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The Canadian Polar Bear Habitat
There is no other place like this
FOR CONSERVATION
Specialized focus.
Largest enclosures.
Highest standard of care.
FOR RESEARCH
Globally recognized partners.
Broadest behavioural data.
Innovative methods.
Unique setting.
INVESTING IN CONSERVATION
The Canadian Polar Bear Habitat is currently home to Ganuk, Inukshuk, Henry, and Eddy. With 24 acres of pristine, natural environment, we offer them a home as close to wild as possible.
We also recognize the importance of learning as much as we can from them to improve the welfare of all polar bears, whether wild or in human care.
INVESTING IN RESEARCH
The Habitat collaborates with climate change and polar bear researchers and institutions around the world, such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The research conducted at the Canadian Polar Bear Habitat allows scientists to understand more about individuals in wild populations. The work that we do is essential for the long-term survival of polar bears in a changing Arctic climate.
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News & Updates
Polar Bear Break : Watch And Learn Every Week Have any questions for us? Comment on facebook, send us a private message, or shoot us an email. We will feature some in upcoming videos!
Ontario’s Polar Bear Habitat Has Live Cams Of Fluffy Bears Being Adorable With attractions, events, and other businesses shutting down across the province, Ontarians are finding new ways to explore without going outside. You may not be able to go to the Canadian Polar Bear Habitat in person, but you can still watch the bears as they explore their snowy homes. Ontario’s live polar bear cameras will …
Habitat Closed March 14th – April 5th Effective March 14, the Canadian Polar Bear Habitat will be closed to the public until April 5, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Decisions surrounding reopening will be made closer to April 5, in response to how the situation develops. We are still committed to upholding our standards of care for Ganuk, …
Thank you for feeding the bears With daily meals of seal, mackerel, and moose meat, the diets of the bears at the Habitat are of the highest quality. Still, variety is the spice of life, and novel foods provide different sensory experiences for the bears – a critical aspect of enhancing their welfare. We are so grateful to our supporters – …
Cochrane’s Polar Bear Riders Snowmobile Club Event Here in Cochrane, we get an average of almost 300cm (118 inches) of snow in a year! (Luckily, it doesn’t all accumulate, otherwise, that would be taller than the tallest person who ever lived!) All that snow is great for polar bears, of course, but it’s also great for winter sports. Cochrane’s Polar Bear Riders …
Another successful Cochrane Winter Carnival We had such a great Cochrane Winter Carnival! We kicked off with a hootin’ and hollerin’ good time at the Country Saloon. Next, our incredible volunteers created a Mother’s Day float to enter in the “Holiday” themed parade and we took home second prize! We also had volunteers dedicate a lot of cold, icy hours …
Love is in the air? When it comes to polar bears, the answer seems to be no – it’s in the feet! Polar bears cover huge home ranges, and they generally travel alone. That means that when it comes time to find a mate, it can be pretty difficult. Most animals with similar lifestyles tend to rub their bodies over …
Polar Bear Dip to help Polar Bear Habitat The Polar Bear Habitat is expected to get a little boost at carnival this year as the Tungol Library Project will be donating $1000 with the hopes of raising more. For the last couple of years, a local family, Symone Dawanincura and her partner Arthur Hannett have been working on the Elizabeth Hannett Library at …
Habitat Heartbroken At Sudden Passing Of Taiga It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Polar Bear Habitat, together with the Aquarium du Québec and the Town of Cochrane, announce the sudden loss of ten-year-old polar bear Taiga.
News from the Habitat – First Edition An exciting year ahead for the Polar Bear Habitat! Happy New Year everyone! The Canadian Polar Bear Habitat is excited about 2020 and looking forward to a great year. There will be lots of news to share with our fellow Cochranites and, in partnership with the Cochrane Times-Post, we will update you monthly in this …
Annual Country Saloon Dinner & Dance Feb 8th Howdy partners! We are pleased to announce that the annual Country Saloon dinner and dance will take place on February 8! This year, we will be serving a Southern BBQ-style chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, cornbread biscuits, and assorted desserts. Get all that, plus all-day admission to the dance, for $30! Tickets are available …
Town of Cochrane Funding through 2020 We are so happy to announce that town council has agreed to continue to support the Habitat for the year 2020! Thank you so much to the Town of Cochrane, Ontario, the Board of Directors, and all of YOU – our incredible supporters – for working together to find solutions. Now let’s see what we …
Watch : NOAA Research At CPBH The NOAA (National Oceanic and Admospheric Administration) conducts regular aerial studies in the Arctic, where they survey and gather data about wildlife that inhabits that environment. However, the cameras they use may not reliably detect polar bears in all conditions, which can make estimating polar bear population numbers pretty challenging. Learn more about our …
Polar bear sexual dimorphism featuring twins Ganuk & Taiga Polar bears are among the world’s largest land predators, but they don’t start life that way. During late fall, pregnant female polar bears dig dens and give birth to one-pound cubs – usually two, but sometimes one or three. 
Ganuk
