Have a Relaxing Churchill Weekend
Here’s hoping everyone has a relaxing weekend…Churchill style!
Polar bears in the snow in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Katie de Meulles photo.
Northern Lights Season Highlight Photos
Here are a few photo gems by Alex De Vries – Magnifico’s from this past northern lights season. Alex kept us busy here at churchill.fru.qa with ample shots from the long aurora season in Churchill. Every Natural Habitat Adventures group was fortunate to view the most incredible northern lights displays in recent history. By any comparison this was completely successful winter season! Until next season enjoy these parting shots!
Fantastic northern lights from a boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
A view of northern lights from Miss Piggy along the Churchill coast. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Wild shot of the Aurora Domes in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Inukshuk at the town center. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Haunting Ithaca Shipwreck Under Northern lights
Churchill photographer Katie de Meulles was able to capture these haunting yet beautiful images of the iconic Ithaca shipwreck. The ship lays grounded on the rocky sea – bed 12 miles east of town in Bird Cove. When the ship grounded it was being operated by the Clarke Steamship Company to deliver nickel from Rankin Inlet. She was sailing on return north filled with supplies for the settlement when the ships rudder fractured in 80 mph winds. When the anchors failed she ran aground on September 14th, 1960 and never moved again. All 37 crew and passengers aboard were rescued. Because the Hudson Bay is shallow along coastal areas the waves are less likely to break old wrecks apart during storms.
These intriguing shots are unique with the northern lights glimmering above the rusting hulk.The beauty blends with the symbol of tragedy to stir mixed emotions in the viewer!
MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Northern lights above the MV Ithaca. Katie de Meulles photo.
Erie view of the MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Darkened mass of the MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca with glowing aurora borealis in the sky above. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca with a strand of northern lights behind. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca under the aurora borealis in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Churchill Photos of the Week – Wildflowers
Summer wildflower season in Churchill is still over the horizon, one filled with snow and cold, but a preview of some of the beautiful plants that adorn the rocky tundra and explode throughout the spring and summer is a good way to warm your soul. Exploring Churchill’s Arctic summer brings new discoveries as you walk the tundra and explore all the hidden places of the undulating landscape. Enjoy!
Round – leaved orchid in Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Fireweed in the grass. Rhonda Reed photo.
Fireweed on the Precambrian sheild. Steve Selden photo.
Polar bear in the fireweed in Churchill. Dennis Fast photo.
Fall colors starting to shine through. Ed Bouvier photo.
Arctic tern in a nesting area. Rhonda Reid photo.
Churchill Sunday Photo
A great shot of race organizer and musher Dave Daley from Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. This year’s race was another tremendous showing by all mushers and volunteers. Looking forward to next year with the finish in Churchill!
Dave Daley leaving the satrt in Churchill. Nace Hageman photo.
