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.

Blue mask pandemic garbage Stevie Froese
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Mon. Jul. 26/21

Let's talk trash about garbage. We can't all be garbologists practising zero-waste but we found a...

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Secret Beach Vancouver Island British Columbia Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg ZenSeekers
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Fri. Jul. 23/21

In recent years, Vancouver Island has become one of the province's most sought after travel...

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Fri. Jul. 23/21

Just beyond the northern hub of Grande Prairie, the vibrant County of Grande Praire offers a...

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Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.
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Thu. Jul. 22/21

I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

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Wed. Jul. 21/21

Glistening blue and turquoise and backed by the magnificent Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is like a...

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View of downtown Calgary, AB, from St. Patrick's Island.
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Fri. Jul. 16/21

Over the last decade Calgary has prioritized cycling infrastructure. With 1,000 kilometres of...

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Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.
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Fri. Jul. 16/21

Did you know Edmonton, AB, is home to the largest stretch of connected urban parkland in North...

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Posted
Sat. Jul. 10/21

Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn forever, pitch camp and head out on hiking or fishing...

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Sunset from the Journey North Cider Co. patio.
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Thu. Jun. 24/21

In the fiery glow of a prairie sunset, seen from the balcony of Journey North Cider Co., the trio of...

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Posted
Thu. Jul. 30/20

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

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Posted
Thu. Jun. 18/20

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

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Posted
Tue. Oct. 15/19

When it comes to taking in the changing autumn leaves across Western Canada, aim to visit in October...

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