Churchill Seeks Replacement For Polar Bear Tourism
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The residents of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada — the Polar Bear Capital of the World — are thrilled to hear that the Russian government has proposed keeping the “Arctic bridge” between North America and Eurasia open. If this happens, Churchill’s port could operate year round — a replacement for the tourism that is currently Churchill’s main industry.
People flock to Churchill to watch polar bears who congregate waiting for the Hudson Bay to ice over. Churchill is also where many female polar bears (sows) dig their maternity dens and emerge in early Spring with cubs.
The following article is worth the read. It starts with a polar bear sighting which is fun to read and continues with details of what’s happening in the Churchill area and about the industries — including diamond mining and oil production — and the changes needed for the people of the area to survive and replace the tourism industry. To read it, click
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Bear hugs, Frankie
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