[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":208},["ShallowReactive",2],{"currency":3,"page_summer-predeparture":14},{"success":4,"timestamp":5,"base":6,"date":7,"rates":8},true,1791996906,"CAD","2026-10-14",{"CAD":9,"EUR":10,"GBP":11,"USD":12,"JPY":13},1,0.630295,0.532931,0.700989,111.275414,{"id":15,"title":16,"permalink":17,"slug":18,"category":19,"seo":21,"blocks":22},"a1b0e0e7-e00d-4a6c-9f07-c1e692e3171f","Summer Predeparture","/summer-predeparture","summer-predeparture",{"slug":20},"resources",null,[23,49,63,103],{"id":24,"collection":25,"hide_block":26,"item":27},"4a3c5d96-4cd4-4bd8-92ea-e431d41a4c26","block-short-hero",false,{"image":28,"show_title":4,"date_updated":21,"date_created":45,"sort":21,"id":46,"title":47,"status":48},{"uploaded_on":29,"tus_data":21,"focal_point_y":21,"focal_point_x":21,"metadata":30,"duration":21,"height":31,"width":32,"filesize":33,"modified_on":34,"modified_by":21,"created_on":35,"uploaded_by":36,"folder":37,"id":38,"credit_text_colour":39,"credit":21,"tus_id":21,"tags":21,"location":21,"description":21,"embed":21,"charset":21,"type":40,"title":41,"filename_download":42,"filename_disk":43,"storage":44},"2025-02-04T19:25:34.478Z",{},800,1200,"836718","2025-02-04T19:25:34.480Z","2025-02-04T19:25:34.288Z","c5688d1d-6ecc-4669-aa38-8de61dde3485","e9839340-c2d6-4973-a5e5-48d1136ca2bd","9295843b-fdac-4c9c-bc07-6943924fe20d","white","image/webp","Smaller 20210814 Summer Asset Trip Abby Matheson58","smaller 20210814-SummerAssetTrip-AbbyMatheson58.webp","9295843b-fdac-4c9c-bc07-6943924fe20d.webp","cloud","2025-05-15T13:57:46.341Z","c88a2401-5b3b-4ab9-8445-a09074be6dd1","Summer Predeparture Information","draft",{"id":50,"collection":51,"hide_block":26,"item":52},"87a23f8c-95bf-4f68-9d05-4f875a6f2dd1","block-columns-repeater",{"columns":53,"column":54},2,[55,59],{"column_repeater_id":56},{"id":57,"description":58},139,"\u003Ch3>WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>We are very excited to host you on your upcoming summer Beluga Whales trip. Known as the Beluga Whale Capital of the World, we cannot wait for you to come to Churchill and splash alongside playful beluga whales.\u003C/p>\n\u003Csection class=\"[ block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons ] my-16 [ block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons ] [Container] max-w-8xl mx-auto px-13 lg:grid lg:grid-cols-3 lg:gap-13 [ block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons ] my-16 [ block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons ]\" data-name=\"block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons\" data-block=\"2-Column, Offset, Feature Content\" data-variation=\"standard\">\u003C/section>\n\u003Csection class=\"grid gap-13 grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 my-16 [ block-columns-repeater ] [Container] max-w-8xl mx-auto px-13 grid gap-13 grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 my-16 [ block-columns-repeater ]\" data-name=\"block-columns-repeater\">\u003C/section>\n\u003Cp>Please take a moment to read a \u003Ca href=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/c46639cc-3808-475b-8d7a-ba186990154e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome Letter\u003C/a> from our CEO.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We ask that you read the following documents before your Churchill adventure. Feel free to \u003Ca href=\"info@frontiersnorth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email\u003C/a> us if you have any further questions!\u003C/p>",{"column_repeater_id":60},{"id":61,"description":62},138,"\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/caf4794a-ccf0-4706-90f1-40268353895c.jpg?width=600&height=400\" alt=\"Zhang Yongpeng (2)\">\u003C/p>",{"id":64,"collection":65,"hide_block":26,"item":66},"e8f1808b-99f4-4dfc-9c2c-0467c4027da3","block-adv-2-column-text-and-buttons",{"faqs":67,"id":98,"faq_title":21,"variation":99,"title_style":100,"subtitle":21,"description":21,"title":101,"buttons":102},[68,71,74,77,80,83,86,89,92,95],{"title":69,"description":70},"Before You Go","\u003Ch4>PASSPORT\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>All international travellers are required to have passports to enter Canada. Well before your departure, we invite you to visit the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration website\u003C/a> for more information. All travellers to and from the United States are required to have a passport. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel.state.gov\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>TRAVEL INSURANCE\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>Travel in Canada’s North is not like other parts of the world. You will be travelling to a remote destination. Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage is mandatory. See our full \u003Ca href=\"https://frontiersnorth.com/policy/booking-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Terms and Conditions\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>GRATUITIES\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>As of 2024 gratuities are included in the price of your trip. Should you wish, you are still able to provide additional gratuities to any individual you interact with. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>EXTENDING YOUR TRIP\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>Your adventure includes both a pre and post night stay in either Winnipeg or Calgary, depending on your itinerary. If you would like to add more time in Winnipeg or Calgary, please contact our office for more information. Please note, these departure cities are itinerary specific and are not interchangeable.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>CURRENCY EXCHANGE\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>We suggest you exchange your currency into Canadian dollars prior to your departure. Currency exchange can be completed at most major banks or international airports. Visa and Mastercard are accepted in Churchill at most shops, hotels and restaurants. There is also an ATM at the Royal Bank in the Bayport Plaza.\u003C/p>",{"title":72,"description":73},"Accommodation","\u003Ch4>CHURCHILL HOTELS\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>The hotels in Churchill are clean, comfortable, centrally located and include all basic amenities, including internet access.\u003C/p>",{"title":75,"description":76},"What To Pack","\u003Ch3>PACKING\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Here is a list of items that we recommend you pack for your time in Churchill:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Walking/hiking footwear\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Windbreaker and nylon pants or waterproof jacket and pants\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Short and long-sleeved t-shirts\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Hat and sunglasses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lip balm and moisturizer\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Long pants and warm sweater\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Reusable, sealable travel mug or water bottle\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Camera and extra camera batteries and memory card\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Binoculars\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Bug repellent and/or bug jacket\u003Cbr>\u003Cem>(During the summer months mosquitos and black flies can be very active)\u003C/em>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Checked\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> baggage for all flights must be limited to one piece per guest for a maximum total of 23kg (50lbs), and not be larger than 158cm (62in) (L+W+H). Each guest is allowed 2 carry-on, including personal items, for a maximum combined weight of 9kg (20lbs).\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The maximum dimensions permitted for carry on-baggage is 25cm x 40cm x 30cm or 10in x 16in x 12in. Carry on that exceeds these dimensions will be considered checked baggage and will have to be stored in the general baggage compartment. Space permitting and if able to be safely stowed, additional items such as coats, medication bag, a cane, CPAP etc. may be permitted in the cabin.\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>",{"title":78,"description":79},"Churchill Weather","\u003Ch3>WEATHER CONDITIONS/DAY LIGHT\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Temperature can vary from 10˚C to 20˚C (51˚F to 68˚F) but often strong winds can make the temperature feel colder. