In Churchill every season is polar bear season. True “Churchillians”..er, that is “locals”…never stop thinking about polar bears. It would be truly unwise to do so. A constant guard has to be maintained living in this frontier town. Other than the heart of winter, one has to be alert to surroundings 24/7. For all others, October and November signify a gathering, not just of bears, but of people. Travelers  also migrate to the north..Churchill…to become a part of this amazing phenomena known as “polar bear season”.

In about two weeks Churchill will begin to feel the stir of this year’s polar bear season. The town will transition from the lull between Summer and the frenetic pace of the busiest time of the year. For this town of about 900 residents, the world will be watching. Thousands will converge upon this tiny town on the shores of the Hudson Bay and the one main street running through the heart of town..Kelsey Boulevard. The town will become an incredible melting pot of people and wildlife for two months and then stillness.

Here are some of my favorite, classic images from recent years in Churchill!

Polar bear.

Polar bear sniffing the air. Brad Josephs photo.

 

polar bear in Churchill,MB

Polar bear resting in willows.

 

Polar bear in Churchill,MB

Curious polar bear detects scent.

 

Sparring polar bears.

Two polar bears prepare to spar.

 

polar bear resting.

Polar bear resting on a rock. Brad Josephs photo.

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