Canada's Bear Safety Network

Bear Sightings Across Canada

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

10,027 bear incidents tracked

10,027

Total Sightings

0

Provinces Active

2

Bear Species

1

Avg / Day (30d)

Recent Sightings

Latest reports from across Canada

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Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, Kawartha Lakes, ON, CA

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Okanagan-Similkameen, BC, Canada

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Bamfield, BC, Canada

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Black Bear sighting
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Andrew Ave, Comox Valley, BC, CA

Bear in garbage at 581 and spotted on camera at 565 Andrew back yard

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Black Bear sighting
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Port Moody, BC, CA

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Black Bear sighting
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Kelowna, BC V1W 4B8, Canada

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Grizzly sighting
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Division No. 15, CA-AB, CA

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Black Bear sighting
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Lost Lake Rd, Whistler, BC, 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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