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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.

Welcome to ZenSeekers, for those seeking the great outdoors and a way to transform through travel.

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Reconciliation and Understanding Through Travel

Mon. Aug. 23/21

2021 has been an eye-opener for Canadians in many ways. Many of us knew of injustice towards our...

Peering Beyond Colonial History: Huu-ay-aht's Kiixin Village

Wed. Aug. 11/21

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Blame it on the ice age – Alberta’s landscape got squished

Tue. Aug. 17/21

Alberta's regions are a result of four ice age events over millions of years leaving the area as we...

View of downtown Calgary, AB, from St. Patrick's Island.

Bike-friendly Calgary Will Connect you to Nature and Urban Adventures

Fri. Jul. 16/21

Over the last decade Calgary has prioritized cycling infrastructure. With 1,000 kilometres of...

Living artfully in Vermilion

Thu. Aug. 5/21

As her brush glides across the canvas, Andrea Wilkinson’s face seems to soften. A calm focus...

Savour a taste of Lake Louise

Tue. Jul. 27/21

Lake Louise is famous as a hiking and nature destination, and for good reason, but what you may not...

Wading the North Saskatchewan River at Metis Crossing, AB.

Roadtripping Northeast Alberta

Tue. Aug. 3/21

What makes a great roadtrip? With abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems in a short...

Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

Explore Edmonton by Bike and Connect to Nature

Fri. Jul. 16/21

Did you know Edmonton, AB, is home to the largest stretch of connected urban parkland in North...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

Hucking into South Bear Creek bike trails, Grande Prairie, AB.

Go big with bikes, golf and brews in Grande Prairie

Sat. Jul. 10/21

Biking, golfing, camping, hiking trails and (nearby) breweries—the South Bear Creek recreation area...

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...

Cold Lake dinner cruise with Edgewater Experiences, Cold Lake AB.

Luxe life in Cold Lake feels like Margaritaville

Mon. Jul. 26/21

Bright blue skies and deep blue water for miles, birds soaring above, a refreshing breeze softening...

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...

Three things to love about trees on National Tree Day

Thu. Sep. 16/21