Nature/Outdoors

There’s something truly powerful about immersing yourself in the nature and outdoors of Alberta and British Columbia. From walking among the towering ancient forests of BC to witnessing the life cycle of a salmon run in the Alberni Valley, nature has a way of grounding us and fostering a deeper connection to the environment.

Nature isn’t just a place—it’s an experience that connects us to something bigger. Alberta’s rugged trails and BC’s lush rainforests are perfect for creating meaningful memories and finding moments of peace.

Find inspiration in the stories below for where to travel to for the best nature and outdoor experiences in Alberta and British Columbia.

From the documentary The Giants, a 3D laser scan of the Tarkine Forest
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Imagine a world without rainforests. Or grizzly bears. In the aftermath of two back-to-back...

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Port Alberni British Columbia River Viewpoint Closer ZenSeekers Tom Powell
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In the Alberni Valley, the salmon run offers a chance for visitors to connect to nature and the...

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From boreal single track to interpretive history to riverside views, Whitecourt trails connect you...

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Step into virtual reality in Grande Cache to explore one of the most significant dinosaur track...

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Looking at weather trends into summer 2024, the hot, smoky summer of 2023 and record-warm winter...

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Port Alberni food nature urban foraging distilling Antidote Distillery Sunseta Media
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Meet a magician who eats the forest for dinner and an alchemist serving out of a 1969 Citroen truck...

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The Exploration Place in Prince George is one of the highlights on a #dinotrail road trip, for its...

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Wembley Alberta Dinosaur Town Sunset Park Paul Lavoie
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In Wembley, a small town of about 2000 people north of Grande Prairie, you wouldn’t expect a...

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Weather is always a gamble. But with some idea of what’s ahead you can plan to make the best of it...

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Tin Wis Resort Tofino BC Tla-o-qui-aht Nation
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Those of you who have surfed Tofino, those who have hiked Tofino or even simply have gone for a...

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Surrounded by the Beaufort Mountain Range, Sproat Lake and MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni...

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Ready to get cozy? Picture taking a sauna by the ocean, soaking in hot springs and indulging in more...

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Do bears truly hibernate? And could their winter behaviour inspire medical breakthroughs or help us...

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'Namgis First Nation Eli Cranmer Cormorant Island BC Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers
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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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Who needs a vintage typewriter, antique camera, bouquet of feathers, lace tablecloth, china plates...

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Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr
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I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

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Upper Kananaskis Lake
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Seekers Ambassador Tyler Dixon helps you to grasp paddleboarding basics and gives tips on how and...

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