Hiking

HIking in western Canada is the Zen medicine we can never get enough of. From the jagged Rocky Mountains of Alberta to the rugged West Coast of BC, hiking Canada's wild landscapes will instil you with a sense of awe and wonder. 

If you're looking to find an escape from the day to day, hiking trails are a place where you can find peace away from the hustle and bustle.

Looking to get off the beaten path? Beyond the classics like Banff, Jasper, Tofino and the Kootenays, ZenSeekers has explored many of the lesser known nooks and crannies to find hidden gems and serve up hiking tips to keep things fresh and exciting.  

Check out our many hiking features here for ideas on where to go for your next hike, to rediscover your flow. 

You can also find specific stories on Hiking in Alberta or Hiking in British Columbia.

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Get beyond Prince of Wales and Bear's Hump and explore all of Waterton, with this roundup of...

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You're packing for a hike, what do you bring to help you navigate: a phone with your custom...

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For Stevie Gaultier, pitting herself against the elements on her first multi-day hike was an...

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Walking through the narrow crack in a giant, house-sized boulder—a crack just large enough for the...

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Enjoying fall in the Alberni Valley helped Anita Sutherland heal from a fight with cancer. The new...

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Larch season is on full display and our #SeekersAmbassador crew have been out gettin' it. Check out...

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In spring of 2023, Vernon officially received the designation as Trails Capital of BC! To test out...

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Alberta and BC are rich with dinosaur fossils but they're not always easy to spot. So what is the...

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With a connection that puts you on the edge of epic—the western coast of Vancouver Island, on the...

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#seekersambassador and trail guru Drew Rogers fill us in on his fave hikes in Grande Prairie region...

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Follow the winding island roads through Nuu-chah-nulth Homelands (the collective of 14 island-based...

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These five BC rural islands are some of the most community-oriented, nature-centered, grounded and...

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It's easy to travel respectfully when you visit the BC Gulf Islands of Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola...

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Get to know the five rural islands of Quadra, Cortes, Cormorant, Gabriola and Hornby - and how...

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Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, traversing larch ridges or walking through the forests near...

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