An Once-in-a-Lifetime Sub-Arctic Adventure
Churchill, Manitoba | October / November 2027
Step Into the North. Step Into the Wild.
Join me, Shaun Antle, international award-winning photographer, speaker, and conservation-driven storyteller, on a powerful journey to the edge of the world.
This is where the tundra breathes.
Where wildlife still moves freely.
Where your camera becomes more than a tool… it becomes a way of seeing.
The OMNP Polar Expedition is not just a trip.
It is an immersive experience designed for photographers, adventurers, and those who feel the pull to do something extraordinary.
You will witness polar bears in the wild, track foxes across the snow, and, if conditions align, stand beneath the northern lights as they dance across the sky.
📍 Destination
Churchill, Manitoba
The Polar Bear Capital of the World
📸 Focus
Wildlife Photography • Conservation • Adventure Storytelling • Indigenous Culture
🌍 Mission
Capture the North. Experience the North. Protect its future. Live your dream.
🔥 Why Join This Expedition?
- Bucket-list encounters with wild polar bears, Arctic and red foxes, ptarmigans, and more
- A deeper understanding of Indigenous culture, history, and connection to the land
- Hands-on, in-field photography mentorship with direct guidance throughout the journey
- A highly personalized experience (maximum of 6 participants)
- Access to exclusive wildlife viewing areas with experienced local guides
- Meaningful connections with like-minded creatives, explorers, and storytellers
- Support ethical, sustainable tourism that directly benefits northern communities
- Leave with more than images… leave with perspective, purpose, and stories that matter
🧭 What’s Included
- 6 nights / 7 days at White Whale Lodge / Boreal Lounge
- Airport transfers in Churchill
- 4 full days of 4x4 ground tours
- 1 full-day tundra buggy experience
- Professional local guide, wildlife driver, and buggy operator
- Churchill town and surrounding area tour
- Indigenous cultural experience
- Dog sledding experience with Team Wapusk
- Visit to Polar Bears International
- Possible morning 4x4 excursion on departure day
- Daily photography mentorship, storytelling guidance, and optional post-processing support
- Polar bear safety protocols and conservation education
Wildlife Opportunities
- Polar bears
- Arctic, silver, cross, and red foxes
- Ptarmigans and other northern bird species
- Expansive sub-Arctic landscapes
- Possible northern lights, wolves, or even a wolverine if luck is on our side
🧭 What’s Not Included
- Flights (Winnipeg to Churchill discounts available upon request)
- Meals
- Continental breakfast included
- Lunch options: packed or CNSC buffet (~$25/day CAD)
- Dinner: typically $65 to $75/day CAD
- Recommended daily food budget: $100 to $150 CAD
- Gratuities (recommended $25 to $50 per day for 4x4 and tundra buggy driver)
- Alcohol and personal snacks (we do make a couple stops at the local grocery store for supplies)
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
🌌 Why Churchill?
This is where the boreal forest meets the tundra.
Where Hudson Bay begins to freeze.
Where one of the greatest wildlife migrations on Earth unfolds, the mighty Polar Bear.
It is raw. Remote. Unforgettable.
And one of the only places on Earth where you can witness polar bears in the wild, moving freely across their natural landscape.
📸 Why Come With Me?
This isn’t about chasing the perfect shot.
It’s about what happens when you’re out there, in it, taking it all in.
I’m there to help you see it, feel it, and capture it in a way that’s real to you. To share what I’ve learned, to guide you when you need it, and to give you the space to experience it in your own way.
No matter your skill level, I’ve got you out there.
Guiding. Teaching. Supporting. Challenging.
Helping you create images that mean something.
Helping you experience something that stays with you long after you leave.
💬 Ready to Join?
Spots are extremely limited and will fill quickly.
If you feel the pull, trust it.
Let’s go.
💰 Investment
$9,995 CAD (based on double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $500 CAD
Taxes NOT included
- 25% deposit required at booking (non-refundable)
- Remaining balance due by March 31, 2027
- Pay in full at booking and receive $250 off
- 3.5% processing fee on credit/debit payments
All prices are in Canadian dollars
Due to the remote nature of this expedition, all payments are non-refundable.
Travel and medical insurance is mandatory, including:
- Trip cancellation/interruption
- Baggage coverage
- Minimum $5 million emergency medical
📩 Contact
Email: oh.me.nerves.photography@gmail.com
Website: www.ohmenervesphotography.ca