Wally Daudrich

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Wally Daudrich is a Churchill based eco-tourism entrepreneur. He runs Lazy Bear Expeditions and captains Matonabee. Located in the far-flung northern end of central Canada – by the Hudson Bay – Churchill is a small town (population of approximately 800) in province of Manitoba. Best known as the polar bear capital of the world.

Praveen Gupta

Sep 01 2025

In conversation with Wally Daudrich on Churchill’s rise as an Arctic eco-tourism hub

Illuminem Voices

Effects · Adaptation

In this interview, eco-tourism entrepreneur Wally Daudrich explores Churchill’s transformation into a polar bear haven, highlighting the region’s unique biodiversity and the role of sustainable tourism in a warming Arctic