Chilko Grizzlies 2016

At 1,175 m (3,855 ft) elevation and 180 km², Chilko Lake at the head of the Chilko River on the Chilcotin Plateau is the largest natural, high-elevation freshwater lake in Canada. Glacier fed and surrounded by some of the highest colourful volcanic mountains in British Columbia, crystal-clear turquoise blue Chilko Lake is arguably one of the most visually appealing wilderness lakes in the province. Every fall, salmon make their way up the Fraser and follow the rivers to the mouth of the lake, a journey of nearly 1,000 kilometers. This attracts grizzly bears from all over the Chilcotin plateau and surrounding mountains to come and replenish their body fat beofre winter hibernation.