Polar bear napping at Seal River Lodge. Robert Postma photo. by Andy MacPherson and Terry Elliot, Churchill Wild Polar Bear Guides Had a great opening day with guests at Seal River Lodge! And the archaeologists were happy too! Started with a zodiac trip to the river mouth, where we found loads…
Romance is in the air at Seal River Lodge! by Nolan Booth, Director of Lodge Operations, Churchill Wild Things have gotten got off to a good start up here at Seal River Lodge in the middle of May. We have been here nearly a week now and have the gravel pad spread…
Cat Train to Seal River 2015 by Nolan Booth, Director of Lodge Operations, Churchill Wild Every spring we haul thousands of pounds of supplies, equipment and materials across the sea ice to our remote polar bear lodges on the Hudson Bay coast. Depending on the year, we could be shipping anything…
Polar bear in front of Seal River Lodge. Deep thoughts. by George Williams with photos courtesy of Jill Bankey This story begins with a Tweet from February 19, 2015, but it actually found its roots on Google in 2007, in a mind filled with polar bears. "I was searching on…
https://youtu.be/Jb9qn7qURtQ?rel=0 Video and Interview by Richard Bangs There was once a little house on the tundra, and here, two sisters were raised, with the wild things in their backyard. "I remember one time when I was probably about eight-years-old," said Karli. "I was outside and I yelled, 'Bear!' at the…
Churchill Wild is proud to announce our newest adventure, the Hudson Bay Odyssey! An exclusive joint offering of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Churchill Wild, the Hudson Bay Odyssey will immerse guests in the great eco-systems of Hudson Bay and the immense coastline that the polar bears wander during…
Guest Post and Photos by Joanne Weeks I had the great fortune of visiting Seal River Heritage Lodge in August 2013 for the Birds, Bears and Belugas adventure. It is too difficult to narrow it down to one favourite moment, so I would like to share my three favourites. 1.…
Master of his domain. Photos and story by Terry Elliot, Churchill Wild Polar Bear Guide Today was the final day of our Arctic Safari and I believe that this was the most successful one we've had! Everything just fell into place this year, from the weather to the wildlife and the…
Blueberry Bears! Mandy Wallmann photo. by Mandy Wallmann The Arctic Safari has begun at Seal River!! Autumn is definitely in the air. Clouds of Snow Geese seem to magically disappear and reappear suddenly, flashing white in the sun with each turn on the north winds. And with each new frost, the…
Mom and cubs on final day of Birds, Bears and Belugas. David Walker photo by Terry Elliot, Churchill Wild Polar Bear Guide We had a great time on the Birds. Bears & Belugas Adventure this year thanks to fabulous guests and co-operative wildlife, but the final week was a real…