Polar Bear Week Nov 2, 2026

Polar Bear Week

November marks an important time for polar bears along the shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, where they gather and wait for sea ice to form before returning to hunt seals. This annual event is celebrated during Polar Bear Week, observed in early November. Polar bears are powerful swimmers and highly adapted to Arctic life, but shrinking sea ice is forcing many to spend more time on land, making it harder to find food. The mother and cubs seen in today"s image represent generations of bears that have followed this seasonal cycle, highlighting both the beauty of the Arctic and the importance of protecting the habitat these iconic Canadian animals depend on.

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