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.

Pitt Lake BC paddlers photo Stevie Gaultier
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There’s something extra special about summer 2022. After two years of limited contact, we all have a...

Hike view of Port Alberni Chris Istace ZenSeekers
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With warm friendly lakes, an ocean inlet, easy hikes and waterfalls, leaning into Port Alberni as a...

Vernon BC views at Kalamalka Garden Indigenous Garden Okanagan College
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Soaking up the views of the garden at K'nmaĺka Senqâĺten, you can begin to feel the deeper...

Tla'amin Nation Sunshine Coast BC #tlaaminstrong

Pacific Ocean archipelagoes, rugged BC west coast landscapes and ancient, living traditions will...

Paddleboarding Tla'amin Nation Sunshine Coast BC Kyler Vos
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From the water, a vibrant landscape of rich forests and mighty mountains comes to life along the...

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It all starts in Castlegar, where highways intertwine over the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, and...

View from Middleton Mountain, Vernon BC.
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At the top of Middleton Mountain in Vernon sits a bench that reads: “Life is like a mountain...

Wine touring at Valley of the Springs, Nakusp, BC.
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The sword is heavier than I expected. I’m at the Mithril Meadery in Nakusp, British Columbia...

Tofino TribalParks British Columbia Meares Island Trail KylerVos ZenSeekers
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We all know why trees are important to us and to the earth. But as National Tree Day approaches this...

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Charly jumps from the car and runs to the hilltop where two green Adirondack chairs sit gilded in...

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

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