The Rockies Canada (home security, school, living in)

[Anarchy]

I watched a program yesterday about a brit couple who wanted to move to the canadian Rockies and supposidly the locals dont lock their doors does anyone know if there is any truth to this im just curious as all.

[Moose Jockey USA]

lol Most places, just like here in the US, people lock their doors.

Michael Moore's documentary "Roger & Me" said the same thing about people living in Windsor Ontario, and rest assured, they lock their doors.

Although, generally only when theres no one home...

Actually, the biggest concern in the rockies is more than likely Black Bears and Raccoons and cougars then anything else... Did the program say where in the rockies?

[Anarchy]

No sorry i cant remember where abouts they were but they did mention bears because one place they looked at they had to have a bear bell for when they went out in the 4 acre garden lol.

[Moose Jockey USA]

Originally Posted by Anarchy

No sorry i cant remember where abouts they were but they did mention bears because one place they looked at they had to have a bear bell for when they went out in the 4 acre garden lol.

too funny! An ex girlfriend of mine grew up in the northern rockies...her and her sisters used to ride their bikes to school with her brother and his shotgun on occasion due to Brown Bear or Cougar sitings..

[Robynator]

Generally the more rural you get in Canada, the more likely it is that people, when they're at home, keep their doors unlocked. I'm sure it's no different in small town, middle of nowhere, rural USA. The Rockies have some pretty remote small towns where it wouldn't surprise me if people don't really think twice about locking things up.

And yet, stastically, the majority of Canadians don't live in rural environments - they live in urban locations - big cities/suburbs. In the cities/suburbs, you'd be rather foolish to keep your doors unlocked. In fact, home security is a huge industry here.

[mikeyyc]

Likely true, to some degree. Small towns etc in Canada are a couple hundred people.

With bears they recommend bear bells (small silver bells) and pepper spray to keep bears at bay.

There are two types of bear predominantly. Black bears and Grizzlies. One of the easiest ways to tell what kind of bear is in the area is by their scat (poo). Black bears droppings generally have berries, nuts, and other vegetable matter. Grizzly bear droppings generally contain small bells, and smell vaguely of pepper.

[KBilly]

Originally Posted by mikeyyc

Likely true, to some degree. Small towns etc in Canada are a couple hundred people.

With bears they recommend bear bells (small silver bells) and pepper spray to keep bears at bay.

There are two types of bear predominantly. Black bears and Grizzlies. One of the easiest ways to tell what kind of bear is in the area is by their scat (poo). Black bears droppings generally have berries, nuts, and other vegetable matter. Grizzly bear droppings generally contain small bells, and smell vaguely of pepper.

Good one -- it's been years since I heard that one!

[cherrywink]

I live in Canmore (in the Canadian Rockies) and I absolutely lock my dor. It is probably a habit for me as I grew up in the city (Edmonton/Vancouver), I do feel very safe here though and can see some folk not locking their door. There are about 12000 eople ere and the only danger from people comes from hanging at the bar and getting into a brawl (no wrries for me, lol)! I haven't seen a bear or cougar yet but I'm sure I will in time. There's nothing quite as lovely as seeing a Mother and Baby deer quietly passing by your front lawn

[mikeyyc]

Originally Posted by cherrywink

I live in Canmore (in the Canadian Rockies) and I absolutely lock my dor. It is probably a habit for me as I grew up in the city (Edmonton/Vancouver), I do feel very safe here though and can see some folk not locking their door. There are about 12000 eople ere and the only danger from people comes from hanging at the bar and getting into a brawl (no wrries for me, lol)! I haven't seen a bear or cougar yet but I'm sure I will in time. There's nothing quite as lovely as seeing a Mother and Baby deer quietly passing by your front lawn

Just don't go jogging at the Nordic Centre and you should be fine.

[cherrywink]

Originally Posted by mikeyyc

Just don't go jogging at the Nordic Centre and you should be fine.

Sounds scary, lol! Why, what's the problem with the nordic center? I've never been but I thought it was just for athletes