Why go
- Town in Manitoba, Canada.
- Known for polar bears.
- Served by Churchill Airport (YYQ).
History
Churchill is a subarctic port town in northern Manitoba, Canada, on the west shore of Hudson Bay, roughly 140 km (87 mi) from the Manitoba–Nunavut border. It was named after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and governor of the Hudson's Bay Company from 1685 to 1691. It is well known for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the autumn, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" and to the benefit of its burgeoning tourism industry.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight MO (AT4, FRJ) · 4 routes: Eskimo Point, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg
- Canadian North 5T (ATR, AT4, FRJ) · 4 routes: Eskimo Point*, Rankin Inlet*, Thompson*, Winnipeg*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Churchill Airport (YYQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYQ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Eskimo Point, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Churchill, Manitoba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.