Photo: Andrew Antal
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks: weekly bear report
Bears in the mountain national parks
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 | Meadows in the Sky Parkway | Black bear with offspring | May 26 |
| Mount Revelstoke | 23 Connector trail | Black bear with offspring | May 26 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley Trailhead road | Black bear | May 31 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Meadows in the Sky Parkway | Black bear | May 31 |
| Mount Revelstoke | Meadows in the Sky Parkway | Black bear with offspring | May 31 |
| Glacier | Beaver Valley Trailhead road | Black bear | June 1 |
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.
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