Jasper grizzly bear video captures two bears on Maligne Lake Road
Don Osborne's video records two young grizzlies on Maligne Lake Road, with the survival story of Bear 222 and brief wildlife-viewing advice.
Two young grizzlies were the reason for a pause on the road to Maligne Lake. This Jasper grizzly bear video, shared by Don Osborne, records an encounter with two bears travelling along the road in Jasper National Park.
According to the account accompanying the footage, Osborne was heading towards Maligne Lake with a friend when they spotted the pair ahead. He recorded them approaching the front of their vehicle and continuing past.
Watch the Jasper grizzly bear video
Osborne identifies the location as Maligne Lake Road in his Facebook caption. The filming date has not been confirmed, so the post's appearance in October should not be taken as the date of the encounter.
Bear 222 and the wildfire
There may be a survival story behind these two young bears. In the account accompanying the footage, Osborne identifies them as the offspring of Bear 222, although that connection has not been independently confirmed.
Bear 222 and her two cubs survived Jasper's July 2024 wildfire by taking shelter in a wet area beside the Athabasca River, according to Parks Canada statements reported by The Canadian Press. Her tracking collar allowed park staff to follow her movements during the fire.
For those following Jasper's wildlife through the disaster, news that the mother and both cubs had survived offered a moment of relief.
Practical Information
For anyone driving in Jasper, Parks Canada advises watching roadside wildlife from inside the vehicle. Pull over only where safe, keep driving lanes clear and move on if a traffic jam develops.
On foot, stay at least 100 metres from bears. Never approach or feed them, and follow instructions from Parks Canada staff.
There is no scheduled viewing time or guaranteed sighting, and this encounter should not be treated as a stop to recreate. Opening hours, a separate viewing cost and accessibility facilities do not apply to this chance roadside encounter.
Watching the embedded video gives you the encounter without adding another vehicle to the roadside.
FAQs: Jasper grizzly bear video
Where was the Jasper grizzly bear video filmed?
Don Osborne's caption identifies Maligne Lake Road in Jasper, Alberta.
Who recorded the Jasper grizzly bear video?
The supplied account credits Don Osborne, who shared the reel on Facebook.
When was the footage recorded?
The filming date has not been independently confirmed.
Are these Bear 222's offspring?
That identification appears in the supplied report, but has not been independently verified for this footage.
What should drivers do if they see bears?
Stay inside the vehicle, give the animals space and keep traffic moving safely. Never approach or feed them.
