Feb 12 2013
Chill Time: Manitoba Festivals Celebrate Winter
Bah humbug winter! When temperatures dip and snow flies Manitobans fete winter with a full roster of fresh-air festivals, parties and friendly races.
Tag Archives: Hudson Bay
Jan 06 2013
Modern fur trade rooted in history
Loaded with fur pelts caught on traplines across Northern Manitoba, modern-day trappers descend on Thompson every year to sell their wares to the highest bidder. The Thompson Fur Table connects aboriginal trappers, visitors and buyers to the history of Canada’s fur trade.
Dec 13 2012
Ultimate Polar Bear Fighting: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble
Churchill’s polar bears are a bunch of bruisers. While females tend to cubs, young males kill time wrestling, pawing and playfully pummeling each other in a ‘sparring’ ritual. Researchers don’t yet know the reasons behind the feats of strength and brawn but one thing’s for sure—polar bear sparring is a spectacle everyone should see.
Jul 31 2012
Churchill’s History Ranks with Explorers, Sailors and Walkers
Churchill is famous for being the polar bear capital of the world. And that’s just for starters. Here are some lesser known facts (and great story ideas) about this magical northern Manitoba outpost.
