More Jasper National Park attractions to reopen this weekend for winter season

A wildfire burns as an empty street in Jasper, Alta. is shown in this Wednesday, July 24, 2024 handout photo from the Jasper National Park Facebook page. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Facebook, Jasper National Park)

Several Jasper National Park trails, roads and backcountry camping destinations are slated to reopen Friday in time for the Thanksgiving long weekend following this summer's devastating wildfire.

Parks Canada announced fall and winter backcountry camping availability in a media release Thursday, as well as an update on winter activities expected in the park and the reopening of Maligne Road.

Parks Canada said its reservation system opened booking for available Jasper backcountry sites at 2 p.m. MT on Thursday.

Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1-877-RESERVE.

Trails that will reopen:

Day hiking trails reopening:

Roads opening (at 8 a.m.):

Already open in Jasper National Park are popular destinations including Miette Hot Springs, the Columbia Icefields, Sunwapta Falls, Pyramid Lake, Athabasca Falls, Old Fort Point and Lake Annette.