Timeline
14:27
Grab a coffee and a sandwich at Lazy Bear Café. It is the only place in town with an espresso machine, making it the perfect warm-up before the cold evening air. The cosy interior offers a chance to settle in before the walk.
14:47
Stroll past Arctic Trading Company to window-shop. The wild selection of local artwork and oddities makes for an interesting distraction before heading out to the water. The walk from the café is just a few minutes.
15:17
Walk to Cape Merry. The historic cannon battery sits at the northern tip of Churchill, past the port. The reconstructed stones and tundra ecosystem provide a stark, beautiful foreground. From here, you have a clear view across the river to the Prince of Wales Fort.
15:57
Watch the sun set toward the southwest. The light fades quickly in the north, so this is the moment to stand at the battery and look out over the bay and the fort as the day ends.
16:42
End the evening with dinner at the Tundra Inn Pub & Lounge. The walk back is short, and the hearty menu offers a warm finish to the chilly sunset walk. The atmosphere is excellent for digesting the view.
Local tip
The walk from the town center to Cape Merry is exposed. Dress warmly and bring a windproof layer. The sunset time shifts with the seasons, so check the exact time for your visit date.
Check before you go
- Lazy Bear Café is open 7AM-9PM in summer and 6AM-9PM in autumn/winter.
- Arctic Trading Company is open Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00.
- Tundra Inn Pub & Lounge is open Tue-Sat 4PM-midnight in summer and 6AM-midnight daily in autumn/winter.
Worth knowing
- Arctic Trading Company is open at 14:47 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Churchill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).