COVID-19 Updates
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Bears, Coyotes & Other Wildlife
West Vancouver is home to many wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, skunks, cougars and bears. It's important that we do what we can to keep wildlife in the wild and out of our neighbourhoods.
Bears
Find out how to report a bear sighting and how to avoid attracting bears to your property. More Information
Coyotes
Coyotes are well adapted to living in urban areas. They are naturally timid but may act aggressively if they become too comfortable with people. With a few simple actions, we can help reduce conflict between people, pets and coyotes. More Information
Managing rodent pests
Rodents play an important role in natural habitat and are a primary food source for many bird species including owls and eagles. But when they rely on an urban environment (such as your home) for food and shelter, their populations can expand quickly and result in a rodent problem. More Information
Reducing wildlife attractants
Get more information on West Vancouver wildlife, such as how to reduce wildlife attractants in your garbage. More Information
Ticks & lyme disease
Ticks are common in British Columbia and can carry the bacteria causing Lyme disease, however, the rate of Lyme disease has remained low in BC compared to other parts of North America. More Information