Churchill is accessible by plane and rail.
Located in the Canadian province of Manitoba on the western shore of Hudson Bay, the town is 1,000 km north of Winnipeg and 110 km south of the Manitoba-Nunavut border. Without roads, Churchill is accessible by plane or an approximately forty-hour train ride from Winnipeg. It has a permanent population of about 1,000 augmented by tourists who come in the summer to see Beluga Whales and autumn, Polar Bears. The opportunity to witness The Northern Lights-Aurora Borealis represents another draw.
Travelling and Writing
Travelling influences my writing and Churchill would serve a unique setting for a future project.
I could pen a novel about a woman who worked here when it operated as an Arctic port.
A Polar Bear’s paws are webbed for swimming and thick for warmth.
The challenges of adapting to life in an isolated community for an urban-dweller seeking a refuge after having suffered a traumatic event might prove an intriguing tale.
The aboriginal history and hunting, fishing and trapping activities in the past and present would add insight to a multi-generational family story.
Chronicling the experiences of staff from all over the world employed at the seasonal lodges housing tourists that come to explore Churchill would provide a unique framework and perspective for a book.
These photos are from my time in Churchill, Manitoba. I welcome your comments.
Visitors will experience the boreal forest, permafrost and tundra.
Black Spruce is the dominant tree. There are circa 500 species of arctic wildflowers.
Children are taught how to keep safe when Polar Bears wander throughout town.
