So many great stories!
Camped on an island on Agnes lake in Quetico park I emerged from my tent to find a massive wolf, pushing 1800- 200lb's standing 20' away staring at me.
I froze and we locked eyes for probably 30 seconds. No menace from the animal at all, then it slowly turned and walked away.
It was almost a religious experience.
Another time on the Frog river (big trib of the Winisk) I had three polar bears raid my camp at night.
That was most definitely not a religious experience LOL!
Only animal that truly gives me pause.
I've got a million more stories. Gonna stop now before I get too chatty.