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The days are longer during July and get shorter in August. You can expect approximately 16 hours of daylight during your summer adventure.\u003C/p>",{"title":81,"description":82},"Churchill Points Of Interest","\u003Ch3>POLAR BEAR HOLDING FACILITY\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The Polar Bear Holding Facility in Churchill is referred to by the locals as Polar Bear Jail. If a bear is repeatedly chased from the town it may eventually be captured and put in ‘jail’ for up to 30 days before being released north of the town or out onto the frozen Hudson Bay. Transportation required.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>THE CHURCHILL INUKSHUK\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Located directly on Hudson Bay, this large Inukshuk is a popular spot for group photography. Be aware: there are often bear sightings along this shore.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>SEAWALLS MURAL PROJECT\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Spearheaded by Manitoba artist Kal Barteski, this event transformed abandoned buildings, objects and blank walls around Churchill into beautiful murals to raise awareness for ocean health and conservation. Transportation required for some murals. Multiple locations throughout Churchill.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>TOWN CENTRE COMPLEX\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Opened in 1976, this expansive structure serves as a focus for many community activities. The Centre includes the municipal offices for The Town of Churchill, the Churchill hospital, Duke of Marlborough School, the public library, as well as a curling rink, arena, swimming pool, cafeteria, bowling alley, indoor playground and theatre.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>CAPE MERRY BATTERY [\u003Cem>National Historic Site\u003C/em>]\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>A stone battery built on this site in 1746 provided additional protection for Prince of Wales Fort across the Churchill River. It is an excellent location for watching whales, viewing waterfowl or migrating birds or simply enjoying the panoramic view of Hudson Bay. Transportation required. Please note that bear sightings in this area are common. Never walk alone in this area and always be bear aware!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>MV ITHACA\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The wreck of the MV Ithaca sits 20 km (12 miles) east of Churchill, high and dry when the tide is low and surrounded by water when the tide is in. Bound for Rankin Inlet in September 1960, the right rudder broke in an 80mph gale and it floundered near Bird Cove where it rests to this day. Transportation required.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>MISS PIGGY\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The site of a crashed airplane affectionately known by locals as Miss Piggy. The plane crashed in November 1979 as it attempted to return to the Churchill airport shortly after take-off. The plane landed in rough terrain and still remains there today. Transportation required.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",{"title":84,"description":85},"Smartphone Photography Tips","\u003Cp>As phone technology continues to evolve our guests have had great success using mobile phones for both photography and videography while on their trips with Frontiers North. It is worth remembering that printing imagery from a mobile phone is still not as good as printing imagery from a camera. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>PHONES TO CONSIDER\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>It is a good bet that if you purchased a smartphone in 2020 onwards your phone will be able to take good imagery. However, many of our staff and guests have found success with the following phones:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Google Pixel 6 and newer: excellent captures\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Samsung GalaxyS21 and newer: excellent captures\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>iPhone 12 and newer: excellent captures\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Google Pixel 5: great captures\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>iPhone 11: great captures\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":87,"description":88},"Photography Tips","\u003Ch2>EQUIPMENT\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Cameras\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Any camera can be used to capture images while aboard the Tundra Buggy. Compact cameras or mobile phone cameras are fine at times when bears or other wildlife are close to the Tundra Buggy, but a midrange zoom or interchangeable telephoto lens with image stabilization allows the most flexibility. Many digital cameras also have a video feature built in, which is great for capturing wildlife behaviour, movement and audio.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Lenses\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>If the camera can accommodate interchangeable lenses, midrange telephoto lenses will give more opportunities to capture images of beluga whales, while longer lenses will be more suited for the other wildlife. Longer lenses also give the effect of being closer to eye level with your subjects. Auto focus lenses work well most of the time but may not be able to function accurately if aimed at belugas below the water surface. When the belugas surface most auto focus systems with perform acceptably. A midrange zoom allows for quick composing and manoeuvrability.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Memory Cards\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Make sure you have enough memory card storage with you. Bring extra memory cards and/or have a way to download the images on another storage device, such as a laptop and spare hard drive. It’s common to use 32GB of storage—or more—in a single day. TIP: Take a few smaller cards (four 8GB cards) rather than one big card (32GB or 64GB) unless shooting HD or 4K video continuously. If a card breaks, it’s hard to retrieve images.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Extra Batteries\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The cold will drain batteries quicker than normal, so keep spares in a warm pocket near your body to help maintain their charge.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Sensitivity\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>During your time viewing belugas there is a good chance the water will be choppy. You need to compensate for the movement of the boat and the movement of the whales; using a digital capture at 400 ISO is most prevalent. The ability to speed up or slow down your camera’s shutter speed will help as well. For bright summer days it is recommended to use a 100 ISO capture.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>Exposure\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Generally, an overall metering of the whale and water will provide pleasing results. Care should be taken when filling the viewfinder with the whale as the meter may be fooled by the white skin. On digital cameras you can check your histograms to check exposure. Also consider a polarizer filter to remove the glare from the water, especially when shooting toward the sun or at belugas before the surface. This will help remove any glare and reflections and provide better results.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>CAMERA SUPPORT\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>On Land\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Most point-and-shoot cameras can be hand held, but cameras with longer lenses need support in order to obtain sharper images. A monopod is a good form of support for your camera when shooting from the Tundra Buggy. It is also recommended to bring a beanbag to rest your camera on the windowsill while shooting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cem>On Water\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The most effective method of capturing images of belugas from the boat is by using a hand-held method. Longer focal length zooms, which are comfortable to hand hold, work very well. As it is often difficult to predict where the whales might surface, hand holding the camera allows for quick reaction.