Lodge · Wapusk National Park Of Canada
Wat'chee Lodge
Run by Wat'chee Expeditions · Feb–Mar
About
Lodge about 40 miles south of Churchill beside Wapusk National Park and its polar bear denning area, open for a few weeks from mid-February to late March. Guests go out under a Parks Canada permit to watch mothers and cubs leaving their dens, approaching to about 100 metres, with aurora viewing at night.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 February
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:19 | Night |
| 07:19 | 07:51 | Blue hour |
| 07:51 | 08:43 | Golden hour |
| 08:43 | 16:13 | Soft |
| 16:13 | 17:05 | Golden hour |
| 17:05 | 17:37 | Blue hour |
| 17:37 | 24:00 | Night |
9.2 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.3 h | 4.7 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb (window) | 1.8 h | 6.3 h | 1.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar (window) | 1.5 h | 4.0 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h |
| Apr | 1.6 h | 3.6 h | 8.7 h | 0.4 h |
| May | 1.8 h | 3.7 h | 7.0 h | 4.0 h |
| Jun | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 6.5 h | 5.3 h |
| Jul | 1.9 h | 3.8 h | 6.7 h | 4.7 h |
| Aug | 1.6 h | 3.6 h | 8.4 h | 1.4 h |
| Sep | 1.5 h | 3.7 h | 7.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Oct | 1.6 h | 5.5 h | 2.9 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 2.1 h | 5.5 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 2.7 h | 3.6 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Polar bear, Arctic fox, Willow ptarmigan, Caribou and Grey wolf
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Yes
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Winnipeg time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 08:54– | 14:41– | 7h 14m7 h 14 min | 11° |
| FebIn season | 07:51– | 16:13– | 9h 28m9 h 28 min | 20° |
| MarIn season | 07:35– | 18:25– | 11h 48m11 h 48 min | 30° |
| Apr | 06:09– | 19:32– | 14h 24m14 h 24 min | 42° |
| May | 04:57– | 20:30– | 16h 43m16 h 43 min | 51° |
| Jun | 04:20– | 21:07– | 18h 8m18 h 8 min | 55° |
| Jul | 04:44– | 20:57– | 17h 28m17 h 28 min | 54° |
| Aug | 05:44– | 20:01– | 15h 20m15 h 20 min | 46° |
| Sep | 06:50– | 18:41– | 12h 48m12 h 48 min | 35° |
| Oct | 07:55– | 17:13– | 10h 20m10 h 20 min | 23° |
| Nov | 09:08– | 15:45– | 7h 55m7 h 55 min | 14° |
| Dec | 10:02– | 14:51– | 6h 31m6 h 31 min | 9° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026