Jodi Grosbrink in Churchill snapped these shots of a wandering polar bear outside of town that swam out of the water and rested on the rocks. More polar bears are arriving in Churchill and this upcoming bear season in October and November promises to be an incredible one with large numbers of polar bears waiting for the Hudson Bay to freeze up. Getting these photos from local Churchillian’s is a great way to keep up with the bear population in and around Churchill. Enjoy!
These underwater photos of beluga whales will be the last ones for the season. It’s hard to get enough of these amazing animals direct from the chilly waters of Churchill. A huge thanks to local guide and photographer Alex De Vries Magnifico for the continuous supply of incredible images not only during Churchill’s Arctic summer but throughout the year. The photos and video have allowed are viewers to feel close from so far away and feel the connection to one of the most beautiful places in the north. Follow Explore.org and the live Beluga Cam for a short time more on the Churchill River.
Beluga whales diving and releasing some air to go deeper. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whale curious about the photographer. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales checking out the visitors. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales diving in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
This week’s video is a short look into the dynamic between a polar bear mother and her cubs emerging from a winter den. A mother polar bear has about three years to teach her cubs all the skills to survive the harsh Arctic conditions. Churchill is the most accessible place on the planet to observe the polar bear family interactions in the wild.
Sled – dogs in Churchill only have seven more months until the start of the annual Hudson Bay Quest! This year’s race will start in Churchill and end in Gillam as the course direction alternates each year. This year should be another thrilling race as last year’s champion Martin Massicotte will try to defend his title! Churchill is an amazing place to visit in March not only for the Hudson Bay Quest but to see the mystical northern lights as well!
Hudson Bay Quest dog eager to run. Laurie Dingwall photo.
