Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat

Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in Ontario, is the largest centre for polar bears in the world

Here is a look at our weather from June 11th, along with Attawapiskat and Fort Severn along the James Bay and Hudson’s B...
06/12/2026

Here is a look at our weather from June 11th, along with Attawapiskat and Fort Severn along the James Bay and Hudson’s Bay region. Why are we showing you the weather? Well, there is a misconception that polar bears don’t experience summer at all, and that’s not the case.

Here in Cochrane, we sit about 250 kilometers south of the most southern reaching population of polar bears, and the weather we experience here is very similar to what those polar bears are experiencing in the wild.

Polar bears in the James Bay and Southern Hudson Bay region experience complete ice melt in the spring and move inland, spending summer completely on land. Sometimes, experiencing heatwaves alongside us.

To help stay cool during this time of year, polar bears spend a lot of time resting, and swimming in the cold Arctic water. To learn more about what our bears do to stay cool in the summer, check out our blog on our website!

https://www.polarbearhabitat.ca/news

06/09/2026

It’s finally that time of year again… watermelon season is here! Did you know that watermelons are our bears favourite fruit? Whether they are whole, frozen, chopped, blended, or in a popsicle, you name it they love it. Please visit our website and donate to the Summer Watermelon Fund today!

For every $20 donated, your name will be entered into the draw to WIN a watermelon prize pack. The prize includes a gift basket with polar bear swag, a print of an original painting of Inukshuk and the opportunity to feed a watermelon to the bears!

Www.polarbearhabitat.ca/donate

We wanted to show our appreciation for our Co-op and Animal Care Placement Program Students! The Polar Bear Habitat offe...
06/08/2026

We wanted to show our appreciation for our Co-op and Animal Care Placement Program Students!

The Polar Bear Habitat offers co-op placements for our local high school students during which they assist our Animal Care Staff with daily husbandry tasks, such as food preparation and enrichment making.

Our Animal Care Placement Program is for those who are undergoing or have recently completed education in veterinary or animal care disciplines. This program is suited to post-secondary students looking to fulfill their placement hours or to gain industry specific skills and experience. These students spend a minimum of one month with our Animal Care Team participating in a wide range of husbandry tasks and have the opportunity to observe the veterinary care provided to our bears.

Please note that places are limited and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. For more information visit our website at https://www.polarbearhabitat.ca/education

We are excited to show some of our vendors for this years Heritage Days! Entry is FREE, doors open from 9am - 5pm. We ho...
06/05/2026

We are excited to show some of our vendors for this years Heritage Days!

Entry is FREE, doors open from 9am - 5pm. We hope to see you there!

06/04/2026

When the polar bears are away the beavers come out to play!

Join us for our annual Western Gaming Show and Heritage Days event on July 25th and 26th! Entry is FREE, doors open from...
06/01/2026

Join us for our annual Western Gaming Show and Heritage Days event on July 25th and 26th! Entry is FREE, doors open from 9am - 5pm. With lots of local vendors and demonstrations, this weekend will be full of fun thanks to our primary sponsor Agnico Eagle Ontario! We look forward to seeing you there!

A much anticipated delivery has finally arrived at the Habitat! We are excited to announce we have new clothing designs ...
05/29/2026

A much anticipated delivery has finally arrived at the Habitat! We are excited to announce we have new clothing designs now available in our giftshop and on our online store! Visit www.polarbearhabitat.ca/shop to check them out!

We offer Canada-wide shipping or pick up in store options for your convivence.

05/26/2026

Ever wondered what it looks like from inside our bears’ buckets?

To guests planning a visit tomorrow May 21st, we wanted to inform you that enclosure A’s pool will be closed for its ann...
05/20/2026

To guests planning a visit tomorrow May 21st, we wanted to inform you that enclosure A’s pool will be closed for its annual spring clean.

While our team gives it a refresh, the bears will still have access to other areas of their habitat—including plenty of space to roam and relax. Cleaning is expected to be completed by end of day Thursday.

Thanks for your understanding as we keep things clean, safe, and polar bear-approved!

Address

1 Drury Park Road, ON P0L
Cochrane, ON
P0L1C0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17052722327

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