READ this information carefully. Your behaviour affects the
survival of wildlife and your own safety. (PDF, 2.1 MB) Safe
travel in bear country The Canadian Rocky Mountains are home to
both grizzly and black bears. You can run into a bear anywhere
here, be it on a busy trail close to town or in the remote
backcountry. Bears generally prefer to avoid people. However,
encounters between bears and people do occur. Hiker and dog on
trail© Parks Canada Grizzly bears on trail© Parks Canada Knowing
how to avoid an encounter with a bear is the best way to enjoy
the parks, safely. In the event you do come across a bear, it is
important to know a bit about bear behaviour. How we respond in
an encounter with a bear really depends on the type of
interaction that is taking place. These photos were taken by
remote cameras. They demonstrate how bears and people live in
and use the same areas of national parks. Carry bear spray with
you at all times on the trail, and know how to use it. Bear
spray can be effective with some