© James Crozier
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier: Weekly bear report
Please report all bear sightings immediately to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100.
| Park | Trail - Day-use area - Campground | Species | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | Glacier Park east boundary pullout | Black bear | May 9 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley pullout | Black bear | May 9 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley pullout | Black bear | May 11 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley pullout | Black bear | May 15 |
| Glacier | Stone Arch pullout | Black bear | May 15 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley lookout | Black bear | May 17 |
| Glacier | Sir Donald campground | Grizzly bear | May 17 |
| Glacier | Hemlock Grove trail | Grizzly bear | May 18 |
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.