Popular tourist attractions in Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

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.

Popular tourist attractions in Gulf and Bowen Islands, Canada

When to go: The southern Gulf Islands are a year round destination though June through early October is the dry warm season. Noteworthy events include Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market from April through October where local artists and farmers sell organic food fine woodwork pottery crafts and jewelry August's Galiano wine Festival and on the third weekend of September the classic Salt Spring Annual Fall Fair which has celebrated the harvest since 1896 with traditional favorites like fresh pressed apple juice lives tock competitions and an apple sting contest. How to get around: Take a BC Ferry from Vancouver Island or the mainland to bigger islands (Galiano Mayne Pender Salt Spring and Saturna) and a private boat or floatplane to smaller islands. Through not technically a Gulf Island is close enough to Vancouver that many residents commute downtown via ferry. On the smaller Gulf Islands it' s easy to walk or bike wherever you want to go. On Salt Spring the largest and most visid of the southern Gulf Islands rent a car or use public transit.

Tourist attractions in Quetico Provincial Park, Canada

When to go: June and July are best for fishing but high season for mosquitoes and black flies. July and August are the warmest most popular months. Visitor numbers are regulated so you can arrive during peak season and still have a wonderful wilderness experience says Debbie Mark of Seagull Outfitters. The fall foiage is spectacular in Stember with minimal bugs but colder temperatures. Park services and outfitter shops close for the season in September so self guided travel isn't recommended in winter since emergency help and essential services aren't available. How to get around: Dawson Trail the most popular entry point is located just off Highway 11 on French Lake 30 miles east of the town of Atikokan. Outfitters run shuttle services from Thunder Bay's airport. There are also fly in canoe options to designated areas. If you' re not bringing your own canoe and camping gear outfitters like Seagull Canoe Canada Outfitters Canadian Quetico Outfitters and Qutfitters can provide all necessary equipment and help customize your route.