Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper, Alta., amid devastating wildfire

The beauty is still there. The mountains and lakes didn’t burn down, trees will grow back, town will rebuild.

these past 3 years have been so hard for us out west. it honestly gotten to the point where winter is more enjoyable

I am a true Albertan. Was born here and lived here all my life. Have visited Jasper so many times during my life time. Had my honeymoon in one of its campsites. My heart cries for what we have lost. My hope and prayers go out to everyone who is suffering right now. Jasper has always had a special magic to it and I turly hope my province gets behind all those who will try to bring back that magic.😪😮‍💨

So sad to see what happened to Jasper. We used to visit this beautiful place when we were still living in Edmonton years ago. Praying for a quick recovery 🙏

How utterly devastating. Praying for those affected.

My prayers go out to the people in Jasper Alberta.

Got to visit Jasper last October and it was easily one of the most beautiful towns I've ever been to. So sad to see this happen. Wishing the best for the community, and hopefully everything can be rebuilt.

Wow, I really got to go to jasper the day before the fire started

We actually planned to visit Jasper around the end of August and this would be our first time.. For the last 2 weeks I am telling everyone as to how we will visit the most beautiful place on planet earth.. Yes the beauty will never get destroyed but prayers for people of Jasper. Hope to be there around the end of August

I lived in Jasper for 7 months, I miss it everyday... Changed my life and always thought about settling down in the paradise that is Jasper National Park. Prayers up truly to everybody living there. Long live Jasper, stay strong everybody.♥️

Tough time for entire community. Hurts deeply. But we are with you all in fortitude.. Have faith in our great Nation and Government and brothers and sisters.. With time Jasper will be restored and Rise again.❤🌹🙏

Every year that I drove to visit the family I'd pass through Jasper over Christmas break. Sad to see, it was so pleasant.

Four generations of my family have loved and enjoyed Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. It breaks our hearts seeing this fire rip into this community. Jasper has always maintained its small town friendly feel. Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. Fire seems to mar the landscape. And yet, beauty does rise from ashes and I know it will in this breathtaking part of the world. The gorgeous night sky is still there, the northern lights will still glow and there is a truly stunning landscape when a forest is reborn. Next summer the fireweed will come, then the wildflowers in all of their spectacular glory will grow among charred forest. Animals will return, berries (ok and bears 😬) will make their appearance, and the new growth forest will start to take root - the town will come back stronger than before, more tight knit and just as welcoming as a community. And we will continue to come and celebrate this strong, beautiful and vibrant place. Jasper, you continue to be in our hearts and in our prayers. ❤

The loss of Wildlife hurts the most.

I’m saddened for the community. I loved going to Jasper for vacation. Lots of happy memories were made there

I was visiting Jasper, only once and my Heart stayed there. My Son was just planed to go there this coming winter ! Our Hearts are 💔 broken and I cannot believe We never going to see the same Jasper 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Our hearts go out to the community of Jasper from the Yukon ❤ stay strong

But no lives were lost! You can replace homes, but you can’t replace a human LIFE!

Lytton BC burns to the ground and after 3 years it is finally starting to rebuild , I bet Alberta gets Jasper rebuilt a great deal faster. Different provincial government .

It is hard to remind people at a time like this, but the dense forest was growing right up to the edge of Jasper. There were no fire breaks around the town. This is very dangerous if the forest burns. A similar situation happened in Greenville, California which was largely consumed by a similar type of fire in 2021. These towns need to balance their love of the forest with common sense to prepare for the worst case.