Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks: weekly bear report
Please report all bear observations promptly to Banff Dispatch at
Bear sightings: July 21 to July 27, 2022
| Park | Trail - Day-use area - Campground | Species | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff | 1a - Moose Meadows | Black bear with offspring | Jul-21 |
| Banff | Johnston Creek | Black Bear | Jul-21 |
| Banff | Minnewanka Road - Upper Bankhead | Grizzly Bear | Jul-21 |
| Banff | Carrot Creek | Black Bear | Jul-21 |
| Banff | Moraine Lake | Grizzly Bear | Jul-22 |
| Banff | Cave And Basin | Black Bear | Jul-22 |
| Banff | Two Jack Main Campground | Black Bear | Jul-22 |
| Banff | Lake Louise Campground | Grizzly Bear | Jul-23 |
| Banff | Vermillion Lakes | Black Bear | Jul-23 |
| Banff | 1a - Protection Mountain Campground | Black Bear | Jul-23 |
| Banff | Two Jack Lakeside Campground | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Banff | Cascade Ponds | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Banff | 1a - Protection Mountain Campground | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Banff | Chateau Lake Louise | Female Grizzly with offspring | Jul-24 |
| Banff | Vermillion Lakes | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Banff | Paradise Valley | Grizzly Bear | Jul-25 |
| Banff | Stewart Canyon | Unknown adult | Jul-25 |
| Banff | Tunnel Mountain Village 1 Campground | Black Bear | Jul-25 |
| Banff | Bourgeau Lake Trail | Grizzly Bear | Jul-26 |
| Banff | Rockbound Lake Trail | Black bear with offspring | Jul-26 |
| Banff | Two Jack Main Campground | Black Bear | Jul-27 |
| Banff | 93 North - Rampart Creek Campground | Black Bear | Jul-27 |
| Yoho | Field Mt | Black Bear | Jul-27 |
| Kootenay | Marble Canyon Campground | Black Bear | Jul-27 |
| Banff | 93 North - Coleman Picnic Area | Black Bear | Jul-26 |
| Banff | 1a - Morantz Curve | Black Bear | Jul-26 |
| Kootenay | Mcleod Meadows Campground | Black Bear | Jul-25 |
| Yoho | Emerald Lake Road/Natural Bridge Jct | Black Bear | Jul-25 |
| Yoho | Takakkaw Falls Fc Campground | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Yoho | Yoho Info Center Facility | Black Bear | Jul-24 |
| Banff | Saskatchewan Crossing Resort Fc Lodge | Black Bear | Jul-23 |
| Banff | 93 North - Rampart Creek Hostel | Black Bear | Jul-23 |
Carry bear spray with you at all times on the trail, and know how to use it. Bear spray can be effective deterrent when used properly. Be aware that wind, spray distance, rain, freezing temperatures and product shelf life can all influence its effectiveness. Familiarize yourself with the proper use of bear spray (including the manufacturer’s specific instructions) and keep it readily accessible.