Alberta & BC Travel Stories & Outdoor Adventures

Discover authentic outdoor travel stories across Alberta and British Columbia for every season. ZenSeekers aims to inspire you to get outside and experience transformative travel, from snowshoeing through a tranquil boreal forest to kayaking a pristine mountain lake or learning about rich Indigenous cultures.

Find out why the Arrow Slocan region in BC made the BBC's list of the world’s must-visit...

Ready to grow? Our world moves fast. Gardening offers something many of us are missing. Here are...

Steer yourself in the direction of Bamfield, Vancouver Island, for a coastal journey rooted in...

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A new currency is changing the way we travel. Become fluent in carbon currency to better balance...

Floating saunas combine wellness with nature for a more immersive experience. Uncover four BC saunas...

Stop searching "top new year's resolutions 2026" on your phone and get ready for a radically...

There is something so zen-ful about moving across the land on cross-country skis. Here are a few...

frazil pans (also know as pancake ice) form on a lake

On crisp winter mornings, as the air crackles and the river exhales, something magical begins...

Fewer crowds, cooler temps, and some of BC's most accessible and beautiful wilderness trails: here...

Traveling to Bamfield, BC on Vancouver Island's west coast is a little more remote right now, but...

Where else can you run around an entire island in one morning? Or paddle around it in one afternoon...

Grouse Grind, The Lions, Dog Mountain, Garibaldi Lakes... the Vancouver area teems with great hikes...

Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

This fall, connect to Indigenous experiences in Alberta and BC with these tips to immerse in these...

Linda Hoang dishes on how to make the most of a weekend in Whitecourt, complete with bubble tea...

With 20% of the world's glaciers, Canada's frozen wonders draw adventurers seeking an unforgettable...