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Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-10-09 09:00:00
Date: Fri Oct 09 09:47:03 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-10-02 08:00:00
Date: Fri Oct 02 08:45:14 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-09-25 13:00:00
Date: Tue Sep 22 17:36:03 2009 http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-09-18 06:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 18 07:01:04 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-09-11 09:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 11 09:57:21 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Back of Tunnel 2009-09-07 23:13:00
Date: Tue Sep 08 00:16:23 2009 An aggressive coyote stalked my (on leash) dog and I today on a trail behind Tunnel Mtn down from Douglas Fir Resort for over 30 minutes. After noticing it, we wound up the trail toward the Industrial Playground climbing area, where the coyote continued to advance on us. Looking as large as I could, making aggressive sounds and even throwing rocks did not deter the coyote. It was large and blond and followed us til the bitter end - even continuing behind us at close range (20 m) out of the treed area and crossing the field by the utility building (behind the resort) close to where the car was parked. A very unnerving walk. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-09-04 11:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 04 11:30:50 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-08-28 08:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 28 08:57:47 2009 For this weeks Bow Vallley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highline Trail West 2009-08-22 20:50:00
Date: Sat Aug 22 21:15:55 2009 Was out doing a dusk ride. About 300m before the exit onto the power line clearing on the Highline Trail (near Quarry Lake), spotted a large bear about 5m off the trail to the west on a corner. The bear snorted at me and I don't remember touching the brakes until I cleared the trees. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-08-21 06:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 21 06:53:57 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-08-13 16:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 13 16:08:37 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Centennial Ridge Sunday, August 9 - 1:30 pm
Date: Wed Aug 12 12:17:48 2009 Mother grizzly and one cub crossed through the mushroom gardens on Centennial Ridge just below Mount Allan. Crossed from West to East. No aggressive behaviour shown. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-08-07 07:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 07 07:56:12 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre August 5 0645
Date: Wed Aug 05 07:21:44 2009 Juvenile black bear near bike skills park. Watched calmly as I ran past. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore, AB Montane Trail July 31 @ 9:10 am
Date: Fri Jul 31 09:44:04 2009 Small grizzly on SE end of Montane. Very timid. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore, AB Montane Trail July 31 @ 9:10 am
Date: Fri Jul 31 09:39:06 2009 (sorry, the details did not get posted) Young bear (grizzly I think) was near the houses on on Eagle Heights Road and was running toward the SE start of the Montane Trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore, AB Montane Trail July 31 @ 9:10 am
Date: Fri Jul 31 09:34:07 2009 A small bear (I think a grizzly) was on the trail behind the houses on Eagle Heights Road (by the gravel road between the Silver Tip Golf Course and Cougar Creek). The bear was heading up the hill to the start of the Montane Trail. Ran away at the first sight of me running. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-07-31 07:45:00
Date: Fri Jul 31 07:48:57 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre July 29, 6:45pm
Date: Wed Jul 29 21:56:32 2009 Adult Black bear beside the paved loop near underpass. It seemed unconcerned by my presence but moved slowly uphill into the trees after I yelled a few times. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Quarry Lake area 2009-07-26 10:00:00
Date: Mon Jul 27 16:30:53 2009 mid size black bear between quarry lake and the power lines. did not seem interested in us. continued grazing and walking closer towards the lake Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Engine Bridge Canmore 2009-07-25 10:30:00
Date: Sat Jul 25 10:48:50 2009 Young Black Bear crossed path right before Engine Bridge (West side) travelling North. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 West of Quarry Lake turn Friday, July 24 7:15 PM
Date: Fri Jul 24 19:33:24 2009 Young black bear eating folige right beside the road to Nordic Centre. East of Quarrry Lake/Off Leash turn off. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2009-07-24 06:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 24 07:50:27 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2009-07-17 06:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 17 07:48:09 2009 For this weeks Bow Valey Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Ribbon Creek Trail July 12, 11 AM
Date: Sun Jul 12 16:50:52 2009 Very fresh bear scat on the Ribbon Creek Trail about 0.5 km west of the bike lock up at the end of the logging road. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2009-07-10 08:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 10 09:36:01 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley bear summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Montain Traverse July 8, 6:20 pm
Date: Wed Jul 08 21:24:12 2009 Fresh scat on Montain Treverse at east end of the Silver Tip golf course Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Rundleview Drive 2009-07-05 18:00:00
Date: Sun Jul 05 20:55:15 2009 small black bear, cinnamon colour, crossed Rundleview Drive in front of vehicle, moving from south to north in green space parallel to Hwy 746 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 orange loop nordic centre july 4th 7pm
Date: Sat Jul 04 15:28:48 2009 Saw a grizzly 30 ft away at the bottom of the orange loop, it seemed uninterested and kept moving........i kept moving too....fast! Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grassi Lake Easy Trail 6:00pm Friday
Date: Fri Jul 03 21:40:30 2009
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<20090703230327.81155.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Black Bear on Grassi Lake trail 200m up from parking lot on north side of "easy trail". Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Dead Man's Flats July 3 9 AM
Date: Fri Jul 03 17:03:32 2009 Evening of July 2nd: A bear, probably a grizzly, was in the area of the quarry south of the Trans Canada at Dead Man's Flats. Morning of July 3rd: A bear, likely the same bear, was in the Three Sisters Campground in Dead Man's Flats. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 weekly bear summary 2009-07-03 06:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 03 07:24:40 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Power Cut Line - Dog Lake 2009-06-25 19:30:00
Date: Tue Jun 30 12:09:05 2009 Sorry for the late posting. We came across a young (~2 years old) Grizzly who was crossing the cut line by dog lake. He then headed up the Highland trail. He showed no interest in us (2 adults & toddler) and our 2 dogs. Also, came saw some [fairly] fresh scat by Rundle Canal today (June 30). I have also come across fresh scat in the woods behind Quarry Lake in the "meadow area" so there seems to be some activity there too so keep a look out around the Peaks area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Dead Man's Flats Friday, June 19, 8 PM
Date: Sun Jun 21 23:45:44 2009 Fish & Wildlife folks fired off a number of bear bangers and other annoying things to chase at least one bear away from the Dead Man's Flats hamlet centre and towards the bush near the sewage treatment plant. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cut line behind Bumper's 2009-06-20 08:00:00
Date: Sun Jun 21 09:01:13 2009 Saw mama bear with 2 cubs. Wardens hazed them off in to the woods. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley weekly summary 2009-06-19 06:00:00
Date: Fri Jun 19 06:49:56 2009 For this weeks Bow Valley bear summary, please visist http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Widowmaker Day Use Area June 13, 12:30 PM
Date: Sat Jun 13 20:52:56 2009 Fish & Wildlife officials were using bear dogs to chase a bear away from the Widowmaker day use area. By late afternoon, it had made it as far as the Barrier Lake day use area. F&W officials were monitoring it. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Widowmaker Day Use Area June 13, 12:30 PM
Date: Sat Jun 13 20:50:07 2009 Fish and Wildlife officials were using bear dogs to chase what appeared to be a bear away from the Widowmaker area. By late afternoon, the bear appeared to have made it as far as the Barrier Lake Day Use area. Fish & Wildlife folks were keeping an eye on it. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Fenland trail, Banff June 12
Date: Fri Jun 12 13:09:34 2009 Mother grizzly & cubs in Fenland trail area - currently blocked off by wardens. Be alert if on Vermillion Lakes Rd. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 weekly bear summary 2009-06-12 06:00:00
Date: Fri Jun 12 07:48:19 2009 Please visit http://www.wildsmart.ca for this weeks Bow Valley bear summary Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 New TSMV golfcourse Monday June 8
Date: Tue Jun 09 16:03:24 2009 We were walking our 2 dogs on leash on the new TSMV golfcourse that is under construction. We were near the back lake and shed. Golf course workers had just come by and told us to be aware there are coyotes with pups in the woods near the shed. We were already near that area and sure enough one coyote aggressively came out towards us. We immediately starting walking away quickly over a hill. The same coyote, or another, started to follow after us closely then finally sat down and watched us walk away. This must be the same area of the course where the other dog attack was reported. Keep your dogs on leash and avoid that area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stewart Creek golf course 2009-06-09 15:00:00
Date: Tue Jun 09 15:44:06 2009 A young grizzly has been hanging out at the Stewart Creek golf course. He is an offspring of Grizzly 71 from a previous litter. Please be aware of your surroundings if you are up there, make lots of noise, carry bear spray, travel in groups and walk your dog(s) on a leash. Off leash dogs can attract a bear as well as coyotes and cougars. www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stewart Creek new golf 2009-06-06 2pm
Date: Tue Jun 09 11:02:48 2009 3 coyotes tried to make my dog into lunch at the new stewart creek golf course. 2 came in at full speed on my dog one in the front and one in the rear. The third was coming in from a different angle. They got a couple of bites before I was able to get the dog back to me and they dispersed. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stewart Creek new golf 2009-06-06 2pm
Date: Tue Jun 09 10:56:23 2009 3 coyotes tried to make lunch out of my dog. 2 came at the dog full speed one in the front, one at the rear. They got a couple of bites in before I was able to get my dog back to me. The third was coming in from a different angle but never made contact. It was on the new Stewart Creek Golf course under construction. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre 7:30 pm
Date: Tue Jun 02 23:02:55 2009 Riding at the CNC tonight and came 30 ft from a grizz cub right on Banff Trail close to one of the last links to the 24 hrs course that dips down toward Georgetown. We turned around quick enough to not have seen momma bear - the cub seemed unphased. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Horseshoe loope, Canmore May 27, 09, afternoon/evening
Date: Wed May 27 20:02:04 2009 grizzly Sow with 3 cubs between Cougar Creek and the Alpine Club. I didn't see the bear myself but ran into other trail useres who had. One sighting was on the upper trail and the other was on the lower trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore above Alpine Club 2009-05-25 06:00:00
Date: Tue May 26 09:43:00 2009 Bear seen above Alpine Club by hikers. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highline Trail May 23, 1 pm
Date: Sat May 23 19:28:50 2009 Spotted a black bear, probably an adolescent, while climbing up the switchback berms above the dogpark just near the intersection where the western spur takes off to Riders-of-Rohan. The bear was running away from me uphill through the trees. It appeared to be alone. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grizzly Peak 2009-05-16 11:00:00
Date: Wed May 20 08:56:43 2009 Saw two grizzly cubs on Saturday from trail going up Grizzly Peak - about 250 meters away. They were down by Ripple Rock Creek, walking slowly and foraging. They were definitely curious and 'aware' of us. We kept our distance and walked back on trail and then climbed to a higher elevation to watch where they were headed. We were going to turn around, but ended up being able to finish the peak from a higher route when they were a long ways away and out of sight. No mama bear was around, though the sheep overlooking the creek were watching carefully. A beautiful sight. Meghan Ward Banff, AB Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grizzly sightings at Grizzly Peak
Date: Wed May 20 08:55:01 2009 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 G8 May 19, 09
Date: Wed May 20 08:33:41 2009 Tiny predator report: Found a tick on my bike jersey after a ride last night. Might want to start checking yourselves when you come back from the trails... Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Silvertip - 3rd hole 2009-05-16 07:00:00
Date: Sat May 16 07:54:50 2009 One brown grizzly sub-adult munching grass on the third hole and then walking toward the woods in the direction of the 4th hole. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley-Canmore area May 14th
Date: Sat May 16 06:28:35 2009 The Bow Valley Bear Summary is up and running again. Each Friday a summary of bear activity in the Bow Valley will be posted at wildsmart.ca Check out this week's report and sign up to have it come to your email inbox each Friday. http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearactivity/ Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Silvertip driving range 2009-05-11 21:00:00
Date: Mon May 11 21:42:20 2009 Mother, 2 3-year olds and a newborn cub were walking along the top of the driving range eastbound. Non-agressive. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 MyLife explanation
Date: Mon Apr 27 14:06:47 2009 Hello All, I am a fellow Trailex user who has had a couple of conversations with other Trailex users about this issue. We think we know what may have happened. Our guess is that another Trailex member signed up to MyLife and inadvertently allowed it to send an email invitation to everyone in their address book. Because the Trailex email address was in their address book, the invitation was passed along to us. If this is what happened, our addresses have not been compromised and I think it is unlikely that we will receive any future messages from MyLife. It looks like it was a blip. (Fortunately!) Best regards, Amy Krause Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 400 Block of Eagle Height November 29, 2008 at approx 1:00 a.m.