\u003C/p>",{"title":90,"description":91},"Our Conservation Alliances","\u003Ch3>POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Frontiers North Adventures has been working with Polar Bears International since 2001. Polar Bears International is the only conservation organization dedicated solely to wild polar bears. Frontiers North supports Polar Bears International through Churchill-based conservation initiatives, including developing and building Tundra Buggy® One, which Polar Bears International uses throughout the autumn polar bear season as a roaming studio enabling them to air their Tundra Connections webcasts worldwide. Tundra Connections allows Polar Bears International to share their polar bear conservation messaging with teachers, students, and lifelong learners around the globe. Partial proceeds from our trips go directly to Polar Bears International. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>RAINCOAST CONSERVATION FOUNDATION\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Frontiers North Adventures has been working with Raincoast's Cetacean Conservation Research Program since 2022. Raincoast Conservation Foundation works in collaboration with Indigenous communities and other organizations to study how cetaceans use sound, to interpret trends and impacts of underwater noise, to evaluate killer whale health and nutrition in the face of ecosystem change, and to understand beluga whale communication and behaviour. Partnering with with Raincoast Conservation Foundation allows Frontiers North to provide their guests with the opportunity to learn about and deepen their understanding of beluga whales and their Arctic ecosystem, their complex vocalizations, and the conservation threats they face.\u003C/p>",{"title":93,"description":94},"Polar Bear Safety","\u003Ch3>POLAR BEAR ALERT PROGRAM\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Although “polar bear season” occurs in the autumn months, polar bears actually first return to the Churchill region in summer. It’s good to be prepared no matter which season you travel to Churchill.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Polar bears spend much of their year roaming the ice of Hudson Bay hunting seals. When the ice begins to melt in July, the bears come ashore and remain on land until the bay freezes over in late November. While on land in the summer, the bears eat little and are quite inactive. But as autumn approaches, they begin to move northward along the coast and congregate where the first winter ice forms. This annual movement brings many bears into the town of Churchill each year. Manitoba Conservation and Climate and the Town of Churchill have worked hard to educate the people of Churchill and visitors about polar bears and how to avoid potentially dangerous situations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Manitoba Conservation and Climate operates the Polar Bear Alert Program, which has the following objectives:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>To protect people and property from the dangers posed by the presence of polar bears.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>To ensure the conservation of polar bears and avoid undue harassment and killing of bears.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>To prevent polar bears in the Churchill area from becoming conditioned to scavenging for food or developing other problem behaviours.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>To protect Manitoba Conservation staff who work in the Polar Bear Alert Program.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch3>IF YOU ENCOUNTER A POLAR BEAR\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Stay calm\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Stay with your group\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Back away, facing the bear at all times\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Do not turn and run away\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Do not play dead\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Get into your vehicle or a building as fast as possible\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Call the Polar Bear Alert line at 204-675-2327 (204-675-BEAR)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",{"title":96,"description":97},"Canada's Big 5 Safari*","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>*Our \u003Cstrong>Canada's Big Five Safari\u003C/strong> adventure is the only tour with a portion of the itinerary outside of both Winnipeg and Churchill. Below is information specific to the Riding Mountain portions of your trip.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>How far is Riding Mountain National Park from Winnipeg?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Riding Mountain National Park is located 280km (175 miles) from Winnipeg. You will arrive in Winnipeg and spend one night in your hotel, the next morning, your group will depart on a three-hour bus ride to Riding Mountain National Park, where you will stay for two nights before returning to Winnipeg.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What can we expect to do and see in Riding Mountain National Park?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>In Riding Mountain National Park we will spend time in a bison enclosure and during our wildlife safaris we will search for moose, black bears and other wildlife. We will also have the chance to explore the charming town of Wasagaming on the shores Clear Lake. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>What are the accommodations like in Riding Mountain National Park?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The hotel in Riding Mountain National Park is located in downtown Wasagaming and is on the upper level of the Lakehouse, a popular coffee, ice cream and smoothie shop.\u003C/p>","b94e27ff-3e93-4f16-a515-c86e23e1bce8","script","serif","Click To Expand",[],{"id":104,"collection":105,"hide_block":26,"item":106},"e140b5df-6ee1-477e-855e-bd6610e40230","block-related-articles",{"automatic":26,"number_of_articles":107,"category":108,"date_updated":110,"user_updated":111,"date_created":112,"user_created":111,"sort":21,"id":113,"identifier":16,"title":114,"status":115,"manual":116},3,{"slug":109},"beluga-whales","2025-05-15T15:18:28.278Z","79f67750-ed05-429b-b0ae-39754195981d","2025-05-15T14:41:03.694Z","ef23e33d-73f6-4314-a0fa-2f9fb157b2e4","Related Articles","published",[117,146,177],{"posts_id":118},{"category":119,"sort":21,"seo":121,"image":122,"id":135,"date_updated":136,"date_published":137,"date_created":138,"slug":139,"user_updated":36,"user_created":36,"title":140,"summary":141,"status":115,"content":142,"blocks":143,"tags":144,"promos":145},{"slug":120},"churchill","b536af8b-ad83-4410-8c8f-209a0b53ce3f",{"uploaded_on":123,"tus_data":21,"focal_point_y":21,"focal_point_x":21,"metadata":124,"duration":21,"height":125,"width":126,"filesize":127,"modified_on":128,"modified_by":21,"created_on":129,"uploaded_by":36,"folder":130,"id":131,"credit_text_colour":39,"credit":21,"tus_id":21,"tags":21,"location":21,"description":21,"embed":21,"charset":21,"type":40,"title":132,"filename_download":133,"filename_disk":134,"storage":44},"2025-02-04T21:56:50.692Z",{},810,1216,"273250","2025-02-04T21:56:50.694Z","2025-02-04T21:56:50.528Z","cbb49124-9411-4238-8668-d5748873b7df","e6b11d86-8786-498f-9b37-a41182571ada","38541731 0 Fna Summer Caribou","38541731-0-FNA-summer-caribou.webp","e6b11d86-8786-498f-9b37-a41182571ada.webp","4ff42206-3d69-452e-b344-f939891c2310","2025-02-13T22:31:21","2022-03-31T12:00:00","2025-02-04T21:49:36","wildlife-of-churchill-summer","Wildlife of Churchill: Summer","Located in Canada’s North, Churchill is a spectacular place for wildlife viewing with unrivalled polar bear and beluga whale encounters on the planet. It is the perfect place for the shutterbug or wildlife enthusiast to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are considering heading to Churchill in summer to seek wildlife take a look at the species listed below to get an idea of what you might find and when. Much of Churchill’s wildlife is seasonal, with specific times of year for viewing. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.frontiersnorth.com/wildlife-of-chuchill-autumn\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildlife of Churchill: Autumn\u003C/a> blog as well. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Mammals\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Beluga\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/262b8964-fecf-4784-9226-2a455ff97911.