Arctic Shrubs May Influence Climate Change
Our northern ecosystems are changing and this time sea ice is not the suspect. International scientists headed up by the University of Edinburgh have results from a comprehensive study on vegetation comprising the Arctic tundra. Research was conducted on 37 sites in...
Churchill Marine Observatory Announced
Yesterday, in Churchill, Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Manitoba, along with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced the future construction of $31.7 million marine research facility, the Churchill...
Churchill Photos of the Week
An overcast day in Churchill provided the perfect setting for some beautiful photographs of the natural surroundings of the region. Birds are nesting and the wildflowers are blooming all over the tundra. Beluga whales are arriving in the Churchill River in pods and we...
Churchill Sunday Photos – Arctic Summer
Churchill is getting into full Arctic summer swing and the region is opening up and sharing the treasures of the short season of vibrant life. Beluga whales, wildflowers, incredible bird-life and the mystery of the tundra all complete a picture of vibrant life that...
Happy 4Th of July From Churchill Polar Bears
Have a great holiday weekend celebrating independence and summer! Sit back and relax and enjoy the fun. Take a trip to Churchill and see the incredible polar bears this fall!
Beluga Whale Feast – Capelin
The main food source in Churchill and surrounding estuaries in the Arctic summer is capelin. What is capelin you might ask? A small fish slightly larger in size though similar in appearance to smelt. Capelin will amass in schools of thousands and move through the...
Churchill Videos of the Week – Polar Bears in Water
This video of a male polar bear swimming in frigid Arctic seas displays how polar bears have increased their range of habitat in ice - free waters after break - up. Searching for seals for meals has extended past the traditional hunting season and the king of the...
Churchill Canada Day – Polar Bear Dip
These photos from Churchillian Katie de Meulles are from the annual Canada Day polar bear plunge into the Hudson Bay. With a water temperature around 40 F, the plunge will numb you pretty fast. I've experienced the event firsthand and my legs went numb halfway out to...
Churchill Photos of the Day
Some more fun photos from Churchill..Enjoy these three images from the north!
Churchill Photo of the Week
This photograph by long - time polar bear photographer and expert Dan Guravich is of the largest polar bear ever recorded...2, 209 lbs. Now that's a lot of polar bear! Churchill is home to many large polar bears but this one is top of the heap.
The Town of Churchill
The Town of Churchill