Churchill Video of the Week – Polar Bear Hostages
Russian scientists were held captive on a small island off eastern Russia after they exhausted all their non - lethal flares and air horns. The group of five researchers had to endure two weeks of captivity in their compound on Troynoy Island inside...
Franklin’s HMS Terror Found
Just over a week ago the second piece of the 1845 ill - fated Franklin expedition was found in Terror Bay, Nunavut on the southern shore of King William Island. The illusive second grande puzzle piece of the expedition mystery was found in about 70 feet of water. The...
Polar Bear Season Coming Soon
Polar bear season in Churchill is coming soon, actually just a few short weeks! Thousands of travelers will make the trek to Churchill over a six - week period to witness, up close and personal, one of natures most amazing spectacles, the gathering of polar bears...
Churchill Video of the Week – Beluga Whales
A short video clip by National Geographic documenting springtime for beluga whales in the north. Belugas migrate south in the spring from the Hudson Straits to the estuaries of the Hudson Bay. Thousands of belugas make the trip to the warmer waters and shallow,...
Northern Lights in Northwest Territories
Without question this past year has been one of the most prolific for northern lights displays in the Arctic and sub - Arctic. This CBC North shot is simply breathtaking and the heart of the northern lights season is still months away. We are looking forward to one of...
Churchill Photo of the Week – Greenland Aurora
With the Churchill Northern lights season approaching in a few months, we want to show you what the season in Greenland produced in the form of aurora borealis. This shot from versatile Natural Habitat Adventures guide Eric Rock highlights the beautiful aurora...
Polar Bears Active Early in Churchill
Thought this might be of interest to travelers heading to Churchill this year to see the king of the Arctic! There are plenty of bears waiting to greet you and be photographed. Should be an amazing polar bear season in Churchill!
Churchill Video of the Week – Hunting Seals
Video footage of polar bears hunting seals out on the pack ice is rare since accessing the ice can be extremely dangerous and incredibly expensive for film crews. Then, once there, polar bears have to cooperate, actually find the seal dens then attempt to hunt. This...
Churchill Sunday Photos – Polar Bears
Polar bear season is coming up in about a month in Churchill and polar bears have been gathering in the area over the course of the summer. This past unpredictable Churchill Arctic summer was one of the best in recent history for bear sightings. These images are some...
Churchill Photo of the Week
Another tantalizing photo by Alex De Vries - Magnifico in Churchill. The northern lights have been awesome almost the entire year up north and we are looking forward to another epic northern lights season this coming winter. Enjoy!
The Town of Churchill
The Town of Churchill