Cape Merry

Top choice in Churchill


A lone cannon behind a crumbling wall is all that's left of the battery built at Cape Merry, 2km northwest of town. It's an incredibly beautiful location in its own right and, during summer, belugas can be seen from the shore. It's included in cultural tours of Churchill.


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3. Itsanitaq Museum

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4. Miss Piggy

4.53 MILES

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5. Fort Churchill

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6. Polar Bear Jail

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Located in a former aircraft hangar near the airport, this secure facility serves as holding center for problem polar bears who repeatedly turn up in…

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