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Bear sightings in Waterton Lakes
As of : 4 black bear and 1 grizzly sightings were reported within 45 km of Waterton Lakes in the last 30 days. Most recent: , black bear near Waterton Lakes National Park. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Waterton’s compact valleys, windy lakeshores, berry slopes, and cross-border wildlife movement make current bear context important.
Last 7 days
None
reported in BearSee
Last 30 days
5
45 km search radius
Nearby trails
0
ranked by distance
Species mix
4 black
1 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.
Recent sightings near Waterton Lakes
Most recent report: Oct 4, 2026.
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