Camping

Camping in Alberta and BC is one of the season’s great joys for many outdoor lovers, or even just those who want to be “nature-adjacent.” ZenSeekers is here to help you find your next great camping trip in Western Canada!

Alberta and BC are full of beautiful spots to camp, from municipal and private sites, to provincial and federal parks. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of campgrounds and sites across Western Canada.

We’ve explored some of the best, to bring you features on amazing camping experiences in places like Vancouver Island/Tofino, interior BC, northern Alberta and more.

Camp Pachena Bay, Learn at 5500 year-old Kiixin village

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Mon. Jul. 11/22

As you set up camp on Vancouver Island's west coast, or walk any of Vancouver Island’s many beaches...

Abbot Pass Hut Alberta Rockies hiking Stevie Gaultier turn FOMO to YOLO adventure

I love FOMO: an adventure seeker's confession

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Fri. Mar. 18/22

A hike to Abbot Pass Hut inspired ZenSeekers' Stevie Gaultier to turn FOMO into YOLO adventures...

Castlegar peaks, beaches and lakes make for great escapes

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Thu. Sep. 23/21

There aren’t too many places in Canada where you can sip craft beer on a patio and watch rock...

Reconciliation and Understanding Through Travel

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Mon. Aug. 23/21

For those looking forward to a future that is an all-inclusive Canada, hit the road and travel...

Secret Beach Vancouver Island British Columbia Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg ZenSeekers

Secret Beach Camping: Authentic Island Experience

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Fri. Jul. 23/21

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

Hucking into South Bear Creek bike trails, Grande Prairie, AB.

Go big with bikes, golf and brews in Grande Prairie

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Sat. Jul. 10/21

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

Hike under the Sun in Northern Sunrise County

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Sat. Jul. 10/21

Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn seemingly forever, you’ll find some of Canada’s newest...

Refresh in Athabasca, with river time and farm fresh goods

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Wed. Jul. 7/21

A farmer's market on the riverfront, great paddling on the river and lakes, trails through the...

Stoking the fire: finding nature and joy in the Grande Prairie region

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Thu. Sep. 24/20

Waking in the middle of the night to a dwindling fire, a few hours’ ride by horse from civilization...

Uncrowded, outdoor places to escape in BC this summer

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Wed. Jun. 10/20

After months being at home, a road trip sounds pretty good right about now. Dream of fresh air and...

Two day-itinerary – use Medicine Hat as your base camp for prairie exploration

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Thu. Aug. 29/19

A ZenSeekers' road trip isn't complete unless the destinations include outdoor adventures, and boy...

Adventures in camping, paddling and history in Lac La Biche

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Wed. Jun. 26/19

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

Splash Down into Cranbrook and the Southern Rockies Waters

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Fri. Jun. 21/19

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

Explore Crowsnest Pass on the Water 3 Ways

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Thu. Jun. 13/19

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