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• charming hotel and all the team working there

  462th r seg,

  Dec 25, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I stayed 5 nights at the Twelve Hotel from December 7th to 12th 2024 , I frequented this hotel since 2006 and I saw it change all staff speak foreign languages and management is multilingual The staff is very friendly and caring, it feels like home We're totally safe, armored door to the bedroom, cameras everywhere and even a safe to deposit your jewelry beds are very comfortable the decoration of the room is very tasteful cleaning is done every day and properly breakfast is hearty and was included in the reservation it is very well connected by public transport Restaurants nearby are not expensive I have nothing but compliments on this family hotel I've known for 19 years. and this beautiful patio that can be used in summer I say congratulations to the management who undertook the renovation work so that passing guests enjoy their stay it's a good value for money, I don't find it very affordable I would recommend this hotel to my friends Thérèse

• The way to see Polar Bears

  Somecomments,

  Nov 29, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This is THE way to go see polar bears in Chruchill, Canada. The entire trip is impeccably planned and the trip is suitable for guests of any age or ability. Food is fully provided at local restaurants and while not incredibly fancy, it's quite good. Same with the hotels, both in Winnipeg and in Chruchill, nothing over the top, but clean and suitable. Most importantly, the drives in the tundra buggies are fantastic. We saw 12+ bears each day, including sparring males and a mother and two cubs. The buggy is warm and spacious with plenty of viewing windows and an outdoor deck. Food/drinks are available on board, as is a bathroom. Tours around the town of Churchill are informative and you learn a lot about local culture, history, and wildlife. Dog sledding, while not a long ride, was a unique experience and a lot of fun. We were lucky enough to see the Aurora on our second night. Our guide was great; staying up to inform us if there was an aurora and knocking on doors, knowing all of the animals and history on the tundra and being good guide throughout. FN was a great operator and everything was expertly planned and executed- if you want to see polar bears, this is the way to go.

  

  

• Bucket List Checked off - Amazing Polar Bear Trip

  pengshiowc,

  Nov 14, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Overall, it was an amazing trip and very worth it to see the polar bears before they decrease in number due to global warming. We signed up for the classic polar bear trip. We arrived in Winnipeg on 10/28/2024, meeting the guide that night with some briefing. The next morning (10/29/2024), we boarded a chartered flight to Churchill, and doing a tour around the town that day. The town is very small, so basically you will be through everything in 1-2 hours, including the polar bear jail and have some free time. 10/30/2024 is the day! We are scheduled to board a tundra buggy to view polar bears. I was actually SUPER worried bear sightings would be limited because of the weather. It was reported to have strong winds, and bears typically hunker down during strong winds. However, it turns out to be an excellent day for bear sightings, and despite the strong winds, we saw 30+ bears. At one point, bears were coming from every direction, and we just lost count. One of the guides said that it was the most bear sightings in one day during his career. 10/31/2024 is a relatively laid back day, when we enjoyed our food (btw food arrangement was amazing), and listened to some presentations, visited museums. The final day, 11/1/2024, was another bear viewing day, and we saw 20+ bears, most were from a distance (so be sure to bring binoculars). It was a great trip. The only improvement point was the northern lights alert. Northern lights did come out the first night, and we were lucky enough to have seen it in front of the hotel. However, we were told that the guide would've woken us up and likely arrange a transportation to go further into the dark. That did not happen. People were not notified of the show. Another thing that could be better was that I was very excited to see the halloween celebration/kids trick or treating on the day, but again wasn't notified that it started, and we eventually missed the event. Other than that, the trip was great and we had wonderful memories.

  

  

• November 2024 Trip to Churchill

  apunkaslate,

  Nov 11, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We just returned from a trip to Churchill with Frontiers North. We are avid travelers and were super impressed with the smooth operation that this company runs. Everything from hotel stays, transfers, flights, Tundra Buggy ride to food was very well executed. JP, our Buggy 13 driver was really informative and had a keen eye to spot the bears. We're very thankful that all our wishlist items were checked on the very first day. The Buggy was super comfortable with only 18 passengers. Our tour guide, Josh was very patient and answered all our questions. He and our shuttle driver, Jamie took us to see the spectacular Northern Lights in the freezing temperatures. Thank you for making our trip memorable.

