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Prince of Wales Fort
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AnimalTraveler123
Tampa, FL9 contributions
Great Place to View Polar Bears in the Summertime
Aug. 2023
It was a cold day to tour the fort but so glad we did. Turns out this is one of the places where they release captive polar bears in the summertime so seeing bears outside the fort is not at all unusual. We had a great tour guide whose sense of humor was such a delight. Loved learning the history of the area in such an interesting and humorous way.
Written August 27, 2023
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Deb W
Reno, NV2,571 contributions
Nice Fort
Jul. 2023 • Couples
We had a short walk out to the walls with a guide. It's a nice place on the water. There were a lot of beluga whales to watch for there.
Written August 7, 2023
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louguay67
Winnipeg, Canada74 contributions
Great view of the bay and local fauna
Aug. 2022
One of the must-sees if you go to Churchill. The fort is steeped in history, but most Canadians are unaware of how it came about, and the role it played. There is a fantastic view of Hudson Bay from the parapet. and the walk from the welcoming centre to the fort is covered in local plants. Chances are good you will see belugas on the boat ride across the river from town to the point.
Written September 25, 2022
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KrisL0u
Boulder, CO13 contributions
Mosquito Bites Galore
Jul. 2022
This fort took 38 years to build, stood for 11 years, the French came and they surrendered it without a shot and it was immediately abandoned. It has no significance. The tour is bad because they whitewash history...which is just a horrible thing to do in light of the suffering caused by the British in Canada.
Written July 26, 2022
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Ruth W
Winnipeg, Canada19 contributions
Trip to Prince of Wales
Aug. 2021
It was an informative tour. The colors were changing on the tundra and there were few flowers. I would go earlier than Mid Aug if you're interested in foliage
Written October 19, 2021
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Dave D
Vancouver, Canada369 contributions
Bring a bug jacket but go
Aug. 2020
We were here in prime fly season but it's still worth it to hear the rangers explain the history. This is very much a part of Canada's history right here!
Written October 13, 2020
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phenning2347
Mandalay, Myanmar122 contributions
a little underwhelming...
Jul. 2019
Not a lot to see or experience...
The only way to get to the fort is with a guided tour. It is currently under repair and so we had to rely heavily on the guides' descriptions rather than actually seeing the fort 'as it had been' during the 1700s.
We visited as part of the belugas and fort excursion through Sea North Tours. The beluga whale watching was more thrilling than the Prince of Wales Fort. Still, it was interesting to see this important Canadian historical site and I am glad I visited. However, the tour could have been shorter given that the fort is mostly inaccessible while under repair.
During restoration works, they should give a modified tour or not charge full price, since you do not get a full tour.
However, there are beautiful views of the Port of Churchill from the fort...
Written August 28, 2019
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Buchacha21
Winnipeg, Canada23 contributions
Beautiful scenery, interesting history
Aug. 2019
We visited this fort as part of a tour. There are bathrooms located at the entrance. It requires a short walk to the foot of the fort walls and a climb up a set of stairs to the top of it. Our guide gave us lots of information and told some interesting stories regarding the fort's history. The fort is being renovated at the moment so unfortunately it wasn't as effective as it could have been. The scenery is beautiful. You get great views of the bay as well as beautiful plants and flowers.
Written August 11, 2019
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helloactive
Edmonton, Canada153 contributions
Interesting Fort
Jul. 2019
A British trading post that was in a resolute part of the world at the time. Trading existed with the locals and according to the interpreter it was amicable. There is restoration at the moment and will be impressive when it is complete. One needs to take a boat from Churchill to access this Fort
Written July 24, 2019
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boltuprightCanada
Vancouver, Canada647 contributions
Worth seeing for the flora and fauna, as much as the fort
Jul. 2019 • Couples
The geography of the area is impressive and the plant life is fun to see. The fort itself is interesting but the stories behind it are the best part.
Written July 9, 2019
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