Mount Revelstoke and Glacier: Weekly bear report

Please report all bear sightings immediately to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100.

Bear sightings - September 18 to 24
Park Trail - Day-use area - Campground Species Date
Mount Revelstoke Soren Sorenson trail Black bear September 18
Mount Revelstoke Snowforest campground Black bear September 21
Mount Revelstoke Revelstoke viewpoint Black bear September 22
Mount Revelstoke Mount Revelstoke trail Black bear September 24

Bear safety

To minimize the potential of a bear encounter you should:

Stay alert on the trails

  • Make noise
  • Look for fresh bear sign
  • Travel in groups
  • Keep your dog on a leash
  • Carry bear spray and know how to use it
  • If you encounter a bear, give it LOTS of space

Safely store bear attractants

  • Keep food, garbage, recyclables, pet food and BBQ’s in bear-proof storage or hard-sided vehicles.