Polar Bear Photo
Couldn't resist posting this photograph of polar bears swimming in the Arctic...enjoy the frosty face of Ursus maritimus.
Five Things You Don’t Need In Churchill
Those that travel to Churchill, Manitoba, one of the increasingly rare places on Earth, you can "leave it all behind", as they say, should literally really consider leaving a few things behind. Not just the routine stresses or habits of daily life. 1. Cell...
Churchill Video- Fort Prince of Wales
In the late 1720's peace between England and France was on edge, and in 1730 the Hudson Bay Company initiated construction on Fort Prince of Wales at the mouth of the Churchill River (650 meters across at that point) at Eskimo Point. The strategic location - the...
Churchill Gasoline Shortage Resolved
The first winter I spent on Cape Cod the Cumberland Farms convenience store ran out of milk in the middle of a two day snowstorm. I was in awe that a store in a developed, though somewhat remote, area could run out of such a basic life staple. Churchill, a very remote...
Why Narwhals Are Awesome
Narwhals are one of the rarest and most unique whales on the planet Earth. They are also vastly mysterious and tend to capture the imaginations of many people, especially those fascinated with the Arctic. The distinct spiraled tusk or tooth that protrudes from the...
Churchill Photos of the Week
Polar bears get all the press in Churchill, Manitoba. They are why most travelers head north to the Hudson Bay shoreline... hoping to see the "king of the Arctic". Another animal is quite prevalent in the area and they inhabit the town year-round. Sled dogs of...
Have You Seen A Pingo Lately?
A pingo is a mound of earth-covered ice found in the Arctic and sub Arctic reaching up to 70 meters high and up to 900 meters in diameter. A pingo is a periglacial land form, or a form of patterned ground that is a characteristic of colder climates such as the Arctic...
Polar Bear Family Photo
This is one of my favorite polar bear photos from Churchill, Manitoba. Hopefully, most polar bears are enjoying a bountiful hunting season out on the Hudson Bay pack ice.
Would You “Eskimo Kiss” A Polar Bear
Eskimo kissing as we know it in western culture never really happens the way it's depicted in movies or media. The myth of Inuit or Eskimo's kissing by touching nose to nose as a romantic gesture is only myth. The gesture is based loosely on a traditional Inuit...
Churchill Video of the Week-Incredible Beluga Snorkeling
When you visualize snorkeling you usually think about the Caribbean and warm water lapping your tanning skin. Well, Churchill snorkeling is slightly different....about 30 degrees cooler in water temperature to be frank. However, Sea North Tours in Churchill has all...
The Town of Churchill
The Town of Churchill