Albert Saunders. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Jad Davenport photo. by George Williams Look closely and you can see it etched in his face – 6,000 years of living and working in the wilderness on Canada’s Hudson Bay coast. Churchill Wild polar bear guide Albert “Butch” Saunders doesn’t say much, but…
The secret is in the eyes. Image courtesy of True to Nature. by George Williams The polar bears of Churchill Wild’s Seal River Heritage Lodge are starring in Sky Nature’s new original series Predators! Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor and producer Tom Hardy, the landmark five-part series follows five of nature’s…
Humans have always been drawn to animals' impressive power, movement, colour and size. Cheetahs are revered for their speed and unique spots; polar bears for being one of the largest carnivores on the planet; birds-of-paradise for their rainbow of feathers. With so much power and beauty on display in the…
Written By George Williams Greta. Acrylic enamel painting by Kal Barteski “Enjoying the sunbeam, her grace and poise so elegant and glamorous. I could almost feel the warmth of the sun coming off her coat as she melted into the rock day bed.” ~ Kal Barteski We couldn’t imagine a better…
Churchill Wild Guests Participate in First Cloud Wolf Study by Jad Davenport, Churchill Wild Director of Wolf Programs “There’s a wolf following us.” I turned and Churchill Wild guide Jess pointed at a wolf trotting a hundred feet behind us. We were on a shakedown hike through the willows along…
Canada Post Snow Mammals Stamp Collection by George Williams Congratulations are in order for two veteran Churchill Wild photographers and photo leaders! Both Dennis Fast and Robert Postma had photos that were taken at Seal River Heritage Lodge selected for the most recent Canada Post Stamp Collection: Snow Mammals. The…
Polar bear walking in front of Seal River Heritage Lodge. Seal River Heritage Lodge by George Williams Seal River Heritage Lodge has been recognized with a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor.com for the fourth year in a row! Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes…
Mom and cubs at Dymond Lake Ecolodge. Michael Poliza photo. Dear Friends, Christmas is a time for enjoying the many blessings of family and loved ones. Our newly born polar bear cubs will soon be emerging from their dens with Mom and heading out on to the Hudson Bay sea…
Tiger walks towards guests at SUJÁN Sher Bagh by Vanessa Desorcy with photos courtesy of Anjali Singh Whether it’s for tigers, polar bears, gorillas or elephants, wildlife lovers will travel across the world for the chance to come face-to-face with the world’s most enchanting -- and sometimes elusive -- creatures.…
https://youtu.be/0rJPRzD9ONI?rel=0 Prime polar bear watching season has arrived and our first group of guests is already settled in at Seal River Heritage Lodge for the first departure of the Fall Dual Lodge Safari. We’ve actually been out walking with polar bears on the Hudson Bay coast since July, but many…