If You Encounter Wildlife

An Encounter with Wildlife is Always Possible

As the park is used by the public on a regular basis, and may produce garbage that attracts wildlife, it's recommended that you don't carry food and please dispose of any waste in the receptacles provided. Be mindful of dogs that may be loose. We have also included some tips from the provincial wildlife conservation website, to help minimize risk should you happen to encounter a black bear, cougar, or deer in nature.

If You See a Black Bear

• Remain calm and use a quiet monotone voice

• Try to distance yourself from the bear by slowly backing away

• Keep your eye on the bear without making direct eye contact

• Ensure the bear is able to avoid you with a clear escape route

• Do not feed them or try to approach them

• Do not run, kneel, or try to climb a tree

• Continue only after the bear has left the area and you feel it is safe to do so

• Ensure you are not carrying anything that would attract them

If You See A Cougar:

• Keep the cougar in front of you at all times

• Do what you can to make yourself appear as large as possible

• Never run or turn your back as this may provoke an attack

• If it shows interest in you, respond aggressively by maintaining eyecontact, show your teeth and make loud noises

• Arm yourself with rocks or sticks to fight back if necessary focusing onit's face and eyes

• Leave the area when it is safe to do so

If You See a Deer:

• Keep your distance and do not approach it

• Allow the deer to have an escape route