Bear sightings and interactions have previously been reported in some areas of Burnaby. To reduce the presence of bear attractants and address public concerns of human-bear conflicts, the City has designated a Bear Area.
The designated Bear Area includes areas adjacent to Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake, Robert Burnaby Park and other parklands. Click the map icon below to see/download a larger version. You can also view the Bear Area boundaries on BurnabyMap (select the following map layers: Geographical Features > Environmental > Bear Area Boundary). The designated Bear Area includes areas adjacent to Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake, Robert Burnaby Park and other parklands. Click the map icon below to see/download a larger version. You can also view the Bear Area boundaries on BurnabyMap (select the following map layers: Geographical Features > Environmental > Bear Area Boundary).