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I have come across black bears a few times while hiking/biking in Western Canada. Twice they ran off but one time it stayed around to have a look at us, we backed down the trail and it didn't follow. I always keep bear spray handy (not tucked away in bottom of back pack).

I suspect that one or more of the previous renters where not so careful with their food or waste, maybe even feeding the bears.