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.

Snowshoeing at Cypress Mountain shifted Joanna Luo's mindset. Discover how it can lead you towards...

Port Alberni British Columbia rainy day at Alberni Brewing Co by Melissa Renwick

When the storms roll in, it's not a reason to retreat indoors. Rather, it's a chance to experience...

When do Parks Canada, Alberta Parks and BC camping reservations open? And where can you get last...

From the documentary The Giants, a 3D laser scan of the Tarkine Forest

Imagine a world without rainforests. Or grizzly bears. In the aftermath of two back-to-back...

For centuries, snowshoeing has been a winter tradition for Indigenous people in northern BC. Learn...

Experience the calm of cross-country skiing in Quesnel-Wells, Northern BC’s winter gem. With groomed...

Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

If you are waking up feeling like you just walked into a theater that has a four-year horror show...

Get into winter in Western Canada. Beat your winter FOMO with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing...

Squirrel in winter with bushy tale

There are many secrets to understanding weather, both scientific and traditional. But few have...

Larch season is on full display and our #SeekersAmbassador crew have been out gettin' it. Check out...

As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

Port Alberni British Columbia River Viewpoint Closer ZenSeekers Tom Powell

In the Alberni Valley, the salmon run offers a chance for visitors to connect to nature and the...

Pine or spruce

Check what's ahead for fall weather in Alberta and BC and start planning fall adventures! 

Ready to get cozy? Picture taking a sauna by the ocean, soaking in hot springs and indulging in more...