Date: Sun Nov 30 09:59:37 2008 Stepped out of front door of home at approx 1:00 a.m. to take pet dog out; cougar ran from front yard to wild life corridor across street. Appears it had been snooping around homes. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Great Divide ski trail 1A Nov 28 2008 1130
Date: Fri Nov 28 16:15:45 2008 Large Grizzly on the 1A Lake Louise.Near the Ross Laketrail,moved slightly to the side, a little agitated,then moved to the base of the Great Divide. Wardens came to the scene.1A now posted with bear in area sign Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Train Bridge Nov 18 9:15a.m.
Date: Tue Nov 18 09:28:39 2008 Med light brown grizzly, 15 - 20 feet off trail, near 13th street, North of Train Bridge. Bear indiferent and rumaging around. Reported to wildlife as this is a high traffic area Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary 2008-11-14 17:00:00
Date: Fri Nov 14 17:08:01 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca . Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary 2008-10-30 15:00:00
Date: Thu Oct 30 15:45:51 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Provincial Par 2008-10-27 11:00:00
Date: Tue Oct 28 11:54:26 2008 Bike path in BVPP is closed due to cougar activity. Cougar attacked a dog, but released dog when owner approached it. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Tunnel Mountain Trails 2008-10-25 1:00
Date: Sat Oct 25 14:05:34 2008 Ran into healthy black bear just past sideshow on the coastline trail. Bear moved away after a few seconds. We chose alternate route. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary 2008-10-24 11:00:00
Date: Fri Oct 24 11:23:33 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2008-10-16 18:00:00
Date: Thu Oct 16 19:19:12 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary Bow V 2008-10-09 19:00:00
Date: Thu Oct 09 19:16:41 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Add me to email list
Date: Mon Oct 06 09:26:51 2008
Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cascade Amphitheatre Tr 2008-10-04 15:30:00
Date: Sat Oct 04 23:50:04 2008 Medium-large dark grizzly seen foraging a digging before reching the bridge as one walks away from Mt Norquay. Seemed undisturbed/unconcerned by group of 4 and remained on trail. No aggressive behaviour. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Lac Des Arcs 2008-10-03 19:20:00
Date: Sat Oct 04 12:48:43 2008 A medium size black bear ran across the Trans Canada from the north side to the south side just east of the Lac Des Arcs interchange. He came out of the woods, crossed the exit ramp, crossed the west bound lanes, and last I saw him he was running across the eastbound lanes. He was in a hurry... He appeared to be healthy, not collared. Could not tell if he had an ear tag. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2008-10-02 16:00:00
Date: Thu Oct 02 16:45:06 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2008-09-25 13:00:00
Date: Thu Sep 25 13:42:33 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 (town of) Black Diamond 2008-09-21 15:00:00
Date: Tue Sep 23 10:57:02 2008 We were taking a break on the short paved bike path beween Turner Valley and Black Diamond and had a close encounter with a mother bear and her two cubs. We were warned by a motorist travelling the highway that there were three bears directly below where we were located. Could hear the bears approaching. Reported bears to conservation officer who was posting bear warning signs. He was nonchalant. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highwood Pass 2008-09-20 15:00:00
Date: Mon Sep 22 15:44:39 2008 Black bear spotted just below the ridge between Mist Creek and Picklejar Creek. We were in a group of 3 across the valley just below the pass. When the bear saw us it went the other way. It stopped to watch us for a bit but made no move towards us. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grotto Mountain Pond 2008-09-13 09:30:00
Date: Sat Sep 20 17:40:32 2008 Driving past Grotto Mountain Pond, and saw Black Bear walking along the path on the farside of the pond, where fishermen usually sit Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2008-09-19 08:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 19 09:51:16 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bear Spotted on the Paradise Valley Trail
Date: Sun Sep 14 12:51:29 2008
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<mailman.53.1221231680.23400.trailex@xxxxxxxxxxx> The three of us came upon a bear at the first bridge outbound on the Paradise Valley Trail, coming back from the Giant Steps. The bear stopped for a moment, looked at us, and then ran off. It was a smaller bear and didn't exhibit any aggressive tendencies. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-09-12 07:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 12 08:55:47 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-09-05 06:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 05 07:11:28 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-08-29 06:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 29 07:52:47 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-08-22 07:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 22 07:42:39 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Larch Islands August 15 @ 9:15 PM
Date: Sat Aug 16 22:00:41 2008 While biking in Larch Islands saw black bear scat on trail...after crossing back and on the east side of the creek saw the bear feeding on berries along the creek. He watched us for awhile then went back to feeding. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-08-15 11:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 15 11:27:48 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Upper Benchlands Terrace Aug. 15 at 9:25 am
Date: Fri Aug 15 09:51:09 2008 Large dark brown-coloured black bear seen 100 metres behind the last house on the upper Benchlands Terrace. Bear watched for a moment then briskly walked away. Looks like the same bear I saw 10 days ago 400 metres east of today's sighting. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Hydro Line Peaks Drive 2008-08-15 07:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 15 07:30:53 2008 While out walking our dog we ran into a smaller black bear on the hydro line just off Peaks Drive (near the hotel). It strolled off after having a look at us - not at all aggressive. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Larch Islands Aug. 13 10;30-11:30
Date: Wed Aug 13 14:16:45 2008 Fresh bear scat on mail trail and also on less used ones. Lots of buffalo berry on bushes and in scat. No sightings. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Indian Flats 2008-08-13 13:00:00
Date: Wed Aug 13 13:28:46 2008 Mother black bear with cub. Approached very close and watched as I walked away. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Peaks of Grassi 5:45 PM
Date: Tue Aug 12 21:48:49 2008 This is a multipart message in MIME format. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Norquay Road August 12 3:30pm
Date: Tue Aug 12 18:50:50 2008 Black bear sighted on the Norquay Rd, switch back right before the lookout, on left hand side of road. Teenage size bear didn't seem bothered by us riding up the hill. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Near Quarry Lake 2008-08-12 16:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 12 17:37:55 2008 Small grizzly sighted just north of Quarry Lake near the canal. Very timid--it ran off as soon as it saw me. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary 2008-08-08 15:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 08 15:42:58 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Terrace/Benchlands August 5, 14:00
Date: Tue Aug 05 14:35:17 2008 light coloured 200 - 250 lb grizzly feeding on berries between Eagle Pt and Benchlands Terrace 200's. Ran into forest south of Silvertip golf course. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Terrace/Benchlands August 5, 7 AM
Date: Tue Aug 05 10:45:18 2008 Neighbour reported light brown bear of unidentified species on trail between Eagle Pt and Benchland Terrace 200's. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-08-01 12:45:00
Date: Fri Aug 01 12:43:11 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Baldy Pass Trail 2008-07-31 10:30:00
Date: Fri Aug 01 10:45:47 2008 4 cougars were seen about 2 km south of the Barrier Lake Field Station. Wandered into the forest when hikers were spotted. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Silvertip - 3rd hole 2008-07-27 10:00:00
Date: Sun Jul 27 13:00:20 2008 There was a couger kill found on the 3rd hole this morning. It has been removed. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2008-07-25 08:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 25 08:00:55 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Lower Grassi Parking Lot 2008-07-21 5:00 pm
Date: Tue Jul 22 11:18:45 2008 Two black bears were seen 50 m north of washrooms before heading up the trail to climb. Both showed no interest in people and were not seen again after bear calls were made. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre Sunday, July 20, 5pm
Date: Sun Jul 20 20:27:30 2008 Brown coloured bear. Either a small Grizzly or large Black bear. Didn't get a clear view. Top of G-Force (above east end of Georgetown trail) Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-07-18 09:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 18 09:27:36 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-07-11 07:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 11 07:10:20 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Dead Man's Flats July 4, 2008 10:45 PM
Date: Thu Jul 10 23:14:46 2008 A delayed posting. Observed two wolves, one male black & silver, one smaller, possibly female, dark but with some brown. They were just east of Pigeon Creek, coming from the area of the water treatment plant, crossing the road to the nuisance grounds, moving south towards Hwy 1. No aggressive behaviour noted. Interesting animals to watch for a few minutes. They appeared interested & curious, but very wary. When they decided to leave, they did so in a hurry. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 grizzly
Date: Thu Jul 10 11:03:49 2008 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley PP 2008-07-09 19:00:00
Date: Thu Jul 10 08:45:09 2008 Black bear cub on bike path under the power line. Ran off as cyclists approached. No sign of Mom. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2008-07-04 10:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 04 10:28:18 2008 For this weeks summary of bear activity please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Norquay Rd 02 July, 6:30 pm
Date: Thu Jul 03 14:31:12 2008 Brown coloured bear cub seen on lower slopes of Norquay road. Didn't see mother bear but must have been close by as cub was calm. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-06-27 08:15:00
Date: Fri Jun 27 08:13:41 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff/tunnel mtn June 20, 6:30 pm
Date: Fri Jun 20 20:50:25 2008 2 sub adult grizzlies sighted in the rim trail above TCH, just east of the tunnel mtn campground. both skittish and easily scared. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-06-20 09:00:00
Date: Fri Jun 20 09:16:45 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary - please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Center 2008-06-19 11:30:00
Date: Thu Jun 19 13:30:17 2008 Yearling black bear spotted on the middle Banff trail by the bridge. It was not afraid and was curious. Showed no agression when we turned back on the trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Valleyview/Kootenay trail 2008-06-16 17:00 hours
Date: Tue Jun 17 10:25:33 2008 fresh deer carcass just below foot bridge on trail behind 145 Kootenay Close (construction area) Wardens alerted and removed cougar kill Monday evening. Cougar not sighted. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cougar
Date: Tue Jun 17 09:42:22 2008 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Alpine Club 2008-06-14 16:00:00
Date: Sat Jun 14 16:29:17 2008 Mother Grizzly and 2 cubs grazing at side of Indian flats road. Mum stood up to take a look but then all walked into the woods. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-06-13 07:00:00
Date: Fri Jun 13 07:33:01 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, plese go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Baldy pass Trailhead 2008-06-11 10:15 PM
Date: Thu Jun 12 08:50:44 2008 A grizzly bear was seen feeding on dandelions at the Barrier Lake Field Station near the Baldy Pass trailhead. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore,lower benchlands June 8, Sunday @ 9:35 PM
Date: Sun Jun 08 22:58:10 2008 three grizzly bears on lower benchlands belowSilvertip between Good Life Centre heading along towards Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Alberta Fish and Wildlife notified. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-06-06 10:00:00
Date: Fri Jun 06 10:03:22 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Activity Summary Report please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Vermillion Lakes Rd June 4
Date: Fri Jun 06 08:22:00 2008 Vermillion Lake Rd is closed as of late yesterday afternoon due to grizzly feeding in the area. Fenland trail is not blocked off. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre June 5th
