Prince of Wales Fort
Prince of Wales Fort
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AnimalTraveler123
Tampa, FL9 contributions
Aug 2023
It was a cold day to tour the fort but so glad we did. Turns out this is one of the places where they release captive polar bears in the summertime so seeing bears outside the fort is not at all unusual. We had a great tour guide whose sense of humor was such a delight. Loved learning the history of the area in such an interesting and humorous way.
Written August 27, 2023
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gypsies5
Montreal, Canada43 contributions
Aug 2012 • Business
Who would of imagined the french and english being at war over the fur trade in Churchill, Manitoba in the 1700's. anyway the tour was far too short as it was combined with a beluga whale tour. The fort itself has undergone a recent renovation and I thourougly enjoyed visited this historic Canadian site.
Written September 19, 2012
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Paula M
Rochester, NY58 contributions
Jul 2012 • Solo
If you like history, don't miss this experiece; knowledgeable tour guide through Sea North Tours; not accessible to handicapped
Written July 5, 2012
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KrisL0u
Boulder, CO13 contributions
Jul 2022
This fort took 38 years to build, stood for 11 years, the French came and they surrendered it without a shot and it was immediately abandoned. It has no significance. The tour is bad because they whitewash history...which is just a horrible thing to do in light of the suffering caused by the British in Canada.
Written July 26, 2022
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TravelNancy
Toronto, Ontario3 contributions
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed the boat tour we went on with Sea North Tours. We saw hundreds of beluga whales, a few seals, and a polar bear from the distance! The icing on top was the informative tour of the prince of whales fort. So much history and beauty. We highly recommend the trip!
Written July 10, 2009
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PSmithNepean_Ontario
Ottawa, Canada11 contributions
Prince of Wales Fort is accessible by boat. The Fort is undergoing restoration work. What is left of the Fort are the exterior and interior walls. There are a few plaques which provide a brief history odf the Fort. What you will learn about the Fort will depend upon your guide.
The views of Eskimo Point and Churchill are quite beautiful. The ground in August is covered with wildflowers and berries.
The lack of information will disappoint military history buffs. There are better examples of Forts one can visit. The Fort is worth a visit but if you rushed for time don't worry if you have to skip your visit to the Fort.
The views of Eskimo Point and Churchill are quite beautiful. The ground in August is covered with wildflowers and berries.
The lack of information will disappoint military history buffs. There are better examples of Forts one can visit. The Fort is worth a visit but if you rushed for time don't worry if you have to skip your visit to the Fort.
Written August 16, 2007
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helloactive
Edmonton, Canada147 contributions
Jul 2019
A British trading post that was in a resolute part of the world at the time. Trading existed with the locals and according to the interpreter it was amicable. There is restoration at the moment and will be impressive when it is complete. One needs to take a boat from Churchill to access this Fort
Written July 24, 2019
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frazad
Calgary, Alberta72 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
Cape Merry is across from the Prince of Wales Dirty, on the Churchill side of the river.
The wind comes whistling off the Hudson Bay, so wrap up if you go there during the winter months!
The Parks Canada staff are on site every so often, but there's washrooms and there's some interesting info on site. Watch your footing if you decide to venture down to the shoreline!
There's two Parks Canada red muskoka chairs to sit on too!
The wind comes whistling off the Hudson Bay, so wrap up if you go there during the winter months!
The Parks Canada staff are on site every so often, but there's washrooms and there's some interesting info on site. Watch your footing if you decide to venture down to the shoreline!
There's two Parks Canada red muskoka chairs to sit on too!
Written October 10, 2015
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Allan L
Sydney, Australia246 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
I didn't know about the fort before arriving in Churchill. It was included in my whale watching tour and should not be missed. You have to cross the Churchill River by boat to get there. The fort's history is very interesting - and also quite humorous. If visiting in summer, take in the wonderful tundra on the pathway from the dock to the entrance. There is another small section of the fort on the town side of the river. It also has an amusing side to its story.
Written September 3, 2015
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James W
Kansas City, KS433 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
The guide was very good and enthused about the history of the area which made the tour better than many tours like this I have gone on. We got to the fort by Sea North Tours Fort/Whale Tour. Also, check with your motel host/hostess and they may know whether or not the Canadian Parks service is having archaelogical digs that you can sign up for. They just started these afte we got there and couldn't work it in. One bonus was that there was a Polar Bear and Cub about 1/2 mile from the fort. Another thing as far as seeing the whales, go snorkeling or kayeking. If you physically can't snorkel or kayak, this tour is good, but, if you can, the snorkeling and kayaking are well worth the time and money.
Written August 13, 2014
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Hello, I've read that some people have done a tour to the fort in the evening, seeing the sunset from there. Which company does that tour? Thank you
Written July 16, 2017
I'm looking to eat at RAW in Prince of Wales Fort near Churchill, Canada. Has anyone eaten there, what is the nearest airport, and hotel. What is the food like, what month did you go. Thanks for the information.
Written October 31, 2016
Hello, I visited in July. Two good places to eat in Churchill are the Tundra Inn Restaurant and Pub, across from the Tundra Inn. Another good place is Gypsy's Bakery. Everything is close together in Churchill, not too far to walk. There is also a grocery store which sells everything possible. Enjoy!
Written November 1, 2016
What is the cost for the boat ride? and hat else is there to see? I am looking to go somewhere just for the day? Would this be a good place to spend a day?
Written July 30, 2016
We took two different tours, one the fort and estuary and the other the sloth trail. This is the one you go over in zodiac and walk the area and come out the outside of the Fort. I went first week of July, we saw a lot of birds tundra, lots of flowers. We saw caribou tracks but no caribou, but it's nature, hit and miss. We also took the tundra buggy tour and it is a day long and it was good. Also the trails half day tour I'd excellent, it gives you the lay of the land, saw a lot on this. This was our first tour when we arrived in Churchill and I highly recommend this tour. It was by frontiers north. You tour the town and then go out of town and tour the area. All the tours are about the same price, but all were well worth it. Check sea north, tundra buggy and frontiers websites. Hope this helps
Written July 30, 2016
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