Urban

Most Canadians live in cities, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a peaceful oasis amid the high-rises and traffic jams. Uncover parks, rivers, pathways and quiet corners in an urban landscape across Alberta and B.C. Both are home to some of the biggest urban parks in North America, filled with opportunities for moonlight hikes with guides to learn about the local critters or fly-fishing lessons, one of the coolest ways to unwind.

Tofino Vancouver Island Biking Beach Jaiden George

Busting Out of the Pandemic Blocks in British Columbia

Posted

Fri. Feb. 26/21

Oh, B.C. how we have missed you. During the pandemic, it was hard to enjoy your splendour. Yes, we...

Alberta staycation road trip

Planning for Post-Pandemic Staycations in Alberta

Posted

Mon. Apr. 5/21

It might take us a while to build up the confidence to be in a cluster of strangers when we are...

Urban

Urban

Most Canadians live in cities, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a peaceful oasis amid the high-rises and traffic jams. Uncover parks, rivers, pathways and quiet corners in an urban landscape...

A photo of a sunset on Cold Lake

Exploring the beauty of Athabasca through a new lens

Posted

Wed. Aug. 12/20

Canmore-based Inuit photographer Angus Cockney recently went on assignment for ZenSeekers...

Horse ride with Leaning Tree Trail Rides, Athabasca County

Back in the saddle, back to nature

Posted

Tue. Aug. 11/20

Clucks and whinnies greet Caitlyn Chernish and Toni Shenfield as they walk towards the bright red...

Allies in Exploration

Posted

Thu. Jun. 18/20

How can we act as good allies when we travel and explore in Western Canada?

History in Heisler—a floating hotel door, Canada’s biggest baseball glove and the best, housemade burgers

Posted

Wed. Jun. 17/20

In Alberta, there’s no shortage of stops to make if you’re planning on taking some day trips this...

ZenSeekers 40-day challenge

Wide open spaces to get lost in Alberta this summer

Posted

Tue. Jun. 9/20

For a lot of us, the past year has been a whirlwind of social distance anxiety and confusion. Let's...

Virtual experiences to stay inspired; Spring 2020

Posted

Tue. May. 5/20

After weeks of social distancing and isolation, we’re all in need of some fresh ideas to stay...

Kelowna

Stay and Play in Kelowna, Ski at Big White

Posted

Tue. Feb. 11/20

There’s nothing like feeling like a total rockstar when you land at a destination for a few days of...

Valentines Date ideas ZenSeekers

18 unexpected Valentine's ideas better than just going for dinner

Posted

Sun. Jan. 26/20

C'est l'amour! Valentine's Day doesn’t have to be about a box of chocolates or a card. Instead of...

Lethbridge

Going With the Flow: Low Impact and Charged Up in Lethbridge #BucketlistAB

Posted

Wed. Sep. 25/19

Flow is the one word that best describes my recent trip to Lethbridge. Each of my activities was...