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Interpretive centre located in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, the famous polar bear gathering place
Every year, polar bears gather near Churchill, Manitoba to wait for the sea ice to return. And every year, scientists, photographers, tourists, and members of the media gather there, too—to learn first-hand about the challenges the bears face in a warming climate.
As polar bear central, Churchill has long served as a launch pad for our conservation and outreach efforts—and now we have a public center where people can come in and learn about polar bears and polar bear research.
Polar Bears International House is attractive, energy-efficient, and multi-purpose in design and scope. The building was designed by Blouin-Orzes, a Montreal-based architecture firm with experience working in the Canadian north. It:
Provides space to educate Churchill visitors about polar bears, climate change, and the urgent need to take action
Features cutting-edge interpretation on polar bears, sea ice, and current polar bear research
Hosts visiting scientists, educators, and special guests whose outreach work and support are critical to polar bear conservation
Serves as a gathering place for members of the Churchill community and provides local employment and internship opportunities
Includes a workspace, bunkhouse, kitchen, and place to store equipment
Inspires people to care about the Arctic and its wildlife by featuring live cams that highlight polar bears, beluga whales, and northern lights
Has become a meaningful community asset
Address241 Kelsey Boulevard, Churchill, Manitoba
2026 Beluga Season Hours
July 15 – August 29Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
2026 Bear Season Hours
October 3 - November 1910am - 6pm, daily
Group BookingsGroup Tours can be booked separately by emailing pbihouse@pbears.org. Tours by appointment outside regular hours also available.
Funding from the Tourism Innovation and Recovery Fund was used to update interpretative centre programming at the Polar Bears International House.