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Churchill Polar Bears is your central resource for everything you ever wanted to know about polar bears, Arctic wildlife and the Churchill community they co-exist with. From polar bear behavior to conservation work on their behalf, from Churchill’s colorful history and culture to natural phenomena like the aurora borealis, you’ll find plenty to learn about when you explore ChurchillPolarBears.org.
Visions of the North
Here are six stunning images from the north country in the Arctic. From polar bears to permafrost to unreal sunsets, the Arctic provides exhilarating experiences for all captured in photos forever. The diversity portrayed is dynamic and truly unique to that region....
Churchill Weekly Photo – Sturgeon Moon
Churchill Summer Bears
These three awesome Churchill images are from Great White Bear's Dorota Walkoski. This summer had some amazing polar bear sightings and beluga whale action as well. Enjoy!
Omnitrax Has Rail Assessment
Omnitrax, owner of the Port of Churchill and the damaged Hudson Bay Rail - Line, has apparently obtained an assessment of the severely damaged railroad tracks between Gillam and Churchill. After meeting with Transport Canada officials this past Monday, Omnitrax seems...
Churchill Polar Bear Stats
Churchill's polar bear season officially isn't for another couple of months though you wouldn't know it by the recent sightings around town and out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) lately. Polar bears are beginning to congregate in the...
Omnitrax Seeks Help to Fix Rail Line
Omnitrax, owner and operator of the Hudson Bay Rail line is continuing to seek government and First Nation help to fix the only land access to Churchill. Estimates of $60 million would restore the tracks to operation by the end of October. However, Omnitrax...
Arctic Sea Ice Coverage Nears Record Low
April is sea-ice melt month in traditionally ice-covered Arctic waters and regions in the north. Since satellite measurements began in 1979, this past April was recorded as the second-lowest level. Data shows that multi-year thicker ice also is declining. Second and...
There’s No Geese Like Snow Geese – Nestor 2 History
Anyone that has worked in Churchill over the years has heard of Nestor 2 goose camp. And, if you've traveled to Churchill to see the incredible wildlife within the last 20 years you have seen and most likely heard the plight of the snow geese population. Snow geese...
Beluga Whales Communicate
I still remember the most amazing and intriguing sounds of Churchill's Arctic summer were the sounds captured from the hydrophone we would drop into the Churchill River when out on the water with the beluga whales. Those clicks, shrieks and shrills coming from the...
Visions of the North
Here are six stunning images from the north country in the Arctic. From polar bears to permafrost to unreal sunsets, the Arctic provides exhilarating experiences for all captured in photos forever. The diversity portrayed is dynamic and truly unique to that region....
Churchill Weekly Photo – Sturgeon Moon
Churchill Summer Bears
These three awesome Churchill images are from Great White Bear's Dorota Walkoski. This summer had some amazing polar bear sightings and beluga whale action as well. Enjoy!
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