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ZenSeekers brings you stories from around Alberta and B.C., and in all seasons. We aim to inspire you to get outside and experience transformative travel, from snowshoeing through a boreal forest to kayaking a pristine mountain lake or learning about Indigenous cultures.

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Rethinking wilderness in the ancient gardens of Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht First Nations

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"There are a lot of concepts in English that don't fit this part of the world at all. And wilderness...

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Hiking the waterfalls of Waterton

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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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Connect with the Spirit of the Lightning Serpent at Tin Wis Resort

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Why is there a Serpent in the Tla-o-qui-aht logo? Find out this October at Tin Wis Resort, at the...

Immerse in whale watching, Indigenous culture in nature's home, North Vancouver Island

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Wild salmon jumping, whales breaching before your eyes and bears potentially around any bend...

Which is best for navigating: phone vs map and compass vs GPS

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

10 hot tips to score more ZEN on your summer trips

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We're all about living on Zen time in the summer. But summer is quickly rushing by and now is the...

Learn Tla-o-qui-aht ways at Tin Wis Resort

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Learn how to weave a cedar rose at Tin Wis Resort, in a cedar weaving workshop lead by Tla-o-qui-aht...

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation history from 1811 to War in the Woods

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Imagine your visit to Tofino and Vancouver Island involves passing through an international border...

Stretch your legs, heart and mind in Port Alberni

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Make a stop over in Port Alberni—at the head of Vancouver Island's longest Inlet, among sweeping...

Alberta, BC weather update for summer 2024 brings the heat

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A heatwave is rolling in across BC and Alberta. As you hit the road on summer trips, here's a look...

Whitecourt trails tie nature, urban adventure together

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

Meet the souls who bring the soul to North Okanagan

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Trails, bands and artisans in the North Okanagan fill Vernon, SilverStar and Lumby with a vibe you...

Step into dinosaur tracks in Grande Cache, from virtual reality to real world

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

Take a hike on the West Coast Trail via Nitinaht Lake Campground

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Camping at Nitinaht Campground opens the doors of possibility for adventure with hiking and walking...

Paddling Your Way Through Kananaskis

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Kananaskis Country is home to some wonderful paddling locations. From deep turquoise water and...