Bear Sighting Reminder – Mom and Two Cubs in Bear Mountain

Picture taken on May 26, 2026, at 5.10 pm

Many of you have likely seen the recent photos and videos of the mother bear and her two cubs that appear to be spending a lot of time in our community.

While they are absolutely adorable, it’s important to remember that they are wild animals and that Bear Mountain is built right in the middle of their natural habitat. Because of that, it is normal to see bears moving through our neighbourhoods, trails, and green spaces, especially at this time of year.

A few friendly reminders to help keep both residents and bears safe:

 Drive cautiously, particularly around corners, wooded areas, and during early morning or evening hours.

 Keep dogs on leash and under control. Even well-behaved dogs can unintentionally trigger defensive behaviour from wildlife, especially a mother with cubs.

 Secure all attractants. Garbage, pet food, bird seed, compost, and other food sources can attract bears into residential areas.

 Put garbage, recycling, and organics out only on collection day. Even seemingly harmless items such as paper, cardboard, beverage containers, and food packaging can retain food odours that attract wildlife.

As Mollie Cameron from Wild Wise Society recently pointed out, we don’t want mom teaching these cubs to rely on human-provided food sources. Bears that learn to associate neighbourhoods with easy meals often face much greater risks later in life, and preventing that starts with all of us.

Let’s continue working together to keep Bear Mountain safe for residents, pets, and wildlife alike.

Thank you everyone for doing your part! 

The Wildlife Committee

Picture taken on May 26, 2026, at 5.10 pm