obbard
Dr. Martyn Obbard is a research scientist for the Canadian government and a professor of environmental and life sciences at Trent University. He has spent much of his career studying the effect of sea ice distribution and duration and its effect on polar bears. His current project includes researching polar bear populations including the Southern Hudson Bay, one of the most southerly polar bear populations in the world. Dr. Obbard remains active with the International Union for Conservation of Nature polar bear specialist group.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Dr. Martyn Obbard is a research scientist for the Canadian government and a professor of environmental and life sciences at Trent University. He has spent much of his career studying the effect of sea ice distribution and duration and its effect on polar bears. His current project includes researching polar bear populations including the Southern Hudson Bay, one of the most southerly polar bear populations in the world. Dr. Obbard remains active with the International Union for Conservation of Nature polar bear specialist group.
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Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles on frozen terrain.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.