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.

Biking at Winsport, Calgary, AB.
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Under my wheels the uneven, winding dirt trail sloped downwards, putting me in an unfamiliar...

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

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Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.
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I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

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

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Riders taking air at the Whitecourt Bike Park, Whitecourt, AB.
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With a newly opened bike park, an extensive trail network connecting across town, some of the best...

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Sunset at the top of Misery Mountain, Peace River, AB.
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It’s taken years of work, from engaging local authorities to raising funds and planning to finally...

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View of downtown Calgary, AB, from St. Patrick's Island.
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Over the last decade Calgary has prioritized cycling infrastructure. With 1,000 kilometres of...

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Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.
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Did you know Edmonton, AB, is home to the largest stretch of connected urban parkland in North...

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Hucking into South Bear Creek bike trails, Grande Prairie, AB.
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Biking, golfing, camping, hiking and (nearby) breweries—the South Bear Creek recreation area is an...

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Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn seemingly forever, you’ll find some of Canada’s newest...

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A farmer's market on the riverfront, great paddling on the river and lakes, trails through the...

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A view of Abbott Pass hike on the Alberta British Columbia boarder known as the Continental Divide
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Some sun, a gentle breeze, a well-packed trail lunch... what could be the perfect day can easily go...

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Fish & Duck Pub on Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, BC.
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With an explosion of craft brewers, artisanal eateries, markets, cafes and agri-tours, Port Alberni...

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Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.
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There are times in your life that you immediately feel the energy of place and sense the importance...

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Sunset from the Journey North Cider Co. patio.
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In the fiery glow of a prairie sunset, seen from the balcony of Journey North Cider Co., the trio of...

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