Bear Photos of Vancouver Island

Let’s take a little IG photographic trip across Vancouver Island…

Here’s a throwback to a collection of 10 of my favourite Vancouver Island bear photos from Instagram posts. They are so cute I can BEARly contain my joy and I sure wish they were as cuddly as they look. But, if you do happen to run into a bear in the wild, help keep yourself and the animal safe by…

  • Maintaining a safe distance: Stay at least 100 meters (330 feet) away from the bear.
  • Staying calm and making noise: Speak calmly, clap your hands, or use bear bells to alert the bear of your presence.
  • Not approaching or feeding them: Bears are wild animals, and it’s crucial to respect their space and natural behavior.

Vancouver Island Bear Photos

Discovering Majestic Bears of Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island British Columbia with its lush forests, rugged mountains and abundant wildlife is a nature lover’s paradise, which offers a unique opportunity to witness some of the most magnificent creatures on Earth, Including the awe-inspiring Black Bear (Ursus Americanus) and the ever elusive Kermode Bear aka the “spirit bear” (Ursus Americanus Kermodei). Although these days Grizzlies, are known to hang out in the Northern regions of the Island.

The Island’s variety of ecosystems which includes temperate rainforests, alpine meadows, and coastal regions offers ideal living conditions for bears. providing them with ample food sources like berries, nuts, and fish during the salmon spawning season. These powerful and adaptable creatures exhibit fascinating behaviors, including fishing with their claws, climbing trees, and foraging for sustenance.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the incredible Vancouver Island bear photos and cheers to having a pawsitively grrrreat day ☕️

By the way, you should check out these venturesome Vancouver Island Instagram accounts for some AWESOME photos. While you’re at it, make sure to spread joy and dole out lots of double-tapping love along the way ❤️

@46and2photos
@dangernelson
@brihamlynphotos
@dena_outdoors
@tfalkchalmers
@keliagracefineart
@robbagshawphotography
@becscott1
@wildlifeandnaturebydtb
@weemaybe