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.

Northern Lights

Awe inspiring views of the northern lights

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Getting the chance to experience the northern lights is a bucket list item for many people. There is...

Morriane Lake

Easy spots for best views in Alberta

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Do we really need to drive into the outback then strap on gear and backpacks to trek 20 kilometres...

A note to Gord Downie from one of a million fans

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Gord, I was one of those thousands of faces in the crowds at over a dozen of your shows. And, you...

Wells Gray Provincial Park

Chasing waterfalls in gorgeous Wells Gray

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It was a classic British Columbia day with the morning fog hanging in the air, creating a magical...

Myra Canyon

Biking on trestles & tunnels of the Kettle Valley Trail

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The drive up to Myra Canyon, just 30 minutes outside of Kelowna B.C., was a bumpy one, so my...

Flying over the Okanagan

Okanagan from a helicopter followed by food & wine

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Someone, take my pulse, I thought as we flew over the Okanagan on a gorgeous fall day. My adrenaline...

Gold Country B.C.

Behind the lens with Dax Justin in Gold Country, B.C.

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Discovering the golden light, green jade and good people in this beautiful part of B.C.

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Slow down your pace during the Sunshine Art Crawl

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Imagine coming away from an oceanside mini-holiday feeling refreshed and relaxed, but also leaving...

Top Hikes in Crowsnest Pass

Top 5 Hikes in The Crowsnest Pass

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Nestled in the southern Canadian Rockies, the Crowsnest Pass – or fondly referred to as “The Pass,”...

Paddling in Salish Sea

The Salish highway uncovers Indigenous culture in Canada

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Reconciliation with the Indigenous People of Canada is an important conversation happening today in...

Conquer the Ridge

Conquer the Ridge – or it’ll conquer you!

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“This is one of the tougher routes I run,” says Chris Humphries as we finish warming up. “The hills...

Cypress Hills Biking

Mud, Sweat and Gears

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The Cypress Hills rise 600 metres above the surrounding prairies making them the highest point...

Biking in Sooke

Sooke BC- Vancouver Island’s Best Kept Secret

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Visiting Sooke felt like being a tourist in my own town. It’s only 45 minutes away from where I grew...

biking on vancouver island

Biking trails on Vancouver Island

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Whether it’s coasting past the ocean on a cruiser bike, or experiencing an adrenaline rush while...

Rossland Mountain Biking

Exploring Rossland - Mountain biking single tracks

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Tucked away in the Kootenays, Rossland is a buzzing ski town that still has a very quiet off season...