A black bear stands on coastal rocks at Big Beach in Ucluelet, B.C., one of the province\u2019s top spots for bear sightings. (Florence-Joseph McGinn\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n Stretching along the west coast of Vancouver Island in the traditional territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations<\/a>, the park features three distinct areas: the Long Beach Unit, known for storm watching and kilometres of sandy shoreline; the backcountry West Coast Trail, famous for its rugged hiking; and the Broken Group Islands, a kayaking haven in Barkley Sound.<\/p>\n It\u2019s one of B.C.\u2019s most popular destinations, drawing visitors for everything from beach walks to spotting wildlife in its lush, temperate rainforest.<\/p>\n The world-renowned Great Bear Rainforest<\/a> also made the cut, thanks to its thriving population of grizzlies, and its claim to fame as home to the rare white Kermode, or \u201cspirit bear.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Spanning 6.4 million hectares across B.C.\u2019s north and central coast, the rainforest is considered a global ecological treasure.<\/p>\n It is managed through landmark agreements between First Nations, the Province of B.C., environmental groups, and industry, which ensure that 85 per cent of its old-growth forests remain protected.<\/p>\n Rounding out the B.C. picks, Yoho National Park in the Rockies<\/a> is a popular spot to encounter both black bears and grizzlies while hiking through its alpine valleys.<\/p>\n A grizzly bear feeds in a meadow of dandelions in Yoho National Park, B.C., where the species is listed as one of \u201cspecial concern\u201d under Canada\u2019s Species at Risk Act. (Parks Canada)<\/p>\n Known for emerald lakes, powerful waterfalls, and towering peaks, it\u2019s also grizzly country. Parks Canada notes<\/a> that grizzlies here can weigh up to 600 pounds and live up to 30 years, feeding mostly on plants but also on prey animals when available.<\/p>\n In spring, they\u2019re often seen in valley bottoms feeding on dandelions before moving to alpine areas in summer and back down for berries in the fall.<\/p>\n Other parks on the list include Alberta\u2019s Waterton and Jasper<\/a>, Manitoba\u2019s Riding Mountain, and Yukon\u2019s Kluane.<\/p>\n The full list is as follows;<\/p>\n Banff National Park, Alta. The full list was published by The Times of India.<\/a><\/p>\n Staying safe in bear country<\/p>\n B.C.\u2019s parks are prime bear habitat, and Parks Canada says<\/a> the best way to stay safe is to avoid an encounter altogether.<\/p>\n Bears often travel the same trails as people, so making noise, talking loudly, clapping, or calling out, helps alert them to your presence.<\/p>\n Hiking in groups, keeping dogs leashed, and sticking to marked trails during daylight hours also lowers the risk.<\/p>\n![\"bear\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_761425522-scaled.jpg\")
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\nPacific Rim National Park, B.C.
\nWaterton National Park, Alta.
\nGreat Bear Rainforest, B.C.
\nRiding Mountain National Park, Man.
\nYoho National Park, B.C.
\nKluane National Park, Yukon
\nJasper National Park, Alta.<\/p>\n
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