Lazy Bear Lodge
313 Kelsey Blvd. Box 931, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada
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This is no regular log cabin. The timber was reclaimed from a fire in the boreal forest. Using hand tools, the logs fit together so well as to appear as if they were melted into each other. The windows were recycled from an 1800's Hudson Bay Trading Post, and if you look closely, you'll see the characteristic wave of the old glass.
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313 Kelsey Blvd. Box 931, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada
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My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary as well as my wife's 40th birthday and decided to visit Lazy Bear Lodge and Churchill to see the polar bears and other wild life in the region. We had an absolutely amazing stay with Lazy Bear. The lodge is very cosy and homely. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. Our guides (Adrian and Alex) we're superb; really knowledgeable and fun and they helped make the whole trip fantastic. The cafe cooks up some great food and baked treats and we got a fantastic birthday cake for my wife's birthday. The gift shop is also very cool with some nice souvenirs and other things to pick up. In terms of excursions we did a mixture of things organised by Lazy Bear but run by other companies like a helicopter tour with Hudson Bay Helicopters (not to be missed) as well as things run by the lodge directly. Of the lodge run activities we enjoyed the zodiac excursion the most as this took us out onto the river to encounter the friendly and curious beluga whales. We got absolutely soaked but that only added to the fun. We did the Arctic crawler tour as well but we unfortunately didn't encounter polar bears by the crawler. I get the impression that this tends to be a bit more successful later in the year i.e later in September and in October. It was nonetheless a good tour to go on. Every night we were with Lazy Bear we also went out aurora watching and on our second night we had an absolutely jaw-dropping display of the lights. This was truly unforgettable. One slight negative is that the scheduling of tours and excursions is quite wide and leaves some big gaps in the days. Some of the people we were with actually had some tours cancelled because of visibility and this led to them having a large amount of downtime. Given that Churchill is understandably a very small place, there is not a lot to do in the downtime. You may want to catch up on some sleep given the late nights with aurora hunting but it would also be great if the lodge could offer some additional trips, excursions, or talks/presentations that could help to fill up the days a little more.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you can travel later in September, or October, Polar Bear viewings are more likely.
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Our experience at Lazy Bear Lodge from the moment we were met to board our plane to Churchill was great , Arriving at the airport in Churchill and being met by staff from Lazy Bear went so smoothly . Our overall experience was beyond expectations from the moment we checked in . We stayed on an all inclusive plan, including tours every day for four days and three meals included. The food was excellent , as good as any fine dining menu , great wonderful presentations , the serving staff are so personable . The rooms are small but cozy, with white linens on the bed which give it a more updated look . But it isn’t about the room as you will discover , as we did. The Tour guides work here and are not only friendly but so knowledgeable…On tour we saw great northern lights , beluga whales on a zodiac and polar bears by helicopter and a dog mushing tour. These were the highlights for us. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed ..…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This adventure was one of the best my husband and I have had. We arrived in Churchill to blizzard-like conditions, which actually added to the whole polar bear anticipation. Eric and Kelly ( sorry if I misspelled your names) met us there and drove (all of) us to the Lodge, it was lovely. Just like the pictures. We had a quick lunch which was very good, and then went for a tour of the town. Upon return we were able to go to our rooms and unpack before our dog mushing experience. Our room had two double beds, and we were hoping for at least one queen. A little more space for taller people. The weather had turned to a quiet snowfall for our dog sledding and it was great. Don’t miss that one! The next day we were on the Tundra buggy and saw about 13 polar bears. It was amazing! They came right up to the buggy and we all got marvellous pictures. It is definitely a trip you have to experience as I don’t think words do it justice. Second day was just as thrilling. We went to the Tundra Pub for dinner as they are licensed. A glass of wine or beer after that experience was the perfect ending…(Wally, if you’re listening)… The food at Lazy Bear was quite good but again, a glass of wine…? I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience something you may never see.. it is overwhelming, truly. Eric and Kelly were great guides. Very knowledgeable, approachable, and simple nice to be around. I would do it again. The bears are so majestic! …
