Port Moody is bear country and bears are commonly seen in all parts of the city. They are wild animals and must be repected at all times.
It is important that residents be responsible to avoid bear encounters in our yards, neighbourhoods and on our park trails.
Manage attractants around your home:
• No garbage, kitchen/yard or recycle carts out until 5:30 am on designated collection day *
• Remove bird feeders between March 1st and December 1st
• Ensure BBQs are clean
• Keep composts tidy & odour-free
• Pick ripened fruit from trees & ground
*Note: Carts set out before 5:30 am do not comply with Bylaw No. 2816. See www.cityofportmoody.com/bylaws for details.
If you see a bear in a residential area or your yard:
- Remain calm
- Keep well away & do not approach it
- Make noise:
- From a safe location yell, “Hey bear, away bear!”; use an air horn; or bang pots & pans to discourage bears from your yard
- Do not quietly view or photograph a bear; let it know it is not welcome in your neighbourhood or yard
City parks and trails:
- always be "Bear Aware"
- use caution on trails, or use sidewalks
- make noise - use bear bells, talk or sing - they will move out of the way if they hear you coming
- keep dogs leashed & children near
If you see a bear in a Port Moody Park:
- Stop and back up slowly
- Never approach a bear - they are wild animals
- Allow bear to cross trail or bikepath
- Remain calm and don’t panic!
Most bear sightings do not require reporting.
Report nuisance or aggressive bears to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-800-663-WILD (9453)
or Port Moody Police at 604-461-3456.
Black Bear Video
When bears feel threatened they climb a tree for safety. This sow and yearling climbed at tree in the Pleasantside neighbourhood when they were frightened by a concrete truck working nearby. They came down two hours later when the work was done. View the video here
Remember, never approach a bear, they are wild animals and must be treated with respect.
June, 2006 - This three-year old black bear was seen recently eating natural food in Shoreline Park. Salmonberry, red elderberry and black twin-berry are ripe throughout the park and enjoyed by varied wildlife.
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