Over the weekend Parks Canada officials have issued a bear warning for Lake Louise Parking Lots, Day Use Area Lakeshore Trail, Fairview Lookout Trail and the area after grizzlies were spotted in the vicinity. The warning is in effect until further notice.

Over the weekend Parks Canada officials have issued a bear warning for Lake Louise Parking Lots, Day Use Area Lakeshore Trail, Fairview Lookout Trail and the area after grizzlies were spotted in the vicinity. The warning is in effect until further notice.Over the weekend Parks Canada officials have issued a bear warning for Lake Louise Parking Lots, Day Use Area Lakeshore Trail, Fairview Lookout Trail and the area after grizzlies were spotted in the vicinity. The warning is in effect until further notice. (Graphic credit to Parks Canada)

"Pay attention to bears when travelling in the area. Travel in groups, make noise while hiking and keep all pets on a leash," officials advised.

Visitors are also advised to carry bear spray and know how to use it, as well as maintain a safe distance between you and any bear. All bear sightings should be reported to Banff dispatch at 403-762-1470.

The warning is one of two in Banff National Park regarding bears. On July 10, officials noted that the LM8 Campground is closed to all users until mid-September.

On July 10, officials noted that the LM8 Campground is closed to all users until mid-September.On July 10, officials noted that the LM8 Campground is closed to all users until mid-September. (Graphic credit to Parks Canada) 

"To increase public safety, and minimize displacement of grizzly bears from prime food sources at a critical time of the year," Parks Canada stated on its website.

There are also several bear warnings and closures in K-Country.

  • A bear warning was placed in effect on July 11 for Heart Creek Trail and McGillivray Bunker Trail after multiple black bears were spotted in the area. The warning is effect until further notice.

  • There is also a bear warning for a portion of High Rockies Trail from the Goat Pond Dam to Spray Lakes West Campground after a black bear bluff charged on trail. That warning was put into place on July 8 and is in effect until further notice. 

  • A grizzly bear closure is in effect for Sparrow's Egg Lake after a grizzly bear bluff charge occurred in the area. The warning was put into effect on July 7 and will be in effect until further notice. 

  • A bear in the campground area of Spray Lakes West Campground has triggered a bear warning in the area as well.

Alberta Parks officials have underlined that bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear visitors are urged to make plenty of noise and travel in groups, be aware of your surroundings, as well as looking and listening for bears and their signs.

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