Town · AB
Bear sightings in Canmore
As of : 5 black bear and 2 grizzly sightings were reported within 45 km of Canmore in the last 30 days. Most recent: , grizzly bear near Division No. 15. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Canmore is a high-intent bear safety search area because local trails, wildlife corridors, and Banff-area routes are tightly connected.
Last 7 days
None
reported in BearSee
Last 30 days
7
45 km search radius
Nearby trails
79
ranked by distance
Species mix
5 black
2 grizzly reports
Recent map context
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Nearby trails
Trail distance is calculated from the route centre when geometry is available. Use official trail pages for current closures and access rules.
Middle Spray River
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
13 km from Canmore
Spray River West
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
13 km from Canmore
The Toe (Moraine Loop)
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
13 km from Canmore
Spray River East
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
14 km from Canmore
The Toe (Sideshow)
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
14 km from Canmore
The Toe (Super G)
Banff National Park · Banff · AB
14 km from Canmore
Recent sightings near Canmore
Most recent report: Oct 11, 2026.
iNaturalistGrizzly BearDivision No. 15
iNaturalistBlack BearImprovement District No. 9 Banff
iNaturalistGrizzly BearDivision No. 15
iNaturalistBlack BearImprovement District No. 9
3rd cub - was not allowed to play with the other 2 - or was just up to a bit more exploring
iNaturalistBlack BearImprovement District No. 9
mom 1702 as per her ear tag frustrating to see so many people stopped and getting out of their cars - I took a few shots and then we tried to get on our way
iNaturalistBlack BearImprovement District No. 9
2 of 3 cubs - these 2 were black - unlike the other . mom is also cinnamon
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