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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.
International Polar Bear Day
Churchillpolarbears.org wishes everyone a happy International Polar Bear Day! These amazing and beautiful creatures need your help in protecting their species and habitat! World Wildlife Fund has ways you can get involved and contribute to the...
Churchill Photo of the Week – Creek Cabin
The big news from Churchill this season is the new Creek Cabin built by Great White Bear Tours for Natural Habitat Adventures northern lights groups fo travelers. Aurora has once again been magical as you can see from a couple of the images above. The...
Amazing Northern Lights of Churchill
These two magical images by Alex de - Vries Magnifico from Discover Churchill capture the intensity of this northern lights season in Churchill! Aurora borealis action has been ramping up over the past week and we are hoping this is an indication that this will...
“Immediate” Repairs to begin as Hudson Bay Line Sold
The new owners of the Hudson Bay Rail line are set to initiate immediate track repairs according to the Canadian government on Friday. The announcement came following a deal in place for purchase of port and railway by a consortium of buyers. The agreement will...
Hudson Bay Railroad Set for Repairs – Needs Money
If money becomes available, Hudson Bay Railway could begin repairing the damaged tracks between Churchill and Gillam as early as September according to HBR President Sergio Sabatini. He confirmed with the Canadian Transportation Agency on August first that HBR has...
Churchill Loses a Legend
Whether you liked or disliked Brian Ladoon, the man was a legend and all around character in the sub - Arctic village of Churchill, Manitoba. His viking persona evoked a movie star aura whenever he was spotted around town or out at mile five where he kept his rare...
Canadian Government Will Protect Caribou Herd
The Canadian government will be implementing a protection plan for the threatened boreal or woodland caribou herd in the north. The decision comes three months after the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPWS) filed a judicial review application in Federal...
Churchill Sea Walls Murals Top Choices
Churchill received a makeover recently and the murals that now adorn some formerly vacant walls are nothing less than breathtaking. Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is the official sponsor and organizer for these magnificent art works. The foundation seeks to convey...
Seed Vault Needs Repairs After Leaks
Norway will make critical improvements to the Global Seed Vault located on Svalbard Island in the Arctic. Melting permafrost in an unusual Arctic summer caused water to enter the front section of the vault. No stored seeds were damaged though safeguards will be taken...
International Polar Bear Day
Churchillpolarbears.org wishes everyone a happy International Polar Bear Day! These amazing and beautiful creatures need your help in protecting their species and habitat! World Wildlife Fund has ways you can get involved and contribute to the...
Churchill Photo of the Week – Creek Cabin
The big news from Churchill this season is the new Creek Cabin built by Great White Bear Tours for Natural Habitat Adventures northern lights groups fo travelers. Aurora has once again been magical as you can see from a couple of the images above. The...
Amazing Northern Lights of Churchill
These two magical images by Alex de - Vries Magnifico from Discover Churchill capture the intensity of this northern lights season in Churchill! Aurora borealis action has been ramping up over the past week and we are hoping this is an indication that this will...
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