On Saturday, Parks Canada issued a bear warning for Lake Minnewanka Trail in Banff National Park due to bold bear behaviour and frequent activity in the area.
"Special caution is recommended when travelling in this area due to the following bear related situation," officials noted in the advisory which was posted online. "A female black bear with offspring made contact with a tent in a campground."
Officials say the bear has been displaying bold behaviour and is frequenting the area. The warning took effect May 17 and remains active until further notice.
Trail users are being advised to keep all food, garbage, and scented items closely attended, avoid using fire pits for disposal, and report bear sightings immediately to Banff Dispatch at 403-762-1470.
The latest advisory comes amid multiple wildlife warnings and advisories that have been issued.
On Friday, Alberta Parks issued a wildlife warning for Larch Island near Canmore, citing calving elk. The provincial agency said female elk can become especially aggressive during the spring calving season.
"Although a warning is in place for these areas, elk can be encountered anywhere in Kananaskis Country and at any time," the notice stated.
The Larch Island advisory is separate from two earlier bear warnings still in effect within Kananaskis Country.
On May 8, Alberta Parks warned of multiple grizzly and black bears around the Kananaskis Country Golf Course and surrounding infrastructure. That was followed May 14 by a full closure of the Rockwall Trail and Peter Lougheed Discovery Centre meadow area due to continued bear presence.
Visitors in both Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country are being urged to make noise, travel in groups, leash pets, carry bear spray, and be alert at all times.
In Banff, Parks Canada is also warning trail users to secure food and scented items, avoid using fire pits for waste, and report bear sightings to 403-762-1470.
Aggressive elk encounters in Kananaskis should be reported to Alberta Parks at 403-591-7755.
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