It's the hungriest time of the year! In the fall, bears enter a phase called hyperphagia. They consume up to 20,000 calories a day (🤯) as they prepare for winter, which means they're spending more time than ever searching for food.

Bear Aware Information Session 📝

Looking to learn more about co-existing with bears? Sign up for our next free Bear Aware Information Session. From securing attractants to understanding bear behaviour, it’s all about keeping everyone safe.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:30pm-8:30pm
📍 The Outlet (#110 - 2248 McAllister Avenue)

SIGN UP:  https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofportcoquitlam/activity/search/detail/115657?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

More Tips ✅

We can all do our part to safely co-exist with bears.

To help keep bears away from your home:

🔒Secure garbage and food scraps in either a wildlife-resistant enclosure (e.g. garage or shed) or use the City’s wildlife-resistant cart lock

➡️ Set out carts between 5:30-7:30am on collection day and re-secure carts by 7pm

🍎 Never leave out any other attractants: Freeze meat and strong-smelling food scraps until collection day, store pet food indoors and feed pets inside, remove ripe or fallen fruit as soon as possible, clean barbecues after use and keep freezers indoors or locked up

If you see a bear close by:
🤚 Stay calm
🚶‍➡️ Back away slowly (don't run!)
🗣️ Speak in a calm voice
↔️ Keep your distance (don't approach)

If you're out and about:
👀 Be aware of your surroundings
👨‍🤝‍👩 Enjoy our parks and trails in groups
🔔 Make noise to avoid surprising a bear
🐕 Keep dogs leashed and under control
🥪 Never leave food, garbage, or other attractants behind in our public spaces
Report Problems 📲

Unsecured carts/attractants in your neighbourhood can be reported to:
💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report
📱 Sort & Report App
📞 604.927.5440

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Aggressive bears can be reported to the Provincial Conservation Officer Service:
💻 rapp.bc.ca
📞 1.877.952.7277 (RAPP)