Date: Thu Jun 05 12:15:54 2008 Hello Folks, Just a reminder to call Kananaskis Emergency Services (591-7755) if you see a bear, cougar or aggressive elk. This helps wildlife officers in their management of wildlife issues, communication with the public and keeps the Bow Valley safe for people and bears. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre June 5th
Date: Thu Jun 05 12:13:27 2008 Hello Folks, Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre June 4th 7:00pm
Date: Wed Jun 04 21:35:59 2008 Our group of riders came across a black bear and her two cubs. Mama bear wasn't sure what to do about us but her cubs quickly ran up a tree. We were loud and moved past the bears without any incidents. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis, Bow Valley 2008-06-02 20:00:00
Date: Wed Jun 04 20:28:32 2008 We saw a medium sized black bear around the Grousse Group Camp Ground. The bear was just wondering around the camp area. We were in a car at the time. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre 2008-06-04 1::00 PM
Date: Wed Jun 04 16:10:42 2008 Mama black bear and her 2 cubs seen at Nordic Centre-just off the Banff Trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Across from Rundleview Mon, June 2/5pm
Date: Tue Jun 03 07:17:17 2008 Be aware: Aggressive female elk - possibly protecting a calf - in the woods on path between the dike and the Transalta access road across from Rundleview. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 above Silvertip golf cour 2008-06-02 10:00:00
Date: Mon Jun 02 19:40:15 2008 female grizzly bear and two cubs above Silvertip golf course this AM Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 cougar creek 2008-05-31 09:00:00
Date: Sat May 31 10:08:23 2008 grizzly sow and two cubs of year in Cougar Creek area Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-05-30 09:00:00
Date: Fri May 30 09:19:56 2008 For this weeks bow valley bear summary, please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre 2008-05-28 18:00:00
Date: Thu May 29 08:28:39 2008 Black bear seen near roller ski path about 1 km from the stadium. Curious but not aggressive. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Norquay / Stoney Squaw 2008-05-28 16:00
Date: Thu May 29 06:05:29 2008 Grizzly bear was back on the patch, and apparantly from reports 'chased' some people who tempted it. Also should be noted that bears (black & grizzly) as well as cougars have been spotted around the lower Norquay slopes quite often the last couple weeks so take care. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bare patch @ Norquay 2008-05-26 14:00:00
Date: Tue May 27 14:20:18 2008 Small grizzly seen on Norquay road heading up the bare patch. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 west of Johnnys trail 2008-05-27 11:00:00
Date: Tue May 27 11:26:09 2008 the area and trail systems west of Johnny's trail to Harvie Heights has been closed due to a sow grizzly bear and two young cubs feeding in the area. Check K-Ctry website for closure specifics. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-05-23 09:00:00
Date: Fri May 23 09:10:40 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Alpine Club May 20 6:30
Date: Tue May 20 21:35:47 2008 Large black bear was seen by a biker near the creek. The bear grunted and moved away slowly. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore above Alpine Club 18, 6:00pm
Date: Mon May 19 10:44:31 2008 A group of mountain bikers reported seeing a bear - the bear moved away when when it saw them. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-05-16 09:00:00
Date: Fri May 16 09:16:03 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary report please go to www.wildsmart.ca Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2008-05-09 10:00:00
Date: Fri May 09 10:27:31 2008 For this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary - please go to http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff Bear Report 2008-05-07 17:00:00
Date: Wed May 07 17:53:47 2008 A weekly bear sighting report for Banff National Park is available at the following link: http://www.pc.gc.ca/banff-bears This report will be updated weekly, in both French and English. Weekly reports for Yoho and Kootenay National Parks are also available. Reports for Jasper National Park will be added in the near future. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre 2008-04-30 09:00:00
Date: Wed Apr 30 10:05:20 2008 Large grizzley ran through the cross country stadium and up onto the cross country competition trail this morning. Skiers were unaware of bear and he avoided them. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Armstrong Place,3 Sisters 2008-04-29 20:15:00
Date: Tue Apr 29 20:46:38 2008 There was a medium sized grizzley walking behind the Armstrong Chalets (Cardale properties), Three Sisters. He headed towards the undergrown and Playing field. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 1.5km east of Castle Junc 2008-04-19 08:35:00
Date: Sat Apr 19 14:04:52 2008 Observed 3 wolves (2 grey, 1 black) drinking from Bow River on north bank of river near the hiking trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Prairie View Barrier Lake 2008-04-13 14:00
Date: Mon Apr 14 20:00:00 2008 Came upon carcass, possible wolf/coyote, along barrier lake back trail heading towards Prairie View. Saw cougar scat and tracks. Kill was fresh with hair and blood in snow along trail. Body with rib cage draped over a fallen tree. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grizzly Peak, Kananaskis 2008-04-06 09:30:00
Date: Tue Apr 08 08:11:10 2008 Saw fresh tracks heading up a relatively open slope crossing our path - an adult cougar was about 20 m above us. Cougar was non-aggressive and ran away, occasionally looking back at us. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Horseshoe Trail Feb & March 2008
Date: Tue Mar 25 22:17:36 2008 Over the past month our family has made a few hikes in the Horseshoe Trail area (near the ACC clubhouse) and noted some recent bear sign, most notably at least to visits to a large fallen down log that we nicknamed the "hide and seek log" a few years ago. A month ago half the bark was torn off, and a few days ago the other half was torn off. Great paw prints nearby in February in recent storm snow. Regards, Tom Wolfe Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley March 16
Date: Tue Mar 25 11:13:39 2008 A large male grizzly was photographed on March 16th by a remote camera in the lower Bow Valley. So, time to brush up on bear safety. Male grizzlies can be out of their dens quite early in the spring... Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Terrace Jan. 5 2008
Date: Tue Jan 08 15:19:01 2008 female cougar w/kitten has killed a deer in wildlife corridor between Eagle Terrace & Silvertip golf course Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Pt Dec. 28, 12:30 PM
Date: Fri Dec 28 13:28:18 2007 ..further too..coyote was investigating front yards and on front sidewalk. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Pt Dec. 28, 12:30 PM
Date: Fri Dec 28 13:24:00 2007 Mangy/sick coyote without fear of people. Can be identified by missing hair on last half of tail, and missing fur at base of tail Seen not only in forest, but investigating front yards, and on the street (Eagle Pt). Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Larch area, Canmore Monday
Date: Tue Dec 11 08:42:22 2007 Unconfirmed report of a cougar that (unsuccessfully) tried to grab a child in the Larch area on Monday. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis Country Report 2007-11-26 09:00:00
Date: Mon Nov 26 09:49:58 2007 >From Kananaskis Country Trail Report: "Cougar Warning" signs have been posted in the Peaks of Grassi and Quarry Lake areas. This affects the Highline Trail and the portion of Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park above the Peaks of Grassi and extending east. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary 2007-11-10 11:00:00
Date: Sun Nov 11 11:53:31 2007 For Bear Summary Nov 4-10 please go to: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Weekly Bear Summary Oct 8 2007-11-03 14:00:00
Date: Sat Nov 03 14:38:30 2007 Please go to : http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf for weekly bear sighting summary. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary Bow Valley Bear Summary for Oct 14-20
Date: Fri Oct 19 14:44:05 2007 For the weekly summary (Oct 14-20) of bear sightings, please go to: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Bear Summary Bow Valley Bear Summary for Oct 7-13
Date: Fri Oct 12 15:17:02 2007 For BV Bear Summary for Oct 7-13 please go to: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Goat Creek Trai 2007-10-07 16:30:00
Date: Tue Oct 09 11:13:00 2007 On Sunday, 2 hikers reported seeing a Grizzly bear ambling down the trail ahead of them, approximately 2 km from the Goat Creek Trailhead, East end of Rundle. The hikers caught up to it twice, both times it stood up and took a few steps toward them, then continued down the trail. Mountain bikers then caught up to the bear again. The bear ran away briefly from the second biker to catch up to him; but stayed on the trail for at least several km. This bear did not appear agressive; but also did not show fear. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 BV Bear Summary 2007-10-05 16:00:00
Date: Fri Oct 05 16:50:08 2007 For BV Bear Summary for week of Sept 30-Oct 6th go to: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre Tue evening
Date: Wed Oct 03 08:48:06 2007 Warning - bear in area signs posted on roller ski loop. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-09-29 07:00:00
Date: Sat Sep 29 07:39:51 2007 For the current Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-09-22 07:00:00
Date: Sat Sep 22 08:44:55 2007 For the current Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Baldy Pass Trailhead 2007-09-21 15:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 21 15:29:05 2007 A black bear is hanging around the Kananaskis Field Station at Barrier Lake near the Baldy Pass trailhead. No aggressive behaviour observed. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-09-15 06:45:00
Date: Sat Sep 15 07:46:37 2007 To review this weeks Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 just south of grizzly pas 2007-09-10 15:00:00
Date: Wed Sep 12 15:30:39 2007 a large grizzly was digging just south of the top of grizzly pass (east side of opal ridge) Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 south of grizzly pass 10 sept 2007
Date: Wed Sep 12 15:28:47 2007 a large grizzly digging just south of grizzly pass (east side of opal ridge) Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Mt. Idefatigable 2007-09-09 14:30:00
Date: Tue Sep 11 10:16:05 2007 Grizzly bear at tree line below south summit near trail. Would not move away until we set off a flare. Moved off 200 feet and continued digging. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-09-08 10:00:00
Date: Sat Sep 08 11:03:02 2007 to review the weekly Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to http://wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Barrier Lake 2007-09-04 13:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 07 09:50:05 2007 Large mother Black Bear and two cubs crossed in front on my riding partner and I; no more than 20m in front of us. We yelled and they ran. Good fortune as we did not have bear spray on us! Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Yamnuska trailhead Monday 4:30 pm
Date: Wed Sep 05 08:27:16 2007 Black bear near the trailhead Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Prarie Creek Trail September 3 @ 1:17pm
Date: Tue Sep 04 19:53:39 2007 Black bear 1.8km east of the river crossing at prairie link and prairie creek trail. Bear was about 50 yards away from the trail in the meadow eating. Bear noticed me stared in my direction then wandered off into trees. Bear then came back out of trees and started digging into a tree stump at the far end of the meadow, then kept walking into the forest away from the trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-08-31 12:15:00
Date: Fri Aug 31 12:18:03 2007 Please refer to the following link for the Bow Valley Bear Summary http://wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Terrace 2007-08-27 20:30:00
Date: Tue Aug 28 16:55:26 2007 Cougar came into my yard and took pet dog. Carried it up the trail in his mouth. I chased it and threw rocks at it and it dropped the dog. Dog ran back to house. Cougar returned to home about 30 minutes later and came onto back step. Also returned at 12:30am and came onto back deck and looked into house through glass door. Fish and Wildlife and cougar hounds are in area today tracking cougar. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Mount Indefatigable 2007-08-25 17:00:00
Date: Mon Aug 27 16:55:33 2007 large grizzley at grassy area below summit Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley bear summary 2007-08-24 16:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 24 16:33:55 2007 For the Bow Valley Bear Summary, please go to:http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Reclaimer 2007-08-23 08:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 23 13:11:00 2007 single black bear cub in the middle of the trail. no mom in sight. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Little Elbow Loop 2007-08-19 2:00:00
Date: Mon Aug 20 16:54:34 2007 Black bear seen on the little elbow loop trail. We were biking the loop counter clockwise and the bear was seen about 10 km's in. He heard us comming, ran down the trail and into the bush. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Spray Lakes Rd/Nordic Ctr 7:30 p.m.
