Alberta BearSmart Program

Last Review/Updated: September 27, 2007

Welcome to the website of the provincial Alberta BearSmart program. This program is being led by government for
  • Keeping people safe
  • Helping bear populations survive
  • Reducing property damage and costs
Along with partners and Albertans in general, we hope to raise awareness and educate people visiting or living in bear country to stay safe.

Alberta BearSmart Information

Bow Valley Bear Hazard Assessment report  Size: 3.87 MB, Acrobat pdf
Human activity and infrastructure puts pressure on bear populations in the Bow Valley area. This first bear hazard assessment report for an Alberta community provides important background information for awareness on where and when bear-human conflicts are more likely. Extensive information on how residents and visitors to the Bow Valley can avoid encounters with bears.