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As recovery efforts in Jasper, Alta., continue, Parks Canada is working hard to welcome campers to the national park again. Starting in January, people will be able to make online reservations for campsites for the 2025 season.

"The tremendous effort by Parks Canada, stakeholders and contractors on the ground is significant," said Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, in a news release on Thursday. "Making sure most Parks Canada locations are ready for Summer 2025 is key to recovery in Jasper National Park," Boissonault said. Major campgrounds including Whistlers, Miette as well as several self-registration sites will be open.



Wapiti campground will also reopen at reduced capacity. The entrance to Wapiti Campground in Jasper National Park on Nov. 14, 2024.

(Jeremy Thompson, CTV News Edmonton) The Wabasso and Whirlpool group campgrounds still require ongoing restoration and will remain closed. Backcountry camping sites will be available to book through the park's reservation system. Before opening areas of the park that were impacted by the wildfire, officials first consider any potential public safety risk and ecological recovery needs.

Some trailheads such as Astoria and Wabasso Lake are still undergoing safety assessments. Jasper is the second most visited national park in the country with 2.4 million visitors each year.

"This upcoming season, visitors can experience Jasper’s continued recovery and natural beauty while s.

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