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Bear sightings in Kootenay
As of : 2 black bear and 0 grizzly sightings were reported within 55 km of Kootenay in the last 30 days. Most recent: , black bear near Improvement District No. 9 Banff. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Kootenay links hot springs, canyon stops, wildfire-regenerating slopes, and quieter Rockies trails where bear awareness belongs in the plan.
French translations for area pages are still being completed; official advisory links and recent report context remain available here.
Last 7 days
None
reported in BearSee
Last 30 days
2
55 km search radius
Nearby trails
74
ranked by distance
Species mix
2 black
no 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 Kootenay
Most recent report: Oct 7, 2026.
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