Author: iceberginn
What brings you here?
Northern Light over Labor Day weekend
Photo by Angela Mak
Northern Light over Labor Day
September 2, 2019 in Churchill, Manitoba
Hangout in the Bay
Mom and Cub – Photo By Angela Mak
Saskatoon – Churchill
Flying trip in August 2019
Churchill Northern Light – August 2019
A New Frontier – Churchill 2019 Mark Zulkoskey
VIA Northbound from Thompson
Many begin their adventure north with the hopes of a glimpse of a polar bear and I was no different. However my passion for this community stems much further than these iconic beasts. My love for the railway and the communities bound to its rusted steel was what initially brought me here. After this critical lifeline was re-established in Churchill late last year after nearly 18 months without rail access, I made the decision to venture north to what some call the new frontier.
Departing Churchill
There is something about the north; a rugged exterior that at the same time renders peace in its natural unspoiled beauty. The locals retain what sociologist Max Weber would call Gemeinschaft or close personal ties that bind a community together. In a disposable world of instant satisfaction, the north is a welcome reprieve for those looking for a slower, more intimate relationship with people and nature. However our busy world also has a short attention span and in many ways, Churchill was forgotten for those 18 months that train services were disrupted. Through community connection and resiliency, the town banded together for survival. This is no more evident than through the many murals throughout the community and hinterland.
Churchill and area is a living time capsule. The cold weather and permafrost have incubated the vast history of this important land. From the Inuit and Dene populations who learned to thrive off this land for centuries to Samuel Hearne and the Hudson’s Bay Company, Churchill has continued to leave its mark on Canada’s identity. I encourage anyone who visits to take the time to embrace the history that defines Churchill. Witness the many ways in which it has strategically been a key player in governmental decisions for centuries. Take time to visit the historic landmarks such as Cape Merry, Prince of Wales Fort, Miss Piggy, the SS Ithaka and the long since shuttered rocket research station. Churchill was and will remain a new frontier.
SS Ithaka @ low tide Unloading grain @ the port The Golf Balls Bald Eagle Cannons @ Fort Prince of Wales Fall flowers Cape Merry Battery VIA arriving in Churchill Miss Piggy Port of Churchill @ night Switcher locomotive @ night Churchill Station Feeding the cub Motherhood Willow Ptarmigan Male polar bear Geese beginning their migration south from the arctic Rocket Research Station – Aerobee launcher Fireweed @ Fort Prince of Wales
Paradise Aurora at Goose Creek
Rustic Elegance with country side view
Rustic Elegance and the ultimate northern experience in Churchill, Manitoba finest Bed and Breakfast . Guests can sit in front of the fireplace in the living room or view Northern Lights and bird watching from the deck in a boreal forest setting, only a short drive from Churchill Downtown.
Polar bear season on special $175/person
Contact us at paradiseauroramb@gmail.com