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.

Living artfully in Vermilion

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As her brush glides across the canvas, Andrea Wilkinson’s face seems to soften. A calm focus...

Cooling off on a road trip through northeast Alberta

Road Tripping Northeast Alberta

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What makes a great roadtrip? With abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems in a short...

Leap into summer with Snow Valley

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Taking a leap is always scary but in this case we’re not talking metaphor - we’re talking an actual...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Savour a taste of Lake Louise

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Lake Louise is famous as a hiking and nature destination, and for good reason, but what you may not...

Family pedalboat fun on Lac La Biche, AB.

Beach, fam, fun in Lac La Biche

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Getting a family of four in a pedal boat all pedalling with smiles on their faces is not always easy...

Cold Lake dinner cruise with Edgewater Experiences, Cold Lake AB.

Luxe life in Cold Lake feels like Margaritaville

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Bright blue skies and deep blue water for miles, birds soaring above, a refreshing breeze softening...

Blue mask pandemic garbage Stevie Froese

Stop the trail of trash

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Let's talk trash about garbage. We can't all be garbologists practising zero-waste but we found a...

Secret Beach Vancouver Island British Columbia Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg ZenSeekers

Secret Beach Camping: Authentic Island Experience

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In recent years, Vancouver Island has become one of the province's most sought after travel...

Biking at Winsport, Calgary, AB.

New riders gain confidence mountain biking at WinSport

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Under my wheels the uneven, winding dirt trail sloped downwards, putting me in an unfamiliar...

The County of Grande Prairie - Where Work Meets Play

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Just beyond the northern hub of Grande Prairie, the vibrant County of Grande Praire offers a...

Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.

Alberni Valley, an Unheralded Nature Nexus on Vancouver Island

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I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

Hike Lake Louise for high alpine beauty

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Glistening blue and turquoise and backed by the magnificent Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is like a...

Riders taking air at the Whitecourt Bike Park, Whitecourt, AB.

Get into the Whitecourt summer flow with bikes, boats and tubes

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With a newly opened bike park, an extensive trail network connecting across town, some of the best...

Sunset at the top of Misery Mountain, Peace River, AB.

Mighty Pedals and Paddles in Peace River

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It’s taken years of work, from engaging local authorities to raising funds and planning to finally...