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. On the northeast coast, Toba InletWeaver in Chinchero, Sacred ValleyPHOTO: WILLIAN JUSTEN DE VASCONCELLOS ON UNSPLASH (WEAVER)is a hidden gem where grizzly bears come from late August to mid- PERUSACRED VALLEY OF THE INCASOctober for the famous salmon run. During this time, countlessThe Sacred Valley in the Peruvian Andes lies between Cusco and Machu Picchu, with the salmon swim upstream to spawn,Urubamba River winding its way through. September is a particularly good time to visit attracting grizzlies to the river toas it is outside the peak season, pleasantly cool, and mostly dry. Inca ruins are scattered feast. A three-hour bear-viewingthroughout the valley. The ancient Inca archeological site at Pisac is perched high above adventure typically starts with athe main town on a mountain ridge connected by stone steps and narrow walking trails, boat ride to locations along thepast hundreds of agricultural terraces. Youll get superb views from the Inca watchtowers shore. A short walk takes you toatop the hill crests. Intihuatana, the ceremonial center, and Inca burial sites set along the viewing platforms, located bycliff walls are not to be missed. Pisac town has a busy market selling traditional Andean a river in the forest, to watch thesehandicrafts and souvenirs. At Ollantaytambo, explore 700-year-old Inca-era homes, water magnificent creatures. Your expertchannels that still function, and the ruins of a fortress. The site also has large stone First Nation guide may be able to getterraces, the Sun Temple complex, and water fountains. Peaceful Chinchero village has an you close enough to a bear to hearinteresting mix of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture. The town is famous for its skilled its breathinga gripping adventurelocal weavers who create intricately patterned colorful textiles using natural dyes and if there ever was one. locally sourced wool. Its a joy to interact with the women who sell these handcrafted items in the market.enchantingtravels.com/british-columbia enchantingtravels.com/sacred-valley18 \x1a BE ENCHANTED'