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Alberta and British Columbia are home to an array of experiences that leave travellers transformed. Indigenous, culinary, outdoor and enlightening moments that will resonate in your mind, body and soul for a long time.

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Riders taking air at the Whitecourt Bike Park, Whitecourt, AB.

Get into the Whitecourt summer flow with bikes, boats and tubes

Tue. Jul. 20/21

With a newly opened bike park, an extensive trail network connecting across town, some of the best...

Leap into summer with Snow Valley

Wed. Jul. 28/21

Taking a leap is always scary but in this case we’re not talking metaphor - we’re talking an actual...

Blue mask pandemic garbage Stevie Froese

Stop the trail of trash

Mon. Jul. 26/21

Let's talk trash about garbage. We can't all be garbologists practising zero-waste but we found a...

New riders gain confidence mountain biking at WinSport

Fri. Jul. 23/21

Under my wheels the uneven, winding dirt trail sloped downwards, putting me in an unfamiliar...

Secret Beach Vancouver Island British Columbia Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg ZenSeekers

Secret Beach Camping: Authentic Island Experience

Fri. Jul. 23/21

In recent years, Vancouver Island has become one of the province's most sought after travel...

Sunset at the top of Misery Mountain, Peace River, AB.

Mighty Pedals and Paddles in Peace River

Sat. Jul. 17/21

It’s taken years of work, from engaging local authorities to raising funds and planning to finally...

Hike Lake Louise for high alpine beauty

Wed. Jul. 21/21

Glistening blue and turquoise and backed by the magnificent Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is like a...

Hiking under the Sun in Northern Sunrise County

Sat. Jul. 10/21

Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn seemingly forever, you’ll find some of Canada’s newest...

Fish & Duck Pub on Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, BC.

Discovering the Port Alberni Food Landscape

Mon. Jul. 5/21

With an explosion of craft brewers, artisanal eateries, markets, cafes and agri-tours, Port Alberni...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

Tue. Jul. 27/21

Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Refresh in Athabasca, with river time and farm fresh goods

Wed. Jul. 7/21

A farmer's market on the riverfront, great paddling on the river and lakes, trails through the...

A view of Abbott Pass hike on the Alberta British Columbia boarder known as the Continental Divide

Hiking Hacks: 3 absolute essentials for happy trails

Mon. Jul. 5/21

Some sun, a gentle breeze, a well-packed trail lunch... what could be the perfect day can easily go...

Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

Touring Kiixin at Sunset Opens Eyes and Minds

Tue. Jun. 29/21

There are times in your life that you immediately feel the energy of place and sense the importance...

Sunset from the Journey North Cider Co. patio.

Recharge and chill in Bonnyville

Thu. Jun. 24/21

In the fiery glow of a prairie sunset, seen from the balcony of Journey North Cider Co., the trio of...

Morning by the fire at Hideaway Adventure Grounds near Lac La Biche, AB.

Living Traditions in Lac La Biche Region

Thu. Jun. 17/21

Camping overnight in a trapper’s tent at Hideaway Adventure Grounds, in Kikino Métis Settlement, Amy...

Riding bikes along the lake at Vermilion Provincial Park

Bike trails by the lake make epic Vermilion days

Thu. Jun. 17/21

What’s green, blue and ridden all over? The bike trails by the lake in Vermilion Provincial Park...

Picnicking at China Creek Falls in the Alberni Valley, near Port Alberni.

Feel the Rush of Port Alberni Waterfalls

Tue. Jun. 15/21

Waterfalls in all directions make Port Alberni a destination for calming yet invigorating trail...

Camping at Métis Crossing revives connections

Mon. Jun. 14/21

Camping in a trapper's tent at Métis Crossing transports visitors back to the late 19th century...