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.

Lethbridge

3 places to find Zen in Southern BC and Alberta

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The hustle and bustle of daily life can be overwhelming at times, so finding somewhere quiet is a...

Port Alberni Fishing

Port Alberni – A Fishing Adventure

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The beauty of the ancient forests and mighty mountains of Vancouver Island draw many visitors to...

Hiking

Meditation tips for hikers

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As anyone who spends time hiking knows, being outside cultivates a sense of joy and peace you just...

Lac La Biche

Connecting with the earth and the past in Lac La Biche Region

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Splitting cracks echo in the poplar woods around us, as John Ritchie and Winston and Christina...

Lac La Biche

Tasting fire in Lac La Biche

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Ever eaten a fire ant? That’s the question Dragan Uzelac has posed to Maranda Cardinal and her...

Movies

5 videos to get your Zen on at home

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There's nothing quite like nature to get your Zen on, but what happens if the weather isn't quite...

Athabasca

Feeling the Wake in Athabasca

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Glenda Gray points and shouts to get our attention as a pod of pelicans simultaneously takes flight...

Vermilion

Vermilion by The Water

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How did a community in central-east Alberta score a manmade lake that would go on to make the region...

Crane Lake

#TakeItToTheLake in Bonnyville and Get Happy

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Crane Lake, M.D. of Bonnyville - We all know we need more happy in our lives and you can find it on...

Lac La Biche

Adventures in camping, paddling and history in Lac La Biche

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It’s not every day that someone can paddle their way around history. But you can in Lac La Biche...

Cranbrook

Splash Down into Cranbrook and the Southern Rockies Waters

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When you think of Cranbrook, what likely comes to mind is the Rocky Mountains and all of the...

Waterton

5 of the best hikes in Southern Alberta

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If you haven't explored Southern Alberta, chances are you've heard of its beauty. There are...

Cranbrook

Handcrafted in Cranbrook

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When you're talking handmade, you can't get more hands-on than the artisans I met in Cranbrook who...

Crowsnest Pass

Explore Crowsnest Pass on the Water 3 Ways

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I looked at the notes I jotted down about my first fly fishing experience: “Chili” was the first...

Cranbrook

Three places to find Zen in the Canadian Rockies

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Even if you are good at balancing your busy schedule and finding zen in everyday life, sometimes we...