Canada's Bear Safety Network

Bear Sightings Across Canada

Track and share bear sightings to keep hikers and communities safe.

10,860 bear incidents tracked

10,860

Total Sightings

6

Provinces Active

2

Bear Species

17

Avg / Day (30d)

Recent Sightings

Latest reports from across Canada

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Lake Louise Dr, Improvement District No. 9 Banff, AB, CA

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Sheep River Provincial Park - Kananaskis Country

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Kootenay Boundary, CA-BC, CA

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Redditt Rd, Kenora, ON, CA

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Thunder Bay, CA-ON, CA

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Division No. 21, CA-MB, CA

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Kenora, Unorganized, ON, CA

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Kirkfield Rd, Kawartha Lakes, ON, CA

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Bear Safety Essentials

Know before you go

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Always Carry Bear Spray

Bear spray is your most effective deterrent. Keep it accessible at all times on the trail.

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Make Noise While Hiking

Talk, clap, or use a bear bell. Most encounters happen when bears are surprised.

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Secure Your Campsite

Store all food and scented items in a bear canister or hang it at least 4m high and 1m out from the trunk.

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