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tour was fantastic, we saw a lot of bears, staff was great, very organized. Lodge was very good but not luxurious, with beds subpar but ok considering where u are.food was good, servers very nice. This is not a Hilton, more of a best western. I would stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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As each day goes by, I realize more and more just how special this adventure was. Every aspect of the tour was well organized and we were were given clear instructions about times and what to wear and expect for each segment We were responsible for our flights in and out of Winnipeg, giving us the flexibility to add a day or two in Winnipeg before or after the Lazy Bear tour. We were given a treat bag at the front desk of the Inn at the Forks when we checked in. It included instructions, lanyards, hot paws, name tags, polar bear candies and more. Two personable representatives delivered us to the airport the next morning for our flight to Churchill where we met Kelli and Erik. Heino joined us the next day. Our fabulous guides worked as a team, safety always first, and shared many stories, background information, and our enthusiasm, patiently answering questions and gently reminding us to curb our enthusiasm and stay seated on the moving crawler! The Lodge was welcoming: clean, comfortable and cozy and ALL staff were friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was excellent and whomever does the hiring chose the best of the best waitstaff from around the world. Wildlife sighting and ideal weather cannot be guaranteed. But we saw polar bears. We saw ptarmigan. We saw more polar bears. One tried to eat our crawler. On our last half day there was poor visibility and a polar bear was in town so we were unable to see or get out at the planned cultural spots. But a Parks Canada rep joined us onboard instead for a history of Fort Churchill and Q&A. Kyle is the grandson of Dave Daley with whom we had mushed dog sleds. Do not miss this amazing sledding activity if it is offered, as you will also be given a window into Métis culture. The bear season is only 5 weeks long. The crawlers cost about $1 million each. Food, accommodation and fuel in the sub-Arctic are expensive. The only thing missing was the Aurora Borealis. This is an expensive trip. It is worth every penny. Thank you Kelli, Eric & Heino and all of the staff at Lazy Bear. I learned so much about the north and had an unforgettable polar bear adventure.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1) The staff needs BETTER TRAINING: On the first night, I came to the front desk because I could not turn on the heat. They said someone would come but no one ever did. The restaurant staff was very nice, but the kitchen was slow. Up to 45 minutes waiting for our food at dinner. This resulted in my missing the night mushing bus. More on that later. Dirty towels were removed from our room, but not replaced with clean towels. Tour/crawler guides should talk less and spend more time looking for wildlife. Less socializing, more scanning for bears. They improved on the second day. 2) COMMUNICATION Lazy Bear scheduled our airport arrival pickup. Because it was 3 earlier than the normal pickup, we had our travel agent confirm the pickup on the day before arrival. But when we arrived at 2am from Vancouver there was no one to meet us. Fortunately there was a taxi we could take. Got to the hotel at 3:30AM! Staff did not know many elements of the schedule such as starting times, checkout time, luggage pick up times. They seem to make it up as they were asked. We got different answers from different staff. For example, we had an 8:30 helicopter tour the last day and wanted to know if we had to get up early or could wait to put our bags out when we got back. When we arrived, our prepaid helicopter tour was not on our schedule even though it had been on previous versions of our itinerary. The emergency number you provided in Winnipeg rolled over to voice mail. It said “the office is open Monday through Friday”. Not very encouraging. The people in Winnipeg don’t know what is planned in Churchill. The tour leaders don’t know how the lodge functions, and the people at the front desk don’t seem to know much of anything. 3) FRUSTRATING INCIDENT When my dinner arrived 45 minutes after ordering, I told one of the staff that I would be at the evening bus at exactly 7pm, but not earlier for the mushing bus. He said no problem. When I dashed to my room for my coat, I past the same staff and the driver who was taking us to the mushing. I reminded them of my coming. They said no worries. BUT when I went outside the bus was just driving away. I was upset. Fortunately I requested/demanded the same staff person drive me to the mushing location. We were told to get dinner in the hour between the two tours. Someone should have told us an hour was not enough time for dinner at the lodge. I still do not know what we were supposed to do. 4) OTHER SUGGESTIONS: The guest rooms need more light. All lights were on one side of the room at the head of the beds. Hard to see our stuff getting dressed in the dark. …
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Better than expected. Saw Polar Bears on both days on the Tundra. We were lucky as the 2nd day we had a Polar Bear come up to the Tundra Buggy. (I think it was the smell of chili as the guides were getting our lunch ready). Our guides, Eric & Deacon - the owner's son were great! Funny and knowledgeable about the bears and the area. Deacon - aka Muskrat King was hilarious and his magic show was great. The lodge was comfortable with private bathrooms in each room. Restaurant had great food, we loved the breakfast and dinners. The entire staff were friendly and helpful. Sue was great answering all our questions when booking and getting to the airport and lodge. We saw the Northern Lights, Could not go on the dog sled ride as it was too warm for sled and too mushy for the wheels. But Dave Daley gave a nice talk about the dogs and his adventures in dog sledding. I did a lot of research on several Polar Bear excursions before I booked with Lazy Bear Lodge. I made the right choice and would definitely go back sometime to see the Beluga whales too! Thanks to everyone at Lazy Bear Lodge for checking everything off my bucket list!…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: All rooms are comfortable. Some are on 1st floor, rest on 2nd floor.