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Belinda Beluga Web\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Belinda Fitzpatrick\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Sighting Odds: High \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Churchill has earned the title of being the beluga whale capital of the world for a good reason. Each summer, over 60,000 beluga whales migrate back into the Hudson Bay area, and many female belugas embark into the Churchill River to raise their young. Immense and majestic, the beluga whales of Churchill are hard to miss as they seemingly fill the river, and their curious nature often implores them to investigate the whale viewing boats.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Red Fox\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/8ebc48de-4668-4fef-ad61-51fbbb8e4b4a.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Simon Gee 5 Smaller\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Simon Gee\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The red fox is a year-round resident in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) and is often spotted by guests on our Tundra Buggy adventures. These curious creatures are quick, graceful and inquisitive. Red foxes can be spotted in three different colour morphs: red (most common), silver (pictured in the photo above) and cross (rarest). The foxes of the Churchill area can make for some phenomenal photo subjects as they are known to strike a pose for the cameras. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Arctic Fox\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/503f1a94-7980-4254-952e-bb186044405d.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 2018 38218364 10156402789515449 1617538727247085568 \" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Medium to High depending on cycle\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Arctic fox populations go through cycles that will determine the odds of spotting one during a trip to Churchill. A year-round resident of the Churchill area, arctic foxes are one of the smallest subarctic mammals (weighing the same as a house cat) to not hibernate during the harsh winter. Quick moving and almost always in motion, arctic foxes make for a fun photo subjects when they make their appearance.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Caribou\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/e6b11d86-8786-498f-9b37-a41182571ada.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"38541731 0 Fna Summer Caribou\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Brandi Hayberg\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Medium\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Caribou undertake some of the most impressive migrations and their summer range includes the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, where some caribou will return each summer. The caribou of the Churchill area are considered woodland caribou though they behave more like barren-ground caribou. There are two herds in the CWMA, the Beverly Qamanirjuaq in the West and the Cape Churchill herd to the east. In the summer, they like to spend time along the tidal flats where it is cooler and breezier, providing relief from bugs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Moose\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/2025dfbd-e4f9-46c9-89bd-db29e5dcf65a.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Doug Ross Big5 Moose4 Smaller\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Frontiers North Adventures\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Low (Churchill) High (Riding Mountain National Park) \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Moose are common in the Churchill area, but the odds of sighting them are low as these large ungulates prefer to spend most of their time hidden away in the boreal forest. The best way to view moose in Churchill is by taking a helicopter tour to spot them amongst the trees from above the boreal forest. The best moose viewing opportunities offered on our trips are through our \u003Ca href=\"https://frontiersnorth.com/adventures/summer/canadas-big-five-safari\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada's Big Five Safari\u003C/a> trip, where guests first visit Riding Mountain National Park before heading to Churchill.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Arctic Hare\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/cb2cb03b-30e8-4ef6-b157-30caa39590d3.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 2018 40591313 10156479342695449 4269118713933856768 O\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Frequency: Medium\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Arctic hare are often a grey-brown hue in the summer months as their white winter coat is replaced. They are known to hang around rocky areas or willow bushes foraging and sitting still to avoid detection by predators. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Polar Bear\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/dd810fbb-2a8f-484a-903e-3b7a34d351cc.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Fna P1050181 Smaller\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Frontiers North Adventures\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As the sea ice melts, polar bears return to land and some will hang out along the shores of the Churchill River and Hudson Bay during the summer months. Polar bears slowly start retuning to the area in July with moms and cubs often the first to return to the area with males opting to spend longer on the sea ice and undertake a longer swim back to land. A Tundra Buggy adventure into the CWMA or a zodiac boat is often the best way to spot polar bears during the summer. Compared to autumn, polar bears are much less active and spend much of their summer days laying down, conserving energy and trying to keep cool.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Grey Wolf\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/4f70a695-c7b9-4688-ac26-684957e33c56.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\" 47a5298 0 Kevin Wagar Wanderingwagars\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Cbr>\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Kevin Wagar\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Low\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Churchill has a population of grey wolves known to live outside the town. Though they are not uncommon in the area, grey wolves are a rare sight for human eyes as they often prefer to keep away from locations that people frequent. On rare occasions, our guests have seen these elusive animals, such as in the summer of 2019 when the photo above was captured by one of our guests. As pack-based animals with strong social relations, there are good odds that if you spot one wolf, its pack members are not far away.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bearded Seal\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/24026943-3bec-4e47-bbe1-a2fc5c419584.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Bob Debets Ds C5009\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Bob Debets\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Low\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>It is not hard to see where they get the name when looking at a bearded seal. Their long white whiskers and \"squared-flipper\" shape are the best ways to identify a bearded seal from others. They are the largest of the seal species around Churchill. Though they are in the area, bearded seals are much less common than ring seals. Bearded seals are not often spotted because they usually spend most of their time out in the water or hidden on the shore, where they are hard to spot.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Ringed Seal\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/49a12a8c-5e56-48a7-86dc-5859856a2a2a.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"20210818 Summer Asset Trip Abby Matheson 1009\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Abby Matheson\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Low\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The ringed seal is the smallest pinniped in the area, and it is estimated that the population of ringed seals in the Hudson Bay area is 40,000. They are the most likely to be spotted of any of the seal species in the Churchill region. Ringed seals are rightfully wary creatures as they have many predators in the area, such as polar bears, arctic foxes, wolves and wolverines. Though ringed seals are in the area they can be hard to spot as they generally spend most their time out in the water or along the rocky shore of the Hudson Bay. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Birds\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Sandhill Crane\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/3f0ec824-8ecf-43e1-8fad-108a3b69664f.