Ellen Zangla's photo of wolves playing at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge was selected to be part of the Team USA entry in the World Photographic Cup. by George Williams Professional pet photographer and frequent Churchill Wild guest Ellen Zangla has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 World…
Arctic fox tiptoes by napping polar bear at Seal River Heritage Lodge. Ellen Zangla photo. by George Williams In the realm of wildlife photography, some of the most extraordinary moments arise when nature disrupts our carefully laid plans. For professional dog photographer Ellen Zangla, a two-day weather delay at Churchill…
Dual passions. Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. Carl Wilks photo. by George Williams In the pristine wilderness of Manitoba's Hudson Bay coastline, where polar bears roam and northern lights dance, Chef Carl Wilks stands at his kitchen window, one eye on a simmering sauce, the other scanning the tundra beyond. At…
Polar bear friends. Seal River Heritage Lodge. Bobbie Baird photo. by Bobby Baird Bobbie Baird at Seal River. 59.1528° N, 94.7820° W: Seal River Heritage Lodge sits on the western shore of Canada's Hudson Bay, 400 miles south of the Arctic Circle and 600 miles north of the USA/Canada border.…
by Mike Reimer with photos by Michael Poliza Award-winning photographer Michael Poliza proves once again that a well functioning Drone in the hands of a professional can generate some incredible photo opportunities. Most of us tend to be somewhat skeptical initially at the capabilities of Drones, voicing concerns as…
Polar bear walking towards you. Photo by Rudolf Hug. Could you hold your camera lens steady with a polar bear walking towards you? Or focus on two massive carnivores sparring when all you'd rather do is watch? The only way to find out is to do it, and as with…
Story and photos by Andy Skillen Wolves are almost mythical creatures. Elusive beyond belief, these shadows of the forest and tundra are the epitome of true wilderness. Bears may be the beating heart of the Hudson Bay ecosystem, but wolves are undoubtedly its soul. There is really nowhere in the…
by Mike Reimer, Churchill Wild. Photos by Elijah Boardman. Relaxed but intense gaze from Arctic Fox at Seal River Lodge. Thirteen-year-old Elijah Boardman, the youngest photographer ever to join one of our professionally guided polar bear photo tours, is proving himself to be a very adept, capable and enthusiastic “shooter”.…
Churchill Wild is proud to announce their most ambitious adventure to date: the Arctic Safari! Fashioned after a traditional African safari, Churchill Wild owner Mike Reimer saw an opportunity to offer Churchill Wild’s own version of “The Big Five” in the arctic. Set against the visually stunning fall colors of…