Images emerging from the town of Jasper are painting a picture of what’s still standing and what isn’t after wildfire tore through the community on July 24.
According to Parks Canada, 358 of the 1,113 structures within the town were destroyed.
Officials say all critical infrastructure was saved.
The list below is not exhaustive.
Maligne Lodge in August 2022 from Google Street Views (left) and in July 2024 from Canadian TV Pool.
Maligne Lodge
Named after a lake, river, and canyon in Jasper National Park, Maligne Lodge has been owned by the Decore family since 1961.
The lodge is located on Connaught Drive, Jasper’s main street.
A photo of the lodge consumed by flames was one of the first images to surface on social media the night of the fire.
It was destroyed by flames.
“I was just shocked,” Karyn Decore told CTV News Channel on July 25.
“I know that the community [in] Jasper is a very strong and resilient community and everyone will come together to rebuild the town and make it even better than it was before. I know that people want to do that.”
She promised, “As soon as we’re given the go-ahead, we’ll be in there rebuilding our hotel.”
Mount Robson Inn in August 2022 from Google Street Views (left) and in July 2024 from Canadian TV Pool.
Mount Robson Inn
Next door to Maligne Lodge is the site of Mount Robson Inn.
It’s named for Mount Robson in B.C., which is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.
Video shows the hotel has been destroyed.
Petro Canada on Connaught Street in June 2018 from Google Street Views (left) and in July 2024 from Canadian TV Pool.
Petro-Canada
As the fire raged on July 24, rumours swirled on social media that the Petro-Canada on west Connaught Drive had exploded.
While those rumours are still unconfirmed, video captured by the media shows that the gas station was destroyed.
The gas station was the last stop for travellers heading west out of town for many years.
Jasper Library, July 26. (Source: Parks Canada)
Jasper Library
A photo posted by Parks Canada on July 26 shows the library on Robson Street is intact.
Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre, July 26. (Source: Parks Canada)
Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre
The medical centre on Robson Street in Jasper was undamaged, according to Parks Canada.
Jasper Emergency Services Building, July 26. (Source: Parks Canada)
Jasper Emergency Services building
Parks Canada says the building that houses Jasper’s fire department on Geikie Street did not suffer damage.
École Desrochers and Jasper Junior/High School, July 26, 2024 (Source: Parks Canada)
École Desrochers and Jasper Junior/High schools
The town’s junior and senior high schools on Elm Street are untouched in a photo posted by Parks Canada.
Jasper Museum, July 26, 2024. (Source: Parks Canada)
Jasper Museum
Located on Bonhomme Street, the town’s museum appears to have not been damaged by fire in a photo shared by Parks Canada.
Jasper Activity Centre, July 26, 2024 (Source: Parks Canada)
Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The activity centre on Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre on Bonhomme Street did not suffer damage.