Churchill

Churchill feels utterly isolated from the rest of the world due to its untamed, subarctic landscape. One of the best sites in the world to watch polar bears in the wild is this captivating hamlet. The bears congregate along the Hudson Bay shore from mid-October to mid-November as they get ready to leave and go seal hunting for the winter. Visitors can view the famous aurora borealis in the evening (Northern Lights). More than 200 different bird species can be found in the tundra and boreal woodlands that surround the town, where thousands of beluga whales can be seen near the Churchill River in the summer.

The town is primarily recognized as a center for wildlife trips despite being the polar bear capital of the globe. Tour participants frequently get the thrill of witnessing snow-white polar bears and beluga whales up close on the same day, depending on the season. Churchill is definitely one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Canada.

Location: Hudson Bay, north of Manitoba, Canada

Best time to visit: May to June

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