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 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.

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

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

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

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

Read more
Updated:
Posted

Hike to amazing Port Alberni waterfalls for cool refreshing summer fun, and amazing views! Situated...

Read more
Updated:
Posted

If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

Read more
Posted

During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

Read more
Alberta staycation road trip
Posted

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

Read more
Posted

When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...

Read more
Posted

Le sourire fendu jusqu’aux oreilles, l’eau éclaboussant derrière lui, Josh Meredith se promène en...

Read more
Hinton #ExploreNWAB
Posted

Nestled below the towering peaks of Alberta’s Northern Rockies amid the rolling foothills, you will...

Read more
Grande Cache
Posted

Years ago, I recall driving through Grande Cache on Highway 40 and loving the thick forests as I...

Read more
A couple cozy up on a boat on the lake in Athabasca
Posted

Grinning ear to ear and spraying a fan of water behind him, Josh Meredith skims past on a Sea-Doo...

Read more
Posted

Within a few steps onto a tree-lined trail do you ever say to yourself, “Why don’t I do this more...

Read more