Bears.
Revelstoke is home to both black and grizzly bears. From encountering a bear and staying safe, to understanding bear biology and behaviour, we’ve got you covered.
Encountering bears.
Important bear safety information. Get clued up on what to do, and what not to do, when you encounter a bear.
Bear spray.
How to use it, where to get it and when to carry it. The must-know info on bear spray, your new best friend.
Bear deterrents.
The low-down on preventative measures to keep bears away from your property and deter unwanted hungry visitors.
Identifying bears.
Know your black from your grizzly bear. Learn the key differences to stay safe and report a bear sighting accurately.
Bear behaviour
& biology.
Discover why bears are such amazing animals and what makes them special.
BEAR AWARENESS
At home and residential.
Here you’ll find everything you need to discover, learn, and play your way to being bear aware with our collection of resources, links and activities.
More to discover:
BE BEAR AWARE
Living in bear country
Discover how to keep our community safe and Revelstoke’s bears wild.
TAKE ACTION
Get involved
Make a difference locally when you volunteer, donate or become a member.
SIGHTINGS
Reporting a bear
Find out who to inform and what information to share when you spot a bear..