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First of all I read sone negative comments regarding Lazy Bear Expeditions which were written be A few unhappy travelers that expected a Marriott with all the amenities. Well, this not a Marriott it is a lodge built and owned by Wally Daudrich, a man born in Churchill who was a guide and built this business from scratch. He and his family have worked hard to build a fantastic operation that employs many from all over the world. His employees are hard working, courteous and friendly. His son, Deacon alias “muskrat king” as I called him is a terrific young man and was our guide; 17 years old and is years old and most knowledgeable and makes sure all tourists remain safe as this is polar bear country. Our trip was booked thru Lazy Bear and there Winnipeg contact, Sue, was terrific. Stayed at inn at the forks in Winnipeg; a terrific hotel at a great location. Our flight was delayed on first day by snowstorm in Churchill some 7 hours. Sue made arrangements to take the group to Winnipeg museum, and we finally arrived in snowy, clod Churchill late evening where they kept the restaurant open for us. Our rooms were small bit cozy. Hot shower and Keurig machine. Breakfast was great and they have the only espresso/ Cappucinno machine in Churchill. Which by the way is only aaccessible by train or plane. That’s why expensive. FYI, Wally just bought a 47’ catamaran boat foe beluga tours. A state of the art boat that was shipped up and will be ready for upcoming summer. We viewed many polar bears, red Fox during our trip. Remember, nothing is guaranteed in life, that means polar bear sighting is not guaranteed but our driver and guide found them. So prepare for an adventure with a terrific family owned tour operation and remember that you are in Churchill, CA, population of 950, three restaurants and no five star hotels. Oh, yes we saw northern lights, the front desk called us three times at night to let us know the northern lights were going on and what colors they were.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our trip was amazing and over exceeded our expectations. Lazybear does everything possible to have you see the polar bears. The lodge is a lodge and you will hear noise and food was ok and a small lounge area, but they try to accommodate everyone as best they can. The people at the lodge go out of their way to make this a great trip for you. Our driver and tour guide Eric and Deacan were knowledgeable and passionate about making this the best trip possible. Please remember to tip (although they do not ask for a tip), they work hard long days for all of our enjoyment and although it is a lot of money for this trip we realized no one can control where the bears are and Lazybear does everything they can to make it possible. They only get to work 6 months of the year. The dog mushing experience and Northern lights were both amazing as well. The best place to shop for souvenirs is the gift shop beside the lodge. Flights will be delayed so plan for a delayed flight. Great experience and we will be back for Bulega Whale season at some point.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed there during our stay in Churchill. The place is remote and the village is small, but accomodations were really unwelcoming. The room was VERY small, almost impossible to move around if you have a big piece of luggage. Food was substandard; we could get better items from the local supermarket. THere is no social area. When they close the restaurant area (the restaurant works only a couple of hours per day) there is no place to stay in the lobby. During nighttime, there was no one in the lobby and no contact telephone available (we try to call and got no answer). I wonder what would happen if something occur to a guest (even simple things like getting stuck out of the room, not to mention medical issues, etc).
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Which popular attractions are close to Lazy Bear Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Itsanitaq Museum (0.5 km), Prince of Wales Fort (4.4 km), and Miss Piggy Plane Wreck (4.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lazy Bear Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Lazy Bear Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Lazy Bear Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tundra Pub, Lazy Bear Cafe, and Seaport Hotel.
Does Lazy Bear Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Lazy Bear Lodge offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Lazy Bear Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Lazy Bear Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Lazy Bear Lodge located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Churchill.
Are there any historical sites close to Lazy Bear Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Prince of Wales Fort (4.4 km).
Is Lazy Bear Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.