LIFE IN NORTHERN CANADA - A look at Churchill, MB

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[larrysteve]

The prices are cheap in Churchill because of the railway. But if you went to say Iqaluit or any where with no road or rail the prices just surge

[jfmezei]

"Northern" Stores are actually the orginal Hudson's Bay stores. (and were until about 1990 when Hudson Bay corp ditched its origins (fur trading and northern stores) to focus on urban department stores). Prices in Churchill and other towns that have permanent ground transport is much less than where perishable goods have to be flown in, and non perisheable are shipped bulk in summer to last a year (Nunavut communities). The Hudsons Bay stores were where locals came in to trade furs for goods in the original days, hence they were in every northern community.

[katch]

I lived in Ft. Churchill when I was a child. My dad was stationed there. What little memories I have are very special to me.

[LowLightMike]

I've been interested in Churchill, the town, the train journey, and the remoteness of it all. For these reasons, I appreciate this video. I also appreciate your excellent work, your relaxed and friendly style, and your humble way. Thanks for bringing joy and education to my life :)

[SkyRocket]

Aaah it makes sense that you find the prices at the Northern not that expensive if you're comparing to Vancouver.

[rundlerambler]

Mike, I just love your channel. First off it's your personality and enthusiasm, you seem like the perfect upbeat guy to hang with and travel with. Don't ever loose that zest for life. I also love the fact that when you visit places you provide not just great video but stats, facts, history, background on the area or topic. Shows you've done your homework. Never been to Churchill but you sure made the adventure tempting. Keep up the great vlogs, not sure where you're going next, but hey, I'll be watching. Mike.

[robertlehman]

Glad you indicated in the end that your trip was in October. Even more impact knowing it was that cold back then

[thisisagoldengranny]

Thank you for the three-part Story. My best friend got married in Churchill. It was a delightful reminder of the adventure lover she was. Her intended husband was working up there in the military. Your story brought back happy thoughts for them both.

[stormskies]

Canada is seriously stunning. I’m desperate to travel there.

[AndyWoodger]

No matter where you go, no matter how remote, you can always find a coffee shop!!

[billgoeckel]

Great 3 part series Mike. Thanks for showing parts of remote Canada and and some amazing shots of the Polar bears . A trip everyone should make once in their life time!

[treytracytravel]

I felt like I needed a coat when watching this video. That’s wild how the bay freezes up. Churchill does look like a neat town but couldn’t imagine being that isolated away. Thanks for sharing!

[phebzb]

Thank you for featuring remote places of Canada.You have a well modulated voice, a good quality of a narrator, which makes your videos even more interesting to listen & watch. 👍👏

[AfrinKankudti]

Great content! As someone who has never seen snow, I can't even begin to imagine how cold it must be in Churchill.

[melbclayman]

That looks amazing. Defnitely going to have to make a plan to visit Churchill...

And let's face it. If you hadn't found the Australians at the café, you would have run into them in the booze section of The Northern!

[jamesmoon]

Churchill hasn’t changed much in the since 1977 when I visited with my family and father. It is an interesting, out of the way, place to visit.

[TheClinchfieldRailfan]

Can't wait, Love when you went through the Canadian wilderness with Via Rail!

[thenobleandmightybeaver]

My buddy lived in Churchill MB for ten years when he was a kid. His dad was a Canadian Forces rocket scientist and Churchill is where the laboratory and testing grounds were located. This would have been the mid-1950's to mid-1960's. He said it was a great place ot be a kid and explore and learn about nature.

[iraforleiter]

Another excellent video, Mike! Your mind seems to be a bottomless vessel of creativity and ideas - all the better for those of us who are your subscribers. There's nothing like my morning coffee and DownieLive to get my Saturdays off to a great start!

[highflush]

You deserve a television show. You're a natural at this. Love your videos.