Barrier Lake is for Bear-Watching! Although this crystalline man-made lake at one time was no more than an icy glacier, today it provides a perfect vantage point for spotting the woodland creatures who live there. Barrier Lake in Kananaskis County in Alberta, Canada is visible from Highway 40 with easy accessibility. However, the posted warning signs advise hikers to “carry bear spray and be prepared to use it within 3 seconds.” With the red berries enticing them to come out into the open, one needs to “look ahead and watch for tracks, droppings, and diggings.” From personal experience, a determined bear is fast on his feet and seems to run toward a noise rather than away from it. No worries. Before long, the bears will hibernate and sleep the winter away.
Barrier Lake is for Bear Watching

Wow they are smarter than the average… oh you know…
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Hahaha! You’re showing your age. (Me, too!) 👀
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Mmmm bear spray? Really?
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Yes. But 3 seconds!!! Seems that might just make him angry! 👁👁
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I see your point. Mine was that there was even such a vanity as bear spray.
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It is kinda funny, isn’t it?! 👀
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GOOD READ “_ I DIDNT KNOW HONESTLY THAT BEARS RUN TOWARDS THE NOISE RATHER THAN RUNNIING AWAY —-HOW BRAVE OR STUPID LOL—-THANK YOU FOR SHARING-STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY
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Actually, as the bear was heading to the woods, I said, “Oh, no! He’s going away. I won’t be able to get a picture of him. He stopped, turned as if he heard me, and then proceeded to climb over the guardrail. At that point, I raced back to the car and jumped inside. lol
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lol
thank God you are safe
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My husband had a few words…..lol 🍁🍂🌾
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Whew, close call!
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I know, right! 👁👁
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I would love to see the bears in the wild…love how yours turned around for you to take the photo Gail.
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I was shocked at how quickly he moved, Sue! 🐻
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Lovely place, I must visit, for now just following your blog! 🙂
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You made my Monday pretty special. Thanks very much. 🌿
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