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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.

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Churchill Weekly Photos

Churchill Weekly Photos

  Check out these two awesome northern images! Some of the most amazing shots come from a landscape so pristine and basic. The sky plays a major role in all these fantastic images and lends a unique feel to each shot. Enjoy the weekend everyone.  

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Three Arctic Images

Three Arctic Images

      These three photos from the far north highlight the vastness and mystery of the Arctic and the smallness of a human within the endless landscape.Solitude and quietness are aspects of this land that endure through the ages. This is what draws so...

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Churchill Summer Treasures

Churchill Summer Treasures

Beluga whales are returning to the Churchill River and the birds are plentiful in the region these days. The short but rejuvenating Churchill summer season is one of the hidden treasures of the north country on the Hudson Bay. Until you've experienced all the wonders...

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Churchill News
Hudson Bay Rail Line Closes – Churchill Layoffs Loom

Hudson Bay Rail Line Closes – Churchill Layoffs Loom

Owner and operator Omnitrax has shut down the Hudson Bay Rail line for the forseeable future due to flooding causing destruction of the tracks. Estimates for reopening are now being projected as far out as next spring. The "unprecedented and catastrophic" damage will...

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Churchill Floods Cause Havoc on Train Service

Churchill Floods Cause Havoc on Train Service

  Nobody really thought ahead when the massive blizzards were pounding Churchill this past March. When the spring thaw came, permafrost has prevented meltwater from permeating the soil and has lead to major flooding in parts of the tundra from Thompson to...

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Wildlife Photo Contest

Wildlife Photo Contest

Want to win an epic photography safari with Natural Habitat Adventures? Enter our 2017 Wildlife Photo Contest by submitting up to three of your best wildlife shots by May 31! Enter here:https://dailywildlifephoto.nathab.com/contests/2-2017-wildlife-photo-contest/?src=fb

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Conservation

 

Don’t Judge A Cloud By Its Cover-Polar Stratospheric Clouds

Don’t Judge A Cloud By Its Cover-Polar Stratospheric Clouds

Churchill and the Arctic have many splendid nights of  spectacular aurora borealis..especially at this time of year. "Northern lights" are an amazing experience for anyone lucky enough to make it far enough north to take it in. Further north and closer to the  Arctic...

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Why Narwhals Are Awesome

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...

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Five Cool Attractions Near Churchill

Five Cool Attractions Near Churchill

Churchill is a funky frontier town with some unusual characters and a town center right out of the movies. The town is self-contained with just about every activity you want located in the town complex. Northern restaurants and bars line the main drag which is Kelsey...

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From the Field

 

Churchill Weekly Photos

Churchill Weekly Photos

  Check out these two awesome northern images! Some of the most amazing shots come from a landscape so pristine and basic. The sky plays a major role in all these fantastic images and lends a unique feel to each shot. Enjoy the weekend everyone.  

read more
Three Arctic Images

Three Arctic Images

      These three photos from the far north highlight the vastness and mystery of the Arctic and the smallness of a human within the endless landscape.Solitude and quietness are aspects of this land that endure through the ages. This is what draws so...

read more
Churchill Summer Treasures

Churchill Summer Treasures

Beluga whales are returning to the Churchill River and the birds are plentiful in the region these days. The short but rejuvenating Churchill summer season is one of the hidden treasures of the north country on the Hudson Bay. Until you've experienced all the wonders...

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