The Interim Industrial Park is a temporary, serviced industrial area created to support local contractors, trades, and service providers displaced by the 2024 Jasper Wildfire. It ensures essential operations remain active in the community while permanent facilities are rebuilt.

This site is part of Jasper’s Commerce Continuity Initiative (CCI), alongside the Pop‑Up Village and laydown areas, supporting local employment, business continuity, and efficient reconstruction.

Program Duration: May 2025 – December 2027
The Interim Industrial Park is anticipated to operate from May 2025 until December 2027. It is intended to operate through the core reconstruction period, or until businesses can return to their permanent industrial locations.

The Industrial Park offers secure, serviced lots suitable for temporary industrial uses, including:

• Contractor and trades workspaces
• Equipment staging
• Storage of materials and tools
• Light industrial and service activities supporting the community’s rebuild

Current users of the Interim Industrial Park include a mix of local contractors, trades, and service providers essential to Jasper’s rebuild:

• Jasper Vending
• Mike's Handyman
• EarthEx Contracting Ltd
• Jasper Vet Clinic
• Adriano Laundry
• Jasper Star Trails Ltd.
• Completely Wired Electrical Services
• Dana Ruddy Construction Ltd
• Yellowhead Clean
• Video Stop
• Double M Safety Ltd
• Jasper Bottle Depot
• Rocky Mountain Roasters
• Schapansky Masonry Ltd.

Eligibility Criteria

The site is intended for local contractors, service providers, and trades who:

• Displacement due to Wildfire: Per the Letter of Forbearance with Parks Canada, businesses must have lost access to a leased or sub-leased commercial space within the Jasper National Park as a direct result of the 2024 Jasper Wildfire. Eligibility is tied to loss of commercial space due to the wildfire. Once your permanent commercial space is re‑established, program eligibility ends.
• Previously operated in the Storage & Services District (S‑Block) 

To qualify for a lot at the Interim Industrial Park, applicants must meet all of the following:

1. Displacement due to the 2024 Jasper Wildfire

   • Your business lost access to a commercial space (owned, leased, or sub-leased) as a direct result of the 2024 wildfire within Jasper National Park.

   • Once you’ve secured a new permanent commercial location, your eligibility for the Interim Industrial Park ends.

2. Previous location in the storage & services district (S‑Block)

   • Your business previously operated in the Storage & Services District, also known locally as “S-Block”.

     • This area is located near Hazel Avenue and Sleepy Hollow Road—generally used for trades, contractors, equipment storage, and related services.

     • If you’re unsure whether your former location qualifies, please reach out—we’re happy to help.

3. Compatible use & site safety

   • Your business operations must be compatible with the site’s temporary infrastructure and meet safety and land-use requirements. Please contact us for any questions about this

Recognizing the complexity of wildfire recovery, the Municipality of Jasper is committed to a fair and human‑centered approach. Exceptions may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis for businesses that align with the project’s core purpose, supporting businesses that lost access to commercial space due to the wildfire, and that are taking practical or innovative steps to remain operational during the rebuild phase. All exceptions will be assessed transparently and in alignment with recovery objectives, land‑use limitations, and site safety requirements. 

How to Apply

If you lost industrial or commercial floor area due to the wildfire—particularly in the S‑Block—and need temporary industrial space, contact businessrecovery@jasper-alberta.ca and include:

• Business name & contact
• Type of services provided
• Space/equipment/storage needs
• Duration of requested use
• Any utility or special requirements

A JRCC team member will respond with availability, safety requirements, and onboarding steps.

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