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 2018 40424397 10156475945240449 4856510797955727360 O (1)\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>During Spring-Summer Sandhill Cranes migrate back to the Churchill area to breed and raise their young. You will find these large and impressive birds most often around the edges of bogs and marshes as their preferred nesting sites. Elegant and graceful Sandhill Cranes make for excellent photo subjects. Some lucky guests may even get to hear the rolling trumpeting call of the Sandhill Crane that is a unique low baritone thanks to the long windpipe a Sandhill Crane has.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Tundra Swan\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/af7eee71-891c-44fe-b203-7274594cb212.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Tundra Swan Jim Baldwin 2019 69373748 10157348374405449 14575559929495552 O\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Named the Tundra Swan, the Churchill tundra is the perfect place to spot this species. Tundra Swan's return to Churchill in spring-summer like many other birds to breed and raise their young. They are often spotted in pairs near ponds, marshes and lakes in the area. These beautiful and elegant birds are known to have a whistling call.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bald Eagle\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/ef4d2b5f-2c33-4e21-b02c-5fd3d9319194.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 2019 67962282 10157276834145449 3367467768399003648 O 1\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Majestic and powerful, this iconic bird is always a thrill to spot out on the tundra. Bald Eagles are one of two eagle species that can be spotted in the CWMA as their relatives Golden Eagles, also frequent the area. Juvenile Bald Eagles can even look like Golden Eagles from afar but their unfeathered legs are a good way to tell the difference. These raptors are most likely to be observed perching on a rock or a flag tree, scanning over the tundra for their next meal.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Pacific Loon\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/c3bc69a3-c354-4d53-b7b0-83b6ee68ed30.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 2018 38222552 10156404835620449 7581805720660606976 \" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pacific loons are gorgeous birds that return to the Churchill area in spring-summer. They are most often spotted on some of the inland lakes and ponds around Churchill and throughout the CWMA. If you spot one Pacific Loon, there is a very high chance of another one nearby as these birds are most often found in pairs. Some fortunate guests may even get to hear the haunting call of a Pacific Loon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Willow Ptarmigan\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/2bb2511a-b556-4c3b-836e-e602d67e7d3b.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Frontiers North Adventures Big5 Bird Smaller\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Frontiers North Adventures\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Willow ptarmigan are a common sight in the CWMA but can be tricky to spot at first as these birds are phenomenal at blending into their surroundings. If you spot willow ptarmigan you will most likely notice them slowly walking along and eating buds of willows and insects as they forage around for food. Where one willow ptarmigan is observed there is bound to be more right around as they are seldom alone.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Rock Ptarmigan\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/ffcaeef5-2c4b-485e-8eaa-4aebe56b7806.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 67832567 10157287293800449 4887106753403027456 O 2\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: Medium\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Rock Ptarmigan are very similar to Willow Ptarmigan, and it often takes an expert eye to tell the difference between the two species. The two species often tend to nest very near each other, and there have even been records of hybrids. One interesting fact about Rock Ptarmigans is that the males usually take longer to transition from their winter to summer plumage than females. This makes the males more visible, standing out as a stark white as the females blend in and sit on nests.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Arctic Tern\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/ed945954-54a1-486a-bfe5-c18e80fb7a7c.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Jim Baldwin 68961886 10157292695445449 7948564046196768768 O 4\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Jim Baldwin\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Arctic Tern are impressive birds that undergo migrations from nearly pole to pole each year, making round trip migrations around 45,000 miles! They have the longest migration path of any bird. Arctic Tern return to Churchill as it provides them a bountiful food supply and nesting grounds to raise their young. They often enjoy feeding on small fish known as capelin as pictured in the photo above.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Red-necked Phalarope\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/7773a0e8-a51a-4125-87b3-720ce8a92239.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Dsc N2919\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Angele Wartin Proedaehl\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of Sighting: High\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Red-necked Phalarope is the smallest of the three Pharlarope species and is known for its fascinating feeding behaviour. Red-necked Phalarope often feeds by swimming in small circles, \"spinning,\" and causing a small vortex in. the water that traps small food items they eat. Red-necked Phalarope is abundant in the Churchill area during sping through summer and has high odds of being observed by visitors.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Snow Goose\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/293aff5e-cd97-433c-93c4-8cd71b0018e9.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Anser Caerulescens\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Anser Caerulesce\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of Sighting: high\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Each summer, thousands of Snow Geese migrate back to Churchill, descending upon the tundra in large quantities. The stark white plumage of adult snow geese makes them easy to spot as they stand out from the green tundra landscape in summer combined with the cacophony of honking they are hard to miss. If you spot some snow geese, good odds they have also spotted you, as these birds need to be on high alert at all times. There are many predators that would like to take advantage of a snow goose nest or nestling as a snack if given a chance. These predators include but are not limited to arctic foxes, red foxes, snowy owls, Parasitic Jaegers, grey wolves, bald eagles and polar bears.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Common Eider\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/76fb699e-3715-4b87-918e-5d80c82d6f66.