Bold Bear Seeking Human Food Forces Day-Use Area Closure in Banff National Park
Rocky Mountain Outlook
BANFF – The Mount Coleman picnic area in the northern end of Banff National Park has been closed after a bear sought human food and was displaying bold behavior.
The closure is in place from June 10 until further notice. The day-use area is located along Highway 93 North, also known as the Icefields Parkway.
“Bear displaying bold behaviour, seeking human food reward,” states the closure notice on the Banff National Park website.
The notice does not say whether the bear is a grizzly or black bear.
Anyone caught violating the closure could be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and face a fine in court of up to $25,000.
The Outlook has reached out to Parks Canada for an interview. The story will be updated when more information becomes available.