b'Best Times septemberGrizzly at Knight Inlet,Great Bear RainforestPisac ruins, Sacred ValleyCANADAGRIZZLY BEAR VIEWING ADVENTURESeptember is a splendid time to tour and appreciate British Columbias outstanding natural beauty and rich wildlife. Great Bear Rainforest and Desolation Sound on the provinces west coast are some of the best locations to spot grizzlies. Grizzlies are perhaps the most majestic animals you will see, especially if you can watch them up close as they frolic and feed in the rivers. PHOTO: WILLIAN JUSTEN DE VASCONCELLOS ON UNSPLASH (WEAVER)On the northeast coast, Toba InletWeaver in Chinchero, Sacred Valleyis a hidden gem where grizzly bears come from late August to mid- PERUSACRED VALLEY OF THE INCASOctober for the famous salmonThe Sacred Valley in the Peruvian Andes lies between Cusco and Machu Picchu, with the run. During this time, countlessUrubamba River winding its way through. September is a particularly good time to visit salmon swim upstream to spawn,as it is outside the peak season, pleasantly cool, and mostly dry. Inca ruins are scattered attracting grizzlies to the river tothroughout the valley. The ancient Inca archaeological site at Pisac is perched high above feast. A three-hour bear-viewingthe main town on a mountain ridge connected by stone steps and narrow walking trails, adventure typically starts with apast hundreds of agricultural terraces. Youll get superb views from the Inca watchtowers boat ride to locations along theatop the hill crests. Intihuatana, the ceremonial centre, and Inca burial sites set along shore. A short walk takes you tocliff walls are not to be missed. Pisac town has a busy market selling traditional Andean the viewing platforms, located byhandicrafts and souvenirs. At Ollantaytambo, explore 700-year-old Inca-era homes, water a river in the forest, to watch thesechannels that still function, and the ruins of a fortress. The site also has large stone magnificent creatures. Your expertterraces, the Sun Temple complex, and water fountains. Peaceful Chinchero village has an First Nation guide may be able to getinteresting mix of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture. The town is famous for its skilled you close enough to a bear to hearlocal weavers who create intricately patterned colourful textiles using natural dyes and its breathinga gripping adventurelocally sourced wool. Its a joy to interact with the women who sell these handcrafted items if there ever was one. in the market. hayesandjarvis.co.uk/british-columbia hayesandjarvis.co.uk/sacred-valley18 \x1a HAYES JARVIS'