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Welcome to Churchill
The tiny community of Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay may not have a big human population (less than 1,000 people), but its polar bear population ranks among the largest in the world. Experience why the Polar Bear Capital of the World makes such an appealing four-seasons destination through these 18 photos.
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Last stop: Churchill
While it’s possible to fly into Churchill from Winnipeg, many travelers choose the scenic route. The Winnipeg-Churchill train – the only dry land connection to the community on the Hudson Bay – makes the 1,063-mile journey in about two days. The station in Churchill was designated a national heritage railway station and houses a small Parks Canada museum.
Photo courtesy of © Lydia Schrandt
Polar Bear Capital of the World
There’s plenty in the way of wildlife in and around Churchill, but the mighty polar bear ranks as the most popular sighting. Come autumn, polar bears leave their summer homes on the sub-arctic tundra and arrive on the shores of the Hudson Bay.
Here, they wait for the waters to freeze so they can venture out onto the ice to hunt for seals. The part of the bay near…
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