Wrapping Up Our Time in Churchill
More Summer Adventures in Churchill
Before leaving Churchill, we packed in a few more experiences. We spent one morning kayaking with the beluga. After suiting up in farmer-john style wetsuits and life jackets, we boarded two-person kayaks.
Tip: paddle backwards for a better view, as the whales seem to follow.
The weather was perfect, but the beluga were far less interested than the day before. My guess is that they like the bubbles from the boat.
We also toured the old fort, led by a ranger who was a fantastic storyteller. And on the way back? We spotted a polar bear on the rocks.
On our final morning we set out in a tundra crawler. Having done it in winter, I was unsure what to expect in summer, but was awestruck to find a mother and cub perched on rocks above the bay.
Churchill in Summer
Churchill in summer completely blew me away. From bears in fireweed to belugas at arm’s length, there were moments when I was genuinely speechless.
Originally the plan had been to fly home to Australia after Churchill. Instead, we were off on a side quest to Newfoundland in search of Atlantic puffins.
We’re Andy and Jennifer—two former corporate executives who chose long ago to prioritise experiences over stuff while pursuing our passions for travel and photography. From the Arctic to Antarctica, and most places in between, we’ve captured the world through our lenses and love sharing those stories. Our careers gave us the means, but our purpose is inspiring others to explore and helping people create images they’re proud of.
