Tekarra Lodge Wildfire Rebuild in Jasper National Park
Official title: Tekarra Lodge Wildfire Rebuild
Tekarra Lodge was damaged in the 2024 Jasper wildfire. The owners want to rebuild within their existing lease boundary. Parks Canada is doing a basic environmental assessment before approving the work.
Why This Matters
If you've stayed at Tekarra Lodge or plan to visit Jasper, this affects when the lodge reopens. It's also part of the broader Jasper recovery effort after the devastating 2024 wildfire.
What Could Change
Parks Canada could approve the rebuild plan, allowing tree removal, new building construction, and parking lot work. Conditions may be added to protect wildlife and the surrounding park environment.
Key Issues
- Should the lodge rebuild be approved within the existing lease boundary?
- What environmental conditions should apply to tree removal and construction?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.