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Where to see Black Bear in British Columbia

We found 34 places featuring Black Bear in British Columbia. Plan your next visit below.

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Map of Black Bear sightings in British Columbia

Explore clustered snap locations for this species in British Columbia.

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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park place preview
Park101 sightings11 species

British Columbia, CA

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park

"wildlife Viewing", "hiking", "salmon Spawning", "sandy Beaches", "family Friendly", "camping", "birdwatching", "watersports"

You might spot American Dipper, Sockeye Salmon, and Duck.

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Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park place preview
Park50 sightings8 species

British Columbia, CA

Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park

Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Bald Eagles, Nature Photography, Riverside, Family Friendly, Accessible, Provincial Park, Salmon Run, British Columbia

You might spot Bald Eagle, Ghost Pipe, and Salmonberry.

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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park place preview
Park36 sightings8 species

British Columbia, CA

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

"family Friendly", "camping", "paddling", "wildlife Viewing", "hiking", "beach Access", "birdwatching", "salmon Run"

You might spot Western Skunk Cabbage, Western Sword Fern, and Fly Agaric.

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Holland Creek Park place preview
Park24 sightings7 species

British Columbia, CA

Holland Creek Park

Hiking, Wildlife, Waterfalls, Nature Trails, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Temperate Rainforest, British Columbia

You might spot Scotch Broom, Pacific Trillium, and Fringe Cups.

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Lynn Canyon Park place preview
Park18 sightings7 species

British Columbia, CA

Lynn Canyon Park

Hiking, Family Friendly, Suspension Bridge, Temperate Rainforest, Waterfalls, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Free Admission

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Western Sword Fern.

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Roberts Creek Provincial Park place preview
Park51 sightings7 species

British Columbia, CA

Roberts Creek Provincial Park

Coastal Park, Beachcombing, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Camping, Family Friendly, Nature Photography, Forest Walks.

You might spot Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, and Barrow's Goldeneye.

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Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park place preview
Park53 sightings7 species

British Columbia, CA

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park

Beach, Swimming, Family Friendly, Nature, Birdwatching, Water Sports, Accessible, Picnicking, Provincial Park, Hiking.

You might spot Black Cottonwood, Oregon Grape, and Showy Milkweed.

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White Lake Grasslands Protected Area place preview
Park47 sightings7 species

British Columbia, CA

White Lake Grasslands Protected Area

Bird Watching and Conservation

You might spot Bitterroot, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, and Western Stoneseed.

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Alice Lake Provincial Park place preview
Park13 sightings6 species

British Columbia, CA

Alice Lake Provincial Park

British Columbia and Camping

You might spot Western Toad, Ghost Pipe, and Pacific Coralroot.

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Bear Creek Provincial Park place preview
Park40 sightings6 species

British Columbia, CA

Bear Creek Provincial Park

Hiking, Camping, Beach, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Wildlife, Okanagan Lake, Accessible, Picnicking

You might spot Oregon Grape, Common Snowberry, and Black Locust.

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Cowichan River Provincial Park place preview
Park17 sightings6 species

British Columbia, CA

Cowichan River Provincial Park

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Historical Sites, River Activities, Nature Photography

You might spot Pacific Trillium, Vanilla Leaf, and Japanese Knotweed.

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Sasquatch Provincial Park place preview
Park16 sightings6 species

British Columbia, CA

Sasquatch Provincial Park

Camping, Hiking, Boating, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Lakes, Nature Reserve

You might spot Western Skunk Cabbage, Devil's Club, and Pacific Ninebark.

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Darke Lake Provincial Park place preview
Park8 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Darke Lake Provincial Park

Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Nature, Dog Friendly, Winter Sports, Birdwatching

You might spot Shinyleaf Meadowsweet, Northern Checkerspot, and Fireweed.

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Juan de Fuca Provincial Park place preview
Park14 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

Coastal Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Tide Pools, Backpacking, Old Growth Forest, Beach Access, Camping, Nature Photography

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Arctic Butterbur.

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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada place preview
Park16 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada

Beachcombing and Coastal Hiking

You might spot Ochre Sea Star and Pacific Banana Slug.

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Sooke Potholes Regional Park place preview
Park10 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Sooke Potholes Regional Park

Nature, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Geological Wonders, Photography, Cycling

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Littleleaf Silverback.

