The Atlas Obscura Guide To Churchill

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Churchill, Manitoba

Updated September 15, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Churchill

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Churchill River Beluga Whales

You don't have to visit the deep blue sea to see these majestic creatures swimming wild and free.

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Miss Piggy Plane Wreck

A crash site in the heart of polar bear territory has become a beloved local landmark.

Aerial View of the Ithaka

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Shipwreck of the MV Ithaka

The rusting hulk of a 250-foot-long merchant vessel remains where she grounded on the shore of Hudson Bay.

Bird’s eye view of the star-shaped fort.

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Prince of Wales Fort

This former outpost was designed to protect the lucrative fur trade of the 18th century.

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