The Artic Ocean sweeps down through the centre of Canada bringing artic weather, and artic creatures, especially the polar bear far further south than one might expect. Let's visit Churchill at the Northern end of Manitoba, and accessible by train but not by car, it's Canada's accessible artic

Deborah and John dip their feet into the cold waters of the Artic Ocean in Hudson Bay.This picture is taken in the town site of Churchill.

To travel onto the tundra, these special vechiles rebuilt from airport fire tenders are used.

The grain terminal where prairie grain is transferred to ships is the other big industry in Churchill.

Beluga whales, the white spot on this picture, come south to the mouth of the Churchill river in the summer.

Far from factories and inaccessible by motor vechiles, the skies are clear and sunsets spectacular.

This close up view of a Beluga was taken with an ordinary disposible camera. Beluga whales do not spout and are only 20'-30' long, ghostly white to swim beneath the ice.

Watching Whimbrels flying at the point where the estuary of the Churchill meets the sea, Bonnie our tour guide.

The Prince of Wales Fort which fell to the French in a siege is Western Canada's only stone castle.

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British buses in Western Canada.