Hiking

HIking in western Canada is the Zen medicine we can never get enough of. From the jagged Rocky Mountains of Alberta to the rugged West Coast of BC, hiking Canada's wild landscapes will instil you with a sense of awe and wonder. 

If you're looking to find an escape from the day to day, hiking trails are a place where you can find peace away from the hustle and bustle.

Looking to get off the beaten path? Beyond the classics like Banff, Jasper, Tofino and the Kootenays, ZenSeekers has explored many of the lesser known nooks and crannies to find hidden gems and serve up hiking tips to keep things fresh and exciting.  

Check out our many hiking features here for ideas on where to go for your next hike, to rediscover your flow. 

You can also find specific stories on Hiking in Alberta or Hiking in British Columbia.

Davison Orchards cider tasting apple picking Vernon BC Steve MacNaull ZenSeekers
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Head to Vernon for a carefree fall getaway filled with beach time, hiking, orchard tours and cider...

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Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr
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I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

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Grande Cache Passport to the Peaks Alberta Darrel Comeau ZenSeekers
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Grande Cache's Passport to the Peaks program helps summit seekers find those mountaintop zen moments...

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Cold Lake kayak tip Jeremy Derksen Zenseekers
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Snow in July, Arctic heat domes, there's been a lot of head scratching in Western Canada. Here's...

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Lac La Biche Off Road Adventures Elinor Lake
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Looking to test the waters on a backcountry lake adventure? Off Road Adventures’ new Elinor Lake...

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Planning a Tofino visit? You’re far from alone. With such a large influx of foot traffic it is...

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Pitt Lake BC paddlers photo Stevie Gaultier
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There’s something extra special about summer 2022. After two years of limited contact, we all have a...

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Hike view of Port Alberni Chris Istace ZenSeekers
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With warm friendly lakes, an ocean inlet, easy hikes and waterfalls, leaning into Port Alberni as a...

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Vernon BC views at Kalamalka Garden Indigenous Garden Okanagan College
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Soaking up the views of the garden at K'nmaĺka Senqâĺten, you can begin to feel the deeper...

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Grande Prairie County Alberta Evergreen hiking 2 women Jeremy Derksen ZenSeekers
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A true Zen Seeker is always chasing what they love and living their life to the fullest. We asked...

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

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A hike through the hoodoos trail in the Kootenays
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When you visit here, you are connecting to the landscape formed by Naⱡmuqȼin and the Big Chase. Here...

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Learn more about Ktunaxa Creation, and how the Big Chase resulted in other spectacular local...

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The Rocky Mountains are not actually about where you are, but who you’re on… the body of Naⱡmuqȼin...

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Deep inland, just outside of Powell River, BC, rises the iconic peak of Beartooth Mountain. This...

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Paddleboarding Tla'amin Nation Sunshine Coast BC Kyler Vos
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From the water, a vibrant landscape of rich forests and mighty mountains comes to life along the...

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Biking at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Vernon BC.
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Vibrant blues, vivid yellows and deep greens paint the landscape of the Syilx Okanagan Nation’s...

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View from Middleton Mountain, Vernon BC.
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At the top of Middleton Mountain in Vernon sits a bench that reads: “Life is like a mountain...

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