Winnipeg – Prairie grain is to move as of today on the Hudson Bay Railway to the Port of Churchill, marking the first grain movement through the northern corridor since 2020 and another major milestone in the revitalization of Canada’s only deepwater Arctic seaport connected to the North American rail system.
Beginning July 17, the grain will travel north through Manitoba on the Hudson Bay Railway, from The Pas, Manitoba, to the Port of Churchill for export. Multiple export vessels will ship the grain later this summer to global markets.
“It’s a strong signal of the progress made to restore and rebuild this corridor, and of the opportunity ahead as we continue growing the business with a diversified mix of exports,” said Mike Spence, Chair of the Arctic Gateway Group and Mayor of Churchill. “In addition to grain, we will also this year export critical minerals and potash, as well as industrial goods, supplies and equipment to Nunavut – representing the most diversified mix of annual exports in the Port of Churchill’s history.”
“This is an important day for Arctic Gateway Group, for Prairie producers, and for the Indigenous and northern communities that own this corridor,” said Mike Spence, Chair of the Arctic Gateway Group and Mayor of Churchill. “It’s a strong signal of the progress made to restore and rebuild this corridor, and of the opportunity ahead as we continue growing the business with a diversified mix of exports. In addition to grain, we will also this year export critical minerals and potash, as well as industrial goods, supplies and equipment to Nunavut – representing the most diversified mix of annual exports in the Port of Churchill’s history.”
This year’s grain movement provides a strong foundation for growth as AGG continues to rebuild long-term traffic through the corridor.
Arctic Gateway Group recognizes the continued support of the Government of Canada, including through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Transport Canada, in helping advance the revitalization of the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. AGG also recognizes the Province of Manitoba for its strong continued commitment to transforming the Port of Churchill into a strategic northern trade gateway, and thanks the Province of Saskatchewan for its commitment through last year’s memorandum of understanding with Manitoba and AGG to advance trade, transportation and economic development through the corridor.
“This is exactly what the revitalization of the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill is about,” said Chris Avery, President & CEO, Arctic Gateway Group. “It is about diversifying Canadian trade through a reliable northern trade corridor, supporting the export of Western Canada’s vast resources, strengthening Canada’s presence in the north, and delivering long-term benefits to AGG’s Indigenous and northern community owners.”
(Photo from Arctic Gateway Group)