Date: Sun Aug 19 09:38:53 2007 Young black bear ran across road heading up into Nordic Centre trails (at the start of the gravel part of Spray Lakes Road) , stopped and looked at us briefly then ambled away. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Mt. Indefatigable 18/08/07
Date: Sun Aug 19 08:20:19 2007 Grizzley with collar was in the meadow just before the summit climb. No fear of humans and several people there saw it and some took pictures. We turned around when we discovered that we were between the bear and another group of climbers Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2007-08-17 12:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 17 12:12:53 2007 For the Bow Valley Bear Summary for August 9 to 17, please go to: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley PP Aug 13
Date: Tue Aug 14 16:51:57 2007 >From K-Country trail report "Bear Warning" signs have been posted at Bow Valley Campground due to >a black bear frequenting the area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Healy Pass 2007-08-11 1pm
Date: Mon Aug 13 21:31:17 2007 Grizzly bear and two cubs sighted at Healy Pass swimming in Lake below the Pass. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2007-08-10 12:00:00
Date: Fri Aug 10 13:31:41 2007 For the current Bow Valley Summary please click the following link: http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trailex News Summer 2007 - CORRECTION
Date: Thu Aug 09 15:16:35 2007 Oops, wrong link in that last post. Here's the correct link: The Trailex Team is pleased to present our Summer Newsletter! Please check out the following link to read what's new at Trailex.org: http://trailex.org/TrailexNews_Summer_2007.pdf Remember to be prepared when you head out for your spring adventures: the bears are out. Trailex Team Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Healy Pass trail Aug 7, 3:00pm
Date: Tue Aug 07 18:14:02 2007 Mama grizzly and two big cubs right on Healy Pass trail, about 500m below the pass on south side. Unconcerned with us, skirted well below and around them. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Yamnuska 2007-08-04 16:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 07 16:50:24 2007 Road / trail leading to Big Choss climbing area. Heading west along the road near the old camping spot came across mama bear and 3 cubs (black bear). They didn't see me and I waited until they left the area. Also came across berries and bear poo in the woods leading to the fairy boulder. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Heart Creek Mtn. trail Sat. Aug 4 8PM
Date: Sun Aug 05 14:37:31 2007 Were completing the Heart Mtn hike loop, coming out on the Valley trail east of the Heart Creek "climbers" parking lot, and ran into a black bear sow with cubs. We turned around and exited the trail and finished hiking back to the cars along the Hwy. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Pocaterra Trail 2007-08-04 08:00:00
Date: Sun Aug 05 09:05:17 2007 Pocaterra trail system in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. We encountered an adolescent grizzly while mountain biking. he was startled and ran off into the woods. we left the area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Fortress Mountain Exit 2007-08-01 21:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 02 15:10:59 2007 Along the #40 near the Fortress Mountain turnoff a small grizzly crossed the road in front of our vehicle. A good reminder to obey posted limits in wildlife areas...any faster and we would have hit and possibly killed it. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bow valley summary 2007-07-31 22:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 31 22:24:11 2007 The current Bow Valley Bear Summary is posted on the Wildsmart website. http://www.wildsmart.ca/pdffiles/bearsightings.pdf Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 5 min from the Ink Pots July 31, 2007 4 pm
Date: Tue Jul 31 22:21:19 2007 Large grizzly emerged from forest onto trail behind myself and two young girls. My daughter turned around and spotted him following us. I moved the kids behind a large tree and turned to face the bear and did not move. I had my bear spray drawn and ready to use. He ran towards us but quickly turned and dashed into the woods. There was another hiking party on the trail at the time and we all left the area immediately. I reported the incident to the gift shop at Johnston Canyon as well as called it in to the wardens. As I was reporting the incident at the gift shop another woman came in to report the same bear in the same spot. It was sitting in the trail and ran off when her group approached. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 SW of Cairns on the Bow July 29/07 11:00 AM
Date: Sun Jul 29 12:03:10 2007 Young Black Bear feeding, (approx 100M), above Three Sisters Parkway, West of Three Sisters creek. We saw him first then he became aware of us and bounded off. Did not see a Mom but didn't hang around to confirm. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Juniper Hotel Area 2007-07-28 18:00:00
Date: Sun Jul 29 04:29:17 2007 Adult grizzly sited by guests along driveway about 150 yards east of hotel. Bear continued walking up Norquay. No more details sorry. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Heart Creek Trail 2007-07-27 13:30:00
Date: Fri Jul 27 17:28:46 2007 Small black bear (possibly juvenile) just off the south side of the trail between the Jewel Pass and Heart Creek trailheads. Despite yelling and making a lot of noise as we travelled through the area by bike (we had seen scat on the trail), we still happened upon the bear very suddenly. It tried to climb a tree at the side of the trail, but fell out, then proceded to run into the bushes on the south side of the trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis Field Stations 2007-07-27 14:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 27 14:06:47 2007 Large grizzly bear seen crossing the lawn at the Field Station (Baldy Pass Trailhead). Feeding on berries at the edge of the forest. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley Summary 2007-07-15 10:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 27 10:59:12 2007 Re-posted for Jay Honeyman... BEAR SUMMARY FOR THE BOW VALLEY (Banff National Park to Bow Valley Provincial Park) For the week of July 15 to 22, 2007 The following summary is based upon a compilation of bear information provided by government agencies and unconfirmed sightings reported by the public over the last week. It is by no means intended to be used as a real time, complete record of where bears are in the valley. BEARS CAN BE ENCOUNTERED ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! Be aware of your surroundings, know how to reduce the likelihood of encounters, and be prepared should an encounter take place. Always use caution by paying attention to signs of bear activity such as scats, tracks, and diggings. Make lots of noise while hiking; hike in groups when possible; carry pepper spray; and obey closures. Education Tidbit Grizzly bears have started to move down into the valley bottoms from higher elevations to take advantage of ripening berries. These foods include Buffaloberry, Saskatoon, Wolfwillow and Dogwood. Black bears are also searching for similar foods. Bear Activity Trends Bear sightings have occurred on both the north and south sides of the Bow Valley. Almost all of these sightings have occurred in the lower elevation areas of the valley, many along the Bow River. Black bears with cubs have been observed in the Silvertip/ Eagle Terrace and Bow Valley Provincial Park Zones. Grizzly bear sightings have occurred in the Silvertip, Exshaw/ Lac Des Arcs, YMCA Location Zones. Bears appear to be most active at dawn and dusk, opting to find cooler, shaded areas to bed down during the heat of the day. Important Notes Be aware of areas that have berry bushes and look for evidence of bears feeding on berries (broken branches, clusters of berries lying on the ground and scat with berries in it). There are vegetation management programs presently underway in the valley to remove natural attractants, primarily buffaloberry from developed areas. This is an attempt to encourage bears to use less developed areas away from facilities. Bear Cautions/ Closures Please report all bear sightings to 591 7755. For current postings of Bear Warnings and Closures please visit http://tprc.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Point - Eagle Terr. 2007-07-27 09:14:00 AM
Date: Fri Jul 27 10:52:32 2007 Lone black bear (approx 180lbs) sighted in back of our house up in Eagle Point - Eagle Terrace subdivision in Canmore. Heading towards SilverTip golf course now. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Barrier Dam July 26 6:00 pm
Date: Thu Jul 26 19:20:39 2007 Young grizzly spotted in bush by toilets adjacent to the parking area at the Barrier Dam. Wildlife officer on site posting signs and ensuring bear awareness. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bike trail three sisters 1600 July 25
Date: Thu Jul 26 10:23:53 2007 Med. sized black bear in bushes in the clear cut near Stewart Creek Golf Course and along bike trail just west of foot bridge. The bear was too busy eating to notice me. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Wapite Close, Canmore 2007-07-25 22:00:00
Date: Thu Jul 26 10:15:20 2007 Could not see clearly but Cougar in Castle Lot on Wapiti Close; clearly heard growl/cry at approx 9:00 pm. tonight July 25th while walking dog in front of area the area at end of Wapiti Close. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Sherbrooke Lake Trail 2007-07-25 15:00:00
Date: Wed Jul 25 21:47:39 2007 We did not see a bear, but quite a bit of fresh scat and diggings along the trail, scat from today. Sightlines are not good along this trail and there is a lot of noise from small creeks - make lots of noise, particularily the section along the lake. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Peter Lougheed-Interlakes 2007-07-25 09:00:00
Date: Wed Jul 25 21:45:15 2007 I was running on the paved road that goes out to Interlakes at about 8:45am. Just before the turnoff down into the campground, but on the opposite side hill a grizzly was feeding. It was cinnnamon/brown and didn't look very old to me. Perhaps about 2-3 years old. I saw it first from about 60 metres. I stopped, backed up and left the area. The bear may have seen me and went down into the ditch. Before I had a chance to report the sighting the K-country folks were on site. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Juniper Hotel 2007-07-24 19:30:00
Date: Tue Jul 24 22:57:15 2007 Mother grizzly with 2 cubs back visiting the property. This time mother stayed in the bush while cubs walked through car-part infront of lobby. These bears keep coming back every couple days and are all over the area which is loaded with buffalo berries so take care. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Silvertip below hoodoos 9:30pm approx. July 24
Date: Tue Jul 24 22:12:39 2007 Mike Gordon running on trail that goes through tunnel under road to Silvertip. Mother black bear with cub right hand side of road, as you are going up, in the clearing. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis valley July 24, 3:45 pm
Date: Tue Jul 24 19:19:17 2007 North of Fortress Junction on the power line right of way. Large grizzly seen near where the Opal Ridge trail leaves the power line (just north of creek). Looked up when we shouted did not leave the area so we headed down to the hwy to return to junction. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Mt.Norquay/Elk Lake Trail 2007-07-15 07:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 24 08:18:04 2007 Approximately 1 km past Norquay's Mystic chair on the Elk Lake Trail I was heading out early to climb Cascade. I came around a blind corner, making considerable noise and encountered a large grizzly sow and two cubs heading in the same direction (North). They were startled and stopped as the cubs moved behind the mother. They did not make aggresive movements but did not move away from the trail. I immediately backed away and left the area. Reported shortly therafter to Parks Warden. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff and area July 23
Date: Mon Jul 23 10:25:24 2007 >From BNP trail report: Minnewanka trail, Alymer Lookout & Pass all closed due to bear activity. >Sundance Canyon/Marsh loop - bear warning. Please remember to report all bear sightings to 762-1470 (Banff Park wardens). Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Jura Creek 2007-07-22 13:00:00
Date: Mon Jul 23 10:12:07 2007 A wildlife ranger has informed us of a Grizzly in the area of Jura Creek (East of Exshaw). Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Indefatigible mtn trail Jul 22
Date: Sun Jul 22 21:29:42 2007 About 10 am 1 km up the trail grizzly with apparently 2 cubs. No problems for anyone who went after she moved off. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Injured Deer - Rundleview 2007-07-22 8:20 am
Date: Sun Jul 22 16:22:42 2007 I opened my back door this morning and startled a young mule deer doe that sought refuge beside my house last night. She had a badly broken right hind leg (a compound fracture with the bone sticking out). I immediately called Fish and Wildlife, but they weren't able to make it here for a couple of hours. By that time, we couldn't find her. Please keep an eye out for this badly injured deer and call the Fish and Wildlife emergency line at 591-7755 if you see her. Thanks! Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cougar at Mount Engadine Lodge
