Summer weekend · Churchill

Summer weekend in Churchill

How locals do summer in Churchill — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.

Frequently added to plansCurated by locals

Top spots in Churchill

  • Aurora Domes

    Outdoors

    Outside town

    Heated plexiglass domes for northern-lights viewing.

  • Beluga Whale Tour

    Outdoors

    Churchill River

    Kayak or zodiac with 60,000 belugas mid-summer.

  • Cape Merry

    Outdoors

    Harbour

    National historic site overlooking beluga waters.

  • Tundra Buggy Polar Bear Tour

    Outdoors

    Wapusk

    Safari-style vehicle on the tundra to see bears.

Where to eat

  • Dancing Bear Pub

    $$

    Pub · Town

    Live music nights when the tour crews are in.

  • Lazy Bear Café

    $$$

    Northern Canadian · Kelsey Blvd

    Log-cabin lodge with bannock and bison chili.

  • Tundra Inn Pub

    $$

    Pub / Comfort · Kelsey Blvd

    Locals' hangout — caribou burger, arctic char.

Live & on stage

  • Churchill Polar Bear Week

    Town-wide · Late Oct · Wildlife Festival

  • Hudson Bay Quest sled-dog race

    Town start/finish · Mar 14–16 · Sport / Festival

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Cape Merry, Beluga Whale Tour, Tundra Buggy Polar Bear Tour. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Churchill and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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