"Homes and businesses have been lost to a wildfire that people are calling a wall of flames. "For many generations, the town of Jasper and the park surrounding it have been a source of pride. Our grandparents visited to experience the majesty of this place with its, mountains...and lakes and meadows. "A postcard-perfect mountain town, Jasper is famous for hiking, skiing, kayaking and biking. It is also home to dozens of species such as elk, mountain goats, cougars, lynx, black bears and grizzly bears.