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Churchill Photo of the Week

Churchill Photo of the Week

There's nothing more awe-inspiring and beautiful in Churchill than the annual Churchill River ice break - up in the spring. This image by Discover Churchill with the sunset flowing across the ice floes is an amazing shot! Looking forward to all the life springing up...

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Port of Churchill Sale Agreement in Place

Port of Churchill Sale Agreement in Place

There are no groundhogs in Churchill! So, there really cannot be a "groundhog" day. However, with the recent announcement of the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Line being sold again there seems to be some confusion. There apparently is another informal agreement...

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Churchill Sunday Photos – Arctic Tern

Churchill Sunday Photos – Arctic Tern

The amazing Arctic tern is the phenom of all migrating birds. With an annual round trip of roughly 45,000 miles, this stellar specimen is rivaled by no other in endurance and perseverance in seeking out prime conditions fro feeding and breeding for survival of the...

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Polar Bear Skin is Black

Polar Bear Skin is Black

Traveling to Churchill evokes images of pristine white polar bears. This "white" fur blends in with snow and ice to camouflage the animal, not from predators, though more so from prey, such as seals. The black also acts as a receptor for heat absorption from sunlight....

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Mushing News-Hudson Bay Quest at 14 Mushers

Mushing News-Hudson Bay Quest at 14 Mushers

The Hudson Bay Quest's mushing roster has been trimmed down to 14 as the race draws nearer. Al Hardman has withdrawn his entry and Elizabeth Graves, after just qualifying in the John Beargrease Marathon in Two Harbors, MN, also had a change in plans and cannot attend....

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Five Reasons to Love Churchill Summer

Five Reasons to Love Churchill Summer

Churchill's summer is just around the corner....well, not really but it's nice to think about on these frigid days and nights. With the temperatures averaging around -30 C for the next 10 days according to Environment Canada, thoughts of an Arctic summer in Churchill...

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Churchill Field Photos –  Arctic Thrills

Churchill Field Photos – Arctic Thrills

Natural Habitat Adventures guide Brad Josephs and his band of travelers enjoyed an exciting start to the polar bear season with good bear sightings along with some other fantastic wildlife encounters. The group also witnessed an iconic landmark coming to the ground...

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Churchill Field Notes – Snow and Polar Bears

Churchill Field Notes – Snow and Polar Bears

A fresh snowfall  greeted the first ultimate polar bear trip for Natural Habitat Adventures guide Moira Le Patourel and her group of travelers to Churchill. The fresh, light snow allowed for wildlife track sightings of fox and polar bears and even a lone wolf trail...

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Beluga Whales Still in Churchill

Beluga Whales Still in Churchill

The exciting news from Churchill is polar bears have been spotted out at the Tundra Lodge in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) and they are becoming more active as the season begins here. The first Natural Habitat Adventures group at the lodge guided by...

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