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Black Bear sighting near Banff National Park

Black Bear

Banff National Park

Seen Aug 25

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Technical location

51.2006 N, 115.6070 W

Sighting location

Includes reports within 25 km from the last 30 days when available.

Nearby context

No other bear sightings within 25 km during the last 30 days.

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