One of the highlights of Bear Day (which had to be cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID) is when people get to engage in-person with bear experts, enforcement officers, interpretation staff and volunteers to learn more about bears and how to stay safe in bear country! In honour of Bear Day, we have a special treat for you…

Filmed in the beautiful Peter Lougheed Parks Discovery Centre, Alberta Parks Interpretation and Public Education Coordinator Julie Ryan uses exciting artifacts and images to teach viewers about the kinds of bears you will find in Kananaskis Country, how to tell the difference between them, some of a bear’s favorite foods and what to watch out for when you are recreating in Bear Country.

Many thanks to Julie Ryan and Tangle McClaron for putting this amazing video together!