Bear Safety

Black bears are found in 12 of Canada's provinces and territories, while grizzly bears are located in western provinces and northern territories. Though these areas are natural bear habitat, increasing human development and access pose a serious threat. We must respect the fact that the wilderness is home to bears, and as visitors we must do our part to help conserve bears and their environment.

In the know…

• Learn everything you can about bears before venturing into their habitat.
  
• Check for reported bear activity where you’re headed. Park wardens, wildlife officers, and even signs posted at the trail head can be of help.
  
• Be alert and pay attention for bears and signs of bear activity.
  
• Alert potential bears to your presence by singing or talking calmly and loudly.

Enjoy Canada’s vast wilderness and make your bear encounters positive ones. Learn as much as you can about bear behavior, and act responsibly while sharing their natural habitat.

Photo: Tourism BC/Toshi Kawano (banner);
Government of Yukon/Martin Haeussermann (grizzly);
Environment Yukon/Brian Smart (black bear)