Be prepared
Parks are natural areas that may present hazards for the unprepared visitor. There are things you can do to reduce the risk of injury during a visit.

• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
• Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return
• Don’t hike alone in wilderness areas
• Bring a snack, water and a flashlight on all outings
• Know your limits and allow enough time to return safely before dark.
• If you discover you are lost, stay where you are. Make your location as visible as you can and wait for help.
• If you have a mobile phone, bring it with you. While coverage is not complete in all parks, mobile phones have been helpful to lost or injured visitors.
• Check park information kiosks for additional safety information and maps. Please obey all signs and enjoy your visit.

Wildlife
We share the parks with many different animals. Even small, seemingly harmless animals can be aggressive.

• Do not feed wildlife, neither by hand nor by leaving food behind.
• Give animals their space. Observe from a distance and discourage them from coming closer.
• Larger mammals like bears should be left alone. If you see a bear, remain calm and back away while speaking in a normal, non-threatening voice.
• Avoid behaviours that could be interpreted as aggressive: don’t make direct eye contact, shout or throw things at an animal that is not behaving aggressively.
• When using trails that have fewer walkers, be sure to announce yourself by talking, clapping or wearing bells or other noisemakers.