• Subarctic Discovery: Churchill Polar Bears

  PM1850,

  Nov 7, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our polar bear adventure with Frontiers North exceeded every expectation--starting with the fact that we were treated to more than twenty polar bear sightings, of at least 16 different individuals, over our two days on the tundra! We also saw ptarmigan, arctic hare, and red foxes. While animal sightings often come down to luck, almost every other wonderful aspect of our trip was only possible with the diligence, experience, and caring of everyone at Frontiers North. From our first moments on the ground in Winnipeg, we were impressed with the food and lodging choices, smooth movements between activities, and clear communication. We could not have asked for a better tour guide than Ward Cameron, who was attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about these bears and their lives. And we are still talking about how skillfully Markus piloted the tundra buggy to maximize our wildlife sightings! We also loved meeting and learning from the good people at Polar Bears International who are so committed to protecting these creatures. Though we explored staying in the Tundra Buggy Lodge, we ultimately opted to stay in Churchill, and we're glad we did. We did not feel we missed out on any polar bear sightings this way. Rather, we loved experiencing a bit of life in this special place (be sure to check out the Northern Store), and our accommodation (the Aurora Inn) was clean, warm, and comfortable. I would also note that we took advantage of Frontiers North's gear rental program. Though somewhat pricey, renting a parka, snow pants, and snow boots was still a better deal for us (Californians) than buying new gear we were unlikely to wear again. Gear pickup and dropoff in Winnipeg could not have been easier.

  

  

• Polar bears step up to play

  markfC51,

  Nov 3, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Unmissable moments. A window into nature and an incredible environment. I had high expectations which were achieved.

  

• Don't miss this opportunity!

  monicawP8139LZ,

  Oct 23, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Wow! Trip of a lifetime from start to finish! We stayed 3 nights on the tundra lodge. The accommodations, food, tundra buggy, lounge, diner, cultural presentations were all beyond our expectations. Mark, our driver, and Jason, our guide, were outstanding, knowledgeable, passionate and great story tellers with a witty sense of humor. We saw polar bears, red fox, arctic hare and amazing scenery and even the Northern Lights!! We are currently in our post-trip mode of feeling great sadness to leave but true gratefulness to have had this very special experience. We hope to return one day - this time for belugas!

  

  

  

  

  

• Trip of a Lifetime!

  roamnbears,

  Apr 28, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Life got in the way of me writing this review sooner, but the delay should not detract from the awesome experience we had with Frontier North. We could not have asked for a better experience. Everything went like clockwork. We were busy from the moment we touched down in Churchill to when we returned to Winnipeg. We saw SO many bears. I had hoped to see one, and we saw more than a dozen. We also learned so much about the indigenous people and local history. Accommodations were basic, but comfortable and clean. I believe Frontier North actually built, or bought, the hotel where we stayed, and two of our restaurants were directly across the street from the hotel, so super convenient. Food was good. Our tour guide, Ward, also arranged for us to take a helicopter tour. The Polar Bear International researcher who accompanied us on the Tundra Buggy educated us so much about the interdependency of the plants and animals in the ecosystem. Our Tundra Buggy driver, Jim, was the very best!

  

  

  

  

• We expected more from Frontiers North

  nancybP1045VS,

  Apr 26, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  My husband and I had planned a trip to see the polar bears on the Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventures through Frontiers North Adventures from October 20-25, 2024. Regrettably, I've learned that I require a knee replacement, which can't be scheduled until mid-summer, followed by several months of recovery. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, we won't be able to go on our trip in October. We've respectfully requested a refund of our $1500 deposit from Frontiers North, but they've declined our request quoting their terms and conditions. While we are aware of their regulations, considering that October is a prime viewing season we're confident that our reserved spots will be easily filled. We requested that we receive a refund of our deposit when/if our spots are filled, and they declined, again stating it was against their policy. We had hoped for more flexibility and understanding given our unique situation, especially since our cancellation doesn't result in any financial loss for them. Retaining our deposit would actually be a gain for them, making their decision not to refund quite disappointing. We strongly advise exploring other tour companies if you're planning a trip to Churchill to view the bears. Since there are several options available, we recommend choosing a company known for its flexibility and understanding of unforeseen circumstances.

• Frontiers North is first class

  georgedD5373GE,

  Dec 20, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We went with FN on tour to see the polar bear migration - a first class operation ! Very very professional - our guides JP and Duane were very informative and a ton of fun Great chance to experience Churchilll and the bears ! Can't recommend them enough - flawless trip !

  
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