Wrapping Up Our Time in Churchill: Kayaking, Tundra Crawler, and the Prince of Wales Fort
- Starry Skies and an Erupting Volcano
- How We Travelled from Kona to Vancouver Island: Flights, Ferries, and Travel Tips
- Driving to North Vancouver Island for a Day Trip to See Puffins at Triangle Island
- Wildlife Photography Tour in Port McNeill: Otters, Orcas, and Eagles with Anthony Bucci
- Taking the BC Ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
- Visiting the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary
- Returning to Port Hardy by Ferry and a Whale Watching Stop
- The Eagle Show in Campbell River
- Wildlife Watching in Tofino: Whales, Bears, Otters and Puffins
- Snorkelling with Harbour Seals in Vancouver
- Travelling to Churchill to see Polar Bears
- Fireweed Island: Polar Bears and Belugas in Churchill
- Aqua Gliding with Beluga Whales in Churchill
- Wrapping Up Our Time in Churchill: Kayaking, Tundra Crawler, and the Prince of Wales Fort
- Our Newfoundland Side Quest to Photograph Atlantic Puffins
- Puffins of Elliston: The Best Land-Based Puffin Viewing in Newfoundland
- Puffins of Bonavista: Close Encounters at Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
- Exploring the Canadian Rockies: Canmore, Lake Louise, and Jasper
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.
