Caribou return to Seal River. Andy Skillen photo. Story and photo by Andy Skillen The Qamanirjuaq caribou herd typically migrates past Seal River Heritage Lodge in late fall and guests on our Polar Bear Photo Safari are often witness to this magnificent sight. In 2015 and 2016 the caribou were…
Polar bear in the mist at Seal River. Terry Elliott photo. by George Williams The first time we went to Seal River Heritage Lodge, I didn’t bring a camera. It never occurred to me that I might want to take a few photos like the ones you’ll see in the…
Colony of sik-siks at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Eric Chan photo. by Allison Francoeur Humans have always been drawn to the impressive power, movement, colour and size of animals. Cheetahs are revered for their speed and unique spots; polar bears for being one of the largest carnivores on the planet;…
Guests photographing polar bear at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Didrik Johnck photo. by Vanessa Desorcy If you’re heading up to Churchill this summer, or are planning to in the future, listen up! Packing for a trip to northern Canada is an adventure in itself. Arctic summers can bring rain, heat,…
Seal River Heritage Lodge and the land of the disappearing sea. Michael Poliza photo. by Allison Francoeur Seal River Heritage Lodge rests on the edge of the Hudson Bay, on an esker pointing the way to beluga whales dancing in the Bay’s waves. With one of the largest changes in…
1st Place - Polar Bears - Teresa McDaniel - Great Ice Bear Adventure by Vanessa Desorcy Wow, what another amazing year for our photo contest! Just when we think we’ve seen everything you go and submit all kinds of photos that take our breath away. From polar bears, to northern…
White on white. Polar bear at Seal River Heritage Lodge on the Polar Bear Photo Safari. Dennis Fast photo. by George Williams “When is the best time to see polar bears?” It’s the most commonly asked question we get at Churchill Wild. Our answer? It really depends on which of…
Polar bears sparring on Polar Bear Photo Safari at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Bill Lyne photo. Story and photo by Bill Lyne My wife, Lucy, and I have been on many adventures throughout our 48 years of marriage. We’ve visited more than 100 countries and have a keen interest in…
Janet the polar bear. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. by Vanessa Desorcy with photos by George Turner How does a 28-year old with a corporate background in advertising, working for clients like Marc Jacobs and British Petroleum in England, end up face-to-face with a polar bear in the Canadian wilderness as a…
Watching. by George Williams with photos by Anthony Lau 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Anthony Lau has parlayed his award-winning photo into another series of contest-winning photos taken at Seal River Heritage Lodge. A silent world. Lau won a Polar Bear Photo Safari for two at Churchill Wild's Seal…