Who Controls the Northwest Passage
In April China encouraged shippers in country to use the Northwest Passage for trade routes around the world. The problem is there is dispute over the newly, somewhat accessible, Arctic route as to whether it's an international waterway or under Canadian jurisdiction....
Churchill Red Fox Den Discovered
Here are some follow - up images to the one published a few days ago. Katie de Meulles took these incredible shots last week along the Precambrian shield in Churchill. It's pretty unusual to capture a red fox family like this appearing to be inquisitive with the...
Churchill Video of the Week – Momma and Cubs
With the treasures of Churchill Arctic summer revealing themselves each day, what better time to post this absolutely amazing footage of polar bear cubs playing with mom in the snow of northern Manitoba near Churchill. I apologize if this has been posted previously...
Red Fox in Churchill Captured on Camera
These four cool shots of this beautiful red fox were captured by Churchill wildlife photographer Alex De Vries - Magnifico. The foxes we have been seeing throughout this year have displayed wildly vibrant color in their coats. Arctic summer in Churchill provides...
Rare Black Bear in Churchill
This fantastic shot was taken by Rhonda Reid in Churchill. Black bears have been moving farther and farther north as the climate seems to change rapidly. It's always a thrill to see the polar bear's cousin in the rugged Churchill region!
Iconic Snowy Owl Photo
An amazing shot of the majestic snowy owl in Churchill by Katie de Meulles. These beautiful birds can be seen almost anytime of the year though they seem to go through cycles in numbers depending on the rodent populations. If we are lucky we will have good numbers of...
Churchill Video of the Week – A Summer Odyssey
This documentary by The Nature of Things, Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey, stars a Western Hudson Bay curious teenage polar bear near Churchill. This picturesque footage, filmed over a year, follows a juvenile polar bear's migration through the frigid Hudson Bay...
Arctic Circle Observatory Has Early Snowmelt
Barrow Observatory, an Arctic Circle research station run by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is normally a very cold place with snow lasting well into the summer months. This year is different according to researchers as snow has begun to melt a...
Churchill Sunday Photos – Birds Galore
Rhonda Reid in Churchill keeps surprising us with amazing bird images from Churchill. These new avian arrivals to the Churchill region are some rare ones and these are just fabulous shots out on the tundra.Churchill spring and summer provides one of the best places on...
Video – Orcas Hunting Seals in Antarctica
This thrilling footage of orca whales coordinating a seal hunt in Antarctica exhibits the collaboration these animals rely on to maximize their potential to capture prey in the harsh conditions of Antarctica. Orcas have been spotted more regularly in the Arctic waters...
The Town of Churchill
The Town of Churchill