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…
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…
Those eyes... Jad Davenport photo. Story and photo by Jad Davenport This photo was taken during the second week of March 2019 by National Geographic photographer Jad Davenport, who was on assignment at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge on the Den Emergence Quest. Jad wrote this description on the day of…
Churchill Wild guest Sue Chadwick photographing wolves through a scope in the lounge at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge on the Den Emergence Quest. Jad Davenport photo. by Jad Davenport, National Geographic photographer Dawn is still an hour off, but Sue Chadwick is up beside the roaring spruce fire in the…
Return to Nanuk. Ian Johnson photo. by George Williams Ian Johnson has been walking with polar bears and showcasing the Churchill Wild lodges to his photography clients since 2012. He’ll be back again in the fall of 2019. Word-of-mouth business has been good. Ian Johnson. The 52-year-old professional safari guide,…
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…
Northern lights blanket full moon at Seal River Heritage Lodge. James Heupel photo. Story and photo by James Heupel This photo was taken on November 12, 2014, from the Seal River Heritage Lodge compound, at 10:47 in the evening. We got the alert that the Northern Lights were out about…
Churchill Wild -- 25 Years of Adventure on the Hudson Bay Coast. Now available! Cover photo by Sean Crane. Click to buy at McNally Robinson. Churchill Wild is proud to announce the publication of our new 25th Anniversary coffee table book: Churchill Wild – 25 years of Adventure on the…
Churchill Wild founders Mike and Jeanne Reimer at Seal River in the early days. The first guests have arrived at Seal River Heritage Lodge for Birds, Bears and Belugas and Churchill Wild’s 25th Anniversary season is officially underway! It’s been quite the adventure to get here! Twenty-five years ago, Churchill…
Dream big... William McVean photo. by Vanessa Desorcy If you had asked Churchill Wild founders and owners Mike and Jeanne Reimer what the future held back in 1993, it’s unlikely their answer would have been three fly-in polar bear eco-lodges; a dedicated team that share their vision; partnerships with National…