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.

Tofino BC Tin Wis Resort Kyler Vos
Posted
Sun. Oct. 16/22

When Ashley Oscienny and her family make a Tofino visit, they choose the Tin Wis Resort. “You score...

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Slow Rise Bakery breadmaking workshop Gabriola Island Logan Moore ZenSeekers
Posted
Fri. Oct. 14/22

These five BC rural islands are some of the most community-oriented, nature-centered, grounded and...

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Métis Crossing music dance Smoky Lake Alberta Rob Hislop ZenSeekers
Posted
Wed. Sep. 28/22

With the swaying staccato of a fiddle and the quick-shuffle of moccasined feet, a cultural movement...

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'Namgis First Nation Eli Cranmer Cormorant Island BC Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers
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Thu. Oct. 6/22

It's easy to travel respectfully when you visit the BC Gulf Islands of Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola...

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Posted
Thu. Sep. 29/22

Get to know the five rural islands of Quadra, Cortes, Cormorant, Gabriola and Hornby - and how...

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Tin Wis Resort Tofino Tla-o-qui-aht Nation Gisele Martin ZenSeekers
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Fri. Sep. 23/22

For over 5000 years, Tin Wis Resort (10 minutes from downtown Tofino) has been a destination for...

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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park fall hiking Chris Istace ZenSeekers
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Mon. Sep. 19/22

Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, traversing larch ridges or walking through the forests near...

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Metis Crossing Tales by the Fire Metis experience Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers
Posted
Tue. Sep. 13/22

Short drives between destinations full of history, beautiful boreal forest, lakes and scenic prairie...

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Metis Crossing paddling canoe fall colours Rob Hislop ZenSeekers
Posted
Mon. Sep. 19/22

With autumn weather that is often warmer and more predictable than in the mountains, fall is a great...

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Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr
Posted
Mon. Aug. 29/22

I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

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Posted
Tue. Jun. 21/22

Planning a Tofino visit? You’re far from alone. With such a large influx of foot traffic it is...

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Davison Orchards cider tasting apple picking Vernon BC Steve MacNaull ZenSeekers
Posted
Mon. Aug. 29/22

Head to Vernon for a carefree fall getaway filled with beach time, hiking, orchard tours and cider...

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Posted
Thu. Sep. 1/22

Who needs a vintage typewriter, antique camera, bouquet of feathers, lace tablecloth, china plates...

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Cold Lake AB French Bay campground Bonnyville
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Thu. Aug. 11/22

Brunch, beach and camp lakeside in Bonnyville for an eastern Alberta lake camping adventure that...

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Posted
Thu. Jul. 28/22

You've probably seen them as you drive through the national parks in Alberta or BC: those furry...

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