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"©frontiers North Adventures 1\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Cbr>\u003Csub>\u003Cem>©Frontiers North Adventures\u003C/em>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Chance of Sighting: High \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Male Common Eiders are known for their crisp black, white and yellow breeding plumage, as pictured in the photo above. The Common Eider is the largest duck in Canada. Common Eiders prefer to build their nests on ponds and bodies of water around the tundra in the CWMA. These birds make daily trips to the Hudson Bay to feed on mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Want more wildlife? Here's a rundown of some of the other wildlife that can be seen during a Churchill summer: \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"tabber-content\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-pane active\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"span6 left-tab-col\">\n\u003Cp>Mammals\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Beaver\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Black Bear\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ermine\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Harbour Seal\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Least Weasel\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lemming\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lynx\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Muskrat\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Wolverine\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Birds\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>American Bittern\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>American pipit\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>American Wigeon\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Black bellied Plover\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Black Capped Chickadee\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Blackpoll Warbler\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Bonapartes Gull\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Boreal Chikadee\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Brant Goose\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Canada Goose\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Canada Jay (Gray Jay)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Common Merganser\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Common Redpoll\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Eider Duck\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Dunlin\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Fox Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Grasshopper Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>(Flat-headed Sparrow)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Golden eagle \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Golden Plover\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Common Raven\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Great Grey Owl\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Greater Scaup\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Gyrfalcon\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Harris Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Herring Gull\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Hoary Redpoll\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Horned Grebe \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Horned Lark\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Hudsonian Godwit\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Spectacled Eider\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Killdeer\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Le Conte's Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Least Sandpiper\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Orange-crowned Warbler\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"span6 right-tab-col\">\n\u003Cp>Birds Continued\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Lesser Yellowlegs\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Long Tailed Duck\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Marbled Godwit\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Merlin\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Nelsons Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Northern Harrier\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Northern Hawk Owl\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Northern Pintail\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Northern Shoveler\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Northern Shrike\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Osprey\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Parasitic Jaeger\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Pectoral Sandpiper\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Pileated woodpecker\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Red-Breasted merganser\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Red-throated Loon\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ring Billed Gull\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ross's Gull\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Rusty Blackbird\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Savanah Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Semipalmated Sandpiper\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Short-Billed Dowitcher\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Short Eared Owl\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Smith's Longspur\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Snow Bunting\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Spruce Grouse\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lark Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Long Eared Owl\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Sora Rail\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Surf Scooter\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Thayers Gull\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Three-toed woodpecker\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>White Crowned Sparrow\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>White-rumped Sandpiper \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Yellow Rails\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Yellow Warbler\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Black Bear\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ermine\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Harbour Seal\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Least Weasel\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lemming\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lynx\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Muskrat\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Wolverine\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Amphibians\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Boreal Chorus Frog\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C/div>",[],[],[],{"posts_id":147},{"category":148,"sort":21,"seo":150,"image":151,"id":165,"date_updated":166,"date_published":167,"date_created":168,"slug":169,"user_updated":170,"user_created":36,"title":171,"summary":172,"status":115,"content":173,"blocks":174,"tags":175,"promos":176},{"slug":149},"group-travel","fac2f340-8ce8-42f0-9a05-ab356a12064c",{"uploaded_on":152,"tus_data":21,"focal_point_y":21,"focal_point_x":21,"metadata":153,"duration":21,"height":154,"width":155,"filesize":156,"modified_on":157,"modified_by":21,"created_on":158,"uploaded_by":36,"folder":159,"id":160,"credit_text_colour":39,"credit":21,"tus_id":21,"tags":21,"location":21,"description":21,"embed":21,"charset":21,"type":161,"title":162,"filename_download":163,"filename_disk":164,"storage":44},"2025-01-28T16:25:10.008Z",{},1600,2400,"2038937","2025-01-28T16:25:10.069Z","2025-01-28T16:25:09.728Z","d970340c-f5f4-4653-95b6-1dab14406b2e","7101d7aa-fd1a-4f62-b497-fe2da8101875","image/jpeg","Alex Cupeiro  3517","Alex Cupeiro--3517.jpg","7101d7aa-fd1a-4f62-b497-fe2da8101875.jpg","b4bed379-7494-4c8e-9c2c-8aed75dace78","2025-02-27T21:58:01","2024-03-12T12:00:00","2025-01-28T16:23:09","unpacking-the-tips-on-packing-sustainably","ac693ea1-be5f-4605-bea9-4a25640f14d9","Unpacking the Tips on Packing Sustainably","You have done your research and sought out an organization that aligns with your social and environmental mindset, you’ve booked your trip, reserved your tickets and now all that is left to do is pack! ","\u003Cp>How can you pack to be sustainable and why does this matter? \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Let’s start with the why. Packing intentionally ensures that you’re keeping the weight of your luggage down, which means less energy to transport it and let's face it - it’s easier for you too! Packing intentionally also helps you to seek out sustainably focused items should you need to buy anything new. Finally looking ahead at what you may need can help you to be self-sufficient and not have to rely on single-use items or products that may not serve you in the future. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Let’s Unpack the How To!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#1 Making a List\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Each of our trips offer a packing list, you can find them by clicking on the After You Have Booked Tab through this link. A packing list helps to ensure that you have everything, but also, that you’re not packing too much or missing something vital.\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/96612219-e862-4eeb-acfb-2a04e58ac6b9.