Things to do in Churchill this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Churchill this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Churchill
Cape Merry
OutdoorsHarbour
National historic site overlooking beluga waters.
Prince of Wales Fort
CultureAcross the river
18th-century stone fort, boat across to visit.
Itsanitaq Museum
CultureTown
One of Canada's finest Inuit art collections.
Beluga Whale Tour
OutdoorsChurchill River
Kayak or zodiac with 60,000 belugas mid-summer.
Tundra Buggy Polar Bear Tour
OutdoorsWapusk
Safari-style vehicle on the tundra to see bears.
Aurora Domes
OutdoorsOutside town
Heated plexiglass domes for northern-lights viewing.
Where to eat
Tundra Inn Pub
$$Pub / Comfort · Kelsey Blvd
Locals' hangout — caribou burger, arctic char.
Lazy Bear Café
$$$Northern Canadian · Kelsey Blvd
Log-cabin lodge with bannock and bison chili.
Dancing Bear Pub
$$Pub · Town
Live music nights when the tour crews are in.
Live & on stage
Hudson Bay Quest sled-dog race
Town start/finish · Mar 14–16 · Sport / Festival
Churchill Polar Bear Week
Town-wide · Late Oct · Wildlife Festival
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Cape Merry, Prince of Wales Fort, Itsanitaq Museum. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.