© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Revelstoke | Giant Cedars trail | Black bear | June 16 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Columbia viewpoint | Black bear | June 16 |
| Glacier | Hemlock Grove trail | Grizzly bear | June 17 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Eagle Pass viewpoint | Black bear | June 17 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley Trailhead road | Black bear | June 18 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley Trailhead road | Black bear | June 20 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Columbia viewpoint | Black bear | June 21 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Broken Bridge Trail | Black bear | June 21 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Monashee viewpoint | Black bear with offspring | June 22 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley Trailhead road | Black bear | June 23 |
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.