Would it surprise you to learn that Manitoba is among the best places on Earth to experience one of the world's great natural wonders? Standing alongside The Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and Mount Everest is the humble Aurora Borealis . Well, maybe not so humble, when you consider the jaw-dropping show this wonder puts on nearly 300 days out of the year in Churchill, Manitoba. If you have witnessing this phenomenon on your list, here are 5 things you need to know about the northern lights in Churchill, Manitoba.

Au Manitoba, durant les mois d’octobre et novembre, tous les regards se tournent vers le nord en direction de Churchill. Cette ville frontalière endormie (900 habitants) située sur les rives de baie d’Hudson voit sa population s’accroître pour se transformer en point névralgique pour les voyageurs à

During October and November in Manitoba, all eyes turn north to Churchill. The sleepy frontier town (pop. 900) along the shores of Hudson Bay swells in population, transforming into a hot spot for wildlife-seeking travellers geared up to witness the annual migration of polar bears onto the sea ice.

Photo de @discover_churchill Nous devons bien l’admettre : nous avons un gros faible pour ces souriants mammifères marins qui fréquentent la baie d’Hudson. Chaque été, 57 000 de ces étonnantes baleines arrivent dans la baie d’Hudson pour se nourrir et mettre bas et plus de 3 000 d’entre elles

Wildlife enthusiasts know that Manitoba is one of the most magical places in the world to visit in the autumn months. And it's not for the wicked fall foliage. 1000 kilometres north of capital city Winnipeg lies the northern port town of Churchill, made famous by its annual congregation of polar

Header photo by: Katie Goldie A trip to the northern town of Churchill, Manitoba is not the easiest trip in the world. It can be expensive. There are limited transportation options...and even more limited seasons. But guess what? A visit to this very special region is absolutely worth your trouble.

Header Photo by Jad Davenport With polar bear viewing opportunities in both fall and summer, it's no surprise that Churchill (known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World) has become a major tourism destination, where wildlife enthusiasts and photographers can view polar bears from huge tundra

Saviez-vous que les ours polaires sont en réalité noirs? Ou qu’ils peuvent manger près de 50 kilos de graisse en un seul repas? L’ours polaire n’est pas seulement la vedette des commerciaux de Coca-Cola, c’est aussi un animal fascinant; pas étonnant que, dans certaines parties du monde, il soit

What does it feel like to see the northern lights dance above you in the remote subarctic? Many have described the experience as a humbling one; an awe-inspiring event that leaves one feeling so, so small in the grand scheme of our magnificent universe. And yet, in that moment of humility, there may also be an overwhelming sense of significance. Therein lies the magic of the aurora borealis. 

Si votre conception des vacances diverge des habituelles journées à la plage, il est temps pour vous de découvrir un véritable joyau du Manitoba. Le Churchill Northern Studies Centre est un centre de recherche opérationnel situé à 30 minutes de la municipalité de Churchill. En plus d’accueillir des