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Prince of Wales Fort<\/h6>\n
A massive stone fortress at the mouth of the Churchill River was built on permafrost; with construction beginning in 1731 and ending 40 years later. A dark silhouette on the treeless tundra, the Fort is an imposing structure, with 40 cannons mounted on walls 40 feet (12 metres) thick.<\/p>\n
The company intended to be an impregnable English stronghold during the English-French struggle for North America; ironically however, the only attack, in 1782, saw the great white explorer and fur trader Samuel Hearne, and his handful of men quickly surrender to the French.<\/p>\n
Fort Prince of Wales is accessible by boat during the brief Arctic summer. The trip across the Churchill River is enhanced by the Beluga Whales that often follow the boats and can be viewed at close range. The unique coastal sub-arctic wilderness is a haven for naturalists and is home to the world\\’s largest concentration of polar bears, as well as to seals, caribou, wolves and many nesting and migratory birds. The rich resources of the area have attracted attention since the 18th century, when Canada\\’s pioneer naturalists recorded observations of birds, plants and animals.<\/p>\n
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Aurora Borealis<\/h6>\n
The intensity of the auroral activity is at its highest in this region. August through to April are the best times to see this spectacular phenomenon. Local legend is if you whistle at the aurora it makes them dance and come down to the ground. For a clear and comfortable viewing go to the indoor facility Tundra Domes.<\/p>\n
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Birding<\/h6>\n
Close to 200 species of birds congregate in Churchill during the summer and fall. A native of Siberia the rare and beautiful Ross\\’ Gull is perhaps dearest to the birder\\’s heart. The Arctic Tern is one of the most fascinating summer visitors. The Tern has an incredible migration pattern from pole to pole twice a year that gives them more hours of sunlight than any other creature on earth.<\/p>\n
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Beluga Whales<\/h6>\n
Each summer shortly after the ice breaks up some 3,000 Beluga Whales move into the Churchill River area. Most of July and August these highly intelligent mammals spend their time in warmer waters of the river mouths flowing into Hudson Bay. Their strange vocalizations have won them the nickname “sea-canaries. Tours operate special hydrophone-equipped boats offering unforgettable whale watching. The more adventurous can try snorkeling alongside the beluga whales.<\/p>\n
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Polar Bears<\/h6>\n
In the fall the biggest attraction is the Polar Bears. It is quite common for everything in town to be all booked up during this busy season. As the ice freezes first at points such as Cape Churchill, the bears congregate, waiting to move onto the ice for winter.<\/p>\n
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Called the “Lords of the Arctic” these magnificent animals weigh an average of 660 lbs for females and 1320 lbs for males. These skilled hunters can pick up a scent 20 miles away and detect the seals under their feet on the snow and ice. Special vehicles designed to travel on the tundra are the safest and warmest ways to watch the polar bears saunter, pigeon-toed, as they forage for a meal. In some instances the polar bears will come within a few yards of the tundra vehicles to investigate – standing on their hind legs looking into the window. It is essential to book these vehicles well in advance.<\/p>\n
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