This fascinating view from space of the shimmering northern lights is unique though still nothing like seeing them in the open, cool air of the north country and Churchill, Manitoba! January through March is the peak time to see the spectacular northern lights right above you in Churchill. Head north next year and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience from the tundra!
Churchill photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico recently had these images selected by Manitoba Travel for promotion of the provincial tourism initiative. These incredible northern lights shots have been featured before by churchillpolarbears.org though a second showing never hurts One of the most prolific aurora borealis seasons in recent history produced numerous magical photos of the northern lights. These are surely a few of the best. Enjoy!
Northern lights over the boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Spectacular northern lights above Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Tee – pee at Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Enjoying the fire inside the tee – pee at Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
This short edited time lapse of cascading northern lights over the S/V Ithaca in Churchill is a unique view in to the northern frontier world. It’s cool to imagine what some of the early explorers experienced on those cold, dark nights in the Hudson Bay. The sights and sounds of the aurora borealis in any remote Arctic region give thrills and chills to even the most seasoned traveler! Churchill’s Arctic summer is quickly approaching and it will be interesting to see if northern lights prevail at the start and then toward the end of summer.
This northern lights forecast diagram for the north shows lights will be highly visible over Churchill! Looks like the aurora season isn’t over just yet.
Aurora forecast looking stellar for Churchill.
Here are a few photo gems by Alex De Vries – Magnifico’s from this past northern lights season. Alex kept us busy here at churchillpolarbears.org with ample shots from the long aurora season in Churchill. Every Natural Habitat Adventures group was fortunate to view the most incredible northern lights displays in recent history. By any comparison this was completely successful winter season! Until next season enjoy these parting shots!
Fantastic northern lights from a boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
A view of northern lights from Miss Piggy along the Churchill coast. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Wild shot of the Aurora Domes in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Inukshuk at the town center. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
