City · BC
Bear sightings in Vancouver
As of : 22 black bear and 0 grizzly sightings were reported within 35 km of Vancouver in the last 30 days. Most recent: , black bear near Bluff Way. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Vancouver searches often mix city-edge wildlife, North Shore trail planning, and day-trip questions about bears near local parks.
French translations for area pages are still being completed; official advisory links and recent report context remain available here.
Last 7 days
2
nearby reports
Last 30 days
22
35 km search radius
Nearby trails
4
ranked by distance
Species mix
22 black
no grizzly reports
Recent map context
Reports are filtered by radius and province so the page stays focused on Vancouver.
Nearby trails
Trail distance is calculated from the route centre when geometry is available. Use official trail pages for current closures and access rules.
Grouse Grind
Grouse Mountain · North Vancouver · BC
11 km from Vancouver
Lynn Loop Trail
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park · North Vancouver · BC
13 km from Vancouver
Dog Mountain Trail
Mount Seymour Park · North Vancouver · BC
17 km from Vancouver
Howe Sound Crest Trail
Cypress Park · West Vancouver · BC
21 km from Vancouver
Recent sightings near Vancouver
Most recent report: Oct 16, 2026.
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