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Stamp River Provincial Park place preview
Park7 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Stamp River Provincial Park

Salmon Run, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Family Friendly, Photography, Nature, Old Growth Forest, Camping

You might spot Lettuce Lichen and Giant White Fawn Lily.

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Sx̱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park place preview
Park32 sightings5 species

British Columbia, CA

Sx̱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park

Nature, Hiking, Camping, Lake Activities, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Indigenous Culture

You might spot Pipsissewa, Western Rattlesnake Plantain, and Salal.

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Goldstream Provincial Park place preview
Park22 sightings4 species

British Columbia, CA

Goldstream Provincial Park

Nature, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Salmon Run, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Waterfalls, Wheelchair Accessible

You might spot Western Sword Fern and Western Redcedar.

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Skagit Valley Provincial Park place preview
Park5 sightings4 species

British Columbia, CA

Skagit Valley Provincial Park

Camping and Equestrian

You might spot Pacific Rhododendron, Vanilla Leaf, and Pacific Trillium.

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Anarchist Protected Area place preview
Park7 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Anarchist Protected Area

Bear Country and British Columbia

You might spot Ocean Spray, Rocky Mountain Woodsia, and Prairie Smoke.

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Beaver Creek Provincial Park place preview
Park22 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Beaver Creek Provincial Park

Boating and Camping

You might spot Brown Elfin, Bearberry, and Black Cottonwood.

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Inland Lake Provincial Park place preview
Park33 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Inland Lake Provincial Park

Wheelchair Accessible, Hiking, Cycling, Camping, Paddling, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Lake Activities

You might spot American Bullfrog, Salal, and Garter Snake.

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Koksilah River Provincial Park place preview
Park3 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Koksilah River Provincial Park

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Old Growth Forest, River Access, Historic Landmark, Pet Friendly, Photography

You might spot Western Rattlesnake Plantain and Fairy-Slipper.

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Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park place preview
Park7 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Old Growth Forest, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Photography, Coastal Rainforest, Wilderness, Panoramic Views.

You might spot Salal, Northern Red Belt, and Western Sword Fern.

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Mount Wells Regional Park place preview
Park11 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Mount Wells Regional Park

Bird Watching and Challenging Trails

You might spot Grasswidow and Broad-Leaved Stonecrop.

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Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park place preview
Park14 sightings3 species

British Columbia, CA

Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park

Wilderness, Fjord, Old Growth Forest, Marine Life, Hiking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Wildlife Viewing, Cultural Heritage, Backcountry Camping, Strenuous Hikes, Coastal

You might spot Salal, Red Huckleberry, and Leather Star.

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Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park place preview
Park2 sightings2 species

British Columbia, CA

Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park

Backpacking and British Columbia

You might spot Common Beargrass and Subalpine Larch.

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Allison Lake Provincial Park place preview
Park3 sightings2 species

British Columbia, CA

Allison Lake Provincial Park

Aspen and British Columbia

You might spot Oregon Grape, Heartleaf Arnica, and Solomon's Plume.

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Mount Richardson Provincial Park place preview
Park2 sightings2 species

British Columbia, CA

Mount Richardson Provincial Park

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Backcountry Camping, Kayaking, Canoeing, Scenic Views, Old Growth Forest, Wilderness, 4x4 Access

You might spot Oval-Leaf Blueberry and Columbia Lily.

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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park place preview
Park7 sightings2 species

British Columbia, CA

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park

Nature, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Photography, Geological Wonders, Cycling

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Western Sword Fern.

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Nitinat River Provincial Park place preview
Park1 sightings1 species

British Columbia, CA

Nitinat River Provincial Park

Backpacking and Leave No Trace

You might spot Pacific Trillium, Coast Fawn Lily, and Western Sword Fern.

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Pennask Creek Provincial Park place preview
Park3 sightings1 species

British Columbia, CA

Pennask Creek Provincial Park

Conservation and Ecological

You might spot Western Labrador Tea and Grouse Whortleberry.

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E.C. Manning Provincial Park place preview
Park0 sightings0 species

British Columbia, CA

E.C. Manning Provincial Park

Backpacking and Bird Watching

You might spot White Pasqueflower and Columbian Ground Squirrel.

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