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Pxl 20240305 143842669.portrait\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#2 Roll Up!\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Use the flight attendant clothing roll to conserve space (and prevent wrinkles). The roll helps you to utilize the most space in your bag, it’s also handy for pairing outfits together - group and roll your pajamas together, it will make bed time a breeze!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/d9b15927-da6a-4a55-8298-9cd9df6b3a2e.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Alex Cupeiro Img 2026\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub> ©AlexCupero\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>3 Frontiers North Gear Rental Program\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Did you know that Frontiers North Adventures offers a gear rental program for our winter and autumn adventures? Instead of buying gear you may only use once, consider renting our gear. Even if you have winter gear you can save yourself the hassle of traveling with it by utilizing some or all of the gear we offer. With sturdy Baffin boots, and warm Canada Goose parkas and snow pants you can be confident you will stay warm. Learn more about our \u003Ca href=\"https://frontiersnorth.com/gear-rentals?_gl=1*1j4plxd*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzM4NTI3NzAuQ2p3S0NBaUE2dC02QmhBM0Vpd0FsdFJGR0E2YkhDazdCTEhFOF9qWUliU3NzOFVNS244NlNjdzV3OU1ZVC1HRnNNd2ttUm9lY0FCMHlCb0NoVnNRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MjA3MDAyNjY5OC4xNzM3NDE0ODgyLjE2NDAwMzgxNDYuMTczODA4MTIxNS4xNzM4MDgxMjE0*_ga*NDI2NDk1MjUyLjE3MTk0MTgxMTQ.*_ga_RGRMERF47C*MTczODA4MTIxMy4xNi4xLjE3MzgwODEyMTQuNTkuMC42MzQyNDY5Mzc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear Rental Program\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/8fd7ae43-2cd6-4e86-9604-533b2f542ded.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Pxl 20220227 225551427\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>©Emilie St.Pierre\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#4 To-Go Flasks and Water Bottles\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Many people have the great habit of carrying a water bottle. When you're traveling you can also consider bringing your to-go flask for warm drinks in addition to your water bottle, just make sure both your water bottle and to-go flask are empty when you’re passing through security!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/61e87020-126c-481a-9f8f-982edc68c7c0.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Waterbottle Flask\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#5 A Reusable Container\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>We store our left overs at home in a reusable container, why not skip the restaurant’s to-go container and use your own reusable container? A reusable container can double for storing small items like pens, earrings and other accessories while you’re traveling as well as any liquids in your checked baggage - just in case!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/e5be7cb4-fc60-43fc-9369-338cdbd75f1a.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"055991 Spork Lifestyle Bambu 1000x1000 Copy\" loading=\"lazy\"> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#6 Utensils\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Travel utensils are a great way to avoid the single use cutlery that often comes with takeaway meals. You can consider a small item, like a spork, which doubles as both a spoon and a fork.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#7 Liquid Free Toiletry Products\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Liquid toiletries can be heavy and cumbersome, not to mention the worry that they could spill in your bag! There are some great toiletry products on the market that help to keep your weight down and also allow you to travel liquid free. Consider shampoo and conditioner bars as well as chewable toothpaste tablets. Many communities have refilleries where you can find these sorts of items, in addition to refilling household supplies, such as hand soap and cleaning products.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/76382b81-ef19-44d1-a913-5689df751580.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"Pexels Tabitha Mort 773252\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#8 Versatile clothing and footwear\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Many brands are making clothes that are functional, but also look good! Consider a plain coloured merino wool baselayer, which will help keep you warm, but double as a nice shirt for dinner! Using clothing items that work across multiple outfits is a great tip, but if you’re a bit forgetful, snap a photo of each outfit with your phone before leaving and reference back when you are on your trip.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#9 A Tablet or E-Reader\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Do you fall into the trap of thinking you're going to answer all your unread emails and read 3 different paperbacks while you’re on holiday? You’re not alone! Even though all our trips offer downtime, our trips are pleasantly full. With this in mind, it might be worthwhile ditching the paperbacks and laptop in exchange for a tablet or e-reader.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#10 A Reusable Shopping Bag and Shopping mindfully\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s for snacks, souvenir shopping, or carry-on items for the plane a reusable shopping bag is always handy to have. Mementos and souvenirs are a part of traveling for most people, consider buying flat items such as pictures, tea towels or t-shirts where you can use your well practiced flight attendant clothing roll. When you're shopping, try to purchase locally or regionally made gifts.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Fifty Eight North at 124 Kelsey Boulevard offers a great selection of souvenirs. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/da0e0c57-4f63-4ddc-9c45-57e2442c88e7.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"2020 Asset Jessica Burtnick 355\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>©Jessica Burtnick\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#11 Ditch the Paper\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Put your travel documents, such as airplane tickets and itineraries on your smartphone.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>#12 Borrow, Rent or Buy Second Hand\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Last but not least, you probably have a lot of the travel items you will need in your home already, but if you don’t, consider borrowing, renting or buying second hand before you go out and buy new. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Still looking for your perfect adventure? Take our Adventure Finder Quiz to find the perfect trip for you.\u003C/p>",[],[],[],{"posts_id":178},{"category":179,"sort":21,"seo":181,"image":182,"id":196,"date_updated":197,"date_published":198,"date_created":199,"slug":200,"user_updated":190,"user_created":190,"title":201,"summary":202,"status":115,"content":203,"blocks":204,"tags":205,"promos":207},{"slug":180},"northern-lights","177864c6-55fc-42f8-89eb-5bc6b25fba68",{"uploaded_on":183,"tus_data":21,"focal_point_y":21,"focal_point_x":21,"metadata":184,"duration":21,"height":185,"width":186,"filesize":187,"modified_on":188,"modified_by":21,"created_on":189,"uploaded_by":190,"folder":191,"id":192,"credit_text_colour":39,"credit":21,"tus_id":21,"tags":21,"location":21,"description":21,"embed":21,"charset":21,"type":161,"title":193,"filename_download":194,"filename_disk":195,"storage":44},"2025-01-20T20:02:51.120Z",{},3711,5567,"7597392","2025-01-20T20:02:51.127Z","2025-01-20T20:02:50.479Z","7813ced8-6b6d-479e-b8be-dde104a12285","fb345dd9-b3e4-4ad8-9073-2155c1635d66","3c3c49b3-1ecd-4876-83be-6d0234c927cb","Alex Cupeiro  0781 (3)","Alex Cupeiro--0781 (3).jpg","3c3c49b3-1ecd-4876-83be-6d0234c927cb.jpg","98fc1f63-fe13-4577-8ad6-729ba6b2822a","2025-04-23T20:58:38","2024-06-03T12:00:00","2025-01-20T19:51:16","summer-northernlights","How to View the Northern Lights in Summer","Can I see the northern lights during the summer in Churchill?\nThis is a pretty frequent question asked to us and the answer is — possibly!","\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a1de4b18-808f-4675-900e-fd987134bba3\">\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Can I see the northern lights during the summer in Churchill?