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Parks Canada reminds visitors and residents they share the surrounding habitat with wildlife. Resource Management Officers have indicated there is a healthy bear population this year and the chances of human interaction with bears is higher during the summer. To ensure a safe and fun summer season, visitors are asked to exercise caution and follow the guidelines and laws set out by Parks Canada.
Visitors can get a Black Bear Country Safety Guide from Parks Canada Visitor’s Centres. The guide provides tips on how to safely view wildlife and how to properly store food and animal attractants when camping.
Feeding wildlife is prohibited and dangerous. Parks Canada has focused efforts on educating the public about protecting wildlife and staying safe, making sure that individuals follow rules and regulations, and enforcing the laws that protect wildlife and the ecological integrity of our places and ensure visitor safety.
