The 2024 Jasper wildfire was one of the most destructive in Canadian history.

It is sobering to see in person the magnitude of wildfire damage covering 96,000 acres, so I felt the need to lead with a fire damage photo. The 2024 fire forced the evacuation of 25,000 people, and 360 structures were lost. The devasting impacts of the fast-moving fire are still evident everywhere in town, from the burned down buildings and homes, to the rows of make-shift housing still in place for displaced residents. It is good to see the positive as well. The town is booming, tourists are back, and the forest is starting to recover.

Moving beyond the fire damaged areas, the high mountain terrain offers spectacular opportunity to see a very unique landscape. Jasper National Park is truly a wonder to see.