Stories

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.

Ahous Hot Springs Ahous Adventures Tofino

Hike, soak at Hot Springs Cove Vancouver Island with Ahous Adventures

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Ahousaht First Nation launches Indigenous-owned and operated adventure tour outfitter guiding whale-...

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Community, nature, local culture, outdoor adventure—these are some of the paths towards Zen that we...

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Five of Vernon's best hikes

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In spring of 2023, Vernon officially received the designation as Trails Capital of BC! To test out...

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Paddleboad BC Gap Lake Tyler Dixon

SUP vs kayak vs canoe: which to choose, where to paddle

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One of the best ways to beat that summer heat is getting out on the water. But which craft to choose...

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Take ʔiisaak pledge to guide respectful travel on Vancouver Island

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As a young girl living in Tofino, BC, within Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation homelands, Maria Clark...

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Dinosaurs come alive at The Exploration Place, Prince George

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The Exploration Place in Prince George is one of the highlights on a #dinotrail road trip, for its...

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GET WILD ABOUT WOLVES WITH KiiX̣IN TOURS

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For my people, The Huu-ay-aht, our relationship with the wolf is as old as time. This year on our...

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Grande Prairie Indigenous culture Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

tawâw, to experience Grande Prairie Indigenous cultures

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Situated on Treaty 8 territory—home to the Tsattine River People or Dane-zaa (Beaver People)...

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Rock or fossil: how to tell the difference

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Alberta and BC are rich with dinosaur fossils but they're not always easy to spot. So what is the...

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Paddle Secret Beach, connect to Toquaht culture

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It’s a beautiful evening looking out onto a water so green you’d think you were in the Caribbean...

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How to Cruise the Culture of Vermilion, Alberta

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Historic main street, with its red brick and restored wooden buildings, is the first thing you’ll...

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Cruise into culture in Lac La Biche Region with these 5 tips

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Known as the gateway to the Lakeland region, the area around Lac La Biche is a great road trip...

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Nitehawk Pam's Point O'Brien Provincial Park Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Top 5 hikes in Grande Prairie

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#seekersambassador and trail guru Drew Rogers fill us in on his fave hikes in Grande Prairie region...

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Tumbler Ridge BC Museum Selfie Time

Dinosaur Trail Discoveries in Tumbler Ridge

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Tumbler Ridge, BC — Walk in the footsteps of giants... joining an evening lantern tour to illuminate...

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Tap into Whitecourt scene for festivals, events and community

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A cultural transformation is underway in Whitecourt, Alberta, with a new brewery, trail investment...

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