Churchill Manitoba Tourist Information

Churchill is located on the southwestern shore of Hudson Bay at the mouth of the historic Churchill River. The town of just over 1000 people, is approximately 970 kilometres north of Winnipeg by air and 1700 kilometres by rail. Churchill is the northern most terminus of the Hudson Bay Rail line, and is one of the northern-most communities in Manitoba. Churchill is used as a hub for many Northern Manitoba and Nunavut communities.

The mouth of the Churchill River is rich in Canadian heritage. Thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived, Aboriginal people such as the Predorset, the Dorset, the Thule, the Cree, the Dene and the Inuit, inhabited the area. Native people made good use of the seasonal cycles of game, fish and berries in their search for food. European explorers arrived in the area searching for the Northwest Passage. Instead, they found a wealth of animal furs. The Hudson's Bay Company and the Northwest Company, opened up the fur trade and changed the face of Northern Manitoba forever.

Many of the first settlers to central Canada arrived by way of York Factory and Churchill. The cold and open landscape surrounding Churchill is covered with snow for a good portion of the year. During the short summer season, however, the area is alive with small game and insects and the blossoms of dozens of species of small flowers that thrive on the arctic meadow. The area is a nature lover's paradise, and an outdoorsmen's dream.

The focal point of the community is the Town Centre Complex. This multi-use facility houses many different recreation, venues and services. The complex is home to the Churchill Regional Health Authority (including the hospital), as well as, local government offices. A school (grades 1-12) and public library are also located in the complex.

Recreational facilities in the complex include a hockey arena, curling rink, gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alley and a 300-seat theatre. There is also a child's playground and a cafeteria. Other attractions in Churchill are Parks Canada's National Historic Sites and Visitors Centre, and the world famous Eskimo Museum.

The biggest attraction to the Churchill area, however, is the unique beauty of the pristine natural surroundings, and the exciting opportunities that they present.

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