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This is a pretty frequent question asked to us and the answer is — possibly!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Take a read through the blog below to learn about what the northern lights in summer can be like and all about northern lights viewing in Churchill.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C/div>\n\u003Cp>It is possible to see the northern lights in Churchill any time of the year. On your summer adventure, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, but cloud coverage can be a challenge. Below, we'll take a deep dive into what causes the northern lights, the best times for viewing, and what you might expect during the summer months.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/1033708a-a269-4fe6-b047-8423742e4c6b.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"5 Da 1878 Enhanced Nr\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>What Causes the Northern Lights\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Several factors must come together to allow the northern lights to be visible:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Solar Winds\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Clear Skies\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Gas Particles in the Atmosphere\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, the northern lights are caused by solar winds entering the Earth's atmosphere. Solar winds comes from the corona layer of the sun and contain plasma— super charged particles. In periods when the sun is more active higher levels of solar winds can make their way to Earth. When these particles reach Earth, they collide with certain gas particles, creating the spectacular display known as the aurora borealis. This phenomenon occurs high above the cloud level, so if the skies are not clear, the northern lights may be happening, but they won't be visible to us on the ground. Clear skies are the key element for northern lights viewing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Auroral Oval\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The town of Churchill, Manitoba, lies directly beneath the auroral oval. This oval-shaped zone surrounds Earth's magnetic field, where particles from solar winds are drawn in and interact with the atmosphere. This interaction creates the northern lights. The best northern lights viewing occurs beneath the auroral oval, and Churchill is located right in the middle of this zone, offering the best odds for the most intense northern lights displays. As shown on the map, Churchill is ideally situated for spectacular aurora borealis viewing!\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/e0f035ca-b5c2-4ae1-ba31-da3e490a89c6.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"iPad 2 06\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Summer Northern Lights Viewing \u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>For viewing the northern lights in the summer, a few elements may reduce the chances of a spectacular display:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>1) Cloud Coverage\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>In the summer months, there is a higher likelihood of cloud coverage. This is because the water sources in the Churchill region are not frozen over, leading to more condensation in the air. Clear skies are essential for viewing the northern lights, and summer often has more cloud coverage compared to other seasons. However, summer isn't always cloudy, and there are clear nights where you might catch a spectacular display of dancing auroras.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>That said, the odds are not as favourable as in the months of February and March, when Churchill experiences many nights of clear skies due to the frozen water sources. If seeing the northern lights is your top priority, we recommend a winter northern lights adventure.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>2) Light Skies\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>During the summer months, Churchill experiences long hours of daylight, with sunsets around 10:00 pm and sunrises close to 4:00 am. The skies tend to remain somewhat light even during the night, which can make any northern lights displays that do occur a little less vibrant. Notice in the photo below how the sky still looks very light out even though this image is taken late at night. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Conclusion\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>While it is possible to see the northern lights in the summer, cloud coverage and light skies reduce the odds of a spectacular display. For the best northern lights viewing experience, consider visiting Churchill during the winter months when conditions are more favourable. However it is always possible to get lucky as the photos in this blog show! \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/3c3c49b3-1ecd-4876-83be-6d0234c927cb.jpg?key=1200w\" alt=\"Alex Cupeiro  0781 (3)\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>\u003Cspan style=\"vertical-align: sub;\">Northern lights image taken along the coast of the Hudson Bay in August. © Alex Cupeiro\u003C/span>\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>How to See Them \u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you are traveling to Churchill this summer, here are some useful tips to help you catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis and stay safe while doing so:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>1) Ask Your Guide\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Your guide is there to help you have the best adventure possible and may have tips and suggestions based on their experience viewing the aurora in Churchill. Don't hesitate to ask them for advice.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>2) Stay Safe\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Churchill is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World for a reason. Even in the summer months, polar bears can be around the town. If you plan to seek out the northern lights, it's best to do so in a group and not stray far. It is not recommended to walk around Churchill at night. We strongly recommend asking your guide about viewing options and polar bear safety. Your guide may also be able to offer a call-list suggestion or group viewing opportunities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>3) Check the Live Camera\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Explore.Org has a camera on the roof of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. This camera is a great way to keep an eye on the sky without leaving the comfort of your hotel room. \u003Ca href=\"https://explore.org/livecams/zen-den/northern-lights-cam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View camera here.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>4) Use Your Camera to Check \u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Cameras can see the northern lights better than the human eye due to their higher sensitivity to low light, the ability to use long exposure times, and post-processing capabilities. While the human eye processes light in real-time and struggles with low-light conditions, cameras can accumulate light over several seconds or minutes, enhancing brightness and colour. Additionally, high dynamic range (HDR) techniques in cameras capture more detail and vibrancy, resulting in more vivid images of the auroras. You can use your camera to detect the northern lights before they might become super visible to the human eye. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>5) Learn How to Take Photos\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Check out our two blogs below to learn how you can capture stunning images of the aurora borealis:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Smart Phone Northern Lights Photography Tips\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>DSLR Camera Northern Lights Photography Tips \u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>By following these tips, you can enhance your chances of experiencing the magical northern lights while ensuring your safety.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://frontiersnorthadv.directus.app/assets/27414f74-4367-40ca-9cea-376ccdd62d77.webp?key=1200w\" alt=\"2455916 Cj Mccarty Northern Lights Dancing in the Clouds (1)\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003Csub>Northern lights image taken along the coast of the Hudson Bay in August. ©CJ McCarthy\u003C/sub>\u003C/p>",[],[206],22,[],1791997299763]