Named Nakoda by locals, the bear has been seen in Yoho and Banff national parks before, but not very often.

A photo captured over the weekend by a Calgary family has experts excited about what could be the first spotting ever of a grizzly with a white head but regular brown colouring on its body. 

The bear, which has been nicknamed Nakota by locals, was first revealed publicly after it was spotted in Alberta's Banff National Park in late April.