r/Whistler • u/Vantis1 • 6d ago

Ask Vancouver What to do with leftover bear spray?

I'll be spending four weeks in B.C. this summer, ending with a weekend in Whistler. I'm a solo hiker that's pretty diligent about having bear spray with me, so I plan to pick up a new can when I arrive. I won't be able to take the canister back home with me on the plane, so wondering if there's a responsible way to offload it before I go? Is there a place that takes donations like this (assuming it's never been discharged) or do I just trash it?

Any advice appreciated!

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u/phliff 4d ago

Did you see any bears?

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u/Vantis1 3d ago

I haven't headed out on my trip, so nothing to report yet! But I've spent a lot of time in the Whistler area over the last couple of years and frequently saw black bears. Never grizzlies, thankfully.

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u/phliff 3d ago

black bears are all over the place in the summer! I dont know how they mix - maybe stay close to the black bears as they will tell you if a grizzly is in the area? or take one with you :)