Things to Do in Churchill
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Scenic train journey through vast landscapes, featuring comfortable sleepers and dome cars for panoramic views. Provides stops for day trips and wildlife sightings.
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- jet126Excel, AL231 contributionsI cannot say enough good about the “Lords of the Arctic” learning vacation at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. In all we saw 67 unique polar bears, went on a 50-minute helicopter ride over Hudson Bay, got to go dog sledding, and were given a tour of the town. The quality of activities packed into our five days was worth far more than the price they charged. Add to that the educational lectures, they are the best value of any Churchill package you can find. The dorm rooms, although basic, are clean and comfortable and the meals kept us fueled for our activity-filled days. The staff is professional and friendly. They did their best to accommodate every special request we threw at them: the post office for a passport stamp, an evening visit to the local artist’s market, and (my request) fresh bear tracks where I could safely take a “bare hand/bear paw” photo.
On my final leg home, a short flight from Atlanta to Pensacola, I sat next a gentleman who was fascinated with my week in Churchill. I found myself confidently discussing the diminishing sea ice, declining reproductive rates, and the global politics of polar bear management. Along with the fun and beautiful photo opportunities, I learned a lot!Written November 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Brittany CAuburn, AL, United States26 contributionsSo many interesting pieces of artwork and artifacts! Also, houses the largest collection of Inuit art! Such a neat little spot.Written September 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CherylDaleBillericay, UK277 contributionsVisited as part of our tour with Frontiers North. We had a very interesting and informative talk given to us and we were able to spend time looking at all the exhibits.Written November 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- steve17 contributionsThe park is very beautiful and wild. You need a guide to enter the park but it is well worth it. We went dog sledding in the park and it was fantastic!Written December 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- marcip2009Russell, Canada8 contributionsWe got a walking tour and got to imagine what it would have been like back when it was first built. There is for sure more of this structure gone than there is left of it, but our guide was a very good story teller and brought it to life.Written September 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maddog4221Washington DC, DC254 contributionsI didn’t buy some earring while at the airport in Churchill but was able to order some from Mark once I got home. They are just so cute and I am so happy to have them. Really nice handmade design. Definitely recommendWritten January 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan AJensen Beach, FL638 contributionsJust a plane wreck, we drove by but did not get out to walk around it... Wasn't what we were there for.Written October 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peggy jWaterlooville, UK614 contributionsWe came back through Churchill after our holiday with Churchill Wild at their 2 lodges- Seal River- excellent and Nanuk- less good. Our small plane landed at a separate part of airport for light aircraft and we were met by Christine, our guide for our 4 hours in Churchill.
We learnt that Churchill is an arctic sea port with Caucasian activity since the 1700's.Prior to that, it had Dorset people, then Thule displaced them about 1000 AD. Then Cree and Dene people joined them. Europeans came here trying to find the NW passage to spice-rich orient and the fur trade from Hudson Bay started in Churchill. Now, only about 870 people live here all year around- but in the cold war it had up to 5,000 people! Hence many roads were made that are now in disuse.
In the past, polar bears in Churchill were shot, but fortunately that has now stopped! Signs are everywhere to warn one not to go out at night or past the monitored safer area. All cars are left unlocked in Churchill, as are homes on the road, so that if one needs a safe place, one can get into place of safety. I love that. This road takes one from airport along the the shore of the Hudson Bay. You pass lots of other places such as Miss Piggy, the iconic Inukshuk in Churchill, that I have also reviewed separately here.
Very different from anywhere else I have been.Written November 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JessicaTindallLondon, UK16 contributionsThere was lots of beautiful scenery to watch as we made our way from Churchill to Winnipeg. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on night one!
We were in the sleeper plus cabin for two, so we had a private toilet and access to the shared shower. The cabin was made up into bunk beds each evening and put back to the two seats (if requested) each morning. We were provided with towels and soap/shampoo and the shower was pretty good!
The train is functional and clean, however it’s dated. We enjoyed being on the train, but don’t go expecting luxury! It’s a comfortable and a relaxing way to switch off for two days while enjoying the scenery (and a good book!)
We picked up a delay overnight on the 2nd night so we’re just over two hours late into Winnipeg.
The dome car was quite small for the whole train - was particularly busy when we woke up on our first full day, however a lot of people got off at Thompson and from then on we always got a seat.
There were two places to eat food - a dining car & a lounge. We brought our own food onboard as we’d read the food onboard was basic. We didn’t try anything but there were microwave meals, breakfast muffins & sandwiches to buy onboard. They did have a couple of veggie options - egg sandwich, mac & cheese, vegan curry.
We panic bought some snacks in Churchill, but we ate before boarding our 8:30pm train and then the train stopped in Thompson at midday the day after and the Safeway has everything you could possibly want - it has a deli counter with hot food (chicken/wedges/potatoes/onion rings) and also cold pastas. There’s also a huge selection of mostly meat based sandwiches and sushi. We didn’t have to be back onboard till about 1:45pm so had plenty of time!
Watch out if you’re getting a pizza from Santa Maria in Thompson - we ordered two pizzas (one meat/one veggie) and went back 30 mins later. Walked away but luckily checked and both were meat… Were told it would take 30-40 mins to remedy so got a refund and went back to Safeway!Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Deb WReno, NV2,442 contributionsOur tour brought us here for a short walk to the walls. It's a beautiful place and the beluga whales were in the water.Written August 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CherylDaleBillericay, UK277 contributionsVisited as part of our tour group with Frontiers North. Amongst other things we learned how important the sea ice is in supporting the food chain, starting with the algae that grows below it. It was such an interesting visit so don't miss it while in Churchill!Written November 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peggy jWaterlooville, UK614 contributionsWe were taught about this important facility on our trip through Churchill, after we landed on the gravel airstrip from our light 'plane from the Churchill Wild lodge. We had leant about how polar bears are managed in Churchill. In the past, polar bears that wandered into the town were shot, but it only aggravated conflicts between the two species- man and bears. So in the 1970s, Churchill adopted the Polar Bear Alert Program, as environmentalist realised the bears are becoming extinct and this is their home and not ours! So, now they are discouraged from entering the town. Now, when people spot a bear, they call a hotline number and staff from the Program then tries to scare the bear away by firing crackers shells or rubber bullets. If that doesn’t work, the bear is tranquilized and taken to a holding facility—the world’s only polar bear jail. Persistent offenders, who enter the town are taken to the jail. they used to be fed, but now are only given water and then removed by helicopter to far away, after tagging.
Churchill is mostly a polar bears’ town, with nearly 800 of them living in the vicinity. That number swells to 10,000 during the hunting season. That’s the best time to watch polar bears.Written November 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Helen R11 contributionsI have to say the best experience I had in Churchill. Colin Gerald and jenafor love the dogs so much and treat them as a priority..the trip was amazing was start to finish and we were treated as family. They were such an amazing set up..I would HIGHLY recommend this experience without a doubt thank you for accepting us onto your tour xxx ps and the excellent t shirts 😂Written November 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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