West Coast Trail Advisory - August 8, 2003

West Coast Trail Advisory - Parks Canada

August 8, 2003

Cougar activity around Tsuquadra Beach

Km 33- 55 - Cougar activity throughout year around Carmanah/Bonilla
Km 62 - Cougar was recently encountered at Camper Bay Campground
Km 70 Cougar was sighted near Thrasher Cove
Bears: Keep a Bare Campsite to keep bears and people safe. Bear-proof lockers are in place at many campsites – hang your food and garbage properly in all other areas.
Km 32 - Bear around Nitinat Narrows
Km 36 - Sow with cubs in Cheewhat area
Km 42- 45 - Bear at Cribbs/Carmanah Creek (frequent sightings)sow with cubs
Km 54 - Bear sighted in the bog between Walbran and Logan Creek
Km 62- Bear around Camper Bay Campground
Nitnat Triangle Aggressive Bear on portage trail at Hobiton Lake
Carmanah Light Aggressive bear at beach access, West side

Wolves: Keep a clean campsite so wolves do not scavenge food. Report all sightings immediately.
km 33: - A wolf sighted near Nitinat Narrows

Respect all wildlife!
Report any encounters to park staff.
Be cautious of all wild animals as they can be very dangerous.
If you see a cub or kitten that appears to be alone, remember that its mother is never far away.
Never approach wildlife leave the area immediately!

Closed Areas: It is prohibited by the National Parks Act of Canada to enter closed areas.
Bonilla Point & Kulaht Creek Campsites: cougar and wolf activity

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