Date: Sun Jul 22 10:55:21 2007 Large Cougar spotted on the property on Saturday night around 9:30pm, right in front of cabins, scared away when seen by guests in Main Lodge - no incident - headed south into trees. We knew something was in the area, normally lots of Moose in meadow at that time, but last night almost nothing, just after cougar sighting, group of 7 Elk seen heading north on opposite side of meadow at a very fast pace. Moose back this morning, hopefully indicating that cougar is elsewhere - Parks informed. Chris Williams Innkeeper Mount Engadine Lodge Canmore, AB www.mountengadine.com "Get a new attitude at altitude!" Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Elbow Lake, Kananaskis July 20, 2007 - 18:00
Date: Sun Jul 22 10:42:52 2007 We were heading back to the Elbow Lake parking lot after coming from an out and back trip to Tombstone Lakes. 1.5 kms from Elbow Lake we ran into two men heading in the opposite direction. They warned us that a 2-3 year old grizzly was between the parking lot and Elbow Lake. They said they ran into it but it wasn't interested in them. They just waited for it to pass by and continued on. They told us it'd probably be gone by the time we got there. As we approached the bridge crossing the stream just prior to Elbow Lake, on the return, the grizzly was 20 feet in front of us. So, it was heading up the valley towards Tombstone Lakes. We backed up slowly and it wasn't interested in us. It kept on searching the foliage. We skirted off through the rough scrub towards the pine tree line to give it space and us something to climb up in case. The grizzly kept walking on the trail towards Tombstone. It stood up and smelled in our direction a few times but that was it. It wasn't interested in us. When it had passed, we headed back down the trail to our car. We immediately reported it to the EMS station off Highway 40. So, beware of a young grizzly around the Tombstone/Elbow Lake area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grizzly Bear near cutline at Tent Ridge
Date: Sat Jul 21 10:38:07 2007 Hello, Family of 4 staying at Mount Engadine Lodge, out for a hike last evening, saw a fairly large grizzly near the cutline heading to Tent Ridge. Chris Williams Innkeeper Mount Engadine Lodge Canmore, AB www.mountengadine.com "Get a new attitude at altitude!" Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Juniper Hotel 2007-07-20 22:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 20 23:24:44 2007 Mother grizzly was back on property today. Cubs weren't with her but they usually stick fairly close. She mosed around the parking lot, and into the trees right beside the chalet door/balcony - lucky there wasn't a little kid coming out of the chalet at the time. Earlier I had hiked up the lower half of the Norquay ski-out behind the hotel and there is an adbundance of rippening buffalo berries and I'm sure these ones will stick around so take care. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Baldy Pass Trailhead 2007-07-20 13:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 20 13:56:35 2007 Two grizzly bears are hanging around the Kananaskis Field Stations (for 3 days now) across from Barrier Lake on Hwy 40. No aggressive behaviour has been shown- just feeding on buffaloberries. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Middle Sister Access Road 2007-07-18 11:30:00
Date: Wed Jul 18 15:46:15 2007 Startled a large male black bear along the Middle Sister Access road in the Stewart Creek area of Canmore, about 500m past the gate. Bear loped off for a few meters, then turned and stood on rear legs. No sign of aggression, just curiosity. Note that the buffaloberries are starting to ripen along valley bottoms, and that bears will soon be coming down to feed. Make sure to take note where berries are present, and take greater precautions in such places. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Juniper Hotel Area 2007-07-17 16:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 17 23:48:47 2007 Two small grizzly cubs and mother in vicinity of hotel area. Wardens came and scared bears further up Norquay with bangers. This group of bears seems to be frequenting this area quite often lately. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff, Norquay Road 2007-07-17 17:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 17 21:28:29 2007 Lower section of Norquay road 2 bear cubs feeding on berries. Maria has called the BNP wardens at 762-1470 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff, Norquay Road 2007-07-17 21:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 17 21:27:30 2007 Lower section of Noquay road 2 bear cubs feeding on berries. Maria has called the BNP wardens at 762-1470 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stoney Trail near Barrier July 15, 2007 11:45 AM
Date: Sun Jul 15 18:57:26 2007 A Black Bear and two cubs were spotted 10 meters off Stoney Trail approximately 100 meters north of the Jewel Pass intersection. The adult ushered her cubs up a tree then darted deeper into the undergrowth. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Peaks of Grassi Canmore 2007-07-15 10:15:00
Date: Sun Jul 15 10:17:01 2007 Along the powerline toward the resevoir, past the off-leash area, a bear was sighted while mountain biking. The bear was startled and ran off. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Harvie Heights Powerline Fri 13, July at 7:30 pm
Date: Fri Jul 13 20:19:28 2007 I was walking the dog along the powerline when I came upon two feeding young grizzlies. They were curious and followed me for a distance. I was able to scare them off with shouting and by keeping arms up to look big. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 elbow Lake July 10 6pm
Date: Fri Jul 13 11:13:22 2007 Moderate sized Grizz came in from the Tomstone end of the Elbow Lakes trail and was excavating on the north side of Elbow Lake about 60 metres up from the trail. Ignored the campers on the other side of the lake. Caught and curb-stomped a gopher up there then wandered up and west leaving us alone. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Elbow Lake July 10 6pm
Date: Fri Jul 13 11:09:28 2007 Moderate sized Grizz came in from the Tomstone end of the Elbow Lakes trail and was excavating on the north side of Elbow Lake about 60 metres up from the trail. Ignored the campers on the other side of the lake. Caught and curb-stomped a gopher up there then wandered up and west leaving us alone. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Vermillion Lakes, Banff 12 July
Date: Thu Jul 12 14:14:44 2007 Bear of some sort just past 2nd Lake near animal underpass Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Juniper Hotel Area 2007-07-09 23:00:00
Date: Wed Jul 11 09:32:41 2007 On June 8th a Medium sized grizzly was spotted under the powerlines behind the Juniper Hotel, just west of the Norquay SkiOut bottom. On June 9th two adolescent grizzly cubs were spotted adjacent to the Juniper property. Many turned rocks/logs where bears scrounged up some critters. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Headwall Lakes Trail Sunday July 8, 2007
Date: Mon Jul 09 17:17:50 2007 At about 3pm we sighted a large male grizzly on the path between the two lakes at the upper part of the hike. The bear was on the path coming from the upper lake towards the lower lake. We made a great deal of noise but the bear kept coming towards us along the path so we turned and left the area very quickly. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bow Valley 2007-07-07 11:00:00
Date: Sat Jul 07 11:59:15 2007 Just a note to let people know that the berries are ripening in the Bow Valley (Hear Creek and Quarry Lake for example). Bears have been observed feeding on buffaloberry over the last few days. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore & PLPP July 5
Date: Thu Jul 05 09:05:41 2007 Cairns on the Bow, Canmore: "Caution Bear in Area Signs" have been posted due to grizzly bear activity. Black Prince Cirque Trail, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park: The Black Prince Interpretive Trail and Trailhead are closed until further notice due to a number of grizzly bears on a kill site. Please remember to report all bear/cougar sightings to 591-7755 (Provincial Lands) or 762-1470 for Banff National Park. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Powderface Tr Kananaskis July 4 @ 4:20 pm
Date: Wed Jul 04 19:40:18 2007 Black bear spotted on trail not far from trailhead, at the top of the short hill once you cross the first small creek. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Road to Shark Mtn July 3, 2007 10:30
Date: Wed Jul 04 09:52:40 2007 Young Grizzly bear sighted near the trailhead for Tent Ridge. Eating dandelions along side of the road to Shark Mtn. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Skogan's Pass 2007-07-03 12:30:00
Date: Wed Jul 04 09:45:25 2007 Large bear at the end of the first long section of the trail under the power line. It was just before the trail goes back into the forest. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highwood Pass 2007-07-02 13:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 03 09:10:14 2007 We were road riding Highwood Pass and came across an adult Grizzly on west side of highway, just past Elbow Pass. The Grizzly retreated into the woods but stayed close enough to watch us. We turned around. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore & Nordic Centre June 25 & 26
Date: Thu Jun 28 11:18:18 2007 Larch Island area pathway and bike trail, Canmore: "Caution Bear in Area Signs" posted in the Larch Island area extending northwest from the trestle bridge to the golf course. Canmore Nordic Centre: A "Bear Warning Sign" has been posted due to bear activity. Please remember to report all bear/cougar sightings to 591-7755 (Provincial Lands) or 762-1470 for Banff National Park. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Lake Minnewanka Trail 2007-06-27 09:00:00
Date: Thu Jun 28 09:51:39 2007 2 of us were riding on the Minnewanka lake trail last night. We had just made it out almost to the top of the uphill in the scree slopes in the first 2-3k past the bridge over the cascade. We were talking and standing right in the middle of the trail when a medium size grizzli came walking towards us on the trail over the crest of the hill about 100 feet away. It showed not sign of fear, surprise, conern or bother and just kept coming. We backed off, turn around and road away. We thought it was a rather unusual behavior and reported it to parks. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Bike path near Lodge 2007-06-23 08:00:00
Date: Tue Jun 26 12:51:51 2007 - a large black bear on the bike path, 2 minutes from the Kananaskis Lodge Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cascade Ponds 2007-06-25 17:00:00
Date: Mon Jun 25 17:23:50 2007 Black bear came out of the bush in front of the second bridge. Not afraid of me & my dog (on leash). Walked right towards us and followed us back over the bridge as we backed up all the way back to the first bridge by the BBQ areas. He started running a little as we got to the first bridge and then ran back to where he had come from. Didn't seem to be afraid of humans. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Larch, Canmore 2007-06-25 06:45:00
Date: Mon Jun 25 16:56:22 2007 This is posted for Douglas Maclean... This morning at about 6:45 am, just east of the park in Larch (beside the walk way) there was a large grizzly, dark brown colour, large hump feeding on dandelions. It was un-disturbed by my presence and my dog and myself backed off. The bear moved west along the fence lines of the houses towards the park feeding on more dandelions, took a huge poop on the park, and I believe has moved now into the Larch island area. I would advise walkers and hikers in the wooded area on the islands to be very wary, and although bikes are not allowed on that trail many use it, they should be careful too. And don't use ipods so you/they can hear something! Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trail to Shadow Lake 2007-06-23 19:00:00
Date: Mon Jun 25 11:06:03 2007 Spent the weekend at Shadow Lake Lodge and heard reports of grizzly bear and cougar sightings on the trail from Red Earth Creek car park to Shadow Lake Lodge. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stoney Trail (Kananaskis) 2007-06-24 14:00:00
Date: Sun Jun 24 21:48:28 2007 Bear #1: large black bear feeding at the edge of the trees west of the trail about 5 km north of Nakiska. He ran into the trees once he detected me. Bear #2/#3: black bear sow and cub on the trail 7 km north of Nakiska. They ran into the trees once they detected me. Bear #4: black bear cub walking on the trail just south of intersection of Stoney Trail and Prairie View. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Center 2007-06-23 19:30:00
Date: Sun Jun 24 09:31:18 2007 Large black bear on ski trail above huge open field. Stayed on trail and did not leave. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff Springs 3rd green 2007-06-20 18:00
Date: Thu Jun 21 20:59:23 2007 Large grizzly feeding on vegetation Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 watertower trail June 20 around 1pm
Date: Thu Jun 21 08:29:47 2007 Black bear spotted near trail between cascade ponds and johnson lake. Near water tower.. cascade ponds side of water tower. Seemed unconcerned as we biked by it. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Marsh Loop Trail June 19 approx 8 p.m.
