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.
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Tue. Jul. 27/21

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

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Family pedalboat fun on Lac La Biche, AB.
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Tue. Jul. 27/21

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

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Cold Lake dinner cruise with Edgewater Experiences, Cold Lake AB.
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Mon. Jul. 26/21

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

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Blue mask pandemic garbage Stevie Froese
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Mon. Jul. 26/21

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

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Secret Beach Vancouver Island British Columbia Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg ZenSeekers
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Fri. Jul. 23/21

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

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how to stay active when it’s smoky, Calgary, AB.
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Fri. Jul. 23/21

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

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Fri. Jul. 23/21

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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Thu. Jul. 22/21

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

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Posted
Wed. Jul. 21/21

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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Tue. Jul. 20/21

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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Sat. Jul. 17/21

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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Fri. Jul. 16/21

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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Fri. Jul. 16/21

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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Sat. Jul. 10/21

Biking, golfing, camping, hiking and (nearby) breweries—the South Bear Creek recreation area is an...

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Sat. Jul. 10/21

Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn forever, pitch camp and head out on hiking or fishing...

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