When to go: From late August to the middle of October thousands of returning salmon draw wildlife to the local rivers making this the best time to view grizzly bears and the elusive Kermode bear. Trut fishing is in season year round and different Pacific salmon species run the rivers from April through October. Where to stay: Built in 1929 as a hunting lodge Tweedsmuir Lodge has 11 chalets and cabins (most facing a central lawn) on 60 wilderness acres in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. From late August to mid September guests can take guided grizzly bear viewing float trips on the bordering Atnarko River. King Pacific Lodge is a luxurious floating 17 room resort anchored in Barnard Habour along the shores of Prince Royal Island. Open June to September the lodge is accessible only by floatplane. Rates include transportation gourmet meals and guided tours.