Date: Wed Jun 20 14:10:54 2007 Calving elk or elk guarding calf, before first bridge when entering from Sundance Canyon trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Marsh Loop Trail June 19 approx 8p.m.
Date: Wed Jun 20 14:08:39 2007 Cow elk before first bridge (when entering from Sundance Canyon paved trail). From behaviour, must be guarding a calf or about to drop one. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 1A east of Canmore 2007-06-14 14:00:00
Date: Thu Jun 14 22:37:30 2007 near picnic site a few km's east of Canmore. Large black bear feeding on vegetation south of railway tracks. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 1A east of Canmore June 14 14
Date: Thu Jun 14 22:24:35 2007 Near picnic site on 1A a few km's east of Canmore. Large black bear feeding on vegitation south of railway tracks unconcerned by our presence. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Hiway 40, June 14, 10:30 a.m.
Date: Thu Jun 14 20:46:10 2007 Two large sub adult grizzlies on N. side of Highwood Pass, before Elbow Lake. Unconcerned by shouts, too close to road. We retreated. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canoe Meadows, HWY 40 June 14th 7:15pm
Date: Thu Jun 14 20:30:39 2007 Black bear cub ran out of bush and crossed highway right in front of my vehicle by Canoe Meadows parking lot. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore 2007-06-13 9:30 am
Date: Wed Jun 13 22:17:37 2007 Elk either with calf or seperated from herd to give birth along single track trail parallel to Trans Alta road below the resevoir. Followed me out of the area to be sure I was leaving, but did not charge. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic centre June 13, 2pm
Date: Wed Jun 13 15:31:53 2007 Uppermost ski trail, 1 km SE of the top of the Terminator - smallish black bear - bolted into the woods. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Tunnel Mtn Road June 13 12:10 pm
Date: Wed Jun 13 15:09:44 2007 Grizzly reported just above the Banff Centre, crossing Tunnel Mtn Road. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 upper G8 (joe's trail) June 12, 12pm
Date: Tue Jun 12 15:38:00 2007 Reported to us by another cycling group: black bear with cub on the upper G8 - ran away uphill. We did see fresh scat on both upper and middle G8 trails. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Montane Trail June 11th 8:30 pm
Date: Mon Jun 11 23:24:41 2007 Large black bear heard us coming and took off toward Harvey heights just after Johny's stables. We turned around. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Larch Islands June 11@11:30am
Date: Mon Jun 11 13:22:28 2007 large grissly-between the 1100 court on Larch and the river--near the tree forts kids have built in the bush Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff, Rundel Riverside 2007-06-10 12:30:00
Date: Sun Jun 10 14:52:30 2007 Dead faun, on trail (trail from Nordic Centre to Banff) about 2.5 kms from the Banff golf course. I have called the BNP wardens. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff Springs Golf Course Tues,, June 5 6pm
Date: Sat Jun 09 12:38:17 2007 Small black bear on fairway headed towards the clubhouse Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 gravel pits Banff June7, 3 pm
Date: Sat Jun 09 12:38:15 2007 Same big grizzly moved to the gravel pits Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 old cadet camp June 7,2007, 12 noon
Date: Sat Jun 09 12:38:14 2007 Big grizzly just past the Cascade Pits turn off towards Johnson Lake Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Vermillion Lake road 2007-06-05 09:30:00
Date: Wed Jun 06 08:02:22 2007 A mom and her 2 cubs were found just past the outhouses on the Vermillion Lakes road. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Sundance/Marsh loop June 4
Date: Mon Jun 04 14:37:32 2007 >From Banff National Park trail report - bear warning posted Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Upper Alpine Club June 2, 2007, 2:00P.M.
Date: Mon Jun 04 08:47:04 2007 Bear sighted on upper Horseshoe loop Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Lake Minnewanka Loop 2007-06-02 14:00:00
Date: Sun Jun 03 14:52:14 2007 Big grizzly sighted on the minnewanka loops, coming down from Johnson's Lake Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cave and Basin 2007-05-29 11:00:00
Date: Wed May 30 13:21:24 2007 Mother with two cubs eating grass at the Cave and Basin Historic site. Wardens were on site. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Muleshoe Trail, along 1A 2007-05-29 09:00:00
Date: Wed May 30 09:13:28 2007 A mother black bear with three tiny cubs came right toward me on the first kilometer of the trail. When I saw them, they were about 50 meters away. She only noticed me when I started talking to her and then changed her direction to steer clear of me. I then continued on the trail, which led away from her and the cubs. When returning about three hours later, I saw a black bear again on the trail, about 100 meters away and not far from where I had the previous sighting. Not seeing cubs this time, it might have been another bear. Instead of continuing along the trail, I took a (rather steep) shortcut to the road from that point to avoid a meeting. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Yamnuska east ridge 2007-05-29 16:00:00
Date: Wed May 30 08:20:42 2007 As we were hiking down the east ridge trail, a hiker on his way up startled a black bear a few minutes before we bumped into him. He said the bear immedialtely darted up the hill and over the ridge. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 east park gate Tuesday, May 29 at 6:45am
Date: Tue May 29 09:31:09 2007 adult black bear on Harvie Heights side of east BNP gate -- just ambling along Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 sulfur mountain backside 2007-05-26 17:00:00
Date: Sun May 27 17:03:21 2007 Grizzly bear spotted half way up the fire road on the backside of sulfur....spotted by Cyd Fraser Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Dog Lake/Canmore Creek 26/05/07, 9:15 a.m.
Date: Sun May 27 11:54:34 2007 On the trail above Canmore Creek headed towards the of-leash area, a small cinnamon coloured bear. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Quarry Lake Canmore Creek 2007-05-27 09:00:00
Date: Sun May 27 09:52:51 2007 Area closed with bear trap by Canmore Creek. near small foot bridge over creek. NW of Quarry Lake parking lot. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trail closure Cairns 2007-05-26 11:00:00
Date: Sat May 26 11:23:59 2007 Dangerous bear in area signs, closed to public, on paved trail from end of mine Tipple sight towards Cairns on the Bow. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 between peaks and tsmv 2007-05-22 13:00:00
Date: Tue May 22 13:56:53 2007 sorry that was 1 km EAST of lawrence grassi ridge near the water reservour Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 between peaks and tsmv 2007-05-22 13:00:00
Date: Tue May 22 13:36:07 2007 grizz with cub 1 k west of lawrence grassi ridge near the water reservour. Cub bolted I could see mom in the trees. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Marsh Loop-Banff 2007-05-20 15:00:00
Date: Sun May 20 16:54:11 2007 Reported by Trail riders-small grizzly walking on trail Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 behind Rafter Six 2007-05-16 12:00:00
Date: Fri May 18 22:08:19 2007 Black bear on river loop trail behind Rafter Six Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff Springs Golf-back 2007-05-17-9:00:00
Date: Fri May 18 19:06:59 2007 On behalf of another runner:Grizzly running across greens away from person Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 1A 3km north of Muleshoe 2007-05-15 21:00:00
Date: Tue May 15 21:29:39 2007 Road Riding on the 1A. Mom and two grizzly cubs would not leave roadway. Had to wait for pickup truck portage. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Above Harvey Heights 2007-05-12 20:00:00
Date: Sun May 13 20:43:58 2007 Very fresh grizzly bear diggings on bike trail above the radio towers. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Above Alpine Hut 2007-05-12 15:30:00
Date: Sun May 13 10:21:30 2007 On trails above the Alpine Hut, on the north side of the creek, we saw a black cub on the trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Troll Falls, Kananaskis May 12th noon
Date: Sun May 13 10:18:21 2007 Report on behalf of a group of 15 hikers: Coming down from Ruthie's, at the sign to Troll Falls, a young brown bear ran towards the trail behind us, and then headed south. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cascade Pound Banff may 11 19H40
Date: Fri May 11 22:23:21 2007 Three grizzlys bears mother and cubs maybe Bear 71, they were on the old flying ground toward Level circle trail, and a little bit agitated then they fled in the forest. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Below Alpine Club 11th May, 10:30am
Date: Fri May 11 15:12:41 2007 Our group saw a large black bear running across the meadow below the Alpine Club. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Yamnuska mountain tuesday 8 may at noon
Date: Wed May 09 20:48:57 2007 We saw a big bear i'm not sure if it was black or grizzly bear we were at 300 m but it was big and dark brown he was eating for at least two hours we saw him during our ascension to the top of Yamnuska mountain. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Mine scar at Nordic Centr 2007-05-02 11:00
Date: Thu May 03 12:06:02 2007 Black bear at bottom of mine scar. Not really interested in us up on the trail that connects to middle banff. Watched us for a bit and then headed into trees toward Georgetown... Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highwood Junction 2007-04-27 16:00:00
Date: Sun Apr 29 17:05:46 2007 While descending from Junction Hill along the east rigde, we saw a large black bear walking circles and digging in Stony Creek Valley. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Spray River Bridge, Banff 10:15AM morning...>April 20th.07
Date: Sat Apr 21 14:41:02 2007 Walking across the bridge going across the Spray River to the Banff Golf Course observed a HUGE lynx. Size~as big as a good size labrador retriever. long legs black tuff on ears big body grey'ish. tried to approach me just for a better look,then darted away. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre Three weeks ago 8:00am
Date: Sat Apr 21 14:00:55 2007 My neighbor was running up from the bottom of Georgetown trail at the Nordic Centre when she came upon a large male (not positive on sex) cougar sitting on the trail. He did not run away, but rather sat and looked right at her. Her large German Shepard ran between her and the cougar. This did not scare the cougar initially, but eventually the cougar fled. It has been reported to Fish and Wildlife and they stated that they have had a couple of sightings at Nordic Centre and around the reservoir. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Alta reservoir Hyw 1 2007-04-20 18H45
Date: Fri Apr 20 20:06:28 2007 We saw a big black bear along the railway at the opposite of the Alta reservoir on the highway 1 near Banff exit, he was eating on the track. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 West side Harvie Heights 2007-04-16 18:00:00
Date: Mon Apr 16 19:58:08 2007 Adult grizzly Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trailex News Spring 2007
Date: Sun Apr 15 00:10:02 2007 Trailex Spring Newsletter Spring has arrived, and so has the Trailex spring newsletter. Please check out the following link to read what's new at Trailex.org! http://trailex.org/TrailexNews_Spring_2007.pdf Remember to be prepared when you head out for your spring adventures: the bears are out. Trailex Team Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 trail toward Aylmer pass nov 6 at noon
Date: Sun Dec 10 13:22:49 2006 During our hike on the opposite shore of Minnewanka Lake we met a herd of bighorn sheep and there was a big male who showed an aggressive posture and he forced us to stop, he didn't charged us but he was really insistent, we waited for a while and then we could continue our hike on the trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trailex Newsletter Fall 2006
