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Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge

124 Kelsey Boulevard, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

I usually avoid package tours. I choose to drive from Michigan to Thompson, Manitoba. I then took Calm Air flight to Churchill. I stayed at the Tundra Inn in Churchill. The room was small and basic but clean and comfortable. The town itself was interesting and the people were friendly. I spent 2 nights and three days in Churchill which... More

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Brisbane QLD
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

I did the Frontiers North 7 day Specialist (photographic) tour #76 in November. I have been to many remote locations in different parts of the world staying at lodges, in tents and in native villages. If this was the only way I saw Polar bears out of Churchill I probably would have thought it was a good experience but I... More

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Tundra12, Public Relations Manager at Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi Brisbane QLD Thank you for your review of the Tundra Buggy Lodge. I apologize for the delay in my response - I wanted to do some research into your concerns to ensure they were all covered. First, we do agree the Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a truly unique experience. This is due in a large part to the way... More

Berlin, Germany
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

When you see all the investments in the Buggies and the lodges you understand the relative high price of this adventure tour to see polarbaers waiting for the food.perfect organization from the beginning of the tour by train in Winnipeg to Churchill. Bus driver and buggy driver are well prepared and know what they are doing! This is a special... More

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Tundra12, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Hi Puffinman, Thank you very much for your review (and I apologize for the delay in responding). I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge and that you enjoyed your experience with our Buggy Driver - we are incredibly lucky to have such wonderful employees and we know it! We'll keep in mind your note about... More

Los Angeles, California
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145 helpful votes 145 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

Stayed here for two nights, Oct 22-23, with a Frontiers North tour. (For full tour report, see Churchill forum post.) We wanted to stay on the tundra to take advantage of early morning and night-time viewings. Although we were early in the season, we were not disappointed. The lodge is actually a string of what I think of as stretch... More

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Tundra12, Marketing Coordinator at Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge, responded to this review
31 October 2012

Thanks for your review of the Tundra Buggy Lodge. We're glad that you enjoyed yourself and that you took so many wonderful pictures (an owl AND a fox? That is incredible!). We're glad that you included so much information in your review - often travellers don't know what to expect when they visit the lodge for the first time, so... More

Towson, Maryland
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

The bears are wonderful! They were everywhere! We saw young males as they jawwed and sparred or simply slept in the distance and just feet from our Tundra Buggy. Our Frontiers North driver and naturalist were exceptionally knowledgeable about the tundra as well as the animals. Polar Bears Internatonal gave in-depth presentations to our group. The meals that came out... More

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Tundra12, Communications & Marketing Coordinator at Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge, responded to this review
25 September 2012

Thank you so much for your review of the Tundra Buggy Lodge this past March (and I apologize for the delay in responding to your review). We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again in Churchill in the future! More

Rochester, NY
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

I didn't realize that there are two Tundra Lodges when I booked my trip with Natural Habitat. I read the reviews for Tundra Buggy Lodge and thought I knew what to expect. However, NatHab uses the Great White Bear Tundra Lodge. I was pleasantly surprised to find small private cabins instead of a bunk with a curtain. It now sounds... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011 via mobile

We stayed on the lodge for the last tour of the season and were treated to a once in a lifetime experience. We were a bit apprehensive about the bunkhouses but wanted to stay where the bears are. Lucky for us, they had just installed brand new bunkhouses. They were warm and comfortable. Now there are 2 showers and 3... More

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Pinjarra, Australia
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54 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Had to meet with the organizers and rest of the people on the tour at 6.15am (horrors) for the start of our polar bear trip at the Sheraton hotel at the airport. They then took us by bus to the charter plane area, we were surprised to be boarded onto a Boeing 737 – 200, thought it would be a... More

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Bombay,India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We were expecting very basic living conditions but were plesantly surprised at how well the lodge was run. Brei gave such fantastic food even for the packed lunch, its commendable. The lack of shower facilities for so many at a time is understandable but on the last night we were shifted into the new lodge.....it was fantastic. Warm beds plenty... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Did the one day excursion from Calgary through Classic Canadian Tours and had such a great day! Everything was well organized and well run with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Arrived in Churchill around 9:45am and boarded school buses to the launching pad where we then boarded the tundra buggies. If travelling with elderly persons, I would recommend having the elderly... More

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Additional Information about Frontiers North Adventures' Tundra Buggy Lodge

Also Known As:
Tundra Buggy Hotel
Tundra Buggy Hotel Churchill
Address: 124 Kelsey Boulevard, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Region: Canada > Manitoba > Churchill
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 5 Speciality lodging in Churchill
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Tundra Buggy® Lodge, situated in the heart of polar bear country, offers an unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside the window. The lodge consists of two accommodation units, a lounge and cafe, and staff quarters. Viewing platforms connect each unit and allow for outdoor photography. Situated far from the lights of town, the Tundra Buggy® Lodge is the perfect place to view bears all day long and have optimal northern lights viewing at night (weather permitting). The lodge is also equipped with exterior field lights that enable us to continue to watch the bears even after the sun goes down! ... more   less 

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