The eyes are the windows to the soul. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. ArcticWild.net photo.
Christmas is an emotional time, and like the polar bears, we look forward to this season of homecoming. As winter embraces Hudson Bay and the bears return to the sea ice, we gather with friends and family for shared stories, quiet moments, and warm, heartfelt conversations.
Our guests were back in record numbers in 2024, filling the lodges and creating countless treasured memories and newfound friends. As tourism sprang back to life across Canada, each visit added its own chapter to our ongoing story, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Friends. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Ellen Zangla Photography photo.
Our Arctic home has blessed us with extraordinary encounters this year. Our old friend Scarbrow made another unforgettable appearance at Seal River Heritage Lodge, joining a cast of wild residents from majestic polar bears to mystical wolves, from black bears to Arctic hares, moose to foxes, ground squirrels (our beloved sik-siks!) to birds – and yes, even the relatives of the notorious wolverine who gave Scarbrow his distinctive mark.
There’s something magical about these wild creatures that touches everyone who meets them. Look into their eyes and you’ll see what we mean. Happy or curious, loving or thoughtful, they share their feelings openly, reminding us that we’re all connected. Our Christmas photo album captures these precious moments – each image a window into the joy and wonder we’ve shared together.
Warmth. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Bobbie Baird photo.
To our wonderful guests, dedicated staff, talented photo leaders, trusted partners, media members, filmmakers, and cherished family and friends – thank you. Your photos, your stories, and your continued trust in us make everything possible. You’re not just visitors to Churchill Wild; you’re part of our extended family.
March will bring a new season, and soon after, the tundra will awaken in all its glory to welcome the polar bears of summer. Until then, we hope these snowy scenes warm your hearts and inspire dreams of returning to this wild place, where every horizon promises a new adventure and every visit feels like coming home.
From our entire Churchill Wild family – including all of our wild creatures – we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and wild wonders!
