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Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
the people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education
Churchill
On the shores of the Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba is the small town of Churchill, synonymous with polar bears. Each year they congregate in large numbers as they await the sea ice to form.
Polar bears spend the winter on the sea ice hunting seals and during the summer months they can be found lounging in the tundra and searching for berries and other “snacks” to tide them over until the return of the sea ice.
The town is now a hub for Arctic wildlife excursions, either from a tundra vehicle, from the air or for the most adventurous on foot – if you want to see polar bears close up then this is the place for you. Hundreds of belugas congregate during the summer months in Hudson Bay, and it is even possible to kayak and even snorkel with them. The small township of Churchill, the gateway to remote wildlife lodges, features the interesting Eskimo Museum and the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre, and slightly further out of town is the historic Prince of Wales Fort built by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the 1700’s.
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Walking with Polar Bears
Scout the landscape for birds, bears and belugas while staying at Seal River Heritage Lodge, combining the thrill of beluga whale-watching with the adrenaline rush of “on the ground” polar bear walking safaris. Travelling between July and August, find yourself in a…
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Canadian Arctic Narwhal Safari
This exclusive Canadian Arctic safari explores the rich wildlife and vast landscapes of Lancaster Sound, an area known as the Serengeti of the North, and presents opportunities to snorkel with narwhals and sleep in an expeditionary mobile camp.
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Walking with Polar Bears
Scout the landscape for birds, bears and belugas while staying at Seal River Heritage Lodge, combining the thrill of beluga whale-watching with the adrenaline rush of “on the ground” polar bear walking safaris. Travelling between July and August, find yourself…
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Canadian Arctic Narwhal Safari
This exclusive Canadian Arctic safari explores the rich wildlife and vast landscapes of Lancaster Sound, an area known as the Serengeti of the North, and presents opportunities to snorkel with narwhals and sleep in an expeditionary mobile camp.
Experiences
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Canada
Arctic Watch Lodge
Located 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Arctic Watch Lodge is a world-class beluga whale observation site and home to muskox, polar bears, snow geese, snowy owls and a plethora of other Arctic species. Operated…
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Arctic Premium Safari Camp
The Premium Safari Camp is inspired by the African mobile camps, bringing style and elegance to the Arctic. Yurt style tents are erected with double walls for insulation to provide a warm home away from home…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Sue Grimwood
Sue has a passion for polar bears and has seen more than most people can dream about. She has canoed down the Yukon river encountering grizzly bears and moose, walked with polar bears in Manitoba, paddled with belugas in Nunavut, explored the ancient sites of the Inuit and sailed the coastlines of Labrador and Nova Scotia.
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Roxy Dukes
Roxy’s love for Canada is limitless and she has returned on an almost yearly basis since her first visit as a child. From hiking the high alpine trails, riding with local cowboys to kayaking with humpbacks, she has likely been there and done it.
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British Columbia
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The Canadian Rockies
Outdoor activities are in abundance with mountain biking, hiking, rafting and wildlife dedicated options to name a few.
Haida Gwaii
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Vancouver City
Often mistaken as the capital of Canada, Vancouver is on everyone’s must-see list when visiting British Columbia.
Vancouver Island
The island is home to rugged scenery, pristine rainforest, vibrant city life and extraordinary wildlife.
Yukon
To head into the remote Yukon wilderness to watch grizzly bears ice fishing in the rich salmon waters is a rare and…
Newfoundland and Labrador
Home to the Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years, you can experience their culture and hospitality along with the humour…
Eastern Cities and Niagara
Canada's eastern cities are unique melting pots of arts, culture and food, surrounded by enchanting countryside and connectable by trains and seaplanes.
The Maritimes
Think salty sea air, scenic wine regions, miles of untouched coastlines and proud locals who still live in stilted houses.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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