Parks Canada Visitors Centre
Parks Canada Visitors Centre
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AnimalTraveler123
Tampa, FL9 contributions
Aug 2023
Stopped in here when we first arrived in Churchill while waiting for our room to be ready for early check-in. This is an extremely educational and nicely done visitors center where you can spend a fair amount of time learning the very interesting history of Churchill. Picked up a town map that was helpful to learn the layout of the area.
Written August 27, 2023
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Becky V
Cleveland, OH299 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Part of Frontiers North polar bear trip. This is part of where you would go for train from Churchill to Winnipeg. Lots of info on Churchill and it’s history. Due to time factor the person in charge could not give a total tour, so it was self guider. Since we had to walk from place to place it took up some time of visiting this place.
Great informational center for history etc. if in Churchill visit place .
Great informational center for history etc. if in Churchill visit place .
Written November 18, 2019
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helloactive
Edmonton, Canada147 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This centre offers a glimpse into the world around Churchill. The displays are most realistic . The entrance way has a polar bear in a cave .
Written July 24, 2019
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Bob and Carole H
Pagosa Springs, CO200 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Our Parks Service ranger named Dennis Grayeyes gave an excellent presentation on the culture and lives of indigenous people in the Churchill area. Lots of interesting facts and a fine sense of humor. Only problem was the size of the room for our Tauck Tour group of 27 -- very small and stifling.
Written November 7, 2018
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Dana R
Baltimore, MD36 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This little museum is a fascinating place to learn about life in Hudson Bay, Canada. We had a great guide who explained about animal habits (with a fascinating exhibit on pregnant female polar bear denning) and how humans have made their living in this part of the world. Highly recommend if you are in Churchill.
Written February 23, 2018
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Susan M
Ohio, USA8 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I visited on a late Sunday morning during some down time before a helicopter tour (Hudson Bay Helicopters - highly recommend). I was assured it was open on Sunday by 9:00 am and I walked to the front door and it was locked. I went around the back and that door was locked too. The center was open and apparently the docent had heard my efforts to get in but had the doors closed due to wind chill.
The center itself is self-guided and isn't huge but does a great job representing key aspects of the area within the space they have. It has a lot of great exhibits, including a replica of a polar bear den with cubs, a replica of an Eskimo dwelling, various exhibits concerning wildlife and historical era segments as well as a model of the Prince of Wales Fort. There is also a size comparison (using pelts) between a Black Bear and a Polar Bear and the visualization really makes you appreciate how large they are. There is a stuffed polar bear in the education room of the center. There are interactive videos and other media, which would be interesting for kids and adults alike. They also have a small selection of gifts at the visitor desk, along with available literature and maps.
I spent a little more than a half an hour there but could have definitely spent more time if I didn't have something scheduled. There is also a stuffed polar bear (she stands 8 feet tall), which makes a great photo op!
The center itself is self-guided and isn't huge but does a great job representing key aspects of the area within the space they have. It has a lot of great exhibits, including a replica of a polar bear den with cubs, a replica of an Eskimo dwelling, various exhibits concerning wildlife and historical era segments as well as a model of the Prince of Wales Fort. There is also a size comparison (using pelts) between a Black Bear and a Polar Bear and the visualization really makes you appreciate how large they are. There is a stuffed polar bear in the education room of the center. There are interactive videos and other media, which would be interesting for kids and adults alike. They also have a small selection of gifts at the visitor desk, along with available literature and maps.
I spent a little more than a half an hour there but could have definitely spent more time if I didn't have something scheduled. There is also a stuffed polar bear (she stands 8 feet tall), which makes a great photo op!
Written January 10, 2018
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James C
Edmundston, Canada72 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
The center has an exhibit focusing on the Dene and Cree people of the area. I like the videos. There is also a small astronomy exhibit that shows how Churchill contributed to our knowledge of the solar system by taking measurements during a transit of Venus during the 1700's.
Written November 4, 2016
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nswessels
6 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Amazing museum with a wide range of items specific to the region. Lots to see and learn. There are day time presentations and videos to watch and learn
Written September 12, 2016
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Nikki B
Perth, Australia17 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Tucked away in the building that also serves as Churchill's train station, I wonder how many people would miss it as they pass through. Fantastic interpretation on the history, culture and wildlife of Churchill. You could spend half a day there easily and if the weather outside is cold enough why not do it.
Written November 18, 2014
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PAMB410
Toronto18 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
The staff were so helpful and informative and the displays contained within were very interesting. If you travel to Churchill you have to visit this Centre.
Written November 16, 2014
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I believe they are open 9-4 at this time of the year
Written October 22, 2018
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