
Thousands of residents and tourists have been forced to evacuate the town of Jasper and surrounding Jasper National Park due to multiple wildfires in the area.
According to Parks Canada, approximately 25,000 people were evacuated as fires approached the town of Jasper this week, leading to many heading to surrounding towns and cities, including Calgary and Edmonton.
While there is still no estimate on when people will be able to return to Jasper, many local restaurants and breweries have stepped in to help out in the meantime, offering discounted meals to those in need.
If you have been evacuated from Jasper, here are some of the restaurants offering a helping hand right now.
Campio Brewing Co
Edmonton spot Campio Brewing Co. will offer 50% off all regular-priced food items to Jasper evacuees until it is safe for them to return.
Address: 10257 105th Street NW, Edmonton
Last Best Brewing & Distilling
Last Best in Calgary will also be offering 50% off regular-priced food to Jasper evacuees.
Address: 607 11th Avenue SW, Calgary
Banff Ave Brewing Co
Banff Ave Brewing will also be offering Jasper evacuees 50% off regular-priced food.
Address: 110 Banff Avenue, Banff
Smitty’s Hinton
Smitty’s in Hinton will be offering free meals for evacuated Jasper residents.
Address: 445 Gregg Avenue, Hinton
Sherlock Holmes Pubs
The Sherlock Holme’s Pub’s North and Downtown locations will be offering 50% off to Jasper evacuees in Edmonton.
Address: 10012 – 101A Avenue, Edmonton
Address: 13580 137th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Address: 800 Broadmoor Boulevard #200, Sherwood Park
Address: 8519 112th Street NW, Edmonton
Duggan’s Boundary Irish Pub
Duggan’s will also be offering 50% off for Jasper evacuees in Edmonton.
Address: 9013 88th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Fu’s Repair Shop
Jasper residents who are staying in Edmonton will be able to get a free meal from Fu’s Repair Shop with proof of a Jasper address as well as a $25 gift card. They’ll also receive 40% off at the Bamboo Ballroom for any clothing or accessories needed.
Address: 10524 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Seoul Fried Chicken
Seoul Fried Chicken locations in both Calgary and Edmonton will be offering 50% off meals for Jasper residents until it is safe for them to return home.
Address: #7 2100 4th Street SW, Calgary
Address: 7904b 104th Street NW, Edmonton
Address: #101 10145 104th Street NW , Edmonton
Address: 9314 137th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Blanco Cantina – Edmonton
Blanco Cantina’s Edmonton location will be offering 50% off regular-priced food items to those evacuating from Jasper until it’s safe for residents to return home.
Address: 101, 1708 99th Street NW, Edmonton
Barcelona Tavern
Barcelona Tavern is offering 50% off food to Jasper residents in Calgary.
Address: 501 – 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
The Office
The Office will also be offering 50% off food for Jasper residents.
Address: 318 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
Dolly’s Cocktails
Any Jasper evacuees with a valid Jasper address will receive a free meal (chef’s choice) at Dolly’s Cocktails and a $25 gift card. They’ll also receive 40% off at the Bamboo Ballroom for any clothing or accessories needed.
Address: 9902 109th Street NW, Edmonton
The Common
The Common will also have the same offer of a free meal (chef’s choice) and a $25 gift card for Jasper evacuees with a valid Jasper address. They’ll also receive 40% off at the Bamboo Ballroom for any clothing or accessories needed.
Address: 9910 109th Street NW, Edmonton
Greta Bar
Greta Bar will be offering a free meal up to $25 and a three-hour game card to any Jasper evacuees at any of its locations. You’ll need proof of residency with a valid government ID.
Address: 213 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Address: 10141 109th Street NW, Edmonton
The Pint
Jasper evacuees will be able to get a free OG Pint Pizza with proof of residency with a valid government ID.
Address: 10125 109th Street, Edmonton