Timeline
14:57
Pick up a warm drink and a snack from a local shop in Churchill before heading out. The cold wind off the bay will make it essential.
15:12
Drive Bay shore road east of town to reach the Miss Piggy crash site. Park and walk a short distance to the plane.
15:57
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light at 14:32 will have already bathed the scene in a warm glow, but the final moments of sunlight hitting the red fuselage against the darkening sky are the highlight. Take your time exploring the exterior of the plane.
16:27
Stay a while longer as the light fades. The silence of the tundra at dusk is profound. When you are ready, drive back into town for dinner.
Local tip
It gets very cold in January. Dress warmly and bring a thermos if you want to keep your drink hot during the wait.
Check before you go
- Check the route from town to Bay shore road east of town.
- Sunset is at 15:57 local time on 15 January.
- The site is accessible by car; walking from town is not practical.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Churchill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).