Region · BC
Bear sightings in Vancouver Island
As of : 88 black bear and 9 grizzly sightings were reported within 220 km of Vancouver Island in the last 30 days. Most recent: , black bear near Squamish. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Vancouver Island searches span coastal camping, surf towns, rainforest hikes, and remote routes where black bear awareness is part of the trip plan.
French translations for area pages are still being completed; official advisory links and recent report context remain available here.
Last 7 days
9
nearby reports
Last 30 days
97
220 km search radius
Nearby trails
21
ranked by distance
Species mix
88 black
9 grizzly reports
Recent map context
Reports are filtered by radius and province so the page stays focused on Vancouver Island.
Nearby trails
Trail distance is calculated from the route centre when geometry is available. Use official trail pages for current closures and access rules.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Park · Vancouver Island · BC
161 km from Vancouver Island
Howe Sound Crest Trail
Cypress Park · West Vancouver · BC
161 km from Vancouver Island
Grouse Grind
Grouse Mountain · North Vancouver · BC
174 km from Vancouver Island
Garibaldi Lake Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
174 km from Vancouver Island
Black Tusk Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
175 km from Vancouver Island
Elfin Lakes Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
175 km from Vancouver Island
Recent sightings near Vancouver Island
Most recent report: Oct 19, 2026.
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