Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site of Canada

Activities

Camping

Prince of Wales fort is situated in polar bear country, and visitors should be aware of the possibilities of an encounter with a bear. Follow all posted signs, be sure to talk to staff about recent sightings and remember camping is not permitted due to the safety risk.

Tours

Interpretive Programs

Audio-visual Presentations ... fees

Special Interpretive Programs ... fees

Guided Tours

  • Tours are available upon request in July and August.
  • Parks Canada DOES NOT provide transportation to the sites.
  • During the tours, you will see Hudson's Bay Company fortifications, cannon, remnants of the powder magazine, and the signatures of historic people carved into the rocks.
  • Contact Parks Canada office in Churchill for information on scheduled programming at the Visitor Centre.