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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.

Dendrite, graupel or hoarfrost: three types of snow you should know

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Have you ever wondered what type of snow lies beneath your boots as you walk through a pristine...

Couple enjoying a fire during a sleigh ride at B&T Adventures in Smithers BC

5 Romantic Winter Getaways in Alberta and BC

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Rather than settling into the couch and going with that old new standby, Netflix and Chill, try...

How to snowshoe the best of BC

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Snowshoeing at Cypress Mountain shifted Joanna Luo's mindset. Discover how it can lead you towards...

Port Alberni British Columbia rainy day at Alberni Brewing Co by Melissa Renwick

Connect to Port Alberni scene on rainy day adventures

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When the storms roll in, it's not a reason to retreat indoors. Rather, it's a chance to experience...

Camping in Alberta, BC: hidden gems, last-minute tips

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When do Parks Canada, Alberta Parks and BC camping reservations open? And where can you get last...

From the documentary The Giants, a 3D laser scan of the Tarkine Forest

How forests might save us: through the eyes of The Giants

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Imagine a world without rainforests. Or grizzly bears. In the aftermath of two back-to-back...

Snowshoe through past, present, future in Quesnel, Wells

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For centuries, snowshoeing has been a winter tradition for Indigenous people in northern BC. Learn...

Head north for Nordic bliss on Quesnel-Wells cross-country ski trails

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Experience the calm of cross-country skiing in Quesnel-Wells, Northern BC’s winter gem. With groomed...

Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

How to move to Canada

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If you are waking up feeling like you just walked into a theater that has a four-year horror show...

12 winter adventures to transform your season

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Get into winter in Western Canada. Beat your winter FOMO with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing...

Squirrel in winter with bushy tale

Nature, science and lore behind winter weather forecast for 2024-25

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There are many secrets to understanding weather, both scientific and traditional. But few have...

Where to catch last of larch season in Alberta

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Larch season is on full display and our #SeekersAmbassador crew have been out gettin' it. Check out...

Three stars guide Huu-ay-aht Nation in preserving dark sky, culture

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As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

Port Alberni British Columbia River Viewpoint Closer ZenSeekers Tom Powell

Watch salmon run, connect to nature and community in Alberni Valley

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In the Alberni Valley, the salmon run offers a chance for visitors to connect to nature and the...

Pine or spruce

Fall weather predictions for Alberta, BC, to prime your seasonal adventures

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Check what's ahead for fall weather in Alberta and BC and start planning fall adventures!