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.

Black bear and cub in B.C.

The meanest moms in the west mean well

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When you sense danger do you stand and fight or flee? As it turns out, mothers across almost every...

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Culture and conservation intersect in Vancouver Island documentary

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During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

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Mother's Day forest walk

Carpe diem on Mother’s Day

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Oh no. I just looked up Mother’s Day on Wikipedia. Did you know the modern celebration of Mother’s...

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Alberta staycation road trip

Planning for Post-Pandemic Staycations in Alberta

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It might take us a while to build up the confidence to be in a cluster of strangers when we are...

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Edson’s got the edge on winter for outdoor family fun

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When Ginette Martin looks out at her acreage near Edson, here’s the lovely scene she may see on a...

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Tofino Vancouver Island Biking Beach Jaiden George

Busting Out of the Pandemic Blocks in British Columbia

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Oh, B.C. how we have missed you. During the pandemic, it was hard to enjoy your splendour. Yes, we...

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Ginger and Ice

A novel approach to waiting out the pandemic

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Some people have shifted their office to the dining room table, and for others, the pandemic has...

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Wapiti snowshoeing Alberta

Snowshoeing in Alberta: Step off the beaten path with confidence

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Strap a pair of snowshoes to your feet and let the topographic boundaries of winter in Alberta drift...

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Beat the winter pandemic blues with these tips

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Winter 2020-21 can be one of two things. It can be long and dreary, or we can make the most of it...

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Stoking the fire: finding nature and joy in the Grande Prairie region

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Waking in the middle of the night to a dwindling fire, a few hours’ ride by horse from civilization...

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Autumn Biking: 4 tips to keep you pedalling into shoulder season

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When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...

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Manger et boire entre amis à Vermilion

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Jeremy Derksen pour #TakeItToTheLake 

Le café, l’artisan fromager, le confectionneur de cocktails...

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Chez soi sur l’eau – Bateau, barbecue et crème glacée en Athabasca

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Le sourire fendu jusqu’aux oreilles, l’eau éclaboussant derrière lui, Josh Meredith se promène en...

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Biking in a skills park in Hinton Alberta

Hinton: Hit the trails in this Central Alberta Mountain Biking Mecca

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As someone who lives in an area known for mountain biking, I didn’t know what to expect when I...

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Hinton #ExploreNWAB

Hinton - Gateway to the Northern Rockies

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Nestled below the towering peaks of Alberta’s Northern Rockies amid the rolling foothills, you will...

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