Date: Sat Nov 18 06:32:01 2006 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 chester lake parking 14 nov 2006
Date: Fri Nov 17 15:15:43 2006 friend just had a scary moose encounter skiing back into chester parking lot. she surprised a moose licking salt off other vehicle, yelled/banged poles to scare the moose into woods only to have it charge back at her. fortunately she got into the car on time but it bumped the car with its head (no rack) till she set off car alarm to get it to leave. guessed sub adult male moose. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff - Tunnel Mtn Campgr October 24, 2006 - 5:30pm
Date: Wed Oct 25 08:42:59 2006 Grizzly Bear spotted on Tunnel Mountain Ridge Run Trail - east of Tunnel Mountain Campground Loop Road - trail overooking the Elk Farm - bear was not aggressive Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre 2006-10-22 19:00:00
Date: Tue Oct 24 19:18:04 2006 I received a second hand report of a grizzly bear at the Nordic Centre disk golf course on the weekend. Be prepared - the bears are still active in lower and higher areas. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Spray Loop in Banff 2006-10-21 17:00:00
Date: Tue Oct 24 17:28:26 2006 grizzly bear spotted by guests about 1 km down the west side of trail. Talked to parks and they said they had been called about the bear the day prior as well Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Gap Mtn - Highwood Pass 2006-10-09 11:30:00
Date: Tue Oct 10 14:43:14 2006 Spotted two grizzly bears on the south side of Gap Mtn. They were in the gully, just below the saddle. We spotted them from about 400m away when we were above them. We retreated the way we came and descended. Both bears were very active - moving around a lot. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 test please excuse 2006-10-03 07:00:00
Date: Tue Oct 03 07:04:40 2006 test please excuse Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff Springs Hotel area Sept 30, 10:45 am
Date: Mon Oct 02 14:16:22 2006 Cougar sighted behind Banff Springs staff housing Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Sundance/Healy Creek Sept 20
Date: Wed Sep 20 15:55:57 2006 these trails are closed again due to bear activity - includes the back of Sulphur and Brewster Cr. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 G-8 2006-09-19 12:15:00
Date: Tue Sep 19 12:18:36 2006 Out for a run this morn. spotted large clear bear tracks leading down the hill from the midpoint creek junction towards cougar creek. Lots of wild life movement because of the snow higher up. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Georgetown Trail Sept 18, 7 PM
Date: Tue Sep 19 08:36:33 2006 A sub-adult grizzly was at the jct of the lower Georgetown trail and the trail heading up to the Nordic Centre- not aggressive, just standing there. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Smith Dorrien 30km S of C Sep 17 10:45am
Date: Mon Sep 18 10:31:54 2006 Adult black bear spotted on Smith Dorrien ~30km S of Canmore, just south of Spray Lakes picnic area. On road then lumbered west into trees as drove by. Didn't appear too concerned, just looking for food with recent heavy snow in area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Elbow Lake, Kananaskis Sept 17, afternoon
Date: Mon Sep 18 09:16:07 2006 Grizzly on trail at north end of Elbow Lake. Uninterested in humans, feeding on berries. Also small black bear with white triangle on his chest tried to cross HWY #40 going north at Barrier Lake. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 600ftwest Rim Rock of ho Sept.16th.2006-11:48am
Date: Sat Sep 16 11:48:27 2006 3 year old grizzly Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre Sept 12
Date: Tue Sep 12 14:06:47 2006 Bear warning signs have been posted on the Georgetown Trail and in the vicinity of the training centre at the Canmore Nordic Centre due to grizzly bear activity Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 btwn rundleview/ resevoir 2006-09-08 8:45:00
Date: Fri Sep 08 14:07:17 2006 Parks was hazing a grizzly from Rundleview towards the resevoir this AM. Bylaw officer warned me as I walked down the road from the Nordic Centre towards Rundleview turnoff. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre September 7th:
Date: Thu Sep 07 13:18:09 2006 A bear warning is in effect for the whole Canmore Nordic Provincial Park. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Area 2006-09-05 22:00:00
Date: Tue Sep 05 23:24:49 2006 Bow Valley, September 5th: Due to recent bear activity, a bear warning has been posted in the area of Quarry Lake & Dog Pond Areas. This includes the dog off-leash area. Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, September 5th: Due to bear activity, a bear warning has been posted in the area of Grotto Mountain Day Use. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Benchlands west 2006-09-03 10:00:00
Date: Sun Sep 03 20:42:37 2006 Fresh bear scat on the trails between silver tip and harvie heights. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stanley Glacier Trail Sept. 01/06, @ 10:30 A.M.
Date: Sun Sep 03 10:05:33 2006 Large Grizzly Bear prints in the soft mud on the main trail about a kilometer past the Stanley Creek Bridge, they appeared to be fresh. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis and Banff 2006-09-01 16:00:00
Date: Fri Sep 01 17:30:33 2006 More updates... Kananaskis trail report http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Banff National Park trail report updated daily http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 IA in Banff 2006-08-31 15:045:00
Date: Thu Aug 31 21:41:16 2006 There is a "Caution, bear in area " sign posted at the top of the westbound split on the 1A, between Banff and Castle. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Back Sulphur Mtn/Sundance Wed. Aug 30
Date: Wed Aug 30 11:59:30 2006 According to article / map in Crag & Canyon, the Sundance Canyon closure also includes the back of Sulphur Mtn. and Brewster Creek. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Grizzly Lake august 29 3.30 pm
Date: Tue Aug 29 19:48:37 2006 We saw in a dry pond 100m after Grizzly Lake (Sunshine Meadow), a large footprint in a mood, of, i think a grizzly bear, it seemed not to old maybe one day or two or less. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Closure--Sundance Canyon Aug. 21
Date: Tue Aug 22 17:41:07 2006 Parks has placed an area closure on Sundance Canyon trail/Brewster Creek trail and Healy Creek trail because of bear activity. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 quarry lake 2006-08-22 11:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 22 11:31:30 2006 due to grizzly bear activity, there are bear warning signs for the treed area's around quarry lake and the dog off leash area. according to the K-country trail report. Heath Mccroy Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Red Earth 3km from HWY 1 Aug 20 5pm
Date: Mon Aug 21 10:07:45 2006 My companion and I were biking out from Shadow Lake and were stopped by a group of six women from Calgary who warned us about a Mother Grizzly and 2 cubs coming up the trail. They group was on their way out also and said the bear had been following them and they had been retreating before the bears for about 1km. Rather than following them I think the bear family maybe didn't see the need to yeild the trail since the group of women were very eager to do so. While discussing things Momma and kids came around the corner at a steady walk and someone had the idea of leaving the trail so that's what we all did. We sat in a group on the high-side overlooking the trail and sang songs and otherwise made noise. After a while I checked down the trail and the Grizzly Family had abandoned the trail too. We developed a theory that the animals would have been very uncomfortable passing below us on the trail, under 8 people occupying the high ground so to speak. We resumed our journey mak ing much noise. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis and Banff 2006-08-16 11:00:00
Date: Wed Aug 16 11:52:30 2006 More updates... Kananaskis trail report updates... http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Banff National Park trail report updated daily... http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Near Quarry Lake Tuesday, August 15, 10 am
Date: Tue Aug 15 20:19:51 2006 Fresh fresh bear scat on power line trail by the off leash area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Heart Creek Trailhead August 15,2006, 1800h
Date: Tue Aug 15 19:38:33 2006 Black bear seen beside parking lot at trailhead both at 10am and 6pm on return. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre 2006-08-15 10:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 15 19:38:03 2006 One of the National Team Biathletes spotted a Cougar heading into the trees on the lower Banff trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Lake Louise - Train Depot 6:00-8:00 pm, 8/13/06
Date: Tue Aug 15 10:20:13 2006 As we were setting out on a trail opposite the Railway Station Restaraurant, a man and his dog were leaving the trail reporting a grizzly and two (seeming) firstyear cubs. A ranger then showed up and closed the trail that runs on the west side of the Bow river from the train station restaurant towards Lake Louise drive. We walked down the east side of the Bow and spied the grizzlies at a distance of about 50 meters feeding across the river. The sow was feeding on berries and the cubs were playing. We stayed very far back and watched them through trees with binoculars. A few other people approached to the river's east edge and the bears either didn't notice them or did not react. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Johnston Creek 1:30, 8/13/06
Date: Tue Aug 15 10:20:12 2006 Johnston Creek trail creek right above the upper falls where the paved trail ends a grizzly mother and a male teenage cub (as described by a ranger that was advising people as they entered the trail. Several people saw the bears and described some people as even approaching the bears! Our party of four did not see the bears but were up above the sighting location and then talked to people and rangers that had seen them. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 silvertip August 14th 8:15pm
Date: Tue Aug 15 10:20:10 2006 I saw a big cougar on the gravel road between Eagle Terrace and Silvertip. I had just finished yelling and it took off into the forest. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Benchlands Trail August 10 9:58 PM
Date: Thu Aug 10 22:01:44 2006 Black bear (? it was sort of dark out...) crossing Benchlands Trail from Creekside Country Inn driveway to north side of the road. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Skogan Pass 2006-08-09 14:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 10 14:07:46 2006 I saw a tan coloured mother grizzly with one or two cubs on the Skogan Pass road/trail. This was within the first km. of the parking lot. The mother and cub(s) headed off into the woods with no sign of aggression. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis Field Station Aug 10, 2006 1300 hr
Date: Thu Aug 10 14:04:13 2006 A black bear has been hanging around the Field Station near the start of the Baldy Pass Trail at Barrier Lake. It is very skittish and runs off when it sees people. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 TransAlta Lot 2006-08-09 19:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 10 11:55:31 2006 The trails starting from the TransAlta lot just past Quarry lake (across from Rundleview Drive) have been closed due to bear activity. I bumped into conservation officers putting up signs and tape at about 5:30 pm on Wednesday. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Kananaskis and Banff 2006-08-09 09:00:00
Date: Wed Aug 09 09:41:33 2006 More updates... Kananaskis trail report updates... http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Banff National Park trail report updated daily... http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cougar Creek 2006-08-08 12:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 08 12:54:34 2006 Black bear at base of Alpine Club trails just before you come out to Cougar Creek. It ran off into the forest, not threatening. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Stoney Trail august 5, 12pm
