Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Celebrate bears awakening from their winter slumber at this free family friendly event!
Alberta Parks partnering with the Biosphere Institute of Bow Valley's Wildsmart program brings you bear safety messaging, fun bear facts, bear crafts, bear spray training and many other bear activities!
Learn how to stay safe in bear country and have fun doing it.
Schedule
Talks:
Bear Safety: 9:15am & 2:15pm
Stoney Nakoda Grizzly Kananaskis Study: 10:30am
Beary Berry Good Day - Kids Story Time: 11:45am & 1:00pm
Grizzly Bear Aversion Program: 1:45pm
Bear Spray Demos: 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
Official Welcome: 12:00pm
Bear Trapping Demo: 12:15pm
Interactive Bear Hike (Register at the welcome table on April 18. Registration for hike opens 60 mins before each start time): 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:15pm
Craft Time: Make your own bear scat! 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
Time: 9:00am
Duration: 6 hours
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
