Happy Summer Solstice from Churchill

The longest day of the year is gorgeous in Churchill and the sun sets around 10:30 this evening. Tomorrow the daylight will begin to wane but Churchill’s Arctic summer is just beginning. Wildlife sightings have been bountiful so far this spring and we expect the summer to be just as prodigious with bird – life, wildlife and wildflowers keeping travelers enthralled with the northern mystique! This image by Alex De Vries – Magnifico captures the stoic energy Churchill embodies this time of year.

Churchill River with remnant ice - floes and Fort Prince of Wales on the horizon. Alex De Vries - Magnifico photo.

Churchill River with remnant ice – floes and Fort Prince of Wales on the horizon. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Churchill Photos of the Week – Wildflowers

Summer wildflower season in Churchill is still over the horizon, one filled with snow and cold, but a preview of some of the beautiful plants that adorn the rocky tundra and explode throughout the spring and summer is a good way to warm your soul. Exploring Churchill’s Arctic summer brings new discoveries as you walk the tundra and explore all the hidden places of the undulating landscape. Enjoy!

Round - leaved orchid in Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.

Round – leaved orchid in Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.

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Fireweed in the grass. Rhonda Reed photo.

Fireweed on the Precambrian sheild. Steve Selden photo.

Fireweed on the Precambrian sheild. Steve Selden photo.

polar bear in fireweed Churchill, Manitoba

Polar bear in the fireweed in Churchill. Dennis Fast photo.

Carbon sink permafrost in Churchill, Manitoba.

Fall colors starting to shine through. Ed Bouvier photo.

Arctic tern Churchill, MB

Arctic tern in a nesting area. Rhonda Reid photo.

Final Churchill Beluga Photos

These underwater photos of beluga whales will be the last ones for the season. It’s hard to get enough of these amazing animals direct from the chilly waters of Churchill. A huge thanks to local guide and photographer Alex De Vries Magnifico for the continuous supply of incredible images not only during Churchill’s Arctic summer but throughout the year. The photos and video have allowed are viewers to feel close from so far away and feel the connection to one of the most beautiful places in the north. Follow Explore.org and the live Beluga Cam for a short time more on the Churchill River.

Beluga whales in Churchill

Beluga whales diving and releasing some air to go deeper. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Beluga whales in Churchill

Beluga whale curious about the photographer. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Beluga whales in Churchill

Beluga whales checking out the visitors. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Beluga whales in Churchill

Beluga whales diving in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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