Date: Sun Aug 06 23:35:28 2006 While riding on Stoney Trail (between Jewel downhill and Skogan climb) a mother griz and 2 cubs sighted at close range (50m). The cubs ran away while mom stood and watched us (2 people) retreat quietly. We regrouped with 2 others after retreating 400m back on the trail, waited 5 minutes, then rode past the location as a noisy group of 4. The bears were not seen at this time. The location was on the section of trail approximately 4km north of the Nakiska road, where the otherwise open trail makes a short sidetrip through trees and lush vegetation. ** Note: The lead rider was making frequent loud yells to avoid surprising bears around blind corners. This bears reaction (curiousity, no aggression) when sighted indicated to us that she had heard the yells and thus was not agitated when we arrived. ** Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 3:00 p.m. 2006-08-06 23:00:00
Date: Sun Aug 06 23:02:23 2006 Probable black bear sighted around parking lot and trailhead for Boom Lake trail. Bear was eating berries. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Goat Creek Trail Saturday August 5th @11:30 AM
Date: Sat Aug 05 14:37:20 2006 While running from Banff to Canmore on Goat Creek Trail about 2.5 km South from the Spray River Loop bridge, a large grizzly was startled while it was foraging on berries. It ran down the trail into the woods. Bear droppings were also noted a couple of km's from the Goat Creek parking lot. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Picklejar Lakes Aug 3, 2006
Date: Fri Aug 04 11:19:59 2006 A grizzly sow and 2 cubs were seen about 100 m from the trail on the approach to Picklejar Lakes. They ran off when they saw the hikers. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Burstall Pass 2006-08-03 16:00:00
Date: Thu Aug 03 20:07:42 2006 Grizzly bear sighted from southwest ridge at Burstall.The bear was in amongst the trees near the viewpoint overlooking Leman Lake ,and did not notice us from our high vantage point. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 spray trail road july 31 5 pm
Date: Tue Aug 01 21:14:13 2006 Seen a grey wolf 1 km after goat creek parking lot he was waiting to cross the road and he ran away into the forest when we stopped the car. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff and Kananaskis 2006-08-01 13:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 01 14:13:42 2006 Kananaskis trail report updates... http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Banff National Park trail report updated daily... http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Healy Creek Trail 2006-07-31 16:00:00
Date: Tue Aug 01 00:04:01 2006 Sub adult probable grizzly bear feeding on berries approx 2km into trail from sundance canyon. Bear was uninterested and moved away upon seeing me. Maybe same bear reported by a tourist to bike shop where I work a few days ago in similar area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre 2006-07-29 13:00:00
Date: Sat Jul 29 19:39:46 2006 The black bear + cubs may have been relocated by wildlife officers, but there is definately still bear activity at the Nordic Centre, fresh scat (berry filled of course!) just uphill and east of the mine scar. The bears are busy, make noise and travel together. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre 2006-07-28 15:45:00
Date: Fri Jul 28 15:47:00 2006 Per the Province's press release, "a black bear sow and her two cubs have been relocated from Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park". There may be more critters in the area however, so still be wary of closures... Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 433 Eagle Terrace 2006-07-28 15:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 28 15:26:46 2006 Black bear , 200-250 lbs , aprox. 100m above 433 Eagle terrace , Just above fire road that connects Eagle T. to the golf course. We startle him and he ran towards us then when we made noise he red-ireccted away. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 vista lake july 26 th 2006
Date: Thu Jul 27 23:12:54 2006 seen a large black bear eating buffalo berries in a ditch one kilometer before the parking lot of Vistra lake toward Hot springs Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Nordic Centre 2006-07-26 18:30:00
Date: Thu Jul 27 17:02:50 2006 Showed up at Nordic Centre at 7:00 Wed night and friends had 'just' seen a black bear on the old upper 24 Hours course. No issues, but much bear activity there right now due to heaps of berries. Timberline and her cubs have been in area for over a week as well. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Banff and Kananaskis 2006-07-25 11:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 25 11:20:43 2006 Kananaskis trail report updates... http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx Banff National Park trail report updated daily... http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 hwy 1, 2nd split from BNF sunday 10AM
Date: Sun Jul 23 12:57:12 2006 small bear in the ditch, just as you enter the second split from banff on why 1a. (just before johnson canyon) Eating in the ditch, 6 cars in the middle of the road not pulled over... Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Heart Creek/Hwy 1 2006-07-22 21:15:00
Date: Sun Jul 23 12:51:33 2006 Meduim sized black bear on single track trail feeding on berries approx. 400 m East of Heart Creek (tones of berries in the area!). Bear causally moved off of trail into bush once it spotted us. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 bottom of skogans pass 2006-07-22 17:00:00
Date: Sat Jul 22 17:07:00 2006 Medium sized black bear spotted as we descended the last section of skogans pass on the gravel rd. before the trans canada at deadmans. Bear stopped, to scope us out and then scurried off. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Nordic Centre July 20 ~8PM
Date: Sat Jul 22 12:18:29 2006 Sow and 2 cubs at the southwest end of the "swamp" singletrack, just before it joins up with ski trail. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Ptarmigan Cirque 21 July 2006 11a.m.
Date: Fri Jul 21 16:34:01 2006 Large grizzly bear sighted at the top end of Ptarmigan Cirque heading toward the trail end . It was intent on feeding in the meadow and although aware of our group it paid no attention to us. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trailex News July 2006 2006-07-21 14:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 21 16:05:26 2006 Here's a link to our (first!) newsletter, July 2006 edition. http://trailex.org/news_July2006.pdf Thanks for all of your support! The Trailex Team Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Area 2006-07-21 11:00:00
Date: Fri Jul 21 14:08:34 2006 Canmore Nordic Centre, July 21st, 8:00 am: The Lower Georgetown Trails in the Canmore Nordic Provincial Park were closed on July 18. This closure has been now expanded to include the portion of the trail from the "TransAlta" powerlines above the hydroplant west of the July 18 closure. The closure now covers the Georgetown trails entirely. Benchland area, July 20th, 3:00 pm: The bear temporary closure has been lifted for the Canmore Benchland area â?? from the west end of the SilverTip footpath to the Banff National Park boundary, including the eastern portion of the Montane Traverse Trail. Note that a bear warning remains in place. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore Benchlands 2006-07-18 20:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 18 20:39:08 2006 Temporary closure above Silvertip Golf Course from Cougar Creek to above Harvie Heights due to bear activity (grizzly bear #71 and two cubs) returning to the area, as well as two sub-adult grizzly bears. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Highwood/Cataract trails 2006-07-18 15:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 18 15:45:22 2006 Due to bear activity, the Picklejar Lakes area including the Picklejar Lakes Trail, the Picklejar Creek Trail and the Picklejar Connector Trail are closed. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Pocaterra Ridge 2006-07-16 17:00:00
Date: Mon Jul 17 22:07:43 2006 Mother grizzley and cub in valley playing in mud pond. Down further to lake two bears chasing each other. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Ribbon Creek Trail 2006-07-17 11:15:00
Date: Mon Jul 17 18:29:15 2006 Approximately 3 kms from Ribbon Creek Falls, I and 2 other hikers crested a rise and encountered 3 black bears, a sow and 2 cubs, on the trail. The cubs immediately turned away from us and scurried down the trail. The sow followed in hot pursuit. We turned back. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Trailex News
Date: Mon Jul 17 18:08:02 2006 Hi there, Here is a link to our first newsletter - Trailex News. http://trailex.org/news_July2006.pdf Thanks for all your interest, The Trailex Team Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Cave&Basin Historic Site July 16, 2006
Date: Sun Jul 16 17:44:57 2006 I was running back along the horse trail that comes from the back of Sulphur Mountain when I saw a large black bear located on a trail that branches left - immediately before the horse trails connect to the paved trail and only about 1 km from the historic site Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Goat Creek Trail July 16, 2006 11:30am
Date: Sun Jul 16 17:34:54 2006 Grizzly bear was seen approx. 50 metres from path six kilometres from Goat Creek Trailhead (first bridge). Griz turned and walked away once he spotted our group but was seen minutes later on the actual path by other bikers. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Elbow Loop Fri July 14 4pm
Date: Sat Jul 15 08:21:31 2006 Numerous piles of recent bear crap, one VERY fresh, on Elbow Loop between Tombstone Pass, and Tombstone campground. No sighting of the bear, which has been obviously spending a lot of time in the area. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Quarry Lake 2006-07-13 16:30:00
Date: Thu Jul 13 19:52:10 2006 Adult grizzly traveling east on the singletrack north of the power line and west of Quarry Lake Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Three Sisters Pkwy area July 13, 6:30 am
Date: Thu Jul 13 10:19:52 2006 Grizzly seen this morning in area between Three Sisters Parkway and Highway, between Cairins on the Bow and Three Sisters interchange Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 100 mtrs from Quarry Lake july12 7:45 a.m.
Date: Thu Jul 13 09:44:55 2006 walking my dog I walked up on a large grizzly sitting in the field 100 meters from Quarry Lake (between Three sisters drive and the Lake). It didn't seem too concerned by us. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Silvertip Road July 12, 8:30pm
Date: Thu Jul 13 09:24:52 2006 Large very healthy black bear seen running across Silvertip Road between Four Points Sheraton and the golf course. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Canmore East of off leash July 12, 2006, 9 pm
Date: Wed Jul 12 23:04:10 2006 While riding, saw a sub adult grizzly bear on the old mining trail opposite the off-leash dog area (South of Prendergast Place) - it was about 5 meters off the trail. I stopped and we both looked at each other (the bear was standing, trying to see me) and I slowly headed off. I looked back after a couple seconds and the bear was gone. Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Eagle Terrace 2006-07-09 00:00:00
Date: Tue Jul 11 15:39:31 2006 Two different neibours report seeing a cougar on Eagle Heights road moving between the houses around midnite. This is the trail head area for Montaine tail at the far east of Silvertip golf course . Be careful from dawn til dusk. DP Always be prepared. Report Wildlife Sightings: Provincial Lands: 591-7755. Banff National Park: 762-1470 Provincial Lands 2006-07-07 13:00:00
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