Town · BC
Bear sightings in Whistler
As of : 10 black bear and 0 grizzly sightings were reported within 45 km of Whistler in the last 30 days. Most recent: , black bear near Whistler. Sources: iNaturalist observations, BearSee community reports, and public Canadian sources. How we count area sightings.
Whistler blends town trails, bike routes, ski-area access, lakes, and backcountry approaches in active black bear country.
French translations for area pages are still being completed; official advisory links and recent report context remain available here.
Last 7 days
1
nearby reports
Last 30 days
10
45 km search radius
Nearby trails
5
ranked by distance
Species mix
10 black
no grizzly reports
Recent map context
Reports are filtered by radius and province so the page stays focused on Whistler.
Nearby trails
Trail distance is calculated from the route centre when geometry is available. Use official trail pages for current closures and access rules.
Cheakamus Lake Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
9 km from Whistler
Black Tusk Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
18 km from Whistler
Garibaldi Lake Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
19 km from Whistler
Elfin Lakes Trail
Garibaldi Park · Sea to Sky · BC
39 km from Whistler
Joffre Lakes Trail
Joffre Lakes Park · Pemberton · BC
42 km from Whistler
Recent sightings near Whistler
Most recent report: Oct 18, 2026.
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