by Steve Selden | Sep 20, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Northern lights in Churchill continue through the summer and into fall. Katie de Meulles captured this image last night with the lights of Churchill in the background. With polar bear season just around the corner, travelers to Churchill will be eager to catch a glimpse of lights while tracking polar bears out on the tundra. Looking like a phenomenal season ahead with many polar bears and great aurora action skyward!
Northern lights with Churchill in the background. Katie de Meulles photo.
by Steve Selden | Sep 1, 2015 | Churchill News
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.
by Steve Selden | Aug 26, 2015 | Churchill Photography
This past year has been stellar for northern lights in Churchill. Although peak season for aurora borealis viewing in the region is typically February and March, the end of summer in Churchill can be a perfect time to see the lights. These photographs from just a couple of nights ago by local photographer and guide Alex De Vries – Magnifico are the best of the season so far. The images may be the grande finale until polar bear season in October or even northern lights season in February. Whenever lights appear in the northern sky it’s truly a unique experience!
Spectacular northern lights over the Hudson Bay by Inukshuk in town. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Swirling aurora borealis over a thermakarst in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Subtle yet vibrant northern lights in a pale blue sky. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above a thermakarst in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Aug 16, 2015 | Tour News
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Moira LePatourel and her last group of travelers in
Churchill’s Arctic summer had a full compliment northern phenomenon. “We had the full sub-arctic experience on our final trip” Le Patourel stated. Two nights of aurora viewing and the first
arctic fox sighting of the season gave this trip a unique personality shared by a very excited group of travelers.
Northern lights become prevalent late at night in August and it’s always a thrill when groups see them in summer. Memories that will burn forever!
Natural Habitat Group in Churchill. Moira LePatourel photo.
The group also had the fortune to spot and observe four polar bears over the week. One
polar bear was swimming in the Hudson Bay and another resting peacefully on the smooth, rocky Precambrian shield. Another mom and her cub were seen over in Button Bay lounging on the beach getting suntans.
Polar bear mom and cub on the beach at Button Bay. Moira LePatourel photo.
Polar bears resting on the beach. Moira LePatourel photo.
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incredible bounty of belugas crowded the Hudson Bay and Churchill River all week as the last stage of summer plays itself out. “We also got to hear the cello being played on the explore.org research boat and saw the whales come swimming over in response to musician Rob’s music. All that and the sun shining for most of our trip too! Couldn’t have asked for a better finale.” expressed LePatourel.
Belugas in the Churchill River. Moira LePatourel photo.
by Steve Selden | Aug 12, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Gray Jay eating out of photographers hand. Maximilian Munch photo.
Churchill attracts some of the best world renowned photographers throughout the year. Many of them come just to capture the next best polar bear image in October or November. Many others come to this frontier town year-round and discover the incredible beauty of the Arctic summer or the mystical northern lights in February or March. No matter what time of year, there is always a secret treasure waiting to be found.
These photos by Maximilian Munch in Churchill display some of the beauty of the land and landmarks. Enjoy!
The Ithaca shipwreck in Churchill. Maximilian Munch photo.
Polar bear on the rocks near the Hudson Bay. Maximilian Munch photo.
Mother and cub polar bear on the rocks. Maximilian Munch photo.
Miss piggy plane wreck. Maximilian munch photo.
