Cape Merry Battery
Cape Merry
An 18th-century gun battery site on the east bank of the Churchill River mouth, with views across the river to Prince of Wales Fort and frequent beluga sightings in summer.
Built in 1746 to help guard the river mouth alongside Prince of Wales Fort, this stone battery still preserves its powder magazine and historic cannons and forms part of the Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site. It is one of the town's best spots for watching the sunset, belugas, and the stone fort across the river, and the rocky tundra is covered in wildflowers in summer. You can reach it by car or bicycle from town in about 3 km. Admission is free. During polar bear season, never walk alone, and pay close attention to the warning signs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Churchill River Beluga Whales
- Prince of Wales Fort
- Churchill Station & Parks Canada Visitor Centre
- Itsanitaq Museum
- Miss Piggy Plane Wreck
- Polar Bear Holding Facility
- MV Ithaka Shipwreck
- Churchill Northern Studies Centre