Working at Travel Manitoba has its perks. I get to talk about all of its great destinations and I’m lucky enough to be visiting one right now. Churchill!
The flight in was better than expected. I wasn’t sure if a smaller plane would freak me out. It did not. Plus, flying at a lower altitude gives you a great chance to see some spectacular landscapes. The first thing I noticed as we approached Churchill was that the trees were casting very long shadows. You know you are pretty far north when you see shadows like that at midday! Oh, and the trees only have branches on three sides since the wind is so strong. They would make perfect space-saver Christmas trees!
I’m part of a small group staying at the new Churchill Northern Studies Centre. The place is very eco-friendly and modern. The staff and volunteers are great and the chef makes a mean apple pie. Our guide, Mike, took us on a walking tour this afternoon around the old Churchill Rocket Range. An interesting place that I didn’t really know anything about. Tomorrow we go dog sledding. Woohoo!
Here are some photos from today:
View of Northern Manitoba from the plane.
View of the Churchill River from the plane.
The windswept trees on the tundra in Churchill, Manitoba.
The breathtaking tundra at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
A Canada Goose ad? Kinda looks like it, doesn’t it?
The rocket launcher from the Churchill Rocket Range area.
The Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Walking back to the centre at sunset.
Awe-inspiring photos. These entice me to make Churchill my next travel stop. Are there photos of the famous polar bears? Am sure you’ll make the best of your trip. Enjoy!
I was in Churchill in February, which is when the polar bears are out on the frozen Hudson Bay hunting seals. The best time to see them is October and November. And summer too!