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.

Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr

Ride a reconciliation wave on culturally, naturally rich Haida Gwaii

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Mon. Sep. 12/22

I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

Grande Cache Passport to the Peaks Alberta Darrel Comeau ZenSeekers

Hike Grande Cache summits, stamp your Passport to the Peaks

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Mon. Jul. 25/22

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

Cold Lake kayak tip Jeremy Derksen Zenseekers

Where's the heat dome? Get a grip on 2022's "weird" summer weather

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Mon. Jul. 11/22

Snow in July, Arctic heat domes, there's been a lot of head scratching in Western Canada. Here's...

Lac La Biche Off Road Adventures Elinor Lake

Camp in luxury on a backcountry lake in Lac La Biche

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Tue. Jul. 12/22

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

Take the ʔiisaak Pledge

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Fri. Sep. 9/22

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

Pitt Lake BC paddlers photo Stevie Gaultier

These #SeekersAmbassador posts prove adventures are better shared

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Fri. Jun. 10/22

There’s something extra special about summer 2022. After two years of limited contact, we all have a...

Hike view of Port Alberni Chris Istace ZenSeekers

Head to Port Alberni for an easy Vancouver Island getaway

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Thu. Jun. 2/22

With warm friendly lakes, an ocean inlet, easy hikes and waterfalls, leaning into Port Alberni as a...

Vernon BC views at Kalamalka Garden Indigenous Garden Okanagan College

Find the deeper beauty in Vernon’s views

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Thu. May. 19/22

Soaking up the views of the garden at K'nmaĺka Senqâĺten, you can begin to feel the deeper...

Grande Prairie County Alberta Evergreen hiking 2 women Jeremy Derksen ZenSeekers

Follow the #SeekersAmbassador Crew for max Zen this summer

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Tue. Apr. 5/22

A true Zen Seeker is always chasing what they love and living their life to the fullest. We asked...

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...

A hike through the hoodoos trail in the Kootenays

Adventure through the Ktunaxa Hoodoos

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Wed. May. 4/22

When you visit here, you are connecting to the landscape formed by Naⱡmuqȼin and the Big Chase. Here...

Recharge in the waters of Ktunaxa

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Wed. May. 4/22

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

Hike, ski, and connect to the Ktunaxa Rockies

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Wed. May. 4/22

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

Tla'amin Creation Story Comes to Life on the Land

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Mon. Jun. 13/22

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

Paddleboarding Tla'amin Nation Sunshine Coast BC Kyler Vos

Immerse in the coastal beauty of Tla'amin

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Wed. Jun. 15/22

From the water, a vibrant landscape of rich forests and mighty mountains comes to life along the...

Biking at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Vernon BC.

Hit Vernon for biking, trail running stoke

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Wed. Oct. 6/21

Vibrant blues, vivid yellows and deep greens paint the landscape of the Syilx Okanagan Nation’s...

View from Middleton Mountain, Vernon BC.

Five Top Vernon Trails for Epic Views

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Wed. Oct. 6/21

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

Patio at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club, Grande Prairie.

All Work, All Play in the County of Grande Prairie

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Mon. Sep. 20/21

Oil, forestry, agriculture and commerce drive the majority of the region’s economy, drawing traffic...