Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) wildlife photograph in arctic ice

Expedition 🇨🇦 Canada

Walrus in Canada

Start with Churchill, Manitoba. Finding notes below, full Walrus field guide one tap away.

Odobenus rosmarus

Where to spot one

  • Churchill, Manitoba

    Hudson Bay Coast

    The polar bear capital of the world, where bears gather on the tundra each autumn waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze.

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Finding Walrus in Canada

Where are walruss in Canada? The strongest odds are at Churchill, Manitoba, where access and habitat beat a chance roadside glimpse.

Churchill, Manitoba in Hudson Bay Coast is the place to begin. The polar bear capital of the world, where bears gather on the tundra each autumn waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze. Give yourself quiet time at dawn or dusk and keep your distance.

Canada context: Polar bears on the tundra, moose in the boreal forest, and some of the last great wilderness on Earth.

In Canada, look especially around arctic sea ice, shallow shelf seas, and coastal haul-outs. Those settings usually put you closest to where this species is active.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Walrus field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Canada.

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