Report bear sightings in residential areas by phoning the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) at 1-877-952-7277. Whistler Conservation Officers are notified daily about sightings and immediately in emergencies.
Bears are an amazing part of Whistler – let’s keep them wild. Bears and people are safest when we don’t see each other often. Help keep bears safe by managing your attractants, giving them space, and calling the COS early when you see a bear in a residential area.
Keeping people and bears safe
You can help keep bears and humans safe by learning about bear safety and how to avoid conflicts
Whistler’s bears
Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor are home to both black and grizzly bears.
Bear management
Whistler is committed to reducing human-bear conflict. We are proud to be a provincially designated Bear Smart community.
Contact
General Inquiries
Luisa Burhenne, Manager of Climate and Environment
lburhenne@whistler.ca
