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.

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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 forever, pitch camp and head out on hiking or fishing...