Jasper National Park remains closed and under evacuation order.
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Highway Information
Highway 16 update
AB Highway 16 will open to all traffic on FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 (provided conditions allow)
The highway will open to all east and westbound traffic daily from 7 am to 9 pm. (MDT). These times will now apply to commercial traffic as well. Times and access are subject to change without notice and are dependent on fire behaviour and operational needs.
While travelling through Jasper National Park, motorists should note the following and plan accordingly:
Stopping or exiting off of Highway 16 is not permitted
There are no washrooms , food, or refuelling options
Obey all posted speed limits and signage
Peace officers will have enhanced patrols to ensure these travel restrictions are followed.
This opening is only for Highway 16 and not Highway 93N in Jasper or other roadways throughout the park, which remain closed to all non-incident traffic. Details on reopening those roadways will be shared when the information becomes available.
Check Alberta 511 for updates: 511 Alberta
Note – there are no restrictions on oversize or HAZMAT traffic during these specified entry times.
Icefields Parkway (93N) Update
Beginning on Friday, August 9, the section of the Icefields Parkway (93N) from the Banff National Park boundary to the Icefields Centre, and the Toe of the Glacier trail and parking lot in Jasper National park will be open to traffic.
The Icefields Parkway and the remainder of Jasper National Park remain closed between the Athabasca Glacier area and the Town of Jasper. The Icefields Parkway is only accessible from the south via Highway 11 or Highway 1. With limited visitor safety resources, the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier trail is open, with only authorized operators allowed on the glacier.
Public access on the Icefields Parkway (93N) will extend as far north as the Icefield Centre. All other trails and all campgrounds in Jasper National Park are closed.
Due to limited resources, not all services on the 93N will be available.
View the Jasper infrastructure photo album
Please note: These photographs were captured by a Parks Canada photographer who is trained and equipped to be on scene during a wildfire.
View the Damaged / Burnt Infrastructure and Homes Photo Album
The following photos show homes, businesses, facilities, and community buildings which have experienced significant damage.
Help for Jasper Fire People and Businesses
This website is set up to help out with the situation in Jasper after the Wildfire that went through the town.
We are adding resources daily to the site as we can find them and verify them.
We have compiled a good list of resources and links.
If you want to donate cash, see the links on that page for some official donation websites.
If you are in the Bow Valley and want to help out with physical donations, check out the Donations Centre page.
Also if you have evacuated from Jasper and need items, check out that page for where to go get items you may need.
If you are a business that is helping out in some way, enter your info on the Business Donations page and we will list it so people can find you and your generous offer (Thank YOU!)
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