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Elyse Dyck

Elyse Dyck is an environmental science grad, professional scuba diver and Backroads Trip Leader who’s driven by curiosity, connection and a sense of play. She’s worked on conservation research in Mexico, East Africa and Canada, and she now leads trips in Nova Scotia and Croatia. In her free time, she’s usually listening to a great album, getting lost in a book or exploring new places by bike.

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May 12, 2026

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Jasper

After the 2024 wildfire, Jasper National Park is entering a new chapter. Scarred in places yet strikingly alive, the landscape is shifting—charred forests giving way to fresh growth, wildlife returning and silence settling where crowds once gathered. This is not the same Jasper as before, but it is no less compelling. For travelers drawn to raw beauty and resilience, now is a rare moment to experience the Canadian Rockies in transformation.

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