Bears

Bear sighting are not unusual in the Greater Sudbury area. It is important to understand bear behavior and what steps you can take to avoid human-bear encounters.

• Learn how to prevent bear encounters and how to be bear wise.
• Learn how to keep bears out of your garbage, recycling and green cart.

EarthCare Minute - Garbage and Bears

Bear Encounters

Report-a-Bear

The City of Greater Sudbury maintains a Report-a-Bear map of bear sightings to determine patterns and intensity of bear sightings. We will not respond to bear sightings submitted through Report-a-Bear. Add your bear sighting to the map below:

1. Fill out the online form.
2. Call 705-674-4455 extension BEAR (2327) and leave a message.
3. Send an email with your bear sighting information to bear@greatersudbury.ca. Include location, date, how many bears and any other relevant information.

Your sighting will be displayed on the map below within a day or two of being reported. Your name and contact information will not be made public.

Report-a-Bear Map

View larger, interactive map.

Locations may not be precise. 

Most recent bear sightings (last 7 days):

 Monday         Tuesday        Wednesday
 Thursday       Friday            Weekend

  Sightings reported more than a week ago.