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.

Find your own Greenview Green Chair adventure

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Thu. Sep. 16/21

Charly jumps from the car and runs to the hilltop where two green Adirondack chairs sit gilded in...

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...

Savour a taste of Lake Louise

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Tue. Jul. 27/21

Lake Louise is famous as a hiking and nature destination, and for good reason, but what you may not...

Blue mask pandemic garbage Stevie Froese

Stop the trail of trash

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Mon. Jul. 26/21

Let's talk trash about garbage. We can't all be garbologists practising zero-waste but we found a...

The County of Grande Prairie - Where Work Meets Play

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Fri. Jul. 23/21

Just beyond the northern hub of Grande Prairie, the vibrant County of Grande Praire offers a...

Walking at Kiixin Beach, Huu-Ay-Aht First Nation, Bamfield, BC.

Alberni Valley, an Unheralded Nature Nexus on Vancouver Island

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Thu. Jul. 22/21

I spent the summers of my youth quietly drifting down the Alberni Valley’s Somass River in an inner...

Hike Lake Louise for high alpine beauty

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Wed. Jul. 21/21

Glistening blue and turquoise and backed by the magnificent Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is like a...

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...

A view of Abbott Pass hike on the Alberta British Columbia boarder known as the Continental Divide

Hiking Hacks: 3 absolute essentials for happy trails

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Mon. Jul. 5/21

Some sun, a gentle breeze, a well-packed trail lunch... what could be the perfect day can easily go...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Tue. Jul. 27/21

Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Feel the Rush of Port Alberni Waterfalls

Updated: Mon. May. 15/23

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Tue. Jun. 15/21

Hike to amazing Port Alberni waterfalls for cool refreshing summer fun, and amazing views! Situated...

Bear safety: know how and when to use bear spray

Updated: Wed. Oct. 4/23

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Thu. May. 27/21

If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

Culture and conservation intersect in Vancouver Island documentary

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Wed. May. 5/21

During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

Planning for Post-Pandemic Staycations in Alberta

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Mon. Apr. 5/21

It might take us a while to build up the confidence to be in a cluster of strangers when we are...

Autumn Biking: 4 tips to keep you pedalling into shoulder season

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Wed. Sep. 16/20

When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...

Chez soi sur l’eau – Bateau, barbecue et crème glacée en Athabasca

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Tue. Sep. 15/20

Le sourire fendu jusqu’aux oreilles, l’eau éclaboussant derrière lui, Josh Meredith se promène en...

Hinton - Gateway to the Northern Rockies

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Thu. Aug. 20/20

Nestled below the towering peaks of Alberta’s Northern Rockies amid the rolling foothills, you will...